Rather than competing directly with traditional automatic assault rifles, this setup appears intended for deliberate precision engagements against distant opponents.
That distinction matters: players considering the Oden should evaluate whether its precision-oriented firing behaviour offers sufficient advantages to compensate for the reduced flexibility of an automatic weapon.
View the complete Oden Warzone Season 1 loadout
Hyeon Burst — An Interesting Alternative to Fully Automatic Rifles
The Hyeon Burst is another weapon worth investigating when Modern Warfare 4 integrates into Warzone.
WhosImmortal's six-attachment configuration features the Hyeon Hyperburst Apex attachment, MUGI Seungri-OP 609MM barrel, SZ Micro D-3 optic, and 60 Round Drum Mag, alongside a muzzle and laser.
The combination suggests a rifle intended for controlled engagements with enough ammunition to challenge multiple opponents.
The Hyeon Burst's most important unanswered question is how its firing behaviour will translate into Warzone, where opponents have armour and engagements can extend beyond typical multiplayer distances.
Players interested in alternative firing mechanisms should consider testing this configuration alongside conventional automatic assault rifles.
View the complete Hyeon Burst Warzone Season 1 loadout
Best SMG Loadouts to Try in Warzone Season 1
Close-range combat will be another essential consideration when building your first Season 1 classes.
We've selected three SMG configurations offering different approaches to mobility, magazine capacity, and close-quarters engagements.
X-58 NYX — A Mobility-Focused SMG
The X-58 NYX is an interesting option for players who prefer aggressive movement and responsive weapon handling.
Its proposed setup includes the No Stock attachment, BOK-980 rear grip, XRK Clutch-LS laser, LX3-V 409mm barrel, and 60 Round Mag.
Removing the stock emphasises mobility and aiming responsiveness, although it also introduces potential recoil-control disadvantages.
That trade-off makes the X-58 NYX particularly interesting for players who prioritise quick repositioning and close-range encounters over distant firefights.
The 60-round magazine could also help during successive engagements against multiple opponents.
View the complete X-58 NYX Warzone Season 1 loadout
ISO Nightshade — A Close-Quarters Hip-Fire Candidate
The ISO Nightshade offers another approach to close-range combat.
WhosImmortal's proposed configuration combines the ZLR Carbon-900 barrel, XRK Clutch-LS laser, 50 Round Drum Mag, 212 LC40 Comp muzzle, and Demo STP-1 rear grip.
The setup is presented as a hip-fire-oriented option, although its actual hip-fire accuracy and overall handling characteristics will need to be evaluated after launch.
Its 50-round magazine could provide useful flexibility during building fights, especially when players encounter multiple enemies without a safe opportunity to reload.
For now, the ISO Nightshade is an interesting configuration to investigate rather than a proven close-range favourite.
View the complete ISO Nightshade Warzone Season 1 loadout
VEL-46 — A High-Capacity SMG for Close-Range Fighting
The VEL-46 completes our selection of SMGs worth preparing for Season 1.
This configuration features the VB-46 Series 11 barrel, XRK Clutch-LS laser, EXP U-turn Stock, LM Combat Grip, and 60 Round Drum.
The extended magazine is particularly relevant for Warzone, where fighting armoured opponents can demand more ammunition than conventional Multiplayer encounters.
Unlike the X-58 NYX configuration, the VEL-46 retains a dedicated stock, giving players a different attachment combination to compare when the new weapon balancing becomes available.
Its most natural role to investigate is that of a close-range secondary weapon supporting a longer-range primary.
View the complete VEL-46 Warzone Season 1 loadout
Which Warzone Season 1 Loadout Should You Try First?
There is no verified Season 1 meta yet, so choosing a starting configuration should depend on your preferred playstyle rather than an unsupported weapon ranking.
If you enjoy sniping, the KG-7 Vulcan provides a dedicated long-range configuration to experiment with. The Oden offers a different precision-focused approach through its semi-automatic Sentinel conversion.
For conventional assault rifle gameplay, the M4 and Kastov 762 are useful starting points, while the Hyeon Burst deserves attention from players interested in alternative firing mechanics.
At close range, the X-58 NYX, ISO Nightshade, and VEL-46 offer three distinct attachment combinations worth comparing.
A sensible first-day testing approach is to evaluate:
- Recoil and accuracy: Can the weapon maintain consistent hits at your preferred engagement distances?
- Handling and mobility: Do the selected attachments make the weapon responsive enough for your playstyle?
- Magazine capacity: Is the additional ammunition worth any associated handling penalties?
- Damage and armour interaction: How reliably does the configuration perform against fully armoured opponents?
- Weapon pairing: Does your secondary weapon compensate for the limitations of your primary?
These practical comparisons will be more useful than assuming a weapon's Multiplayer performance automatically translates into Warzone.
Why These Loadouts May Change After Season 1 Launches
Modern Warfare 4's integration represents a significant change to Warzone's weapon ecosystem.
According to Activision's official Carry Forward announcement, weapons from earlier Call of Duty titles will remain available, but legacy weapons will no longer support traditional Gunsmith customisation.
Raven Software has also outlined its intention to maintain a biweekly weapon-balancing schedule, meaning competitive weapon choices may evolve throughout the season.
Consequently, even configurations that appear promising before launch could require meaningful adjustments once players begin testing them in the live Warzone environment.
The eight builds featured here are designed to give players a practical starting point for November 6, not to establish a definitive ranking before the new season begins.
As the Modern Warfare 4 era of Warzone gets underway, actual weapon performance, attachment interactions, and subsequent balancing updates will determine which configurations deserve a permanent place in players' loadouts.
