When you think of Call of Duty: Warzone meta guns, you’re probably thinking about the sweaty SMGs or some laser-beam assault rifle. But there is one full-auto pistol called the Grekhova, and it’s been quite favored recently as the best secondary weapon. It works best as a backup brawler, ideal when you are using a fully decked-out primary and want something snappy for your secondary slot. It might not look like much, but with the right setup, this pistol can shred up close and even surprise opponents at mid-range.
Best Grekhova Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone
Grekhova is fully automatic and surprisingly reliable, especially when you treat it less like a “panic switch” sidearm and more like a legit secondary brawler. Most players sleep on pistols, but when you have an 8-attachment primary build (Gunfighter Wildcard), pairing it with a kitted Grekhova instead of an SMG frees up a lot of flexibility.
On paper, it already packs a solid punch due to its 640ms time-to-kill in Warzone up to about 10 meters, and even better numbers in Black Ops 6 (320ms TTK). By equipping the right attachments, you can push the effective range out to about 13–14.5 meters, which makes it viable even when fights get more tense or drawn out.
Here’s the meat and potatoes of the build. You will want to turn this pistol into a pocket SMG with a real bite, and this combo does exactly that:
- Muzzle: Compensator (alternative is Monolithic, but Compensator wins for recoil control)
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Magazine: Extended Mag III (you get 60 bullets)
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Fire Mod: Rapid Fire
- Stock: Weighted Stock (optional but cracked for alternate ADS stance)
This setup gives you:
- Better recoil control so you’re not spraying into the void
- Larger mag for longer fights or armored enemies
- Faster ADS, which is clutch when swapping in a pinch
- Slight fire rate buff from the Rapid Fire mod ranging from 750 RPM to about 789 RPM
You should pair the Grekhova with a long-range laser for a great setup such as SWAT 5.56 with the Grau conversion, or a CR-56 AMAX or Kilo 141 for the OG meta. This way, you get solid damage covered at every range—beam from afar, shred up close.
Best combo options are:
- SWAT 5.56 (Grau Conversion): Vertical Foregrip, Full-Auto Extended Mag, Commando Grip, Balanced Stock, Steady Aim Laser.
- KRIG C or Kilo 141 also pair nicely if you prefer more traditional handling.
Best Perks for a Grekhova Build
Perks matter more than you think especially to optimize a weapon for movement and reaction time. This pistol hits different, but you’ll get a lot more value out of it by stacking the right perks around your movement and survivability. Here’s what works best with it:
- Assassin – Ping enemies on a kill streak and get bonus score.
- Dexterity – Smooth movement and better handling while jumping, diving, or sliding and less fall damage.
- Double Time – Longer Tac Sprint. Closes distance quicker and gets you out of sticky spots.
- Ninja – Stay quiet, don’t get caught slipping.
- Enforcer (alt choice) – Get speed and regen buffs after kills.
These let you lean hard into the aggressive, flank-and-gank style that the Grekhova favors. It’s all about fast movement and faster kills. If you’re aggressive and always pushing, Double Time + Dexterity is the best combo.
Ideal Equipment Combo
Guns are only half the story; your tactical gear can win or lose you fights mainly in chaotic CoD Warzone situations. These are the best gear items to carry on when entering the battlefield with Grekhova in hand:
- Stim Shot – Quick heal, resets Tac Sprint, and saves your face when you are low on health and getting chased.
- Semtex – Sticky grenade that’s highly reliable. Quick stick = free knock or at least pressure.
- Sleeper Agent (optional) – More niche, but you can experiment with it as it’s not bad even if things don’t go the right way. You should pick different items and see how they do.
This equipment setup keeps you in the fight longer and helps with fast rotations. Don’t overthink it, keep your pace high, and use your equipment aggressively.
