Call of Duty: Warzone – Best Perks, Ranked

Call of Duty: Warzone offers an extensive range of Perks that players can choose to enhance their loadouts and optimize their playstyle across all game modes, whether they’re battling it out in Battle Royale or engaging in the fast-paced action of Resurgence.

Perks are a defining feature of Warzone, allowing players to strengthen specific gameplay elements to improve survivability and gain an edge in combat encounters. Selecting the right Perks can significantly influence your success, which is why we’ve ranked all the available options to help you make the best choices for your loadout.

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18 Reflexes

React to Enemy Explosives

Dodging explosives is a common strategy, particularly during late-game scenarios where such threats can significantly benefit opponents. However, the Reflexes perk is only situationally useful, offering a brief reaction window to evade enemy explosive equipment when exposed. Given its limited utility and the availability of stronger options in Perk Slot 1, Reflexes ranks as one of the least favorable choices for this slot.

17 Quartermaster

Equipment Always Available

If you’re a fan of using equipment frequently – whether to blind enemies in buildings, chip away at their health before engaging, or create a cover with smoke grenades during rotations – Quartermaster is a solid choice. However, its utility is limited by its primary function: recharging equipment every 50 seconds. Given the availability of more versatile and popular options in Perk Slot 2, Quartermaster often falls short of being a worthwhile pick.

16 Bomb Squad

Equipment Avoidance Specialist

For players who prefer an aggressive playstyle and often find themselves exposed to enemy equipment, Bomb Squad is an excellent perk choice. It increases your chances of surviving effects from tactical and lethal equipment and allows you to anticipate threats and avoid unexpected deaths from killstreaks or hidden equipment traps. Still, this option is highly situational and best suited for players who meet its narrow criteria.

15 Cold-Blooded

Evade Being Easily Targeted By Enemies

Remaining undetectable is a critical advantage in Battle Royale modes, especially when lives are limited. However, the Cold-Blooded perk, once a go-to choice for many players in earlier Warzone iterations, has seen a decline in effectiveness. Few players now utilize thermal scopes, and the risk of being targeted by AI is minimal in most scenarios. While its ability to counter certain Recon Perks adds some utility, the overall benefit of Cold-Blooded feels limited. This makes it a less appealing option in most loadouts, as it doesn’t significantly impact gameplay compared to other perks available.

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14 Sprinter

Never Stop Sprinting

Since its introduction, sprinting – especially Tac Sprinting – has been an essential tool for Warzone players to move around the maps. However, with the integration of Black Ops 6, players can now achieve unlimited sprinting by simply equipping a knife. This makes the Sprinter perk redundant, taking up a valuable slot that could be better utilized for other, more impactful perks.

13 Veteran

Control Enemy Equipment and Hit Effects

As its name suggests, Veteran is a perk for players who often find themselves under enemy fire or exposed to hostile equipment. It helps reduce the impact of flinching and mitigates significant health loss during engagements. Also, for those who frequently use sniper rifles, this perk proves invaluable by extending the duration of the Hold Breath mechanic, enhancing precision in long-range battles.

12 Gung-Ho

Maximizing Movement

Maximizing movement in Warzone is essential for players focused on agility, whether disengaging from fights or rotating to better positions. While the Gung-Ho perk aims to reduce movement penalties when reloading or using equipment, its impact is minimal. Considering the highly competitive Slot 3 perks, players may find better options, but for those who value reloading on the move, it remains a niche choice.

11 Ghost

Stealthy Approach

Once a must-have for survival, the Ghost perk has lost its edge in Warzone due to its revamp of perks, which now offers several strong alternatives for Slot 3. While Ghost provides radar ping immunity and stealth against certain devices while moving, its utility in Battle Royale mode is limited as the expansive maps allow for natural evasion. As for Resurgence, during intense combat the perk’s benefits rarely come into play, leading players to favor perks with more consistent and impactful advantages. Furthermore, this Perk loses its effect with players using Birdseye.

10 Dexterity

Moving Without Hesitation

Dexterity is a widely favored Perk in Warzone’s Slot 1, offering benefits like smoother movement, reduced weapon sway, and decreased fall damage. While useful, its impact is less pronounced compared to earlier iterations of the perk. Players transitioning from Mountaineer may naturally opt for Dexterity, but its current version doesn’t deliver the same game-changing effects as its original counterpart.

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9 Birdseye

Recon Expert

In Warzone, having intel on enemy positions is crucial for gaining an edge, enabling you to anticipate movements and avoid unexpected eliminations. The Birdseye perk provides significant tactical advantages to control the flow of the match and support your squad, enhancing UAV duration and revealing enemy headings to your teammates. Additionally, Birdseye can detect players using the Ghost perk, neutralizing their attempts at stealth and ensuring you’re not caught off guard by hidden opponents.