Fitted out with the right attachments, these pistols are a powerful complement to any build, especially if you opt for the Akimbo perk. Akimbo in Warzone lets you dual wield pistols with a small hit to accuracy and aim speed, but that’s not the only way to play our picks for best Warzone pistols.
Best Warzone pistol: Sykov
The Sykov pistol is Warzone’s best pistol, even after Raven nerfed it earlier in 2021. You can boost the Sykov’s already formidable speed and power with the right loadout, even increasing its range and stability not unlike a tiny SMG. If you use the Sykov Akimbo build, then the hits to its aim and speed don’t matter anyway.
How to unlock Sykov in Warzone
Get four pistol kills in five separate matches to unlock the Sykov.
How to unlock Sykov Akimbo in Warzone
You’ll have to raise the Sykov’s level to 32 and equip the Mo’ Money perk. Then, get three kills in five separate matches with the perk equipped.
Best Sykov Attachments
Our Sykov setup maximizes its potential as a single-use gun, with high range and velocity, extra ammo, and a barrel that turns it into a fully automatic pistol. If you don’t want it for ranged warfare, swap the laser with Akimbo.
Best Warzone pistol for power: Renetti
The Renetti excels at fast, close-range combat, especially if it’s modded with the burst fire attachment. High recoil makes it difficult to sustain fire at range, but if you’re looking for raw power, this is the pistol for you.
How to unlock Renetti in Warzone
Reach Tier 15 in the free Battle Pass to unlock the Renetti pistol.
How to unlock Akimbo Renetti in Warzone
The Renetti Akimbo challenge opens at level 36. Equip the Mo’ Money perk and get three kills in five separate matches to unlock Akimbo for Renetti.
Best Renetti Attachments
Renetti with the burst fire mod is best played Akimbo to boost your power even more. You don’t have to worry about lack of range or ADS with this build, since it’s designed to get in the middle of a fray and clean the room.
Best Warzone pistol for Akimbo: .357
The .357 nerf might have reduced Snake Shot’s effectiveness, but this is still a powerful pistol and a perfect one for Akimbo. The .357 is another one built for close-range combat and, even with the nerf, plays like a shotgun. However, the right barrel and a laser can help pick off enemies from a slight distance if you need to remove yourself from the action.
How to unlock .357 in Warzone
Reach level 21 to unlock .357.
How to unlock .357 Akimbo in Warzone
This one takes a bit of work. You’ll first have to unlock Recon, which opens when the .357 is level 34. With Recon equipped, get three kills in five separate matches.
How to unlock Snake Shot in Warzone
You’ll get this on the way to Akimbo, as it unlocks when the .357 is level 29.
Best .357 Attachments
Our build for this sidearm focuses on enhancing the pistol’s damage and accuracy for a versatile secondary option.
Best Warzone pistol without Akimbo: Desert Eagle
If you don’t want to fool with Akimbo, then the Desert Eagle should be your go-to pistol. It’s easily one of the most powerful pistols and can even pull off one-shot kills. However, that power comes at a cost. Any build has to grapple with recoil control since Desert Eagle’s recoil is harsh.
How to unlock Desert Eagle in Warzone
Kill 500 enemies with any pistol to unlock Desert Eagle
Best Desert Eagle Attachments
As mentioned, our build for the Desert Eagle tries to minimize the massive recoil issue, but it also increases speed and accuracy.
If you’re looking for the best Warzone loadouts, we’ve got the list for you. Meanwhile, check out our other Warzone coverage, including:
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