In Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone, the tactical rifle AUG benefits from a small yet important buff and is now among the best weapons. On MeinMMO, you can find the best setup, key stats, and tips for the optimal playstyle of this new overachiever.
What kind of weapon is it? The AUG is an Austrian assault rifle with many model variants. Development began in the 160s, and production started in the late 70s. AUG stands for “Armee-Universal-Gewehr,” and the third version of the weapon is still in production today (via Wikipedia).
In Call of Duty: Warzone, there are two variants of the weapon: the submachine gun from Modern Warfare and the burst tactical rifle from Black Ops Cold War. However, while the glorious days of the AUG-SMG are over, the tactical rifle has been making a splash since the release of Season 2.
The burst rifle is stable, has a high bullet velocity, and therefore a fantastic range. MeinMMO shows you the tested setup of a Warzone expert and provides tips on how you can benefit from the powerful AUG. Finally, there is a comparison with the direct competitor M16, the second burst tactical rifle from Cold War.
Setup for Tactical Rifle AUG Starts in Season 2
What does a strong setup look like? Three things are especially important for an AUG setup:
- Increase bullet velocity
- Reduce horizontal recoil
- Exchange the sight due to the “sniper glint”
Thanks to a buff, you now have a significantly higher bullet velocity (640 m/s) with the tactical rifle after Season 2, but it is only with attachments that the “bullet velocity” of the AUG becomes truly impressive (around 1,100 m/s). At typical combat distances up to 100 meters, there is then very little delay between shot and hit.
You can manage the recoil to a comfortable level with an underbarrel attachment. The weapon is already very precise without attachments. However, since it excels particularly at medium and long distances, reducing horizontal recoil provides more security for your kills.
Moreover, it is important that you do not engage with the standard sight. While the sight provides a decent zoom, the pre-set scope has a sight reflection like sniper rifles. By choosing one of the other “Cold War” sights with similar zoom, you can avoid this disadvantage.
Warzone: AUG Setup for Easy Range Kills
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
- Barrel: 18.2″ Task Force
- Sight: Axial Arms 3x
- Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
- Magazine: 45-Round Drum
What does the setup bring? The revived Agency Suppressor significantly increases your bullet velocity along with the barrel. Range bonuses do not matter with the AUG – you cause the same damage at all distances. This also applies to your body shots. All hits except headshots deal 40 damage. Headshots deal 72 damage to the enemy. The barrel also slightly increases your rate of fire and thus your damage potential.
The third equipped attachment is the Field Agent Grip. It provides the strongest reduction of horizontal recoil, delivering the best performance for the AUG.
To avoid sight reflections, we recommend the Axial Arms 3x. However, your preferences also play a role here. Choose the sight that works best for you.
For ammunition, the 45-Round Drum provides the largest bonus compared to the drawbacks. The reload time remains at the standard value of 2.12 seconds, but you have no drawbacks regarding your time in sight. This is at 350 milliseconds with this setup, which is very good for a range weapon.
What else can I try? If you are playing in matches with teams, you should rely on exactly this setup here. However, solo, you usually do not need so many rounds in the magazine and can forgo the extra ammo. Then you can use the “SAS Combat Stock” instead. It increases your speed while aiming by a substantial 50%. When you target your enemy, the quick side movements (strafing) make you significantly harder to hit.
If you want to learn more about the stats of the AUG and the details of the attachments in this game, check out “TheXclusiveAce”. We will embed the English video with the setup presentation here for you:
The AUG Plays Uniquely, and You Should Adapt
How do I best use the weapon? The AUG is a versatile all-round weapon in Warzone with a focus on range. Its uniqueness: It fires 3-round bursts. This gives it a special feel that may not suit every player. However, burst shots allow for much more precise actions, making it easy to hit enemies with a bit of practice – which particularly excels this weapon at medium and long distances.
In close combat, you are not helpless, but often at a disadvantage. The time to kill (TTK) of the AUG with the above-listed setup is about 700 milliseconds without headshots. In comparison, the popular assault rifle FFAR 1 brings enemies down in about 470 milliseconds, which is significantly faster. By landing a headshot, you can reduce the AUG’s TTK to nearly 500 milliseconds, which is a very strong value for medium and long distances.
As a secondary weapon, one of the best submachine guns in Warzone is suitable. A shotgun like the strong R9-0 with Dragon’s Breath works well too, but then you will have a significant gap in your loadout between 10 – 40 meters. Definitely carry a close-quarters weapon in your secondary and use the AUG for longer-range kills.
With the strong zoom sights from Cold War in Warzone, the AUG is especially suited for scouting and first strikes. Examine every noticeable movement through your scope and unleash 2 or 3 precise bursts as your opening move. This way, you can often take down the first member of the opposing team before the fight really begins.
Your significant strength with the AUG is your accuracy along with the weapon’s “infinite” range. Automatic rifles tend to miss more, and due to their high rate of fire, bullets can land beside the enemy more often. Moreover, most assault rifles and LMGs transition into a second damage tier that increases the TTK at a certain distance.
With the AUG, hitting is easier, regardless of how far away the opponent is standing. Once you get the hang of it, you can focus your shots on the opponent’s chest and be confident that all 3 bullets in the burst will hit. With some practice, you can aim your shots so that one bullet lands as a headshot on the enemy, requiring only 2 bursts for a kill. This is what makes the AUG so powerful.
Warzone: AUG vs. M16 – Which One is Better for Me?
Which tactical rifle should I choose? With the AUG buff at the start of Season 2, both burst tactical rifles from Cold War are really strong alternatives in Warzone. Additionally, the weapons are very similar. With our meta build of the M16, the time to aim is at the same level as with the AUG, and otherwise, both play almost the same. In the end, it comes down to a compromise decision between damage and stability:
- The recoil of the M16 is more predictable than that of the AUG
- The time to kill of the AUG is about 10% lower than that of the M16
- according to truegamadata.com: AUG – 708 ms / M16 – 767 ms (with Task Force barrel)
The AUG offers a slightly higher bullet velocity and advantages in time to kill.
The M16 has greater stability and can easily hit enemies beyond 150 meters while in a steady position.
If you enjoy burst rifles and can handle them, both weapons are strong companions in Battle Royale. However, due to their relatively high time to kill, they are not OP weapons but rather very accurate, which is their greatest strength. If 3-round weapons are not your thing, then grab an assault rifle, LMG, or sniper rifle for your long-range kills.
Everyone else should definitely include burst rifles in their loadout, as they are both among the best weapons in Warzone.
