To help you choose the right weapons, we’ll walk you through the best SMGs in Warzone Season 1. 

SMGs in Warzone are great for dominating close-range fights, as they are among the fastest weapons in the game. However, not all SMGs are worth using, as some are difficult to control and can get you killed.

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Best SMGs in Warzone Season 1 

Saug

Warzone Saug SMG
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The Saug is one of the newest weapons added in Warzone Season 1, and it’s absolutely amazing. This weapon was incredibly powerful in Black Ops 4, and it carries that same reputation in Warzone.

The weapon deals a solid amount of damage with each shot and is fairly easy to use, making it a great choice for newcomers. With the right attachments, you can transform the Saug into a lethal SMG.

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
  • Magazine: Extended Mag II
  • Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
  • Stock: Balanced Stock

Jackal PDW

Warzone Jackal PDW SMG
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If you played the Black Ops 6 beta, you already know how good the Jackal PDW was. In Warzone, it performs exactly the same and is one of the top SMGs available.

Out of all the SMGs in Warzone Season 1, the Jackal PDW has the fastest TTK, making it perfect for aggressive players. While its range has been slightly nerfed in Warzone, you can counter this by using a long barrel.

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Barrel: Long Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Extended Mag II
  • Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

C9

Warzone C9 SMG
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The C9 is currently the best SMG in Warzone Season 1. It’s fast, deadly, and can help you bag in kills quickly.

The best part about the C9 is that it has very low recoil, even without any attachments. This means that you can easily use a suppressor, which will help you stay off the radar. On top of that, you can throw in a long barrel to improve its damage range. 

  • Muzzle: Suppressor
  • Barrel: Long Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
  • Magazine: Extended Mag II
  • Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

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