Warzone Season 5 dropped recently and brought new additions and changes. Many weapons have had their stats changed. The gun meta in the game keeps changing, and with this new update, the trend continues.
Previous top-tier guns have been balanced, and many firearms have received buffs to make them more viable.
COD Vanguard weapons have so far dominated the gun meta in Warzone. However, the new update brought with it many nerfs to these guns.
These changes have resulted in the rising popularity of non-Vanguard weapons among players, which have remained underdogs since Vanguard came out.
Originally from Call of Duty Cold War, CR-56 had flown under the radar. However, the Season 5 update brought this beast of a weapon back to the meta.
With its minimum damage increased, this gun shreds enemies at medium to long ranges. However, it falls short at close ranges.
Still, with the correct attachments, the CR-56 AMAX can be converted into a heavy hitter, even in close ranges. Thus, it can be devastating at all ranges with the correct loadout.
The AK-47 has been in the Call of Duty series since time immemorial. In Warzone, the Cold War AK-47 is a fantastic assault rifle.
It may not be the easiest weapon to use, but its serious damage and quick time to kill make it one of the best non-Vanguard ARs in-game. The gun shreds through enemy armor at any range because of its high damage.
However, it falls short in close-quarter combat, where an SMG or well-placed shotgun shot can easily counter this weapon’s strengths.
The HDR was first seen in Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) and remains one of the best sniper rifles in Warzone. The bullet velocity can be maximized with the correct attachments, making it an excellent choice for long-range fights.
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