Are you looking for the best Warzone Sidewinder loadout? Look no further, as we’ve got all the info you need to know.
Season 1 for Call of Duty's battle royale is finally here, and we've got a lot of new weapons from Modern Warfare 3 along with the arrival of the new Urzikstan map. The Sidewinder possesses excellent damage output but its tricky recoil impacts its long-distance performance over the course of a Warzone match.
Before we get into the details of the best Sidewinder loadout, we recommend you to take a look at the best Holger 26 loadout, which is an S-tier weapon that will help you dominate each of your Warzone games. For even more content, check out our article showcasing the best MCW loadout.
What is the best Warzone Sidewinder loadout?
In the new season of Warzone, the Sidewinder is not as effective as the Holger 26 or MCW, as it is a bit off-meta. However, with certain modifications and its insane damage at close to medium range, it could prove viable. To maximize the effectiveness of this weapon and eliminate its weaknesses, we recommend using the following loadout:
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: Tempus Predator Precision Barrel
- Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5X
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavt Support Grip
- Magazine: 30 Round Drum
- Perks: EOD, Double Time, Sleight of Hand, High Alert
- Equipment: Semtex, Stun Grenade
Best Warzone Sidewinder attachments
The Warzone gunsmith allows you to fully customise weapons to your style of play. Use the attachments below to improve the recoil and damage range of this weapon to make it effective at close to medium range.
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: Tempus Predator Precision Barrel
- Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5X
- Underbarrel: FTAC MSP-98 Handstop
- Magazine: 30 Round Drum
The VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor will improve bullet velocity and recoil control, allowing you to use this weapon at longer distances. Additionally, it effectively suppresses the sound of your shots, keeping you undetected on radar while engaging in combat.
The Tempus Predator Precision Barrel will further enhance the aforementioned suppressor benefits, making this weapon even more controllable and accurate. The FTAC MSP-98 Handstop will improve your mobility and reduce vertical recoil. We opted for a sight since the weapon's iron sights are not very convenient, and the enlarged magazine will ensure that you can effectively eliminate the enemies.
Best Warzone Sidewinder perks and equipment
Now that we have the most effective build on the Sidewinder, let's complement it with the right perks and equipment:
Perks
- Perk 1: Overkill
- Perk 2: Double Time
- Perk 3: Sleight of Hand
- Perk 4: High Alert
By equipping the EOD perk, you'll receive increased resistance to any incoming explosives that land nearby throughout a match
The Double Time perk greatly enhances your mobility by doubling the duration of your tactical sprint, enabling you to rotate and flank the enemy with greater efficiency.
The Sleight of Hand perk allows you to switch weapons and reload faster, which makes all the difference in the heat of battle. High Alert is considered one of the top perks as it highlights the screen from the direction we are being targeted from, providing you with valuable information on the enemy location.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
This versatile combination of an explosive sticky grenade and a stun grenade allows you to effectively deal with any situation when used correctly. Use the Semtex to finish off downed opponents or to take out enemies in cover. And the stun grenade will help you to push the enemies.
Is the Warzone Sidewinder meta?
The Sidewinder is not the best weapon in the meta, as there are many better assault rifles with better control and recoil. But with the build described above, you can increase the effectiveness of this weapon and use it confidently in Warzone at short to medium range.
By the way, while you're still here, feel free to take a look at our guide on the best MTZ 762 loadout you should use along with intel on the next double XP event.