The German-made Kar98k is one of the most popular long-range rifles in most Call of Duty titles, including Warzone. Especially after COD: Warzone got the Vanguard variant and was given a buff in Season 4. Here are some of the best Vanguard Kar98k loadout that you can get your hands on in COD: Warzone.
1. Old Reliable Kar98k Vanguard
This one is the classic Kar98k Vanguard Sniper Rifle loadout in COD Warzone. Pretty simple but still reliable throughout many updates and patches. The Mk. 12 Night Vision Optic gives the Kar98k both a very fast ADS as well as additional visibility to hunt down enemies hiding in shrubberies.
Recommended Loadout:
- Muzzle: Scout Silencer
- Barrel: VDD REO2K
- Optic: Mk. 12 Night Vision
- Stock: Short Stock
- Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip or M1930 Strifle Angled
- Magazine: 8mm Klauser 5 Round Fast Mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
- Perk 1: Fleet
- Perk 2: Deep Breath
2. Close-range Kar98k Vanguard
Who says Sniper Rifles can’t be used for close-quarter combat situations? To turn your Kar98k into a weapon that fits that encounter, you need to increase its maneuverability and reduce the range. Seems counter-intuitive, but, play around with this loadout to mix up your gameplay and playstyle. Who knows, maybe you’ll catch someone off guard.
Recommended Loadout:
- Muzzle: Lightweight Suppressor
- Barrel: –
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Optic: Sniper Scope
- Stock: FTAC Sport Comb
- Underbarrel: –
- Magazine: –
- Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
- Perk: Sleight of Hand
3. Fastest Quickscope ADS Kar98k Vanguard in Warzone Season 4
And the last one is from YouTuber Metaphor. In Warzone Season 4, the Kar98k got a buff to its maximum damage range, which was extended to 72 meters (previously was 48 meters). To capitalize on this current patch buff, you should maximize its ADS speed for fast target acquisition a.k.a. “quick-scoping” and hit them when they haven’t realized it using this loadout.
Recommended Loadout #1:
- Muzzle: Scout Silencer
- Barrel: Krausnick 560mm LWS03K
- Optic: –
- Stock: Short Stock
- Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
- Magazine: 8mm Klauser 3 Round Mag
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Leather Grip
- Perk 1: Fleet
- Perk 2: On-Hand
For a variation of the loadout above, you can try this Recommended Loadout #2:
- Muzzle: Scout Silencer
- Barrel: VDD 660mm 05HE
- Optic: –
- Stock: Short Stock
- Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
- Magazine: 8mm Klauser 5 Round Fast Mags
- Ammunition: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Taped Grip
- Perk 1: Quickscope
- Perk 2: Fully Loaded
The Best Perks and Equipment For Kar98k Vanguard
- Perk 1: E.O.D.
- Perk 2: Overkill
- Perk 3: Amped
- Equipment:
- Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
- Lethal: Claymore
As usual, E.O.D. is still the best choice in case enemies try to flush you out with explosives. Since you will often use Kar98k for long-range engagements, use Overkill and Amped combo and bring something fast that will help you out in mid-close range combat like an SMG, such as PPSH-41, MP40, or STG44. But if you think you can deal with slower weapon switching, use Double Time, Overkill, and Combat Scout for the Perks to help you hunt down weakened enemies.
For Equipment, go with the Heartbeat Sensor to help locate enemies’ position. Meanwhile, Claymore can be used to trap your target or secure an area.
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Call of Duty Warzone is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.