The Grau 5.56 was for a time the benchmark in Call of Duty: Warzone. After a nerf, many players lost sight of the weapon, but now it’s back and MeinMMO shows you how it is one of the best weapons in the Battle Royale.
What makes the Grau special? Players of Call of Duty: Warzone who were active in the Battle Royale during the summer of 2020 will remember this firearm well. At that time, the weapon was practically “unmissable” and almost every killcam showed a kill with the Grau 5.56.
This was mainly due to two of its special characteristics:
- Very good iron sight
- Extremely high stability for accurate hits
After a small nerf, the weapon was suddenly out and the LMG Bruen Mk9 took over. After the weakening of the overpowering DMR 14 and a range nerf of the Kilo 141, the Grau is back on the radar, and some players even suspect that it has been buffed a bit.
Although there are no indications of a buff, the Grau 5.56 is now back among the best weapons in Warzone. Its accuracy provides a good feeling when firing, giving you security and confidence. MeinMMO shows you how to get the best out of the assault rifle.
CoD Warzone – Grau setup for a secure feeling
How do I build a strong setup? The Grau essentially needs a classic setup for “Modern Warfare” assault rifles in Warzone. Mono suppressor, longest barrel, larger magazine and a under-barrel attachment for better aiming. However, you should do without a large sight.
Iron sights are so “clean” and open that you should try the weapon without a sight – even if you usually don’t like it. The Warzone expert “JGOD” calls the sight in his latest English YouTube video about the Grau the best iron sight ever in a CoD.
Warzone Grau 5.56 Build
- Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
- Barrel: Tempus 26.4″ Archangel
- Laser: Tactical Laser
- Under-barrel: Commando Foregrip
- Ammo: 60 Round Mag
The barrel and muzzle increase the range of your first damage zone to nearly 48 meters. Up to this distance, you need 9 hits to knock out an opponent with full armor (658 milliseconds). After that, you need 12 shots (904 milliseconds). Additionally, with the suppressor, you are not visible on the map when firing and have the strong iron sight and increased recoil control from the long barrel.
The Commando Foregrip brings the already low horizontal recoil to a hardly noticeable level, making the Grau a real laser. In terms of recoil control, only the M13 can keep up with automatic weapons, which sacrifices a bit more damage. A larger magazine is also set to exert more pressure when multiple enemies are in the line of fire.
The attachments mentioned so far can be seen as “base attachments”. They bring the Grau to a level where it performs decently at almost any distance. The last attachment is a matter of taste – we recommend the tactical laser here, which significantly lowers your “time to aim”.
However, you can also choose a stock, grip, or sight if you prefer that. The perk “Fully Loaded” can also help you if you prefer a weapon with full ammunition.
Grau can’t keep up in damage – but it doesn’t have to
How should I use the Grau? The weapon is an all-round rifle focused on range. You can land secure hits even at long distances and even annoy snipers when you see their sight glare, if you see their scope reflection. Try to get headshots at medium range. The Grau is so stable that you can aim for hard headshots here.
As a secondary weapon, you should equip a submachine gun, like the MAC-10 or one of the two MP5s. In 1v1 duels, you will quickly find yourself at a disadvantage in close combat otherwise. If you also have the tactical laser, enemies can spot you if you are in their sights.
How does it compare to other strong weapons? The Grau 5.56 profiles itself entirely through its strong iron sight and high stability. You can hit your targets much easier and more reliably than with the stronger competition. Since you’re saving a sight, you also have an attachment slot free that allows for other bonus selections. However, in the time-to-kill comparison, it ranks poorly:
If you celebrated the Grau at its last peak, it might be worth pulling it back out of the weapons cabinet now. Even if you are just looking for a stable weapon right now, you should try the rifle.
If you want to know which weapons in the “Modern Warfare” arsenal are among the most stable, check out our ranking of the 10 most stable weapons.
