Best ranked play loadouts in MW2 and Warzone Season 6

Looking for the best ranked loadouts in MW2 Season 6? Then you’ve come to the right place. Ranked is a competitive multiplayer experience that comes with a variety of weapon and perk limitations as you engage in 4v4 skirmishes via game modes such as Hardpoint, Search and Destroy, and Control.

Providing the same esports settings, maps, and modes that the Call of Duty League (CDL) uses, Ranked comes with its fair share of differences, where friendly fire is also enabled for example, making it a far riskier game that requires plenty of precision, communication, and teamwork. Before we dive in, be sure to check out the new Operator lists in MW2 Season 6.

Best Ranked loadouts in Modern Warfare 2

When it comes to Ranked, having a loadout that grants you a nice balance of movement, aim down sight speed, and minimal recoil is crucial. The game mode not only puts you into a lot of different tight angles and spaces, but also requires you to move a lot, whether you are evading fire or sprinting over to a spot an enemy team is controlling.

So to guide you through which weapons, attachments, grenades, and perks to use, we’ve provided our top four loadouts we recommend trying out in Ranked:

MW2 – Vaznev-9K Ranked loadout

The Vaznev-9K is the meta right now in Ranked, and is a lethal SMG to wield. When equipped with the right attachments, it will deliver that assault rifle / submachine gun hybrid feel and makes for an unstoppable force, even at mid-range. Here’s the loadout we recommend when using the Vaznev-9K:

Attachments:

• Stock – Broadside FCT
• Rear Grip – True-Tac Grip
• Muzzle – Lockshot KT85
• Underbarrel – FTAC Ripper 56
• Barrel – KAS-1 381MM

Lethal & Tactical:

• Semtex Grenade
• Stun Grenade

Base Perks:

• Double Time
• Bomb Squad

Bonus Perk:

• Cold Blooded

Field Upgrade:

• Dead Silence

If you need something that’s consistently efficient, definitely give the Vaznev-9K a shot with these attachments. Though you could add an optic, it’s not required seeing the iron sites do it justice, which leaves room for other attachments to be used.

MW2 – TAQ-56 Ranked loadout

If you’re new to Ranked and want a weapon that just about does it all, look no further than the TAQ-56. The assault rifle is as destructive as it gets from any distance, and with the attachments equipped down below, will provide you with a combination of stellar accuracy, strong range, and great overall damage. Down below is the best TAQ-56 loadout we recommend in Ranked:

Attachments:

• Optic – Aim OP-V4
• Rear Grip – Demo Cleanshot Grip
• Ammunition – High Velocity
• Underbarrel – FTAC Ripper 56
• Barrel – 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel

Lethal & Tactical:

• Frag Grenade
• Stun Grenade

Base Perks:

• Bomb Squad
• Battle Hardened

Bonus Perk:

• Fast Hands

Field Upgrade:

• Trophy System

Though the 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel does hurt aim down sight speed a bit, it’s mainly there to provide better damage range and bullet velocity, which goes a long way in Ranked.

Some of you might prefer Double Time as one of your base perks. But to have the double protection against lethals and tacticals with Bomb Squad and Battle Hardened, does help significantly in all three modes you can play in Ranked.

MW2 – M13B Ranked loadout

With the ISO Hemlock no longer available to use in Ranked, a good weapon that provides a similar feel is that of the M13B assault rifle. Though it’s not that pinpoint accurate from long range like a sniper, the M13B is exceptional from close to mid-range, and when equipped with the proper attachments, makes for a tough weapon to go up against.

Down below we detail the best loadout we recommend using when playing with the M13B assault rifle in MW2 Ranked:

Attachments:

• Optic – Aim OP-V4
• Rear Grip – Bruen GR-500
• Ammunition – 5.56 High Velocity
• Underbarrel – FTAC Ripper 56
• Barrel – 14″ Bruen Echelon

Lethal & Tactical:

• Semtex Grenade
• Stun Grenade

Base Perks:

• Double Time
• Battle Hardened

Bonus Perk:

• Fast Hands

Field Upgrade:

• Trophy System

Some of you might be after a bigger magazine size, so if that is the case, you might have to sacrifice one of the attachments listed above. That said, should you decide to stick with the 30-round magazine size, you will be able to optimize your success significantly with these attachments, receiving that strong balance of accuracy, range, and mobility you’re after.

MW2 – Lachmann Sub Ranked loadout

Talk about one of the underrated metas right now in MW2, the Lachmann Sub (known to many as the MP5) is one of the best sub machine guns in the game and is a must-try for Ranked. Due to its versatility in range (though most effective in close range), the Lachmann Sub is a force to be reckoned with and these attachments and perks make this one mean Lachmann Sub loadout to rock:

Attachments:

• Optic – Cronen Mini Pro
• Rear Grip – LM Cronus Grip
• Magazine – 40 Round Mag
• Muzzle – Lockshot KT85
• Underbarrel – Phase-3 Grip

Lethal & Tactical:

• Frag Grenade
• Stun Grenade

Base Perks:

• Double Time
• Bomb Squad

Bonus Perk:

• Cold Blooded

Field Upgrade:

• Dead Silence

As highlighted earlier, movement is key in Ranked. And having a strong weapon that caters to that play, on top of providing you with great stability and minimal recoil, is clutch to have. And this Lachmann Sub loadout will do just that for you.

MW2 – Vel-46 Ranked loadout

One of the latest hits in Ranked play, is that of the savvy sub machine gun known as the Vel-46. Delivering a surprisingly pristine balance of mobility, accuracy, and range, the Vel-46 is a fun weapon to equip in Ranked and provides a level of versatility that is very underrated.

That said, what makes it a popular choice at the moment for Ranked, is mainly due to the buff it received with the arrival of the Season 02 Reloaded update. Per Call of Duty’s Season 02 Reloaded patch notes, the Vel-46 received an increase in close damage ranges and a fix for its attributes on a 30 round magazine to improve it’s handling and mobility.

So on that very note, here’s the attachments, grenades, and perks we recommend using with the Vel-46 in Ranked:

Attachments:

• Optic – Cronen Mini Pro
• Rear Grip – ZLR Combat Grip
• Muzzle – Lockshot KT85
• Barrel – Lach-DX 203MM
• Underbarrel – FTAC Ripper 56

Lethal & Tactical:

• Semtex Grenade
• Stun Grenade

Base Perks:

• Battle Hardened
• Bomb Squad

Field Upgrade:

• Dead Silence

Unless you feel like you need a larger magazine, it’s better not to have one so you can allocate an extra attachment to this loadout. Both barrels provide just the right balance for range and recoil control, while the Cronen Mini Pro continues to be one of the cleanest optics to look through for a sub machine gun.

MW2 – Best Ranked secondary

The only two secondary weapons you can use in Ranked, are the X12 Pistol and a Combat Knife. Unless you want to run around with a knife, we recommend sticking with the X12, a strong secondary pistol that is quite handy to have when needing to sprint around the maps and take out enemies in close range. Down below we’ve provided our best attachments for it:

Attachments:

• Rear Grip – Cronen Lima-6
• Magazine – 33 Round Mag
• Trigger Action – XRK TR9 Trigger
• Muzzle – Comp 905F Pistol
• Barrel – XRK Sidewinder-6 Slide

For a handgun like the X12, firing rate, bullet velocity, and sprint-to-fire are all important, which each of these attachments addresses and provides. As you can imagine, this makes for one of the best X12 loadouts to use in Ranked.

If you want to progress through Modern Warfare 2 ranks even quicker, then we recommend checking out our best M16 loadout and best FTAC Recon loadout guides so you can dominate with a wider arsenal. If you’re looking at heading into Warzone 2 Ranked, make sure you check out our best Warzone 2 ranked loadouts. We also suggest going through the MW2 and Warzone Season 6 weapons list as well as map list to see what the new season has to offer.

What’s the best SMG for MW2 Ranked?

The Vaznev-9K is the meta right now in Ranked, and is a lethal SMG to wield.

What’s the best secondary to use in MW2 Ranked?

The X12 pistol is the best pistol to use in Ranked mode for MW2.

How many people can play Ranked mode in MW2?

Ranked mode in MW2 holds two teams of up to 4 players each, for a total of 8.