After a nerf of the Bruen Mk9, the professional Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is looking for his “new baby” in Call of Duty: Warzone. He found it in the CR-56 AMAX – here is his setup and reasons for playing the “Galil” now.
OP weapons currently have a complicated life in Call of Duty: Warzone. The Grau 5.56 seemingly ruled forever in Battle Royale, but the subsequent Bruen Mk9 was allowed to rampage in Verdansk for just a month without a nerf.
This is reason enough for professional Warzone player “Nickmercs” to look for a new main rifle. In an English video, the big streamer explains that the CR-56 AMAX is currently among the top picks in the all-round weapons category of assault rifles & LMGs. MeinMMO introduces the weapon a little, shows the pro setup, and discusses the pros and cons of the heavy assault rifle.
CR-56 AMAX with top damage values, but a wobbly temperament
What kind of weapon is the CR-56 AMAX? The weapon resembles the Israeli army rifle “Galil” and comes with the large 7.62 caliber in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Simply put, it is a “tamed” AK-47. The AMAX has high DPS values, but plays a bit more wobbly compared to the smaller 5.56 caliber weapons – though not as wobbly as the AK-47.
The high damage values and manageable handling make it a top choice now. If the Bruen after the nerf is producing too many hit markers for you at longer distances, get this piece here.
But be warned: Even though the recoil is not as harsh as with the Oden or AK, the AMAX is not a Bruen or Grau, with which you can easily hit your opponents at 100 meters. You will have to correct more because the weapon does indeed show that it throws larger bullets at the enemies than the smaller assault rifles.
How do I get the AMAX? The AR came with the Season 4 Battle Pass and if you didn’t grab it back then, you now have to complete a challenge to get it:
- Kill 3 enemies with the stock of assault rifles in 10 different games.
Unlocking it in Warzone is thus quite difficult, as close combat kills are rather the exception in this Battle Royale. If a “Weekend War” or “Team Rumble” is online, you should try to collect kills with the stock in these modes.
CR-56 AMAX / Galil setup from the pro
What setup should I try? The Warzone streamer “Nickmercs” explained in one of his new videos that the Bruen after the nerf did not meet his expectations anymore. He is looking for a new main weapon, his “new baby”. He landed on the CR-56 AMAX and says, “the AMAX weapon is crazy”. Here is his setup:
- Muzzle: Silencer (Monolithic)
- Barrel: XRK Zodiac S440
- Optic: VLK 3.0x Scope
- Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
- Ammunition: 45-Round Magazine
Why is the AMAX now the best assault rifle for Nickmercs? For him, the ratio of Time-to-Kill (TTK) to recoil behavior is just right. He can control the weapon well as a top player, and in terms of damage values, the assault rifle ranks among the top positions. Oden and AK-47 are still better, and the smaller RAM-7 also outperforms the AMAX, but these three are harder to control and hardly helpful at longer distances, as many shots go astray.
The AMAX is just about controllable, and with a bit of practice, you can hit the bullets very well – and Nickmercs sees it the same way. After his first few kills with the weapon, he said: “This is the new weapon – 100%”. We link his video with the Galil gameplay here for you:
How do I play his setup? As is often the case with the all-round weapons of Warzone, the AMAX works really well for medium distances and beyond, but has certain disadvantages in close combat. In houses or when you expect fights at shorter distances, play with an SMG or a close combat FAL.
However, as soon as you have a bit more space, pull out the AMAX and show your enemies why this weapon is now among the top tiers of Warzone. You can find more about the values, attachments, and setups of the AMAX in our weapon special for the assault rifle:
The Galil is strong – but not for everyone
The AMAX is a bit too wobbly for me. What else can I try? Precision and stability are among the most important characteristics of a strong weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone. The CR-56 AMAX is rather among the “just okay” weapons in this category. If you prefer to rely on laser-like properties, you currently have 5 options:
- M13 – Slow TTK but incredibly stable
- Kilo 141 – Slightly better TTK, but still rather slow
- Grau 5.56 – Saves an attachment with the strong “Iron Sight” (iron sights)
- Bruen Mk9 – Still strong and stable, but has disadvantages at range now
- M4A1 – Has always been strong and is slowly coming back into focus
The coming time will show how far the AMAX rises in the tier lists of top players. Due to its wild character, this device might be a bit too exhausting for casual players, but the low TTK is often worth the effort. Give it a try and benefit from the advantages. You can get even more advantages at the stadium – here you can find 3 OP items that were secretly introduced into Warzone.
