CoD Warzone: Best LMG builds

Key takeaways

• The XMG is a top LMG for long range in
  War zone
  performs best with specific accessories such as a solid optic, compensator, reinforced barrel and Ranger Foregrip.
• The GPMG-7, while high DPS, requires important accessories such as the compensator for recoil control and the Fast Mag I for improved handling.
• The PU-21 offers good handling for medium-range engagements, with key accessories tailored to improve range and magazine ammunition capacity.

Call of Duty: Warzone delivers fierce competition across its diverse list 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 currently dominated by the best machine guns and assault rifles, there is another weapon class which players may want to consider.

Light machine guns, while slower than many other weapon choices, offer unmatched firepower and reliability over long-range engagements. Most of the top performing LMGs come from Black Ops 6 cunning, if only some Modern Warfare 3 the options have managed to remain competitive despite the change in the game's meta. Below are some of the best light machine guns for War zonetogether with the most effective attachments to maximize their potential.

1 XMG

Very accurate light machine gun with long range potential

First up is a solid build too XMGcurrently one of the best weapons to use in War zone. The XMG offers a strong set of stats and is an excellent weapon to use in the long-range meta, especially with the build shown above. Kickstarting the essential accessories is a solid optic, preferably one with increased magnification for long-range engagement. Currently, the top two picks include Jason Armory 2x and Willis 3x, leaving which player to go with comes down to personal preference. After the optics is the compensator, which reduces vertical recoilmaking it much more manageable when landing shots on a target.

For improved damage and rangeplayers should opt for the reinforced barrel which, when combined with the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod, extends the XMG's effective time-to-death range from 35 meters to 52 meters. The Ranger Foregrip rounds out the essential accessories, helping with horizontal recoil control and sprint speed. For those running the Gunfighter, Fast Mag I provides a 3% reduction in ADS speed, along with bonus with a faster reload speed without reducing the ammo capacity too much. Commando Grip offers additional buffs to ADS speed along with sprint-to-fire speedincrease handling. Finally, players can finish with Light Stock too improvements to general movement speed and crouch movement speed.

2 GPMG-7

Rapid firing light machine gun for excellent damage

Even if GPMG-7 boasts a slightly higher DPS than the XMG thanks to its faster rate of fire, its recoil is off the charts in its base version. Its range is not particularly large either, but together with the accessories above it can be a good option. As always, for the first attachment, players can choose whichever optics they prefer, but the rest of the attachments are absolutely necessary. To deal with the recoil of the weapon, players should equip the compensator to handle the vertical kick and Ranger Foregrip to dampen the horizontal shake in its recoil pattern. While there is still a decent amount of vertical recoil, this setup tones it down as much as possible.

Rounding out the essential accessories is the Extended Mag II which, while somewhat counterintuitive given the weapon's slow reload speed, increases ammo capacity to 100 rounds unlike the standard 50. For those running the Gunfighter, be sure to include the Light Stock for highest increase in mobility and Commando Grip to improve handling just a little more. For the final attachment, players should choose the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod. Paired with the reinforced barrel, GPMG-7's effective time-to-death interval is extended from 35 meters to 40 meters.

3 PU-21

Light machine gun with high handling for medium range gun battles

Serves as the last of Black Ops 6 Light Machine Guns are PU-21an option that, while not necessarily boasting the best DPS, is a little more forgiving thanks to its faster aim-down speed compared to the previous options. Much like the previous versions, players can start their setup with any optic of their choice, with the Jason Armory 2x and Willis 3x being the top recommendations. As for the rest of the essential accessories, the compensator, reinforced cylinder and vertical foregrip work well to tone down the weapon's recoil while increase damage range and bullet speed.

Fixed Mag I completes the essential accessories, essentially bringing the PU-21 more in line with an Assault Rifle of provides improved handling and a much faster reload speed. While these attachments complement a five-attachment build, players using the Gunfighter should also equip the Commando Grip to further increase handling, along with the Balanced Stock for the biggest improvement in mobility. Finally, finish with the 7.62 Nato Overpressured Mod which, when paired with the reinforced barrel, extends the weapon's effective time-to-kill range from 35 meters to 46 meters.

4 Holger 26

Good entry level LMG with excellent accuracy

Best Holger 26 Accessories:

• Corio Eagleseye 2.5x (optical)
• Quartermaster Suppressor (Muzzle)
• Holger Factory Barrel (Barrel)
• Schlager Tango (Underbarrel)
• 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds (ammunition)

The Holger 26 isn't exactly the fastest killing Light Machine Gun i war zone, fail to beat most Black Ops 6 alternative. However, with his great accuracyalong with excellent handling features such as quick aim-down and reload speeds, it's one of the more beginner-friendly options. Unfortunately, because it is one Modern Warfare 3 weapons, players will be locked into only using five attachments, but that's more than enough to create a solid build. For the first attachment, players can choose any optic, with one of the best options are Corio Eagleseye 2.5x. As for the rest of the attachments, the following options are the best choices.

Starting is the Quartermaster Suppressor, which gives reductions to both vertical and horizontal recoil to ensure that the Holger 26 remains accurately ranged. Next is the Holger Factory Barrel, mainly for its extended damage areaalong with an extra buff to bullet speed and recoil control. The Schlanger Tango or equivalent sub-bar further improves recoil control, while also add target stability to 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, extending the weapon's effective range to kill time from 33 meters to 45 meters — perfect for long-distance meta.

5 TAQ Eradicator

Heavy-hitting light machine gun

Best TAQ Eradicator Accessories:

• Corio Eagleseye 2.5x (optical)
• ZEHMN25 Compensated Flash Hider (Underbarrel)
• Conquer-70 Long Barrel (Barrel)
• Schlager Tango (Underbarrel)
• 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds (ammunition)

As for the overall time to kill in the Light Machine Gun category, TAQ Eradicator is currently one of the best options in all War zone. However, it has quite a bit of kick, which – without the right accessories – 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 to suppress horizontal and vertical recoilalong with the Conquer-70 Long Barrel to extend the TAQ Eradicator's damage and hit scan range. These accessories make it much more versatile from a distance.

To further reduce recoil and improve accuracy, the Schlager Tango or an equivalent stock 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 accessories in the game. When paired with the already mentioned Schlager Tango, the TAQ Eradicator's effective time-to-death range improves up to 56 meters — a massive increase from its usual best time-to-death range of 39 meters. While the weapon still boasts quite a bit of kick, especially under sustained fire, players will find this build to be a solid addition to the meta.

6 DG-58 LSW

High Handling LMG Assault Rifle Hybrid

Best DG-58 LSW Accessories:

• HMRES silencer (muzzle)
• 40 Round Magazin (Magazine)
• Recoil Reduction Buttplate (stock)
• 5.8×42 High Grain Rounds (Ammo)
• JAK Niteshade Rifle Kit (aftermarket part)

Completing this list is yet another older weapon, that DG-58 LSW. On its own, the weapon is a heavy hitter. But with some aftermarket part it can be an excellent high handling rifle with an impressive time to kill. For this setup, the main accessory is the JAK Niteshade Rifle Kit, which converts the weapon from a sluggish light machine gun to a fast handling weapon with a blistering rate of fire. However, adding this attachment reduces the range, requiring players to use a suppressor like the HMRES Mod Suppressor to increase bullet speed and damage range with a small amount.

For improved ammo capacity, the 40 Round Mag is a must, along with the Recoil Reduction Buttplate to maintain accuracy at medium range. Completing this build are 5.8×42 High Grain Rounds, which – much like the suppressor – help improve the weapon's range of damage. While this build may not beat many of the previously mentioned Light Machine Guns at long range, it provides one of the best time-to-kill speeds in the category up to 24 meters, making it a great option to run on smaller Resurgence maps like Area 99.