Best Warlord DMZ Loadout

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Warlord
ShotgunSingle

A pump-action 12-gauge bruiser that feeds from dual tubes, delivering close-range firepower with every hit. The high ammo capacity makes it slow to reload.

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Warlord Stats

MultiplayerDMZ
—ms Total TTK
Sprint to Fire Speed
—
ADS In Speed
—
Avg TTK 20–50 m
—
1 Missed Shot
—
Total TTK by Distance
0200400600800
Sprint to Fire Speed 210 msADS In Speed 340 ms
0 m25 m50 m75 m100 m
Recoil

Damage Distribution

  • Head —
  • Neck —
  • Upper Torso —
  • Lower Torso —
  • Upper Arm —
  • Lower Arm —
  • Upper Leg —
  • Lower Leg —

Damage Range

Distance (m)Damage
0 – 252
3 – 445
5 – 730
8 – 2520
26 – ∞18

Fire Rate

  • Fire Rate106 rpm
  • Pre-Fire Delay0 ms
  • Rechambering Speed733 ms

Damage

  • Bullet Penetration9 in
  • Flinch Infliction1.400 x

Mobility

  • Move Speed4.55 m/s
  • ADS Move Speed3.37 m/s
  • Firing Move Speed4.03 m/s
  • Strafe Speed3.55 m/s
  • Crouch Speed2.20 m/s
  • Sprint Speed6.11 m/s
  • Tactical Sprint Speed7.09 m/s
  • Tactical Sprint Duration6.0 sec

Range

  • Muzzle Velocity325 m/s
  • Zoom Level1 x
  • Rounds14
  • Reserve Ammo56
  • Fire TypesSingle

Handling

  • ADS In Speed340 ms
  • ADS Out Speed350 ms
  • Sprint to Fire Speed210 ms
  • Raise Speed1300 ms
  • Drop Speed733 ms
  • Reload Speed20796 ms

Accuracy

  • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control29.1 °/s
  • ADS Vertical Recoil Control79.9 °/s
  • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick10.9 °/s
  • ADS Vertical Gun Kick35.1 °/s
  • ADS Idle Sway0.56 °/s
  • ADS Gun Bob0.09 °
  • ADS Rechambering Accuracy—
  • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control17.4 °/s
  • Hip Vertical Recoil Control98.5 °/s
  • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick18.2 °/s
  • Hip Vertical Gun Kick35.6 °/s
  • Hip Idle Sway1.63 °/s
  • Hip Gun Bob1.09 °
  • Hip Rechambering Accuracy—
  • Hip Turn Sway20.9 °
  • Hip Strafe Accuracy-1.1 °
  • Flinch Received0.310 x

Warlord Attachments

Optic

  • Slimline Elite

    Mini Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 5 (Oris 8.6)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A slim dot optic that provides a clear sight picture.

  • Bruen THRM-60 Optic

    Holo · Weapon Unlocks 4 (Cronen Squall)
    • Thermal Target Identification
    • Zoom Level = 3x

    An advanced thermal optic designed for locating targets in low-vis environments.

  • KV Corsac Holo

    Holo · Weapon Unlocks 11 (Axion)
    • Zoom Level = 3x

    A quick and agile holographic sight.

  • SZ Helios Holo

    Holo · Weapon Unlocks 5 (APOC-338)
    • Zoom Level = 3x

    A snappy holographic optic for close targets.

  • Cronen R808

    4x Scope · Weapon Unlocks 1 (Astaroth .57)
    • Small Sniper Glint
    • ADS Move Speed -7%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.7

    A versatile optic designed for mid-range firefights.

  • Schlager Night View Pro

    4x Scope · Weapon Unlocks 13 (X-58 Nyx)
    • Thermal Target Identification
    • Medium Sniper Glint
    • ADS Move Speed -10%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.7

    4x scope with thermal capabilities

  • GL K230

    4x Scope · Weapon Unlocks 17 (PPSh-41)
    • Small Sniper Glint
    • ADS Move Speed -7%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.7

    A versatile optic designed for mid-range firefights.

  • SZ Lonewolf Flip

    4x Scope · Weapon Unlocks 8 (Oden)
    • Small Sniper Glint
    • ADS Move Speed -7%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.7

    Hot swap at will between a magnifier and a close-range holographic optic.

  • Corio Bisect

    4x Scope · Weapon Unlocks 2 (Signal 50)
    • Small Sniper Glint
    • ADS Move Speed -10%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +32 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.7

    A magnified, mid-range optic with an attached, angled dot sight for quick transitions in close-up fights.

  • SZ Echelon Holo

    Holo · Weapon Unlocks 5 (Hyeon Burst)
    • Zoom Level = 3x

    A holographic sight built for rapid target elimination.

  • FJX 708 PRO

    Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 7 (Type 73)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A snappy optic for rapid, unpredictable engagements.

  • ZLR Type C

    Mini Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 6 (PPSh-41)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A slim dot optic that provides a clear sight picture.

  • IOTA-D

    Mini Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 6 (MAR-9)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A streamlined mini reflex optic with a low-profile frame and clear sight picture.

  • SZ Lonewolf Holo

    Holo · Weapon Unlocks 1 (X-58 Nyx)
    • Zoom Level = 3x

    Get on target quickly with this holographic optic.

  • SZ Prima-4 Dot

    Mini Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 5 (Patriot XMR)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A slim dot optic that provides a clear sight picture.

  • VLK Trimmer

    Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 2 (Axion)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A snappy optic for rapid, unpredictable engagements.

  • SZ Micro D-3

    Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 2
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A snappy dot optic designed for quick target takedowns.

  • SZ SRE-7

    Reflex · Weapon Unlocks 13 (PPSh-41)
    • Precision Sight Picture

    A snappy optic for rapid, unpredictable engagements.

  • ZLR Swordfish

    Shotgun Scope · Weapon Unlocks 2 (Rezi 12)
    • ADS Move Speed -15%
    • Zoom Level = 5x
    • ADS In Speed +64 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +48 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.7
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.7
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.6
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.6

    A 5.1x optic that pushes the shotgun's effective range outward, letting you pick out and place shots on distant targets.

Muzzle

  • WX-600 Choke

    Choke · Weapon Unlocks 44
    • Damage Range x1.1
    • ADS In Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +12 ms

    A twin-bore, large-caliber muzzle choke for the Warlord shotgun. Reduces pellet spread for increased damage range.

  • Mugi Kalnal-T 12G

    Tactical Silencer · Weapon Unlocks 46
    • Sound Suppression
    • ADS In Speed +16 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +18 ms

    A custom large-bore suppressor for the Warlord shotgun.

  • Mugi Kalnal-H 12G

    Heavy Silencer · Weapon Unlocks 34
    • Sound Suppression
    • Damage Range x1.16
    • Move Speed -2%
    • ADS Move Speed -2%
    • Firing Move Speed -2%
    • Strafe Speed -2%
    • Crouch Speed -2%
    • Muzzle Velocity x1.16
    • ADS In Speed +30 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +30 ms
    • Recoil x0.94
    • ADS Idle Sway x1.15
    • ADS Gun Bob x1.15

    A heavy suppressor for the Warlord shotgun.

  • Mugi-X VIR0-XL

    Breacher · Weapon Unlocks 15
    • Melee Charge Distance

    A muzzle breach that improves melee damage and lunge range for close-up combat.

  • Mugi Kalnal-L 12G

    Light Silencer · Weapon Unlocks 56
    • Sound Suppression
    • Damage Range x0.9

    A lightweight suppressor for the Warlord shotgun.

  • GW Slashtop-LB V6

    Horizontal Comp · Weapon Unlocks 26
    • Increased Audio Signature
    • ADS In Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.75
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick x0.7
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.9
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x0.9

    A heavy, ported compensator that offers a large reduction in horizontal recoil.

  • TA Ribcage-L Gen.4

    Balanced Comp · Weapon Unlocks 10
    • Increased Audio Signature
    • ADS In Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +12 ms
    • Recoil x0.92

    Even-ported compensator tuned for all-around stability, with a slight delay when snapping to sights.

  • XRK Spine Ripper XL

    Vertical Comp · Weapon Unlocks 20
    • Increased Audio Signature
    • ADS In Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +12 ms
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.87
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick x0.87
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.9
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x0.9

    An aggressive aftermarket compensator that provides excellent vertical recoil control.

  • SA One Tap v.3

    Flash Hider · Weapon Unlocks 1
    • Reduced Audio Signature
    • Muzzle Flash Concealment
    • Recoil x0.97

    A flash hider designed to mitigate muzzle flash and offer a slight improvement to recoil control.

Barrel

  • Mugi Chujeok-800

    Light Barrel · Weapon Unlocks 5
    • Move Speed +0.13 m/s
    • ADS Move Speed +0.18 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed +0.13 m/s
    • Strafe Speed +0.13 m/s
    • Crouch Speed +0.18 m/s
    • Sprint Speed +0.18 m/s
    • Tactical Sprint Speed +0.18 m/s
    • ADS In Speed +6%
    • ADS Out Speed +6%
    • Sprint to Fire Speed -2.5%
    • Recoil x1.09
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x1.09
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x1.09
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x1.09
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x1.09

    A light and agile barrel designed for fast action at the cost of recoil control.

  • NK Gangta-12G

    Long Barrel · Weapon Unlocks 40
    • Damage Range x1.25
    • Move Speed -0.08 m/s
    • ADS Move Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Strafe Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Crouch Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Sprint Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Tactical Sprint Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Muzzle Velocity x1.2
    • ADS In Speed +25 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +25 ms
    • Sprint to Fire Speed +15 ms
    • Recoil x0.96
    • ADS Idle Sway x1.08
    • Hip Idle Sway x1.08

    A long, accurate barrel that brings better accuracy, recoil control, and damage range.

  • NK Retribution-X Barrel

    Heavy Barrel · Weapon Unlocks 22
    • Move Speed -0.1 m/s
    • ADS Move Speed -0.1 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed -0.1 m/s
    • Strafe Speed -0.1 m/s
    • Crouch Speed -0.08 m/s
    • Sprint Speed -0.13 m/s
    • Tactical Sprint Speed -0.13 m/s
    • Muzzle Velocity x1.08
    • ADS In Speed +30 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +30 ms
    • Recoil x0.86
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.95
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.95
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x0.95
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x0.95

    A heavy threat on the battlefield, this barrel provides significant recoil and accuracy improvements.

Underbarrel

  • FSS Fireline Grip

    Angled Grip · Weapon Unlocks 2 (Kastov 762)
    • ADS In Speed +20 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +20 ms
    • Sprint to Fire Speed +15 ms
    • Recoil x0.91

    Low-profile angled grip that settles firing into a steadier track. Forward posture slows snap to sights.

  • Mire-50 Tac Grip

    Vertical Grip · Weapon Unlocks 3 (Oris 8.6)
    • Move Speed +0.18 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed +0.15 m/s
    • Strafe Speed +0.15 m/s
    • ADS In Speed +17 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +17 ms
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.75
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.75
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x0.85
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x0.85

    A tactical vertical grip that improves control, mobility, and accuracy when firing from the hip. Slows aiming speed.

  • FSS Tac90 Grip

    Angled Short Grip · Weapon Unlocks 1 (PPSh-41)
    • ADS Idle Sway x0.5
    • ADS Gun Bob x0.5

  • GW Domi-9

    Vertical Short Grip · Weapon Unlocks 6 (.50 GS)
    • Hip Idle Sway x0.5
    • Hip Gun Bob x0.6
    • Hip Strafe Accuracy x0.6

Rear Grip

  • DV3-Sinsok Grip

    Tactical Grip · Weapon Unlocks 7
    • ADS In Speed +6%
    • ADS Out Speed +6%
    • Recoil x1.03
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x1.03
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x1.03
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x1.03
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x1.03

    Designed for a steadier grip in order to aim down sights faster.

  • Simpan-7 grip

    Aim Grip · Weapon Unlocks 38
    • ADS Idle Sway x0.9
    • Hip Idle Sway x0.95
    • Flinch Received x0.5

    A comfortable grip that reduces flinch when under fire.

Bolt

  • L-Strike Bolt

    Light Bolt · Weapon Unlocks 52
    • Fire Rate = 120 rpm

    A heavy bolt that allows for smoother rechambering, keeping the weapon on target for follow-up shots.

  • NK HEV-3 Bolt

    Heavy Bolt · Weapon Unlocks 3
    • Fire Rate = 100 rpm
    • Rechambering Speed = 933 ms

    A heavy bolt that allows for smoother rechambering, keeping the weapon on target for follow-up shots.

Stock

  • Mugi D40 Stock

    Light Stock · Weapon Unlocks 4
    • Move Speed +0.15 m/s
    • ADS Move Speed +0.3 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed +0.15 m/s
    • Strafe Speed +0.15 m/s
    • Crouch Speed +0.13 m/s
    • Sprint Speed +0.1 m/s
    • Tactical Sprint Speed +0.1 m/s
    • ADS Idle Sway x1.18
    • ADS Gun Bob x1.2
    • Flinch Received x1.03

    For rapid action and faster ops, this light stock improves mobility.

  • Mugi Tac-717 Stock

    Tactical Stock · Weapon Unlocks 31
    • ADS In Speed +8%
    • ADS Out Speed +8%
    • Recoil x1.05

    Get on target with urgency with this tactical stock that improves aiming speeds.

  • MX Mae-IV Stock

    Assault Stock · Weapon Unlocks 50
    • ADS In Speed +20 ms
    • ADS Out Speed +20 ms
    • Recoil x0.93

    Control more recoil with this sturdy and reliable stock.

Laser

  • SZ Gen.6 PEQ

    Bright ADS Laser · Weapon Unlocks 1 (M4)
    • Laser Visible in ADS
    • ADS In Speed +9%
    • ADS Out Speed +9%
    • Sprint to Fire Speed -17%
    • ADS Gun Bob x0.85

    High-output 5mW laser that sharply boosts handling. Beam is visible to enemies while aiming.

  • Expedite Intra-5b

    Canted Laser · Weapon Unlocks 3 (Patriot XMR)
    • Canted Aim Toggle
    • Slide ADS while Canted
    • Laser Visible to Enemies
    • ADS Gun Bob x1.3
    • Hip Gun Bob x0.85

    Allows access to a Canted Firing Stance that considerably improves Handling and ADS Movement Speed. Beam clearly visible while Canted Laser is enabled. Blocks Bipods.

  • Corio ODSPR+

    Canted Laser · Weapon Unlocks 12 (Cronen Squall)
    • Canted Aim Toggle
    • Slide ADS while Canted
    • Laser Visible to Enemies
    • ADS Gun Bob x1.3

    Allows access to a Canted Firing Stance that improves Aim Down Sight Speed and grants the ability to ADS while Sliding. Beam faintly visible when Canted aiming. Blocks Bipods.

  • STOVL IRX-6

    Dim Hip Laser · Weapon Unlocks 15 (M4)
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.93
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.93
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x0.93
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x0.93
    • Hip Idle Sway x0.93
    • Hip Gun Bob x0.93

    Compact 1mW emitter that steadies hipfire shots. Beam not visible to enemies.

  • SA Laz-500

    Dim ADS Laser · Weapon Unlocks 12 (Patriot XMR)
    • ADS In Speed +4.5%
    • ADS Out Speed +4.5%

    Low-power 1mW laser that improves ADS speed. Beam is not visible to enemies.

  • Bruen 22-LPW

    Bright Hip Laser · Weapon Unlocks 15 (Hyeon Burst)
    • Laser Visible at Hip
    • Sprint to Fire Speed -17%
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.88
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.88
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick x0.88
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick x0.88
    • Hip Idle Sway x0.85
    • Hip Gun Bob x0.85

    Powerful 5mW emitter that greatly steadies hipfire control. Beam clearly visible to enemies at the hip.

  • Corio 4DV-3

    Flashlight · Weapon Unlocks 8
    • Flashlight
    • Flashlight Visible to Enemies
    • Move Speed +0.08 m/s
    • ADS Move Speed +0.05 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed +0.08 m/s
    • Strafe Speed +0.08 m/s
    • Crouch Speed +0.05 m/s
    • ADS Idle Sway x0.6
    • ADS Gun Bob x0.75
    • Hip Gun Bob x0.9

    A high-intensity, weapon-mounted light that marks enemy combatants for a short while, making them visible to your team.

Ammunition

  • 12 Gauge Slug

    Weapon Unlocks 9
    • Damage = 99 > 90 > 80 > 75 > 48
    • Damage Range = 3 / 13 / 23 / 30
    • Bullet Penetration = 27 in
    • Muzzle Velocity = 260 m/s
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control x0.3
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control x0.3
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control x0.3
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control x0.3

    Slug rounds greatly increase round damage and range.

APEX

  • Warlord Lumen

    Weapon Unlocks 59
    • Blinding Strobe
    • Fire Rate = 100 rpm
    • Rechambering Speed = 767 ms
    • ADS Move Speed +0.15 m/s
    • Firing Move Speed +0.15 m/s
    • Strafe Speed +0.15 m/s
    • ADS In Speed +5%
    • ADS Out Speed +5%
    • Sprint to Fire Speed -6%
    • ADS Horizontal Recoil Control = 7.2 °/s
    • ADS Vertical Recoil Control = 58.3 °/s
    • ADS Horizontal Gun Kick = 9.2 °/s
    • ADS Vertical Gun Kick = 39.9 °/s
    • ADS Idle Sway x0.6
    • ADS Gun Bob x0.6
    • Hip Horizontal Recoil Control = 3.6 °/s
    • Hip Vertical Recoil Control = 101.9 °/s
    • Hip Horizontal Gun Kick = 4.2 °/s
    • Hip Vertical Gun Kick = 39.8 °/s

    A blinding strobe pattern that triggers immediately upon aiming down sights and impairs hostile vision. The strobe must recharge between uses.

Base weapon. Total TTK = Sprint to Fire Speed + ADS In Speed + Avg TTK + Missed Shots, the same as on the Meta page. Avg TTK is the expected time to kill with shots spread over the body (Body Mix by default, change it under Hits), averaged evenly over the distance range; a One Shot distance counts as 0 ms. Each attachment shows its own changes to the base weapon: green = better, red = worse.