Warzone Meta: Your Complete Resource for the Best Pistols in Battle Royale Overview

Key Takeaways

  • The 9mm Daemon holds a solid position due to its fast fire rate and manageable recoil, making it an excellent close-quarters weapon.
  • The FTAC Siege stands out with a remarkable quick swap speed and compact design, enabling rapid transitions within tight combat scenarios.
  • Do not underestimate the P890. Despite its limited ammo, it boasts of a quick time to kill, low hip-fire spread and manageable recoil.

Navigating through the thrilling Battle Royale of Call of Duty Warzone is a game of strategic weapon selection. Particularly in the eerie ambient of the Haunting event, the choice of your weapon could spell the difference between survival and defeat. Here, we delve into the meta rankings and unlock the secrets of the best pistols in the game.

👉 Discover the Warzone Meta.

Warzone Meta Ranking for Pistols in Battle Royale Overview

#1: 9mm Daemon

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
BARREL SA Longfire 0.50 0.40
LASER 1MW Pistol Laser 0.48 51.00
MAGAZINE 26 Round Mag
REARGRIP Akimbo 9mm Daemon
TRIGGERACTION Rapid 30 Trigger 0.18 -0.10

The 9mm Daemon secures the top spot in our B Tier ranking. With its fast fire rate and manageable recoil, it proves to be an effective weapon for close-quarter combat scenarios. While it doesn't possess the power of Meta Tier guns, it more than holds its own in the heat of the firefight.

👉 Get the best 9mm Daemon builds.

#2: FTAC Siege

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
BARREL Streetsweeper 9mm -0.32 0.28
OPTIC Cronen Mini Red Dot 0.00 0.00
STOCK Siege Wire Stock -1.55 -2.40
MAGAZINE 72 Round Drum
REARGRIP SUR-160 0.00 -0.22

Known for its compact design and jaw-dropping fire rate, the FTAC Siege is a dependable secondary weapon. Its rapid swap speed gives players the edge in up-close engagements, making it an invaluable part of any loadout. It may not be an A Tier weapon, but it is certainly capable of holding its own.

👉 Get the best FTAC Siege builds.

#3: P890

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
BARREL Matuzek Venom 0.50 0.40
LASER 1MW Pistol Laser 0.48 51.00
MAGAZINE 12 Round Mag
REARGRIP Akimbo P890
TRIGGERACTION Bruen Express 0.18 -0.10

A powerful option in our B Tier lineup, the P890 shines due to its low hip-fire spread and fast time to kill. Don't be fooled by its seemingly limited ammunition capacity – its high damage output, especially at close ranges, can give players a fighting chance against superior foes. That said, accurate ammunition management could make all the difference.

👉 Get the best P890 builds.

#4: X12

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
MUZZLE FT Steel Fire 1.40 1.00
LASER 1MW Pistol Laser 0.48 51.00
MAGAZINE 33 Round Mag
REARGRIP Akimbo X12
TRIGGERACTION XRK Lighting Fire 0.18 -0.10

The X12 pistol - paired with Akimbo - is an undisputed beast for close-quarter conflicts. Its high magazine capacity and complete absence of recoil make it an appealing choice for those who play aggressively. Furthermore, it offers superior mobility, enabling quick movements on the battlefield.

👉 Get the best X12 builds.

#5: X13 Auto

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
MUZZLE Corvus Series-D 0.80 0.14
BARREL Impact Point 0.48 0.40
UNDERBARREL Lockgrip Precision-40 0.80 0.40
MAGAZINE 50 Round Drum
REARGRIP FTAC OL-Z Grip 1.00 0.45

Slotting into the B Tier, the X13 Auto is a powerhouse in the pistol class. Despite its recoil and hip-fire spreads, it never fails to deliver substantial damage in close-quarters encounters. With enough practice and the correct loadout, this weapon could become a veritable tool of destruction.

👉 Get the best X13 Auto builds.

#6: Basilisk

As we transition to the C Tier weapons, meet the Basilisk, an incredibly potent revolver. It's renowned for its fast time to kill and Snakeshot ammunition rounds transformation, practically turning it into a mini shotgun. But remember, it comes with a small, 5-round chamber, so every shot counts.

👉 Get the best Basilisk builds.

#7: GS Magma

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
MUZZLE FTAC Fifty Comp 0.31 0.35
BARREL SA Tyrant Fifty -0.08 0.25
UNDERBARREL Bruen Warrior Grip 0.49 0.30
MAGAZINE 13 Round Mag
REARGRIP EXF Resistance Grip 0.32

Descend another level to D Tier, and you'll encounter the GS Magma, a fully automatic rendition of the .50 GS pistol. Its striking feature is the excessively high damage output, rendering it capable of outperforming several other pistols in direct confrontations.

👉 Get the best GS Magma builds.

#8: .50gs

Attachment Slot Attachment Name Vertical Tuning Horizontal Tuning
BARREL SA Comp Barrel 0.00 0.40
MAGAZINE 13 Round Mag
REARGRIP Akimbo .50 GS
TRIGGERACTION SA Hare Trigger 0.18 -0.04

Lastly, let's discuss the .50 GS, another D Tier weapon. Although it's nestled in the bottom tier, it's not without merit. Its high damage and quick time to kill, hampered only by significant recoil, make it a challenging yet potent option for experienced players.

👉 Get the best .50 GS builds.

Conclusion

Choosing the best pistol in Call of Duty Warzone Battle Royale can highly impact your gaming performance. The key lies in understanding each pistol’s strengths and embracing their unique fire rates, recoil patterns, and agility. Always keep yourself updated with the meta and adapt to the latest weapon rankings for continued dominance in Warzone.

Guns in this article

Interesting reads