Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 3 Reloaded update for Black Ops 7 may not be the biggest one yet, but with it comes a string of weapon updates that has actually shifted the meta quite a bit. As a result, some weapons have managed to surge through the ranks, calling for players to change their loadouts once again. Here are the best meta weapons for Warzone Season 3 Reloaded.
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Best AK-74 & VST Loadout
First up is a loadout pairing both the AK-74 and the VST together, both of which are high TTK weapons in their respective categories. The build below for the AK-74 drastically reduces the weapon’s recoil while extending its versatility at range, effectively lasering opponents at a distance.
Our VST build similarly reduces recoil and increases range, but there is still a bit of vertical kick left. The AK-74 covers perfectly long-range, while the VST serves as an aggressive option for players within the 10 meter range.
Best AK-74 Build:
Fang HoverPoint ELO (Optic)
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
17.6” Vandal Heavy Barrel (Barrel)
VAS Convergence Foregrip (Underbarrel)
Saber Pack Heavy Drum (Magazine)
Best VST Build:
Hawker Series 45 (Muzzle)
14” LTI Expedition Barrel (Barrel)
Lateral Precision Grip (Underbarrel)
Avarice Extended Mag II (Magazine)
Buffer Springs (Fire Mods)
Best Voyak KT-3 & Strider 300 Loadout
Next is the Voyak KT-3 and the Strider 300, both of which are strong contenders for Season 3 Reloaded. The Voyak KT-3 specifically received two notable buffs with the update, with its bullet velocity increased from 890m/s to 900m/s, along with its minimum and medium effective damage range profiles buffed to 60 meters.
While the Strider 300 has been left virtually untouched for Season 3 Reloaded in terms of weapon updates, it’s still by far the best Sniper for those who want to prioritize speed over pure versatility at range. Pair these two together and you have an excellent sniper-orientated loadout.
Best Voyak KT-3 Build:
Fang HoverPoint ELO (Optic)
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
17.6” LTI Grav-4 Barrel (Barrel)
Force Stabilizer Handstop (Underbarrel)
SK-Garrison Drum (Magazine)
Best Strider 300 Build:
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
25” Bowen Grooved Barrel (Barrel)
Cornerstone-642 Guard (Underbarrel)
Hatch Quick Grip (Rear Grip)
.300 WM Overpressured (Fire Mod)
Best MK.78 & Kogot-7 Loadout
Some players may be completely avoiding the LMG class, but the MK.78 has always been a solid weapon in Warzone. With the Season 3 Reloaded update, it also received a bunch of buffs, including an increase to its ADS speed, along with notable bullet velocity and recoil control buffs when using the 22″ Impulse HB-762 Barrel. Its maximum damage range has also been increased to 58 meters, making it a meta contender for long-range.
For the secondary, the Kogot-7 is a good pick. While it has not received any notable buffs with the latest update, it has not been nerfed either. The Kogot-7 remains one of the best SMGs in terms of TTK, making it excellent to swap to for close-quarters combat.
Best MK.78 Build:
Fang HoverPoint ELO (Optic)
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
22” Impulse HB-762 Barrel (Barrel)
Bowen Sentry Foregrip (Underbarrel)
Trailblaze Grip (Rear Grip)
Best Kogot-7 Build:
Hawker Series 45 (Muzzle)
13.5” Canis-05 Barrel (Barrel)
VAS Drift Lock Foregrip (Underbarrel)
VEX Expanse Mag (Magazine)
Buffer Spring (Fire Mods)
Best Hawker HX & Peacekeeper MK1 Loadout
Back to a sniper setup now with the Hawker HX. While this weapon has received no notable updates for Season 3 Reloaded, it remains one of the best Sniper Rifles in the game, capable of being built as an infinite one-shot weapon, perfect for marksmen.
Similarly, the Peacekeeper has also not been updated for the latest update specifically, but it is a top-contending sniper support option. With a fast RPM, excellent TTK, and the ability to perform well in close- and medium-range engagements, it’s a solid weapon for covering those situations where a sniper just won’t cut it.
Best Hawker HX Build:
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
23.7″ Composite-11 Barrel (Barrel)
Flatload Speed Mag (Magazine)
Auroral Light Grip (Rear Grip)
.338 LM Overpressured (Fire Mods)
Best Peacekeeper MK1 Build:
Lethal Tool ELO (Optic)
25” EAM Heavy Barrel (Barrel)
Vulcan Reach Extension (Magazine)
Rapid-Lock Grip (Rear Grip)
MFS Counterforce-C1 Stock (Stock)
Best MXR-17 & MPC-25 Loadout
Both the MXR-17 and the MPC-25 received buffs for Season 3 Reloaded, allowing each one to become a decent meta option to pair together in a loadout. The MXR-17 specifically saw a buff to its maximum and medium damage range values, along with a boost in its bullet velocity from 900m/s to 920m/s.
For the MPC-25, its effective damage range increased across the board, followed by a boost to its maximum damage range, a buff to its lower torso multiplier, and a noticeable reduction in recoil. Both are excellent in their respective categories, giving players a solid loadout.
Best MXR-17 Build:
Monolithic Suppressor (Muzzle)
17” Greaves Scourge Barrel (Barrel)
VAS Convergence Foregrip (Underbarrel)
Rhodes Drum Mag (Magazine)
Recoil Sync Unit (Fire Mods)
Best MPC-25 Build:
K&S Compensator (Muzzle)
13.1” Razorback Barrel (Barrel)
VAS Drift Lock Foregrip (Underbarrel)
Sustain-25 Extended Mag (Magazine)
Recoil Sync Unit (Fire Mods)
