Best Warzone AR - assault rifle tier list (March 2024)

Image showing Warzone 2 player aiming with assault rifle
Credit: Activision

Image showing Warzone 2 player aiming with assault rifle
Credit: Activision
March 20, 2024: Season 2 Reloaded is now live and we've updated our Warzone AR tier list so you know which is best.

The best Warzone AR is an essential piece of information all Warzone players should know before dropping into the action.

Thanks to their sheer versatility, you'll often see players drop into Urzikstan and Fortune's Keep with an AR that's dodged recent buffs and nerfs while currently dominating the meta in a bid to gain the upper hand over the opposition.

But, before we reveal the best Warzone AR to use, don't forget to take a look at our guides showcasing the best BP50 loadout and all there is to know about when the next double XP event takes place

What is the best Warzone AR?

With Season 2 Reloaded in full swing, this selection of assault rifles are the best to use if you're looking to deliver maximum impact on the battlefield.

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Call of Duty Warzone AR tier list

Call of Duty Warzone AR tier list

S

MTZ 556
STB 556
SVA 545
BP50
TR-76 Geist

A

Tempus Razorback
FR Avancer
Holger 556
M13B
MCW
Kastov 762
Kastov 545

B

M4
Chimera
DG-56
FR 5.56
M13C
ISO Hemlock
Lachmann 556
TAQ 56

C

Kastov 74u
M16

With a wealth of different ARs to choose from in the loadout selection screen, it's tricky to decide which are viable options on the battlefield. As mentioned above, the BP50, SVA 545, and the MTZ 556 are the cream of the crop but other options could prove popular as Raven Software continues to tweak the weapon balance.

Closely following the top tier are the FR Avancer and the Holger 556. Although their damage output is close to beating the top ARs, the flaws of each slot them into A tier. Although they're not the best, they're still worth using.

At the very bottom of the list is the M16. It doesn't matter which attachment combination you select, recoil makes this particular AR very hard to control in situations where accuracy is the key to success.

Warzone Season 3 start date

The next season of Warzone will mark the halfway point of the current Warzone cycle. According to the battle pass timer, the Season 3 will begin on April 3, 2024.

That's everything there is to know about the best Warzone AR. We will update this guide regularly once the next update goes live and we've managed to determine which one is best to use as part of a loadout. In the meantime, check out the best Warzone FOV settings.