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The HRM-9 has swiftly risen to the top of close-range meta in Call of Duty Warzone following its release in Season 1 Reloaded.

But what is the best HRM-9 Warzone loadout in the game?

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For those looking to dominate their lobby using this SMG, renowned content creator James “JGOD” Godoy has shared his best HRM-9 Warzone loadout for the current season.

JGOD shows the best HRM-9 Warzone loadout to shred opponents in Season 2

HRM-9 Warzone loadout by Call of Duty content creator JGOD
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JGOD focuses on amplifying the effectiveness of HRM-9 in close-quarters combat, enhancing its already potent mobilty and handling while significantly improving recoil control.

He chooses the Thorn-90 Barrel, which increases aim down sight speed, sprint to fire speed, and sprint speed, as well as hipfire and tac stance spread accuracy.

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To further bolster handling and mobility stats, he slots in the DR-6 Handstop in the underbarrel.

He then equips the ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider as his muzzle, which boosts vertical and recoil control, and elevates firing aim stability.

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This flash hider also shortens radar pings, making it difficult for enemies to pinpoint your position.

Next, he chooses the Folding Stock to further improve recoil control, gun kick control, and firing aim stability, with minimal reduction to ADS speed.

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Rounding out his build his is the 50 Round Drum magazine, which allows for multiple eliminations before reloading.

For the perk package, he recommeds Mountaineer to reduce fall damage, Sleight of Hand to reload fast, and Cold-Blooded to become undetectable by thermal optics, tactical camera, and recon drones.

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Furthermore, select High Alert in the fourth perk slot to get vision pulses when enemies spot you outside of your view, enabling you to dodge potential damage from long range.

Going to equipment, take Smoke Grenade for effective cover, and Throwing Knife for instant finishes.

JGOD’s best HRM-9 Warzone loadout

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
BarrelThorn-90 Barrel
UnderbarrelDR-6 Handstop
StockFolding Stock
Magazine50 Round Drum
PERK PACKAGE
Perk 1: Mountaineer
Perk 2: Sleight of Hand
Perk 3: Cold-Blooded
Perk 4: High Alert
EQUIPMENT
Tactical: Smoke Grenade
Lethal: Throwing Knife


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