The 2022 CDL season is well underway and you can now flex your allegiance with the CDL Team Packs in Vanguard and Warzone.
With the release of CDL 2022 team skins, Vanguard and Warzone players can head to battle decked out in the colors of their favorite CDL team.
The CDL season has been entertaining Call of Duty fans for a few weeks now and the Optic Texas Major 1 is right around the corner. Players can earn CDL 2022 viewership rewards simply by watching matches. There’s nothing better than free rewards while your brain tries to keep track of a Bocage Hardpoint.
Vanguard and Warzone players can go one step further in supporting their favorite CDL team with the newly released CDL Team Packs and here’s how to purchase them.
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Call of Duty League Team Skins are available in Vanguard and Warzone as of February 23. Players can choose from 11 CDL bundles with the Boston Breach bundle set to complete the 12-team set at a later date.
The CDL Team packs cost $9.99 (USD) each and we’ll tell you just how to get your hands on one down below.
The 2022 CDL Team Pack includes 2 Operator skins (primary and alternate team uniforms), a weapon camo, watch, weapon charm, sticker, calling card, and emblem for players to enjoy.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get the CDL Team Packs:
You can also visit the Call of Duty League webpage to purchase Team Packs.
Don’t be afraid to flex your colors and support your favorite CDL team. Put your skills to the test in Ranked Play or strut your stuff wearing CDL Team colors in Warzone.
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The 3-Line Rifle is a great sniper option in Vanguard, so here is the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout that will help you dominate your enemies.
Vanguard’s 3-Line Rifle is a weapon players may be familiar with, featuring in Call of Duty: WWII. With the correct loadout, this Sniper Rifle can do a ton of damage, so here are the attachments and Perks you should use to make the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout.
Call of Duty: Vanguard has many weapon options for players to use in Multiplayer, with some suiting the long-range playstyle better than others. The 3-Line Rifle quickly established itself as one of the best quickscoping weapons in Vanguard and that remains true in Season 2 Reloaded as Vanguard Snipers received a major buff with the update.
Players who love sniping will enjoy the 3-Line Rifle, a fast-firing Sniper Rifle that is every long-range specialist’s dream, especially when using the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout.
First off, the 270MM Voz Carbine barrel will help improve the ADS speed for the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout, allowing players to get off those quickscopes while also retaining accuracy. Although this attachment does decrease some of the weapon’s damage range, we’ve found the pros outweigh the cons.
The ZAC Custom MZ stock will further improve the 3-Line Rifle’s ADS speed while also providing additional recoil control, allowing players to stay on target and get shots off as quickly as possible.
Moving on, we have the Fabric Grip, a great attachment for this sniper as it provides even more ADS speed. These ADS speed improvements are vital for the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout, as the weapon is extremely heavy and slow without them.
As for the new addition to Call of Duty, Ammo Type, we’ve opted for Lengthened, which will increase bullet velocity making your bullets more impactful at greater distances.
When it comes to the proficiency slot, Sleight of Hand will help greatly when using the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout, or any long-range weapon in general, as Snipers are notorious for their slow reloading time.
Lastly, but definitely not least, we have the Deep Breath kit, which allows players to hold their breath longer and stabilize their aim when looking down the sights and getting off more precise shots with the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle.
For the first perk, Ghost is a must for any sniper loadout, as staying hidden and keeping your location discreet is vital when it comes to holding down lines of sight with a sniper.
For the second perk, High Alert is a great option, as it will give you information on when an enemy is aiming at you, allowing you to relocate or locate the enemy and take them out.
Our final Perk choice is Overkill, which allows the player to carry two primary weapons, an important Perk for a sniper loadout as it means you can carry an SMG or something close range for when you find yourself in a close-quarters engagement.
In order to unlock the 3-Line Rifle in Vanguard’s Multiplayer, players must reach Level 22.
This is fairly early on within the ranks so players shouldn’t have too much trouble unlocking the sniper quickly.
Some alternatives to the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout are the Kar98k, another great sniper choice, or the Whitley, a strong long-range LMG that can do serious damage at range.
There is no doubt that players will find success against their opponents if they step onto the battlefield with the best Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout equipped.
For more on Call of Duty: Vanguard, check out our explanation of Vanguard’s Ranked Play Skill Rating & Ladder.
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Here are the best SMGs you can run in Call of Duty: Vanguard, as well as every Submachine Gun ranked from best to worst.
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers players eight powerful and unique WW2-era SMGs to rank up and master. We’ve sorted every SMG into a ranked list so get ready to test them in multiplayer matches.
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers over 40 weapons to level up and unlock the elusive Atomic Mastery camo for. Submachine Guns, or SMGs, allow you to be a speedy menace on the map, getting in the enemy’s face and dealing serious damage.
However, not all SMGs are created equal, and some are much better than others. We’ve ranked all eight Vanguard SMGs from best to worst, and detailed the best guns you can use in Vanguard Season 2 Reloaded.
Every Call of Duty: Vanguard SMG is viable, but some are much better than others thanks to their mobility, fire rate, and time to kill.
Here are all eight Call of Duty: Vanguard SMGs ranked from best to worst.
While it will still serve you well in Vanguard’s multiplayer, we believe the Sten is the least effective SMG.
The Sten’s TTK isn’t great compared to some of the more fast firing SMG’s on this list, leaving it in a weird spot in terms of its best range. Further, it suffers from the game’s bloom mechanic pretty badly, meaning you have to use attachments to fix the issue, which means you lose out on other great options.
It’s not unusable by any means, but any other SMG on this list will serve you infinitely better.
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The Owen Gun is a unique SMG designed for medium-range fights, but you’d be better off running an Assault Rifle such as the Automaton instead.
While each bullet deals significant damage, its low fire rate and obtrusive magazine hold it back from being up there with the best. But it does perform well at medium range, so if you’re a player who doesn’t like to take fights up-close, the Owen Gun could be the weapon for you.
As you start to level up the M1928, or Thompson, you’ll probably start to notice that it’s extremely underrated.
It has a very competitive TTK, a large magazine, and minimal recoil, making it a standout choice in Vanguard’s Season 2 Reloaded.
The Type 100 comes in fifth place, but depending on your playstyle, it could be higher up. If you’re looking for a weapon with an incredibly fast TTK that still boasts some range, we wholeheartedly recommend the Type 100.
With the correct loadout, you’ll be killing enemies in only two shots. Mix this high damage with a fast fire rate, and enemies will die before they know what’s hit them.
The fan-favorite PPSH-41 is also available in Cold War, but Vanguard’s is a much more unique offering. It has a rapid-fire rate, which allows it to shred enemies at close-range.
You might not be a huge fan of the PPSH-41 when you first unlock it thanks to the fast fire rate and high recoil, but once you start picking up attachments to reign it in, you’ll be melting enemies in no time. It doesn’t really excel in any one area but makes for a powerful all-rounder.
The Vanguard mid-Season 1 update introduced players to a new SMG called the Welgun. As is the case with most new weapons, the SMG is an incredibly viable choice and just barely misses out on dethroning the MP40 as the top SMG in the game.
The Welgun’s high fire rate and rapid time-to-kill make it an obvious choice. But with the right attachments, it can also shred at greater distances improving its versatility.
Introduced in the Vanguard Season 2 Reloaded update, players have quickly realised just how strong the Armaguerra 43 really is, boasting an extremely fast fire rate that absolutely shreds at close range.
This is a weapon you’ll definitely want to be giving a go now that it’s finally out. If you’re wondering how to obtain the weapon, check out our guide on how to unlock the Armaguerra 43.
The MP-40 kills fast, has almost no recoil, and can contend with some of the best Assault Rifles at range. If you’re looking for an SMG to suit any situation, you simply can’t go wrong with the classic MP-40.
The only thing holding slightly holding the MP-40 back is that it doesn’t have the powerful Vital Proficiency, but its low recoil and fire rate makes it much more versatile than any other SMG on the list, allowing it to be the best SMG in Vanguard.
And those are the best SMGs for Call of Duty: Vanguard Season 2 Reloaded! Metas change and another SMG may arrive in Season 3, so we’ll keep this list updated throughout the year.
For now, you can also check out how to shoot down Vanguard Killstreaks every time for Launcher camo challenges.
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Here are the best Ranked Play loadouts to use in Vanguard Season 2 Reloaded including weapons, equipment, Perks, and Field Upgrades.
Ranked Play made its way to Vanguard with the Season 2 update and we’ve got the best loadouts to help you dominate like Call of Duty League pros.
After much anticipation, Ranked Play arrived in Vanguard to offer players a competitive Call of Duty experience. The Beta version of Ranked Play launched on February 17 with league-approved rules, visible Skill Ratings, and competitive rewards.
If you’re looking to jump straight into Ranked Play you’ll need to know which loadouts to use and we’ve got just the guide to get you shooting like a CDL pro.
Ranked Play is a highly-competitive mode, so you’ll need the best weapons, Perks, Field Upgrades, and more to succeed. Here’s everything you need to dominate Vanguard’s Ranked Play after the Season 2 Reloaded update.
The primary weapon you decide to equip will likely dictate the role you play in a Ranked Play match. If you’re looking to hold down a lane then the Automaton AR is your best bet, while the MP40 will allow you to get up close and personal with your opponents.
Regardless of which role you prefer here are the best primary weapons in Vanguard Ranked Play.
The ideal Automaton class has seen a ton of changes since the beginning of Vanguard. The attachments listed above are a combination of what the majority of CDL Assault Rifle players use. For the moment it seems that players have shifted from Lengthened ammo type to FMJ.
There are variations that you could experiment with in order to find your ideal combination. On-hand, Quick, and Fully Loaded are the three most popular Kit attachments. Meanwhile, Granular Grip is another viable Rear Grip attachment. Some pros also prefer Sleight of Hand over Tight Grip.
The best MP40 loadout attachments for Ranked Play are way less open to interpretation than the Automaton’s. These attachments are used by most of the league’s players including Shotzzy and Scump.
The two attachments that could come down to preference are the inclusion of On-hand instead of Quick or the No. 3 Rifle Break over the F8 Stabilizer.
Snipers are back in competitive Call of Duty and they’re looking better than ever. As of now, these are the optimal attachments for the best Kar98k loadout for Ranked Play. The Sniper will be an excellent choice for the Search & Destroy game mode, and having one ready if needed is a great idea.
The Kar98k received a buff with the Season 2 Reloaded update that improved the quality of all Vanguard Sniper Rifles, which could lead to an increase in Ranked Play viability.
The list of Ranked Play secondary weapons is a short one seeing as Launchers are banned as secondary weapons for the competitive mode. Most players opt for the Ratt but using the FS Fighting Knife on a few loadouts is a great way to get around quicker.
You may notice that a few attachments are left blank and that’s because Magazine attachments and Trigger attachments that increase fire rate are on the banned list. Nonetheless, the Ratt is still a lethal weapon to have at your disposal if you aren’t opting for a Knife.
There is currently one viable Lethal option in the CDL at the moment and that would be the MK2 Frag Grenade. Season 2’s Sticky Bomb is banned both in Ranked Play and the CDL.
If used properly or in coordination with your teammates the Frag Grenade can be impossible to deal with. Vanguard does not have a Trophy System Field Upgrade, thus Frag Grenades can effectively clear out players soaking time in a Hardpoint.
Along the same lines, Stun Grenades are troublesome to deal with. Your first taste of sitting on a Hardpoint in Ranked Play will likely result in a parade of Frag and Stun Grenades.
While it’s true that most players will utilize Fortified or Survival Training to combat the frequent use of equipment, getting tags with your Grenades can provide vital information in all three game modes.
The best Ranked Play weapons are nothing without the optimal Perks to accompany them. Ranked Play offers a decent list of Perks to choose from but here are the ones you’ll want to equip.
Without a Trophy System in Vanguard, Fortified is the one and only counter to Frag Grenades. Not only will Fortified reduce the damage of explosives but it will allow you to regenerate health caused by explosives at a faster rate.
Survival Training is another option in the Perk 1 slot and works in a similar fashion to Fortified. The Perk will maximize resistance to Stun Grenades which will allow you to keep zooming around the map.
Ninja is a unique selection in that it should only be equipped when playing Search & Destroy. The last thing you want is to be stomping around for your enemies to hear so make sure you always have Ninja equipped for S&D matches.
With High Alert, Tracker, and Forward all banned in Vanguard Ranked Play, Radar is one of the only options remaining in the Perk 2 slot. The Perk will allow enemies who fire unsilenced weapons to appear on your minimap.
Reading your minimap is an integral part of Ranked Play success therefore Radar is a no-brainer.
Movement is extremely important in competitive Call of Duty. Making your way around the map and constantly moving in respawn game modes will be a key factor of your Ranked Play experience therefore Double Time should be locked in as your Perk 3. The Perk will increase the duration of your Tactical Sprint.
Once again, the lack of a Trophy System has impacted the Ranked Play meta and left Dead Silence as the only viable option, but it still brings a ton of value to the table.
The Field Upgrade will make your footsteps silent for a short period of time allowing players to make some truly stunning plays when it is active. Dead Silence is great for making sneaky Search & Destroy plays and the Field Upgrade will also allow players to open doors and windows silently when it is activated.
Take the best Ranked Play loadouts into Vanguard Season 2 Reloaded and try to earn some valuable Ranked Play rewards.
And if competitive Call of Duty isn’t your thing you can always check out our guide to the best weapons for Vanguard multiplayer and Warzone.
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