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Best M16 loadout and class setup in WarzoneHow to kit out your M16.
How to kit out your M16.
How do you set up an M16 to optimise performance?Read on, and we’ll tell you. The M16 Tactical Rifle is a 3-round burst fire weapon, meaning a lot of people slept on it when it was first introduced intoWarzone Pacific. However, I’ve recently found that this gun absolutely shreds. Its potential to kill in just a couple bursts is absolutely brutal, so without further ado, here’s thebest M16 loadout in Warzone.
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Best M16 loadout in Warzone
The M16 is a brutal gun when it comes to damage. Here, I’ve put together a couple loadouts and attachment combinations to help you get the best out of the M16, including a mid-range assault build and a close-quarters build to rival SMGs. If you hit your shots right, you can kill an enemy in just two bursts with this brilliant weapon, so take your pick.
Best midrange M16 loadout in Warzone
For me, this isthe single best M16 loadout in Warzone. It’s got that sweet suppressor, great range values, and brutal damage if you hit your shots. I put on some attachments to better the gun’s recoil properties too, since as a burst weapon you’ll want to be hitting all 3 shots before moving on.
TheAgency Silenceris a must-have in Warzone. Chuck it on your gun and watch your enemies frantically look around to find out where you’re blasting them from. Staying off the radar is essential, and will often give you the time and space you need to snatch victory from imminent failure.
As is often the case with assault-style classes, the longest barrel is the one I’ve picked. The20.5” Task Forcebarrel increases your damage range, essential for holding on to your damage in Warzone firefights. It doesn’t harm the gun’s mobility either.
I like theAxial Arms 3xoptic, but for this ranged class, you might prefer theVisiontech 2x. It’s a very subjective category though - pick whichever optic looks best for you.
For your underbarrel, I recommend theSFOD Speedgrip. It reduces your movement speed, but also makes you sprint faster which I’d say compensates nicely. The main joy of this grip is the horizontal recoil reduction, making it far easier to stay on target for entire bursts.
Last up? Boost that ammo capacity up. TheSalvo 60 Rnd Fast Magallows you to keep pushing lead down-range whilst not having to wait too long in between loads. It’s a great boost to have, giving you the option to push when your enemy has to stop and reload.
Best close-range M16 loadout in Warzone
If you want a slightly more close-up option, the M16 can be decked out to absolutely shred enemies with speed and precision, two-bursting them at a ludicrous pace. Here’s a great close-up loadout, best paired with an LMG or sniper. It still works at medium ranges too, so see how it feels in comparison to the other loadout:
I’ll explain the unique differences in this class so you can jump straight in if it’s for you. The silencer and optic are the same, but we’re switching up the other three slots.
The15.9” Strike Teambarrel has a hidden boost to your bullet velocity which is super nice for hitting moving targets, and also increases your fire rate to increase damage per second and speed up your time-to-kill.
Ammo-wise, this one doesn’t need that 60-round big boy. You should be killing quicker and with more accuracy at the ranges this build operates at, so the45 Rndis great here. Finally, theBruiser Griphas a great deal of hidden recoil control that helps big time with hitting all three shots of the burst. The melee speed is handy too in a tight spot!
Secondary weapon
When you’re usingOverkill, aMAC 10, orLC10can work wonders with the M16. Alternatively, you can whack out a sniper rifle like theHDRif you’re more nervous about your ranges.
Without Overkill, you’ll probably want to getGhoston your class. ADiamattican be a decent secondary, or you could be your team’s designated JOKR-wielder to absolutely wreck enemy vehicles.
Best M16 loadout with Perks and Equipment
To run your M16 to the best possible effect, you’ll want to get the rightPerksand Equipment on the class. Thankfully, you shouldn’t struggle too much with this - I have a go-to setup that hardly ever fails:
When it comes to equipment, it’s all pretty simple. C4 can blow up vehicles, which can sometimes give you a mega-satisfying instant team wipe, and aHeartbeat Sensorlights up enemies who don’t haveGhostlike a christmas tree, making them easy to find and pick off.
That’s all you need to know about the M16 in Warzone! For more Warzone guides, check out our tips on all theWarzone War Tracks, as well as a guide on the newbest FARA 83 loadoutfor Warzone.
