Which Warzone Pacific SMGs are on top of the meta?
With the right build, it is a deadly combination of powerful and relatively easy to use.
Several other options crack the top tier too.
We’ll walk you through each in detail below.
In the stock configuration, its time-to-kill (TTK) is pretty slow.
However, youll have no issues at all hitting your shots, making it very consistent.
Things get interesting once you start adding on attachments.
Many Vanguard weapons have muzzle and barrel options that boost rate of fire at the cost of recoil control.
All of them have higher-damage magazine conversions with similar recoil drawbacks.
That makes it the best SMG in Warzone.
Oh, and it has a best-in-class 100 round magazine available.
The M1912 is primed for excellence before you even glance at its base stats, which are also excellent.
It will drop enemies as fast as any other SMG in the game.
This is the best SMG in Warzone right now.
Even if it sees significant nerfs, the M1912 will be relevant for a long time.
Over the following seasons, the script flipped completely.
The OTs 9 melts enemies at a rate very few other SMGs can keep up with.
The damage is just so high that most players will gladly trade a larger mag for it.
While the OTs 9s range is pretty limited, it is unparalleled in close quarters.
With all that mobility and close-range damage, the OTs 9 dominates.
It wont melt enemies quite as fast as the peak OTs, but it certainly drops them very quickly.
It is an all-around less user-friendly weapon that nonetheless has superior damage in capable hands.
Both are very strong, but the Cold War MP5 wins out because of attachments.
The Cold War MP5 is uniquely primed to take advantage of this.
It has best-in-class damage, high but manageable recoil, and a larger magazine than the OTs 9.
Packing all the speed of Cold War attachments onto such a high-damage SMG makes for a phenomenal weapon.
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Of course you already have the skill covered, so let us help you with the knowledge.
Add in an 85 round magazine, and it’s a very spray-friendly weapon.
Check out our guide for the full rundown on building thebest Bullfrog loadout in Warzone.
Like the Bullfrog, it has massive headshot damage, and bonus neck damage that is nearly as high.
The default barrel and Rifled Barrel look best.
Regardless of barrel choice, if youre a skilled, accurate player the LAPA shreds.
For those with sufficient skill, the LAPA is one of the best SMGs for Verdansk and Rebirth Island.
It has great mobility, a ludicrous rate of fire, and manageable recoil.
While it no longer has exceptional time-to-kill at any range, the MAC-10 still just feels really good.
If the MAC-10 is a comfort pick for you, dont be afraid to keep on using it.
Comfort is really the MAC-10’s biggest boon.
It is easier to use and more forgiving than the MP5 and OTs 9.
The recoil is low, and the larger magazine will help you fend off multiple foes.
There’s something to be said for that ease of use.
The MAC-10 fits that same mold for the SMG category.
Check out ourbest MAC-10 loadoutguide for more tips and advice!
Tec-9
On paper, the full-auto version of the Tec-9 looks very powerful.
It has excellent time-to-kill and is made fairly forgiving by its sky-high rate of fire.
The only thing that makes it tough to evaluate is the unusual selection of attachments.
Is there any use for the semi-auto or burst-fire versions?
Will the lack of Agency Suppressor hold the Tec-9 back at all?
Time will tell, but for now, the answer looks simple.
Dont sweat the lack of Agency.
Just slap on a Full Auto Repeater and go wild.
The other fire modes are interesting, but it will be tough to compete with Full Auto.
Burst-fire’s time-to-kill math does not look favorable, but semi-auto has potential.
If you want a uniqueSnipersupport SMG, a semi-atumoatic Tec-9 loadout might be worth a shot.
Still, the Full Auto repeater is the safest bet for most players.
To get the best build for this unusual weapon, visit our guide to thebest Tec-9 loadout in Warzone.
If you really love the Modern Warfare MP5, theres no reason to abandon it now.
Check out ourbest MP5 loadoutguide for more details.
MP40
The MP40 is the new crop of SMGs closest comparison to the Krig 6.
I know the Krig 6 is an Assault Rifle but bear with me.
The MP40 has a lower rate of fire that leads to middle-of-the-road time-to-kill relative to most SMGs.
However, with an appropriate loadout, its just so darn easy to use.
you might tune this thing down to minimum recoil while boasting great strafe speeds that make for comfortable fights.
The MP40 is just a smooth ride, and will likely become a long-term comfort pick for many players.
If you need a build, visit ourguide to the best MP40 loadouts.
Ultimately, it leaves the gun feeling a bit uneven.
Its average time-to-kill is good-to-great, but its worst case is outright bad.
Solid range helps, but unless you have excellent aim you may find the Owen Gun wanting.
MP7
The MP7 is in a great spot right now in Warzone.
This gun is really, really strong inside of about 15 metres, though.
If you havent used this Modern Warfare classic in a while, now is the time.
AK74u
The AK74u is in line to be a great sniper support SMG in Warzone.
Sniper support SMGs in general look very tantalizing in the Warzone meta.
A properly built AK74u will beat Assault Rifle users up close and out to mid-range.
Beyond that, yourSwiss K31orKar98kwill make short work of long-range AR users.
Make the most of this beast with our guide to spec’ing out thebest AK74u loadout.
It may not have many other standout traits, but nothing about the PPSh is bad.
Its best role is probably as a more flexibile alternative to the AK74u.
The giant magazine will keep you from getting caught reloading.
Plus, the higher rate of fire and lack of headshot dependance make it much more forgiving.
The PPSh may not be top tier, but it’s very, very good.
Check out our guide tothe best PPSh loadoutsto take advantage of its strengths.
The AUG has absolutely brutal handling, with one of the slowest ADS speeds in the category.
However, its damage with the 5.56 conversion magazine is incredible.
It can hang with the OTs 9 and the two MP5s while boasting better range.
If the handling doesn’t scare you though, check out our guide to building thebest AUG Warzone loadout.
CX-9
The CX-9 isnt quite the monster the OTs 9 is, but its very solid.
It competes more with the MAC-10 in time-to-kill.
The MAC-10 has much better peak mobility, but the CX-9 has slightly better mid-range damage.
Plus, it can acheive the same excellent hipfire as the MP5 and other MW SMGs.
We wouldnt call it top tier but the CX-9 is still a superb SMG.
Plus, it looks really cool.
It’s worth a shot for that alone.
Sten
The launch iteration of the Sten feels like a more polarized version of the Bullfrog.
If you need a Bullfrog replacement in Vanguard-only modes, the Sten is worth a look.
Otherwise, wait for a buff.
Beyond that, the damage falls off fast.
If you have the accuracy though, the Nail Gun can still dominate.
The gun has excellent peripheral stats.
It handles smoothly with low recoil, great movement speed, and fantastic range.
It just really doesnt do enough damage to make those traits worth much.
As it stands, the key in 100 is one of the slowest-killing SMGs in Warzone under all circumstances.
The 40-round magazine empties in a flash.
Even if you are inside 10 metres, the Fennec still drops targets slower than an MP5.
If you want to give this off-meta pick a try, visit ourguide to the best Fennec loadoutin Warzone.
Milano 821
The poor, poor Milano didnt deserve this.
Its niche has now been completely swallowed by stronger SMG.
If you still want to initiate the Milano, you should take advantage of its extemely low recoil.
This is a very easy to use SMG.
Unfortunately, there are similarly easy to use weapons that deal much more damage.
Its just hard to justify using a close-range SMG with worse TTK and movement speed than its competitors.
No matter how you build it though, the P90 won’t keep up with the top-tiers.
KSP 45
Burst guns, man.
The KSP is, tragically, not very good.
Much like the Bullfrog, it gets a big boost if you might drill headshots.
On a burst SMG though, thats a big ask.
PP19 Bizon
The Bizon is not in a very good spot right now.
It competes very directly with its Cold War counterpart, the Bullfrog, and categorically loses.
Damage is worse, mobility is worse, and even the magazine is one round smaller.
Theres just no reason at all to use the Bizon over the Bullfrog in Warzone.
In the current Warzone meta though, they sure aren’t worse by much.
If you arent attached to your LC10, I really recommend you move on for now.
It just flat-out takes too long to kill.
Check out ourbest LC10 loadoutguide for tips on how to kit this thing out too.
Uzi
The Uzi has been one of the worst SMGs in Warzone for a very long time.
There are better options in nearly all situations right now.
There’s just nothing the Uzi does well.
Headshots help, but not enough on something with a fire rate this low.
Don’t use the Striker 45 unless you’re looking to intentionally hinder yourself.
Below is a comprehensive stat table for Warzone’s many SMGs to contextualize our list.
The shots-to-kill includes best and worst case shots required for various enemy health breakpoints.
We also have handling stats to give you a complete picture of each weapon.
And there you have it!
