Summary
Call of Duty: Warzonedelivers fierce competition across its diverse roster of modes, from expansive Battle Royale on Urzikstan to fast-paced Resurgence on Area 99. Each map has its own meta, and while Resurgence is currentlydominated by top Submachine Gunsand Assault Rifles, there is another weapon class that players may want to consider.
Light Machine Guns, while slower than many other weapon choices, offer unmatched firepower and reliability across long-range engagements. Most of the top-performing LMGs hail from theBlack Ops 6roster, though a fewModern Warfare 3options have managed to remain competitive despite the shift in the game’s meta. Below are some ofthe best Light Machine Guns forWarzone, along withthe most effective attachmentsto maximize their potential.
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
First up is a solid build fortheXMG, currently one of the top weapons to use inWarzone. The XMG offers a strong set of stats and is an excellent weapon to use in the long-range meta, especially with the build showcased above. Kickstarting the essential attachments is a solid optic, preferably one withincreased magnification for long-range engagements. Currently, the two best choices include the Jason Armory 2x and the Willis 3x, leaving which one players go with down to personal preference. Following the optic is the Compensator, whichreduces vertical recoil, making it much more manageable when landing shots on a target.
Forimproved damage and range, players should opt for the Reinforced Barrel which, when combined with the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod, extends the XMG’s effective time-to-kill range from 35 meters to 52 meters. Finalizing the essential attachments is the Ranger Foregrip, helping with horizontal recoil control and sprinting speed. For those running Gunfighter, throwing on the Fast Mag I provides a 3% reduction in ADS speed, along with thebonus of a faster reload speedwithout reducing ammo capacity too much. The Commando Grip offers additionalbuffs to ADS speed along with sprint-to-fire speed, boosting handling. Finally, players can finish off with the Light Stock forimprovements to general movement speed and crouch movement speed.
ThoughtheGPMG-7may boast a slightly higher DPS than the XMG thanks to its faster fire rate, its recoil is off the charts in its base version. Its range is also not particularly great, but paired with the attachments above, it can be a decent option. As always, for the first attachment, players can opt for any optic they prefer, but the rest of the attachments are absolutely necessary. To manage the weapon’s recoil, players should equip the Compensator tohandle the vertical kickand the Ranger Foregrip tomitigate the horizontal shakein its recoil pattern. While there is still a decent amount of vertical recoil, this setup tones it down as much as possible.
Finishing off the essential attachments is the Extended Mag II which, although somewhat counterintuitive given the weapon’s slow reload speed,increases the ammo capacity to 100 roundsas opposed to the standard 50. For those running Gunfighter, be sure to include the Light Stock for thehighest boost to mobilityand the Commando Grip toimprove handlingjust a bit more. For the final attachment, players should opt for the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod. Paired with the Reinforced Barrel, the GPMG-7’seffective time-to-kill range is extendedfrom 35 meters to 40 meters.
Serving as the last of theBlack Ops 6Light Machine Guns isthePU-21, an option that, while not necessarily boasting the best DPS, is a little more forgiving thanks to its faster aim-down-sight speed compared to the previous options. Much like the earlier builds, players can start their setup with any optic of their choice, with the Jason Armory 2x and the Willis 3x serving as the top recommendations. As for the rest of the essential attachments, the Compensator, Reinforced Barrel, and Vertical Foregrip work well totone down the weapon’s recoilwhileboosting damage range and bullet velocity.
Finalizing the essential attachments is the Fast Mag I, which essentially brings the PU-21 more in line with an Assault Rifle byproviding improved handling and a much faster reload speed.Though these attachments complete a five-attachment build, players using Gunfighter should also equip the Commando Grip to further boost handling, along with the Balanced Stock for themost significant mobility improvement.Lastly, finish off with the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod which, when paired with the Reinforced Barrel,extends the weapon’s effective time-to-kill rangefrom 35 meters to 46 meters.
Great Beginner LMG With Excellent Accuracy
Best Holger 26 Attachments:
TheHolger 26is not exactly the fastest-killing Light Machine Gun inWarzone,failing to beatmost of theBlack Ops 6options. However, with itsgreat level of accuracy, along with excellent handling attributes like quick aim-down-sight and reload speeds, it is one of the more beginner-friendly options. Unfortunately, since it is aModern Warfare 3weapon, players will be locked to using only five attachments, but that is more than enough to create a solid build. For the first attachment, players can opt for any optic of their choice, with one of thebest options being the Corio Eagleseye 2.5x. As for the rest of the attachments, the following options are the best choices.
Starting off is the Quartermaster Suppressor, which providesreductions to both vertical and horizontal recoilto ensure the Holger 26 remains accurate at range. Next is the Holger Factory Barrel, primarily for itsextended damage range, along with an additionalbuff to bullet velocity and recoil control.The Schlanger Tango or an equivalent underbarrel further improves recoil control, while alsoadding firing aim stabilityto reduce much of the visual recoil. Last but not least are the 5.56 Nato High Grain Rounds, which, when paired with the Holger Factory Barrel,extend the weapon’s effective time-to-kill rangefrom 33 meters to 45 meters — perfect for the long-range meta.
Heavy-Hitting Light Machine Gun
Best TAQ Eradicator Attachments:
When it comes to overall time-to-kill in the Light Machine Gun category, theTAQ Eradicatoris currently one of the top options across all ofWarzone. However, it does have a fair amount of kick, which—without the right attachments—can hinder its usefulness compared to easier-to-control weapons in the game. Moving straight into the essential attachments, players should opt for the ZEHMN25 Compensated Flash Hider tomitigate horizontal and vertical recoil, along with the Conquer-70 Long Barrel toextend the TAQ Eradicator’s damage and hitscan range.These attachments make it much more versatile at a distance.
To further reduce recoil and improve accuracy, the Schlager Tango or an equivalent underbarrel is a must, ensuring players can stay on target. Last but not least are the 5.56 Nato High Grain Rounds, arguably one of the best legacy attachments in the game. When paired with the already mentioned Schlager Tango, the TAQ Eradicator’seffective time-to-kill range improves up to 56 meters— a massive increase from its usual best time-to-kill range of 39 meters. Though the weapon does still boast quite a bit of kick, especially during sustained fire, players will find that this build is a solid addition to the meta.
High Handling LMG Assault Rifle Hybrid
Best DG-58 LSW Attachments:
Completing this list is yet another legacy weapon, theDG-58 LSW. On its own, the weapon is a heavy hitter. However, with a certain Aftermarket Part, it can become an excellent high-handling rifle with an impressive time-to-kill. For this setup, the main attachment is the JAK Niteshade Rifle Kit, which converts the weapon from a sluggish Light Machine Gun into afast-handling weapon with a blistering fire rate.However, adding this attachment lowers range, calling for players to use a suppressor like the HMRES Mod Suppressor toincrease bullet velocity and damage rangeby a small amount.
For improved ammo capacity, the 40 Round Mag is a must, paired with the Recoil Reduction Buttplate tomaintain accuracy at medium range.Finalizing this build is the 5.8x42 High Grain Rounds, which — much like the Suppressor — helps improve the weapon’s damage range. Though this build may not beat many of the aforementioned Light Machine Guns from afar, it does provide one of the best time-to-kill rates in the category up to 24 meters, making it an excellent option to run onsmaller Resurgence maps like Area 99.
