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The MP40 SMG is one of the most popular choices for players in Warzone Pacific. This workhorse SMG is ideally suited for gamers who strive for short to medium-range combat. However, those looking to build the best MP40 loadout will need to unlock the weapon in Warzone first.

Some weapons in Warzone require specific criteria for unlocking them. For the MP40 SMG, the player needs to reach level 4, which should be easy in a short amount of time. Since weapon progression carries over between all titles, Call of Duty Vanguard can also be played to level up to unlock this weapon.

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After unlocking the MP40, the player will need to level up the weapon. With each tier, a new attachment unlocks. It is important to max out each weapon to unlock all attachments so the gun can be modified for any situation or game mode. Make sure to use any available Warzone XP Tokens to level up faster. These items will increase the XP the player earns for a limited time. After unlocking every attachment, this is the best loadout for the MP40 SMG.

The Best MP40 Loadout In Warzone Pacific

Warzone Pacific (Season 2): The Best MP40 Loadout
  • Strife Compensator: Increases recoil control to fight muzzle climb.
  • VDD 189mm Short: Increases the weapon's damage range and limb damage.
  • Monocular Reflector: 1.35x magnification and a monocle sight for easy target acquisition.
  • VDD 35M Wire Grip: Increases accuracy, flinch resistance, recoil control, and aiming stability.
  • M1915 Steady: Improves the weapon's hip-fire accuracy.
  • 8mm Kurz 40 Round Mag: Equips larger caliber rounds for more damage at the cost of control.
  • Frangible: Bullets that fragment on impact to inflict extra damage to delay healing.
  • Grooved Grip: Increases control and movement speed while ADS.
  • Gun Perk 1: Brace: Improves initial accuracy when first shots are fired.
  • Gun Perk 2: Quick: Increases sprint speed.
  • Perk 1: Scavenger: The player will replenish ammo from dead players.
  • Perk 2: Overkill: Allows the player to carry two primary weapons.
  • Perk 3: Amped: Provides a faster weapon swap and rocket launcher reload speed.

The MP40 was nerfed in Warzone's Season 2 patch updates by decreasing the maximum damage range and the overall mid-range damage. However, through these attachments and perks, players can find that weapon that was so popular in Season 1. The Caldera map is set up nicely for gamers to use the MP40 for close contact domination in Warzone Pacific.

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Warzone is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.