Warzone for beginners: how to get started

Warzone can feel intimidating at first: big map, an economy to learn, seasoned opponents. Here's how to start on the right foot, step by step.

1. Set your basics first

Before chasing frags, win duels "for free" with good settings:

• A meta loadout: see our Warzone meta and our loadout guides.
• Smooth settings: FPS & smoothness + controller.
• Tuned audio to hear footsteps.

2. Understand money and the loadout drop

Looted cash is mainly for buying your loadout drop (your custom weapons + perks) and reviving a teammate. Aim to unlock your loadout as early as possible: that's what makes you competitive.

3. Land well

As a beginner, land off to the side to gear up without dying instantly, then join the action. Spot choice depends on the flight path, details in our maps guide.

4. Survival: positioning over frags

• Anticipate the zone (the gas): leave early, take high ground, keep an exit.
• Avoid pointless fights: every fight draws a crowd.
• Reload in cover, keep healing on hand.

More in our guide on how to win more games.

5. Beginner mistakes to avoid

• Playing without a loadout drop for too long.
• Sprinting in the open without listening to the sound.
• Over-looting useless gear instead of buying your loadout.
• Ignoring your teammates (communicate, share cash).

Go further

• Warzone meta — best weapons
• FPS settings · audio · controller
• Verdansk map guide · tips to win

FAQ

Where do you start?

Your settings (FPS, controller, audio) + a meta loadout, then the economy: loot cash to buy your loadout drop early.

What is the loadout drop?

A crate you buy with looted cash to grab your custom weapons and perks. The priority of every match.