The Armaguerra 43 Stands Alone as Warzone‘s Best SMG in 2024

After extensive testing and analysis over the past seasons, one SMG has separated itself from the pack as the undisputed current best Warzone SMG: the Armaguerra 43.

Boasting one of the fastest practical TTK profiles up close matched with excellent handling, the Armaguerra‘s balanced stat spread makes it unmatched in its role. This hard-hitting and mobile SMG excels at the quick flanking playstyle I love.

Based on my over 50 days of Warzone playtime primarily as an SMG rusher, I‘ll breakdown why the Armaguerra 43 stands at the top in 2024, with stats and attachments to back it up. There‘s no question it deserves a permanent spot in your loadout – get ready to fry!

Unrivaled Close Quarters Damage Potential

While SMGs prioritize fire rate or magazine capacity, the Armaguerra differentiates itself by having both and excellent per bullet damage.

Its damage profile deals 42 to the chest up close. Combined with a fiery 837 RPM rate of fire, that grants it a staggeringly quick 255ms optimal TTK within 9 meters.

To put it in perspective against other top SMGs:

The only gun that truly competes is the Fennec with similar TTK, but good luck hitting that many chest shots with its massive recoil!

That table should highlight why the Armaguerra 43 reigns supreme right now – it has both a top tier damage profile and fire rate. Combined with its ease of use that we‘ll get into next, that‘s what cements its place on top in the current meta.

Elite Mobility Makes Flanking a Breeze

Not only does the Armaguerra down enemies in an instant up close, it has stellar base mobility stats making it perfect for the run-and-gun playstyle.

At a svelte 220ms ADS time and top-tier movement/sprint speed, re-positioning and taking enemies by surprise is a cinch. I‘m able to quickly push out of cover, snap onto targets, and shred before an opponent can even react.

Combined with perks like Double Time and the new Scrapyard Bonus for increased movement, you feel unstoppable sprinting around with the ‘Maguerra popping off shots. No other SMG can keep up in terms of how smoothly it handles.

Large Magazine and Minimal Recoil

One of the Armaguerra‘s biggest advantages over other fast killing SMGs like the Owen Gun is its 54 round default magazine. No need to sacrifice mobility or recoil control by adding one of the heftier magazines.

That generous ammo capacity paired with the Armaguerra‘s easy to control recoil is what gives it supreme versatility. I‘m able to reliably take out multiple enemies per magazine thanks to the tight bullet spread even during sustained fire:

As you can see from XclusiveAce‘s recoil plot, it stays tightly clustered without too much horizontal bounce. Once you dial in the initial kick, just pull down gently and beams are achieved!

Between the large mag and minimal recoil, you aren‘t left high and dry mid-gunfight even pushing on multiple enemies. The Owen Gun for example needs heavy ammo attachments to offset its bouncy recoil, sacrificing mobility.

Unmatched Versatility and Range

Thus far I‘ve focused on the Armaggura‘s immense CQB prowess – where it undoubtedly is king against any gun let alone SMG. What truly elevates it to unrivaled status amongst all weapon classes however is its enhanced range capabilities.

Upgraded with the Botti 570mm Precisione barrel and other recoil/bullet velocity boosting attachments, the ‘Maguerra can reliably defeat enemies even out to 50+ meters. In fact, it barely loses to an M4 at that distance:

While obviously an M4 has the edge damage wise, being beaten by just 175ms is remarkable. No other SMG even comes close to challenging ARs at range like that. The versatility opens up gameplay to be extremely aggressive since you aren‘t neutered fighting mid-long range battles.

Pair it with a strong long range option like the Victus XMR or SP-R 208 and you have all engagement ranges covered flawlessly. It may take some adjustment coming from AR/SMG loadouts but trust me, you will dominate lobbies!

Loadout and Attachments

Here‘s the exact Armaguerra 43 loadout currently powering me to a top 6% K/D in Warzone:

• Muzzle: Recoil Booster
• Barrel: Botti 570mm Precisione
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Stock: Botti DA
• Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
• Magazine: 8mm Klauser 72 Round Drums
• Ammunition: Lengthened
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
• Perk 1: Sleight of Hand
• Perk 2: Fully Loaded

This features attachments to maximize its CQB damage, speed, recoil control, and enhanced long range viability with key recoil smoothing and bullet velocity increases. I love running iron sights which allows me to stack on all the critical attachments without wasting a slot on an optic.

The 72 round drum gives flexibility to wipe teams without needing to reload while lengthened ammo counters the range reduction of close quarters builds. Combined it achieves peak Armaguerra43 dominance!

Give this precise loadout a shot yourself and experience what is no doubt the most powerful and flexible SMG Warzone has ever seen. Let me know if you drop any high kill games rocking the ‘Maguerra! I welcome any feedback or questions in the comments as well being a passionate Warzone specialist always looking to theorycraft builds.

Sky‘s the Limit with the Armaguerra 43

Across damage, mobility, magazine capacity, and recoil control – the Armaguerra 43 tops the competition coming out of Season 2. Combine that with enhanced range potential no other SMG can match and you have one extremely lethal weapon.

Rushing Rebirth with the ‘Maguerra has never felt better between the Scrapyard contracts speed boost, lack of loadout campers with Strongholds, and new areas allowing flanks for days on unsuspecting teams.

I will continue relying on this powerhouse SMG as my primary pairing it with a long range option like the Victus XMR. Let me know what exciting plays you pull off with it – the multi-kill potential is limitless!

Now drop into Fortune‘s Keep and start shredding, I‘ll either see you with the W or in the killfeed 😉 Happy hunting!