What are the best long-range weapons in Warzone right now?

Published: 12 Apr 2026 · Updated: 12 Apr 2026

The long-range meta is still built around the MK35 ISR, but the gap behind it is moving. Current tracker pages and community chatter point in the same direction: Merrick and MXR-17 are getting more attention after buffs, while the Voyak KT-3 is no longer the automatic first pick it was earlier in the season.

That does not mean the Voyak is bad. It means the meta is finally a little less solved. If you want easy beams and repeatable squad-fight value, you should be looking harder at recoil stability and practical range instead of only chasing headline TTK.

Best long-range picks this week

1. MK35 ISR — Still the safest answer. Low recoil, strong bullet velocity, and almost no drama in big-map fights.
2. Merrick SR-1 — One of the clearest risers this week. The buffed feel makes it more practical in 30m to 70m beams and follow-up shots.
3. MXR-17 — A strong choice if you want steadier long-range pressure without learning a fussy recoil pattern.
4. Peacekeeper Mk1 — Best if you want one gun that can flex between sniper support and standard lane-holding.
5. Voyak KT-3 — Still dangerous, but it is no longer the free default. The recoil and consistency tax is more noticeable now.

What changed this week

1. MK35 ISR held its spot — It remains the easiest premium long-range AR to trust.
2. Merrick climbed — Multiple meta trackers now mention Merrick as one of the better long-range gainers after recent buffs.
3. MXR-17 stayed relevant — It still is not the flashiest rifle, but the buffed version feels cleaner and more repeatable.
4. Voyak KT-3 cooled off — Still viable, just less automatic than before.
5. VST remains a top pairing — If you run one of these long-range rifles, VST is still one of the cleanest close-range partners.

How to choose between them

1. Use MK35 ISR if you want the easiest, most forgiving beam rifle right now.
2. Use Merrick SR-1 if you like burst discipline and want a fresher pick before it gets overused.
3. Use MXR-17 if recoil comfort matters more to you than theory-crafted ceiling.
4. Use Peacekeeper Mk1 if you often swap between sniper support and regular BR roles.
5. Use Voyak KT-3 only if you already like the feel and can handle a less forgiving beam.

Our take

If you only change one class today, switch your old default Voyak KT-3 setup for either the MK35 ISR or the Merrick SR-1. The MK35 is the safer tournament-style answer. The Merrick is the sharper ladder pick if you want something a bit fresher without throwing away consistency.

The other practical takeaway is simple: stop treating the long-range slot as solved. This week looks more open than the early Season 3 days, and that means player comfort matters a bit more again.

Sources & community chatter

• Warzone Loadout meta rankings updated this week — MK35 ISR still leading, VST still a top close-range partner, Merrick climbing.
• CODMunity top meta list — MK35 ISR at the top end, with VST, Peacekeeper Mk1, Voyak KT-3, and MXR-17 all still in the conversation.
• Reddit/CODWarzone search trend — ongoing loadout chatter focused on current Season 3 class testing and tracker-driven swaps.

This guide was added as the mandatory fresh daily content for 12 Apr 2026.

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