With Season 3 / 2022, much has changed in the weapon balance of Call of Duty: Warzone. However, one thing has not changed: The submachine gun Owen Gun is at the top of the food chain in close combat. Warzone expert James “JGOD” Godoy recommends 3 different setups for your individual play style.
Before the start of Season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone, especially the submachine guns MP40 and the Owen Gun dominated close combat in the free Battle Royale. Both were significantly ahead of the competition.
After countless changes in weapon balance in Season 3, the gap is not as wide anymore, but the Owen Gun is still considered the best submachine gun in the game.
However, when it comes to weapon setups, it depends a bit on how you see yourself as a player and which values you find most important in a weapon. Therefore, “JGOD” has proposed and analyzed 3 weapon setups for the Owen Gun (via YouTube.com) and MeinMMO shows you his results.
Owen Gun Rocks in Season 3
What makes the Owen Gun so powerful? Although some attachments of the Owen Gun received nerfs, the MP plays a major role in Season 3.
The MP delivers strong damage, decent control, and comes with high range compared to class competitors. Overall, the mix of pros and cons with the Owen Gun is the most balanced.
If you don’t necessarily want to go full mobility, then the Owen Gun is currently the best choice. If you’re looking for setups for maximum speed, check out the MPs from Cold War.
CoD Warzone: 1. Owen Gun Setup – Gorenko for Security
Suitable Modes: Rebirth Island / Caldera / Iron Trials
What advantages does the Gorenko setup offer? As long as you hit the opponent, the hit zones you hit do not affect your time-to-kill. You can hit the shin and still benefit from the strong damage.
However, you do have disadvantages if you want to improve the time-to-kill with targeted shots. Here, you need to land headshots to eliminate opponents faster.
CoD Warzone: Owen Gun Setup Gorenko
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 72 Round Drum
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 72 Round Drum
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
CoD Warzone: 2. Owen Gun Setup – 9mm for Good Shooters
Suitable Modes: Rebirth Island / Caldera / Iron Trials
What advantages does the 9mm setup offer? If you trust your aiming abilities, then opt for the 9mm magazines. Here, chest shots are important, as they enhance your time-to-kill.
You can completely ignore headshots with this setup, as you deal the same damage to the head as to the chest.
CoD Warzone: Owen Gun Setup 9mm
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 9mm 72 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 9mm 72 Round Mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
CoD Warzone: 3. Owen Gun Setup – For Mobility & Range
Suitable Modes: Caldera / Iron Trials
What advantages does the 8mm setup offer? An interesting option in Season 3 is the setup of the Owen Gun without a barrel attachment. This provides you with bonuses to your aiming speed and range – only at around 20 meters does this setup enter the second damage range.
This setup is also aimed at better shooters who can reliably land chest shots. Almost every hit on this important hit zone improves your time-to-kill.
CoD Warzone: Owen Gun Setup 8mm
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: –
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: –
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Removed Stock
- Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
- Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
The weapon meta of Warzone has shifted again with Season 3. However, the Owen Gun can hold its own and is not really impressed by the nerfs.
However, due to adjustments, the submachine guns have generally come closer together – your preferences now play a larger role.
If you’re still looking for some alternatives, check our list of the best weapons of CoD Warzone.
