The Bren LMG is easily one of the best weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. Here, we’ll highlight what makes the Bren so great, with recommended loadouts.
Now that the dust has settled and the Call of Duty: Warzone meta has been established, many players have flocked to the Bren LMG following the Vanguard integration. No matter what, long-range automatic weapons are highly favored in Warzone thanks to the map layout of Caldera or Rebirth Island, and the Bren fits nicely in that category. But given how Vanguard weapons have 10 attachment slots and 70 possible attachments to choose from, it’s not easy to figure out what the best builds are. That’s where we come in. Here, we’ll detail the best Bren loadouts, along with specific attachment recommendations. These are the best Bren builds in Call of Duty: Warzone. Of course, let’s first take a look at why the Bren is so effective, with detailed stats to back it up. The main reason to use the Bren is due to its extremely low recoil, making it easy to hit your shots. Its time to kill (TTK) isn’t the best in the game, but because of how easy it is to use, you’ll consistently be able to take down opponents with little to no trouble. According to TrueGameData, the Bren has a competitive TTK of around 600ms all the way out to 55 meters if you land chest shots on a fully plated enemy. If you land headshots, that TTK improves to a mere 400ms. Considering how low the recoil is, you should easily be able to achieve a TTK of around 500 ms at up to 55 meters. The other thing to be aware of is that the Bren is an LMG, but it can be built to feel more like an assault rifle. It won’t ever feel snappy like a lightweight assault rifle, but you can certainly reduce much of the slowdown that comes with an LMG. As expected, the Bren is best used at range, so you’ll want to come equipped with a weapon alongside it that works well up close, such as an SMG or shotgun. Still, the Bren can hold its own even within SMG range between 10 and 20 meters. Below are two of the best Bren builds and their loadouts. Recommended build: There’s pretty much one standard build for the Bren, and it’s one that most players have gravitated toward. This is a build that prioritizes recoil control and stability at range, making it a fantastic option for taking down enemies from afar. It’s not overpowered, as it’s balanced by its slow mobility, but it definitely feels like the best long-range automatic weapon in the game right now. Start with the Mercury Silencer Muzzle for sound suppression and extra recoil control. This does slightly negatively affect your damage range, but the low recoil and suppression are worth it. Remember, this will keep you from appearing on the enemy’s minimap when you fire your weapon. Next, equip the Queen’s 705mm Royal Barrel, giving you a boost to horizontal recoil control, bullet velocity, damage range (countering the downsides of the Muzzle), and reduced scope sway.
