Forget the Meta MP40 in CoD Warzone! Here are 3 submachine guns that are simply better

The MP40 has been the most popular weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone for weeks. However, the submachine gun has strong competition that even delivers better performance. MeinMMO shows you 3 strong alternatives with tested setups.

After the introduction of the new Vanguard weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone, it became clear quickly: MP40 and the LMG Bren are taking over the meta. Both came into the battle royale with seemingly unbeatable abilities.

Now that the dust has settled, it is clear: The first meta weapons of the Vanguard era are not that overpowered – the Bren can be effectively replaced by assault rifles and the MP40 does not win every fight.

If you’re tired of the popular MP40, then you can find here 3 SMGs that can easily replace it and even allow you to play better.

Welgun – The Hammer

What does the Welgun bring me? The new SMG of Season 1 outperforms the MP40 in damage, range, and mobility. It is significantly better than the current meta SMG. The only annoying thing is unlocking it in Warzone without the Vanguard multiplayer.

But the grind is worth it – the high damage combined with the movement perk “Gung-ho” turns the Welgun into a melee monster that can fire almost immediately after sprinting. Any opponent who challenges you in close combat will regret it.

CoD Warzone: Welgun Setup

• Muzzle: Recoil Booster
• Barrel: 300mm Wilkie Custom
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Stock: Gawain S-Custom
• Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip
• Magazine: 9mm 64 Round Mags
• Ammunition: Incendiary
• Rear Grip: Taped Grip
• Perk: Gung-ho
• Perk 2: Quick

This setup is a recommendation from the Warzone weapon enthusiast “TrueGameData” (via YouTube).

Owen Gun – The Sprinter

What does the Owen Gun bring me? This SMG has damage levels similar to the MP40 but offers a good deal more range for the initial damage range. Additionally, you are very fast and even outpace the MP40 speed setup.

The fire rate is slightly lower than the meta icon, but the Owen offers strong control, making it a good secondary weapon for a sniper rifle.

CoD Warzone: Owen Gun Setup

• Muzzle: Recoil Booster
• Barrel: Gawain 188mm Shrouded
• Optic: M38/Slate 2.5x Custom
• Stock: Removed Stock
• Underbarrel: Mark IV Skeletal
• Magazine: 9mm 72 Round Mags
• Ammunition: Incendiary
• Rear Grip: Leather Grip
• Perk: Fleet
• Perk 2: Quick

This setup is a recommendation from the Warzone YouTuber “P4wnyhof” (via YouTube).

LAPA – The Old One

What does the LAPA bring me? The old weapons, with their 5 attachments, appear almost like relics of a bygone era, but many of the mothballed firearms still deliver strong performances, and the LAPA SMG is among the best.

The weapon from “Cold War” is fast, easy to handle, and deals significant damage. It inflicts a lot of damage on body areas outside the chest – this is especially strong when your close fights get hectic.

CoD Warzone: LAPA Setup

• Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
• Barrel: 7.9″ Rifled
• Optic: Microflex LED
• Stock: Raider Stock
• Magazine: STANAG 50 Rnd

This setup is once again a recommendation from the Warzone analyst “TrueGameData” (via YouTube).

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Not always are the most popular weapons the best. The MP40 is strong enough to maintain its position as the most popular weapon in Warzone (via wzranked.com, as of 31.01.22). However, it does not win every fight, especially the new Welgun surpasses the favorite SMG in Warzone.

In the end, it comes down to feeling comfortable and secure with the weapon. Try out a bit, test our setups, and surprise MP40 players when you send them to the Gulag in a close quarters battle without a chance.