Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a series lauded for its diverse selection of guns and gun loadouts that players can use to take care of business. Players have a seemingly limitless number of combinations to choose from, and the ability to discern the best available attachments for any given gun can take a lot of creativity and playtesting. What’s more, in Call of Duty’s battle royale mode Warzone, players have even more to consider as they take gunfights in vastly different environments with various killstreaks. The high level of variance in Warzone adds another layer of depth to each PVP interaction, further complicating the decision of which gun is best for the job.
Players looking for a well-rounded answer to every situation need look no further than the Grau 5.56. The Grau, introduced in Season 2, is a highly versatile gun with attachments that can adapt it to any type of gunfight. Here are a few of the best Grau loadouts for different combat situations in Call of Duty: Warzone.
The Top 3 Grau 5.56 Loadouts in Call of Duty: Warzone
Best All-Around Grau 5.56 Setup
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: FFS 20.8″ Nexus
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Ammunition: 50 Round Mags
- Rear Grip: FTAC R-89 Rubber
With this well-rounded setup, players can confidently rely on their Grau 5.56 for nearly every engagement a Warzone match could throw at them. This loadout focuses on an all-around increase to the gun’s stats without sacrificing any one aspect too heavily. As with many optimized Warzone loadouts, this one does not use an optic of any sort and instead relies on the Grau’s highly capable iron sights. Players looking for a more precise sight picture can forego the FTAC R-89 Rubber rear grip and replace it with their optic of choice.
Best Long-Range Grau 5.56 Setup
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: FSS 26.4″ Archangel
- Optic: Canted Hybrid (or preferred sight)
- Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
- Ammunition: 50 Round Mags
The differences between this and the previous loadout speak for themselves – the FSS 26.4″ Archangel barrel attachment is designed to increase the gun’s capability at range, and the loadout also accommodates for a midrange sight. The similarities between the two setups are equally worth noting, however. The consensus amongst most Warzone players is that the Commando Foregrip is the best underbarrel attachment in the game for the majority of loadouts. Similarly, the Monolithic Suppressor offers the benefit of silenced shots without too much effect on the gun’s mobility. The extended magazine is also a staple for most assault rifle builds in Warzone, as the high time-to-kill with the need to then finish off a downed opponent can take a whole lot of bullets. Using the 50 Round Magazine means players don’t have to reload in between downing an opponent and finishing them off.
Best Short-Range Grau 5.56 Setup
- Barrel: ZLR Drifter A-08
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Stock: No Stock
- Ammunition: 50/60 Round Mags
- Rear Grip: XRK Void II
This build differs quite a bit from the other two, as it utilizes the Grau’s unique ZLR Drifter A-08 barrel mod to turn the gun into a glorified SMG with a little more punch. The loadout maximizes mobility and aggression, allowing players to rush down their opponents and finish them off before they even know how they ended up in the gulag. This Grau setup also uses a Tac Laser to increase aim-down-sight speed, but players who prefer not to run the risk of being discovered by their laser sight can instead opt for a perk like Slight of Hand or their preferred short-range optic. The option for players to use the 60 Round Mags is worth considering for this build as well, as the in-your-face nature of this loadout means players will want to be reloading as little as possible.
With Season 5 on the horizon, Call of Duty: Warzone players are sure to be looking for a leg up on the competition to earn those juicy season rewards as quickly as possible. These Grau 5.56 builds should help new or returning players by giving them a reference point, but any gun loadout in Warzone can and should always be tuned to one’s personal preferences. Unfortunately, there’s no loadout in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare strong enough to combat the game’s massive downloads, so players will just have to plan accordingly when Season 5 does drop soon.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
