The RA 225 is Vanguard’s latest and final SMG to be added to the game with the Season 5 update, so here’s the best loadout for the weapon.

Vanguard Season 5 has brought yet another SMG to the game and here’s everything you need to create the best loadout for the RA 225 including attachments and Perks.

The RA 225 is certainly not the first post-launch SMG to make its way to Vanguard, but it will have the distinction of being the last as Season 5 will act as a finale for the game. With Vanguard’s fast TTK across the board, weapons with blazing fire rates like SMGs are some of the most devastating in the game.

Players who have been enjoying fighting up close and personal with Vanguard’s stellar list of SMGs will want to give the RA 225 a try following the Season 5 update.

To get you up to speed, check out the best RA 225 loadout including our recommended attachments and Perks.

The RA 225 can be a touch unwieldy at times, therefore we’ve gone with attachments that look to increase recoil control, without cutting into the weapon’s ADS and movement speed too much.

The M1941 Hand Stop, Tight Grip, and Valenta Padded will add a much-needed boost to the weapon’s accuracy and recoil control. However, we still want Vanguard’s RA 225 to function as a fast SMG, so the Fabric Grip will come in to increase the weapon’s ADS and movement speed.

The Recoil Booster will increase the weapon’s fire rate, while Lengthened and the Moravec 18″ Needle will boost the bullet velocity, making the RA 225 a force to be reckoned with at medium distances as well. Meanwhile, the Slate Reflector is the cleanest optic available.

Given the size of the powerful .45 ACP 32 Round Mags, you may run out of ammunition if you play your life for extended periods of time. Therefore, we recommend Fully Loaded to maximize your ammo.

The Ghost and Ninja combination are ideal for most multiplayer modes as they’ll give players who love to remain on the move a huge advantage by being silent and staying off of enemy mini-maps.

Much like Ninja and Ghost, Forward Intel suits the aggressive play you’ll seek out with the RA 225. With the Perk providing hints at where your enemies are going to spawn, you can easily set up a spawn trap that will put your foes in a blender.

Meanwhile, the Mk2 Frag Grenade is devastatingly powerful, just make sure you cook it a little. The No 69 Stun Grenade will disorient your opponents while you close the distance with SMG in hand.

Luckily for players, the RA 225 is a free weapon accessible to all Vanguard players who reach tier 31 of the Season 5 Battle Pass.

There’s no need to purchase the Battle Pass to access the weapon but the Battle Pass Bundle with 25 tier skips will allow you to unlock the RA 225 as fast as possible.

If you’re looking for an SMG that’s somewhat easier to handle than the RA 225, you can check out the Armaguerra 43 as it offers a bit more stability. Otherwise, the MP40 has been one of the game’s best SMGs since launch and it offers excellent medium-range performance.

For more Vanguard, check out the best loadout for Season 5’s EX1 Energy Rifle as well as how to unlock the new Valois Revolver.

We have the dates and times for the next CoD: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific Double XP event to help you rank up weapons and the Battle Pass.

Season 5 is finally here, and there’s plenty of time to level up, prestige, and unlock weapons before Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. Here are the full dates for the next Warzone and Vanguard Double XP weekends.

XP has been a vital component of Call of Duty’s multiplayer for many years. It’s the quintessential upgrade mechanic that allows you to increase your in-game level and provide you access to better gear and attachments.

Vanguard and Warzone Pacific carried on from where Cold War and Warzone left off by giving players limited-time windows of opportunity to increase the XP they can earn.

Call of Duty players can get Double XP by taking advantage of the Double XP promotional events that Activision put on.

Thanks to the Raven Software Trello board, we know when the next Warzone & Vanguard Double XP events are:

This special Double XP event is set to give players a nice boost at the start of Vanguard & Warzone’s Season 5. Unfortunately, the current event does not include weapon XP unless you’re playing Operation: Last Call. Most players won’t be able to level up the EX1 and RA 225 faster.

Here’s a full list of the usual Double XP event’s start time & dates in some of the key timezones:

These special Double XP events usually occur during a weekend, as it naturally gives players the most time as it’s away from school hours and generally when people are off work.

If you’re worried about slow progression for Vanguard and Warzone’s Battle Pass, note that the active Double XP event will not give you a boost to unlock all the Season 5 rewards, as it does not offer double Battle Pass XP.

For more Call of Duty, find out everything you need to know about the next release in the legendary franchise, Modern Warfare 2.

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Here’s every Ranked Play Reward you can unlock in Vanguard Season 5, as well as the requirements to unlock them.

Vanguard’s Ranked Play is the best place to test your skills, and there are unique rewards in Season 5, so here are all the Vanguard Ranked Play rewards and how to earn them.

Ranked Play allows Vanguard players to play like the pros, climb Skill Divisions, and earn rewards while doing so. By winning matches and placing high in Ladder Events, players can earn a range of cosmetic rewards such as Blueprints and Operator Skins.

Player Skill Ratings have been reset with the arrival of the Season 5 update, and new Ranked Play rewards are up for grabs. Here’s every Vanguard Season 5 Ranked Play reward, and how to unlock them.

Vanguard’s Season 5 update has brought new rewards which are exclusive to the season and will be gone at the end of the season.

These Vanguard rewards can be unlocked through both ‘Win Challenges’ and Ladder Placements, and you can check out the full list below.

Yes, all of Vanguard’s Ranked Play rewards can be equipped in Warzone, so feel free to show off your multiplayer prowess in Caldera, Rebirth Island, and Fortune’s Keep. You can also earn Black Ops Cold War’s League Play rewards, which are available in Warzone.

However, you cannot carry over your inventory to Warzone 2 as the developers have confirmed that it will be a completely separate game from the first one. It will feature its own level, weapons, Operators, and skins.

For more Vanguard, you can check out all the Season 5 Battle Pass rewards and how to complete The Archon Easter Egg in Zombies mode.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Warzone & Vanguard Season 5 Battle Pass, including the price and rewards.

A new Battle Pass has made its way to Warzone and Vanguard with the Season 5 update. Players have the chance to earn new rewards including weapons and skins, so here’s everything available in the Vanguard and Warzone Season 5 Battle Pass.

Vanguard and Warzone Season 5 got off to a start on August 24 and it delivered a ton of new content for players to enjoy before Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 arrive. This will be the final Battle Pass for Warzone and Vanguard, bringing an end to a long-standing era.

Players can progress through the Season 5 Battle Pass to unlock some valuable rewards, including new weapons and Operators.

As usual, there are two versions of the Battle Pass up for grabs, with the standard version costing players 1,000 CoD Points and the Battle Pass Bundle costing 2,400 CoD Points.

The standard version will let players start at tier 0 of the Battle Pass and attempt to earn all of the rewards available through tier 100 by playing Warzone and Vanguard. It costs less CoD Points but it is certainly more of a grind.

With the Battle Pass Bundle, players will instantly skip the first 25 tiers of the Season 5 Battle Pass. Players will also receive three Legendary Halima Operator Skins for purchasing the Battle Pass Bundle.

Warzone and Vanguard Season 5 will see the return of classic CoD villains. Of course, no mention of CoD villains is complete without the notorious Raul Menendez from Black Ops II. Evidently, Menendez seems to be the primary Season 5 villain, which explains why he will be available via the Battle Pass.

Players can unlock the Raul Menendez Operator at tier 0 of the Battle Pass. This means anyone who purchases either version of the Season 5 Battle Pass will instantly unlock Menendez alongside a Rare Operator Skin, Legendary “Dark Umber” LMG Blueprint, Seasonal XP Boost, and 45-Minute Double Weapon XP Token.

In addition, reaching tier 100 of the Last Stand Battle Pass will grant you access to Menendez’s Ultra “Populist Revolutionary” Operator skin.

Season 5 will continue to deliver two new weapons at the customary tiers 15 and 31 of the Battle Pass. Of course, these new weapons will be available for use in both Vanguard and Warzone.

Players will unlock the incredibly unique EX1 Energy Rifle at tier 15 of the Battle Pass. The prototype weapon shoots red beams to eviscerate enemies and it is expected to excel at long-range.

Meanwhile, the RA 225 SMG will be available at tier 31 of the Season 5 Battle Pass. Once again, players will have a new Vanguard SMG at their disposal. If previous Warzone seasons are anything to go by, the RA 225 SMG could very well shake up the meta.

Players who grind their way to tier 100 of the Season 5 Battle Pass will earn luxurious rewards. Tier 100 will offer players an emblem, charm, player title, Legendary Assault Rifle blueprint, and a special Menendez skin.

Here are the final rewards in the Warzone & Vanguard Season 5 Battle Pass:

For more, check out everything you need to know about Warzone Season 5’s Operation: Last Call LTM and Heroes vs Villains event.

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