The HCR 56 is a deadly LMG in Warzone 2 that thrives in mid to long-range gunfights, making it a laser beam on Al Mazrah or Vondel with a meta loadout.
When it comes to picking a weapon in Warzone 2, the majority of players gravitate toward ARs and SMGs, but that all changed in Season 4.
Player health increased from 100 to 150, bringing maximum health up to 300 for a player that is fully armored. Because it takes more bullets to take down enemies, LMGs entered back into meta conversations.
One that’s already getting plenty of attention is the HCR 56, a slightly more compact LMG that feels more like an AR. Of course, the HCR 56 comes with an LMG’s trademark firepower and accuracy, making it devastating from a distance with a meta loadout.
Contents
- Best HCR 56 Warzone 2 loadout
- Best HCR 56 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment
- How to unlock the HCR 56 in Warzone 2
- Best HCR 56 alternatives in Warzone 2
Best HCR 56 Warzone 2 loadout
Attachments
- Muzzle: Harbinger D20 (+0.1.08, +0.48)
- Barrel: FTAC Hornet 20″ (+0.34, -0.23)
- Optic: AIM-OP V4 (-0.58, +1.80)
- Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56 (+0.59, +0.30)
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity (-0.29, -4.06)
If you want to ammunition size and firepower of an LMG but the versatility and mobility of an AR, the HCR 56 provides a perfect blend of both. After the Season 4 update, the HCR boasts an impressive TTK of 891 milliseconds in long-range engagements.
Our loadout maximizes the LMG’s damage at range while also minimizing recoil kick. There are other weapons with more mobility and better TTK speeds, but the HCR 56’s easy-to-use profile sets it apart from other long-range meta options.
Best HCR 56 Warzone 2 class: Perks & equipment
- Base Perk 1: Double Time
- Base Perk 2: Overkill
- Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
- Ultimate Perk: High Alert
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade
For Base Perks, Double Time is useful as it doubles your tactical sprint duration, making getting around both Al Mazrah and Vondel faster. Using Overkill to run a secondary that covers the HCR 56’s weaknesses, like a meta SMG, is also recommended.
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Fast Hands ensures you are less likely to get caught while reloading and works well with Overkill as it increases weapon swap speed.
For the Ultimate Perk, High Alert is a superb choice as it provides free intel by highlighting the direction of enemy players aiming at you from behind. With Warzone 2’s short TTK, this is one of the few ways to give yourself enough time to react before being downed.
Equipment is flexible as there are several strong choices but a Drill Charge and Smoke Grenade are the top picks here. Drill Charges are excellent for flushing out players from hard-to-reach areas, while Smoke Grenades allow you to reposition through open spaces without being punished.
How to unlock the HCR 56 in Warzone 2
In order to unlock the HCR 56 in Warzone 2, you’ll need to reach level 20 with the STB 556.
This shouldn’t take you too long at all and luckily, the STB 556 is a powerful weapon on Al Mazrah, especially with a meta build.
Best HCR 56 alternatives in Warzone 2
If the HCR 56 doesn’t fit your style of play, then consider checking out the Lachmann 556. Both weapons have a similar damage profile, but the Lachmann 556 offers more mobility at the cost of TTK speed.
That’s all for our HCR 56 loadout! For more of our Warzone 2 coverage, check out these guides below:
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