SMGs are consistently at the top of the Warzone meta thanks to their lightning-fast TTK and fast mobility. Enter the MP-40, a Vanguard SMG that’s quickly become a player-favorite in Warzone. In this guide, we break down the class setup and attachments you need to make the best MP-40 loadout in Warzone.
| Weapon type | SMG |
| Playstyle | Balanced |
| Pick rate | 6.32% |
| K/D ratio | 1.07 |
Best MP-40 loadout in Warzone
Here are the best attachments for the MP-40 in Warzone:
- Muzzle: Recoil booster
- Barrel: VDD 189mm short
- Optic: Slate reflector
- Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 round mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear grip: Taped grip
- Proficiency: Brace
- Kit: Quick
The MP-40 is one of the most popular SMGs because it’s easy to use and capable in many different scenarios. The MP-40 combines low recoil with a solid damage range that outpaces many other meta SMGs. These strengths allow the best Warzone MP-40 loadout to compete with assault rifles at medium range.
At close range, the best MP-40 build shines due to great mobility statistics. The MP-40 boasts top-tier movement speed, ADS speed, and ADS movement speed which plays a vital role in winning close-range gunfights.
The recoil booster increases fire rate and decreases accuracy for our best MP-40 Warzone loadout. This muzzle attachment is a must-pick to help lower the MP-40’s TTK at close range.
We then attach the VD 189mm short barrel to improve damage range and limb damage at the cost of headshot damage. The limb damage buff is surprisingly noticeable and the improved damage range will help our SMG perform over distance.
Optics are all personal preference, but the slate reflector is a popular choice for a clear-sight picture and s-tier target acquisition. Next, the Krausnick 33M folding stock adds valuable movement speed to our best MP-40 build.
There are a couple of good options for underbarrel attachments. Most Warzone players pick the M1941 handstop to improve recoil and decrease ADS spread. Choose the mark VI skeletal instead of the M1941 if you value improved mobility over recoil.
No best MP-40 class would be complete without the 7.62 Gorenko 45-round mags. The Gorenko 45-rounders boost recoil control, movement speed, ADS time, and fire rate with enough ammunition to take on multiple enemies at once.
Lengthened improves the MP-40’s bullet velocity and the taped grip quickens ADS speed. We round out our MP-40 build with Brace and Quick for improved accuracy and sprint speed.
It’s hard to find weaknesses for one of the most balanced weapons in Warzone, but there are a few to name. The MP-40 has a much slower fire rate than many of the best SMGs in Warzone, leading to a slow TTK on paper.
While the theoretical TTK of the MP-40 is slow, you might find that in-game the TTK is faster than expected. This is because the MP-40’s low recoil and slow fire rate make it easy to land shots on target.
The base magazine capacity of the MP-40 is also slightly lower than some of the other Vanguard SMGs. This is normal for such a high-damage weapon and can be mitigated by adding extended mags to your MP-40 loadout.
Is our MP-40 loadout the best SMG in Warzone?
Our best MP-40 loadout is still a meta SMG in Warzone because it’s viable in almost any scenario. Up close, the MP-40 can duel SMGs with its quick mobility. At long range, the MP-40 hangs with ARs thanks to low recoil and high damage.
The playstyle which suits the MP-40 is best described as accurate and methodical. While some SMGs benefit from an in-your-face, spray and pray style, the MP-40 rewards players who can accurately land shots on target.
We recommend maintaining your distance from SMG players and getting up close against assault rifles. Aim down sights whenever possible to maximize accuracy and take advantage of the MP-40’s quick target acquisition.
Nadia, strahfe, and Pieman are a few examples of professional Warzone players who utilize an MP-40 loadout. Check out their profiles to see how the best Warzone players build an MP-40 class.
Best weapons to pair with the MP-40 loadout
The Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle sniper rifle makes a great companion to the best MP-40 class because it can cover the ranges that the MP-40 cannot. Slap a 1913 Variable 4-8x optic on the Gorenko sniper and easily kill far-off players who peek their heads out for too long.
The Automaton assault rifle is another strong weapon to pair with the MP-40 loadout due to its accuracy and damage over range. Build the Automaton for long-range engagements using a ZAC 600mm BFA barrel and SVT-40 PU scope.
The MP-40 can be the main workhorse in your Overkill loadout while the Automaton or Gorenko AT rifle harasses players at range. This loadout lets you punish anyone in the open with your long-range arsenal and melt players up-close with the MP-40.
How to unlock the MP-40 in Warzone
The MP-40 is unlocked at level 16 by playing Call of Duty: Vanguard or Warzone. Once at level 16, you can start to level up the MP-40 and unlock its best attachments.
The fastest way to level up weapons for Warzone is to play the multiplayer mode. If you don’t own multiplayer, you can always buy an MP-40 blueprint that comes with attachments unlocked.
The Future Marina MP-40 blueprint, released with Vanguard season 5, is a great choice if you want to pre-unlock some of the MP-40’s best attachments. Future Marina comes with the recoil booster muzzle, Krausnick 33M folding stock, brace proficiency, and quick kit already equipped.
