In Call of Duty Warzone, SMGs have dominated the meta almost since the beginning. They stand out for their versatility, with the MP-40 we have a classic example of a mighty weapon against opponents at close range. In this guide, we show you the best loadout for the MP-40.
SMGs in Warzone: Currently, three different SMGs dominate the top 10 most played weapons, we have already reported on the Armaguerra 43 and the PPSh-41. In this loadout guide, we will introduce you to the MP-40 in more detail, although it cannot quite keep up with the other two SMGs, it is powerful, especially in close-range combat.
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The Best MP-40 Loadout in Warzone Season 5
Especially in the beginning, the MP-40 was a very powerful weapon and was used by many players. Despite the nerfs she’s experienced, she’s still a solid choice, especially as sniper support. The selected attachments increase the range and reduce the time-to-kill and recoil. In the following, we will show you which attachments you should equip the MP-40 with:
All Attachments for the MP-40 Loadout
Weaponpart | Name | Improved | Worsened |
---|---|---|---|
Muzzle | Recoil Booster | Rate of Fire | Recoil |
Barrel | VDD 189 mm Short | Muzzle Velocity | - |
Scope | Slate Reflector | - | - |
Stock | Krausnick 33M Folding | Sprint to Fire, Recoil | - |
Unterbarrel | Mark VI Skeletal | ADS-Time, Movement Speed | Spread |
Magazine | 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mags | Rate of Fire, Magazin capacity, ADS-Time, Recoil | Effective range |
Ammunition | Subsonic | Shots are covered | - |
Grip | Taped Grip | Movement speed, Sprint to Fire | - |
Which perks should you choose? To round out the MP-40 loadout, we recommend perks to increase your movement speed.
- Momentum: Gain increased movement speed after a kill. (Can be obtained multiple times)
- Quick: Increases sprint speed.

This is the Time to Kill (TTK) of the MP-40
- Time to 8 meters: 693 Ms
- Time above 8 meters: 847 Ms
- Bullets to 8 meters: 10 Bullets
- Bullets above 8 meters: 12 Bullets
All Stats from the Best MP-40 Loadout in Warzone
Rate of Fire | 600 rpm | ➜ | 779 rpm |
Muzzle Velocity | 690 m/s | ➜ | 717 m/s |
Magazine | 32 | ➜ | 45 |
Reloadspeed | 2.5 s | ➜ | 2.5 s |
Tactical Sprint | 7.82 m/s | ➜ | 8.54 m/s |
Sprint | 6.53 m/s | ➜ | 7.13 m/s |
Forward | 4.98 m/s | ➜ | 5.23 m/s |
Strafe | 3.49 m/s | ➜ | 3.66 m/s |
Time to ADS | 200 ms | ➜ | 204 ms |
FoV | 55° | ➜ | 55° |
ADS Spread | 0° | ➜ | 0° |
Drop Time | 700 ms | ➜ | 300 ms |
Raise Time | 1233 ms | ➜ | 1100 ms |
Sprint to Fire | 166 ms | ➜ | 161 ms |
Tactical Sprint to Fire | 249 ms | ➜ | 242 ms |
ADS Forward | 2.85 m/s | ➜ | 2.79 m/s |
ADS Strafe | 2.28 m/s | ➜ | 2.23 m/s |
The Best Secondary Weapon for this Warzone MP-40 Loadout
The MP-40 is a good choice for sniper support, so the Gorenko Anti-Tank is an excellent choice here. At long range, you’ll decimate your opponents faster than they’ll notice with this weapon, and anyone who dares approach you will be sent across the Jordan with the MP-40. The following table shows you which attachments you are missing from the Gorenko Anti-Tank Sniper:
Weapons Part | Name | Improved | Worsened |
---|---|---|---|
Muzzle | Mercury Silencer | Muzzle Velocity Accuracy | - |
Barrel | 240mm Zac Rapid | Fire Rate ADS Speed Movement Speed | Accuracy Sprint to Fire Speed |
Scope | 1913 Variable 4-8x | Magnification Toggle Accuracy | - |
Stock | Marksman Stock | ADS Speed Accuracy | Movement Speed Hip fire Accuracy |
Underbarrel | GF-59 Flashlight | Damage Range | - |
Magazine | - | ||
Ammo | FMJ Rounds | Bullet Penetration | - |
Grip | Stippled Grip | Recoil Reduction | Hip Fire Accuracy |
You should use these perks for the Gorenko Anti-Tank Sniper
- Perk 1 – Discard: This allows you to reload empty magazines 2 seconds faster. Partially empty magazines 1-second faster.
- Perk 2 – On-Hand: ADS time is reduced by 12 ms.

Have you already achieved victories in Warzone with this loadout? Tell us in the comments!
If other weapons are more your thing, look at our other loadout guides.