Call of Duty: WWII features a robust suite of era appropriate weapons that allow the player to take on multiplayer however they please. From Assault Rifles and Shotguns to Snipers and LMGs, you can pick any weapon class that complements your playstyle.
However, some weapons are better than others, and using them will almost always win you a gunfight. This guide’ll review the top 10 best guns in COD WW2.
10. VMG 1927
The VMG 1927 is a Light Machine Gun that combines the hard-hitting nature of an LMG with the mobility of an Assault Rifle to deliver a balanced weapon that excels in medium—to long-range combat. It does 30-40 base damage, making it an excellent choice for most situations. The main downside of this weapon is its base magazine size, which is rather low for an LMG at just 50.
9. M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is probably the most iconic and strongest weapon of World War 2. This bolt-action Assault Rifle has a two-shot kill potential owing to its high damage output. Combined with its quick reload speed, this weapon is an absolute powerhouse that excels at close-to-medium-range combat.
8. Lever Action
The Lever Action Sniper Rifle is a weapon that shoots with precise aim and has a decent damage output of 50. The Lever Action has a 631 RPM fire rate, making it tilt at an angle when firing. It takes up to two seconds to reload and is capable of a 2-shot and a 3-shot kill from close to long range, respectively. Combined with a good scope, this is the best sniper to use in the game and one of the best guns overall COD WW2.
7. Combat Shotgun
The biggest advantage of the Combat Shotgun in Call of Duty: WWII is its quick rechambering speed, which allows you to pull off a follow-up shot very fast. Combining this fact with the inherently high damage output of all shotguns in the game gives you a guaranteed one-to-hit kill potential. However, it’s only effective in the short to medium range.
6. Blunderbuss
The Blunderbuss is a single-shot, muzzle-loading shotgun that takes at least 4.5 seconds to reload, sparing you enough time to hide and take some time off. This weapon is mostly seen in COD: WW2, used by the Sentinel Task Force. It deals a decent amount of damage from a range closer to 7.5 meters. So, make sure you’re inside the radius when shooting.
5. STG-44
The most commonly used rifle in Call of Duty WW2 is the STG-44. The German military mostly uses this Assault rifle. With its accuracy, it can kill anyone within a minimum of 4 rounds. It’s a dangerous rifle due to its short reload time, which allows you to get back into the action fairly quickly. Like most Assault Rifles, the STG-44 excels in the medium to long range.
4. PPSh-41
The PPSh-41 is an automatic sub-machine gun and has a high magazine capacity. While sub-machine guns don’t have damage as high as Assault rifles, PPSH-41 offers decent damage of up to 30, which, when combined with its high fire rate, makes this a weapon worthy of the top 5 on our list. It has a short reload animation and fairly manageable recoil.
3. MP-40
MP-40 is another powerful SMG. It has decent damage, a steady rate of fire, and balanced recoil. It has a greater damage output than the PPSh-41 and a higher magazine capacity, with the former having 35 and 32.
2. Sten
A Powerful SMG used by the British, the Sten is best used for close-quarters combat situations since it has a below-average accuracy. The Sten possesses a 32-round magazine size, a medium recoil, and an automatic fire mode. It takes 2.5 seconds to reload.
1. Volkssturmgewehr
The top spot on our best guns list goes to the Volkssturmgewehr, an automatic Assault Rifle in COD WW2. It has an extremely high RPM of 772, which can be increased further with the rapid-fire attachment. This weapon also has a respectable magazine size of 30 and a damage output of up to 30. Coupled with a long barrel, the Volkssturmgewehr is an absolute beast in the medium to long range. Another big advantage this weapon has is its extremely fast reload speed of just 1.35 seconds.
