Written 7 November 2026. The weapon picks here may not match this week's tracker meta. For current builds checked against the trackers, see the tier list.
What should you run in Warzone solos?
Solos is the least forgiving way to play Warzone. There is no teammate to revive you, nobody to watch your back while you plate and nobody to trade a kill after you go down. That changes what a good class looks like. You want weapons that win a one on one fight quickly, a build that lets you reload and reposition without being caught, and a back up gun that covers the range your main gun cannot. This guide gives you four solos classes built from the loadouts on LoadoutLab, with every attachment and how to play each one.
The short answer: run the Voyak KT-3 + VMP. The rifle is ranked number one for long range on the public tracker and the SMG is number one for close range, so you are never caught with the wrong gun in a fight you did not choose.
Four solos classes at a glance
- Voyak KT-3 + VMP: the safe all round class.
- MK35 ISR + Ryden 45K: the class for players who like an optic up close.
- Strider 300 + VMP: the patient long range class.
- Voyak KT-3 + Akita: the building clearing class.
Why solos needs a different class
In squads you can take a slow fight because a teammate will swing round and finish it. In solos every fight is a duel, and every second you spend on a long reload or a slow aim down sight is a second the other player has to beat you. Third parties are also more common, because the shots you fire tell every solo player nearby exactly where a weakened opponent is.
That makes three things matter more than usual: a magazine that gets you through a full set of plates, a close range gun that wins the first shots when someone pushes you, and a build that lets you finish a fight and get out before the next player arrives.
1) Voyak KT-3 + VMP: the safe all round class
The Voyak KT-3 is number one for long range on the public tracker, and its drum magazine is a big help in solos, where you often need to finish one player and immediately turn on the next. The suppressor keeps you off the minimap while you shoot. The VMP, number one for close range, covers you the moment someone rushes your building.
Voyak KT-3 build
- Optic: FANG HoverPoint ELO
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 17.6" LTI Grav-4 Barrel
- Magazine: SK-Garrison Drum
- Stock: V-Last Control Pad
VMP build
- Muzzle: LTI Stentorian Brake
- Barrel: 14.6" Nocturnal-VI Barrel
- Underbarrel: Sapper Guard Handstop
- Magazine: Dapple Capacity Mag
- Stock: Greaves Valour Pad
2) MK35 ISR + Ryden 45K: the optic up close class
The MK35 ISR is second for long range and runs the same suppressor and drum idea as the Voyak, so it is the natural swap if you shoot it better. The Ryden 45K is fourth for close range and keeps the FANG HoverPoint ELO optic, which gives you the same sight picture on both guns. That consistency helps in solos, where you rarely get time to settle after a weapon swap.
MK35 ISR build
- Optic: FANG HoverPoint ELO
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 16.5" Greaves Bellum Barrel
- Magazine: Bowen Siren Drum
- Stock: Greaves Cassin Stock
Ryden 45K build
- Optic: FANG HoverPoint ELO
- Muzzle: LTI Stentorian Brake
- Barrel: 9" Basilisk Barrel
- Underbarrel: FlowGuard Foregrip
- Magazine: Forward Breach Mag
3) Strider 300 + VMP: the patient long range class
Solos rewards players who pick their fights, and the Strider 300, number one on the sniper list, lets you take them on your terms from height. The suppressor helps you stay hidden after a shot. Keep the VMP as your second gun, because a sniper on their own is an easy target for anyone who closes the gap.
Strider 300 build
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Bowen Grooved Barrel
- Underbarrel: Cornerstone-642 Guard
- Rear grip: Hatch Quick Grip
- Fire mod: .300 WM Overpressured
VMP build
- Muzzle: LTI Stentorian Brake
- Barrel: 14.6" Nocturnal-VI Barrel
- Underbarrel: Sapper Guard Handstop
- Magazine: Dapple Capacity Mag
- Stock: Greaves Valour Pad
4) Voyak KT-3 + Akita: the building clearing class
Late in a solos match the circle often ends in a town, and the final players are tucked into rooms and stairwells. The Akita is the highest ranked shotgun, at thirteenth for close range, and suits clearing tight interiors where an SMG fight can drag on. Keep the Voyak KT-3 for anything at range.
Voyak KT-3 build
- Optic: FANG HoverPoint ELO
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: 17.6" LTI Grav-4 Barrel
- Magazine: SK-Garrison Drum
- Stock: V-Last Control Pad
Akita build
- Muzzle: Full Bore-12
- Magazine: Bulk Feed Extended II
- Rear grip: Pioneer Blaze Grip
- Stock: Venomous Stock
- Laser: Redwell Tactical Laser
How to play solos with these classes
- Plate before you loot. After a fight, plate up first. The next player is often already on their way.
- Fight from cover you can leave. Pick a spot with more than one exit so a third party cannot trap you.
- Count your shots. If you have used most of your magazine on one player, swap to your second gun rather than reloading in the open.
- Use sound. Footsteps and reloads give players away. A good headset and the right audio settings help; see our Warzone settings guide.
- Win the Gulag. In solos the Gulag is your only second chance. Our Gulag guide covers how to win it.
Lag hurts most in solos
With no teammate to cover a stutter, a spike in ping or a burst of packet loss can decide a duel. If your connection is the problem, start with our lag and packet loss fixes. Some players also use a gaming VPN to pick a server location and to try for different skill based matchmaking lobbies; how much that changes depends on your network, and our guide to the best VPN for Warzone in the UK explains what a VPN can and cannot do.
After the Season 1 update
LoadoutLab's data notes that the Season 1 update, which brings Modern Warfare 4 into Warzone, was reported for 6 November 2026, and that guns from earlier games are reported to move to a fixed five attachment version without Gunsmith at that point. If that has happened in your game, treat these classes as a starting point and check the tier list, which will change as the new season settles. For squad play, see our loadout drop classes for November 2026.
Sources inside LoadoutLab
- Ranks and builds from the public WZStats.gg Warzone meta (Battle Royale), as recorded in LoadoutLab's loadout data, checked 28 October 2026.
- Current LoadoutLab pages for Voyak KT-3, VMP, MK35 ISR, Ryden 45K, Strider 300, Akita.