InWarzone 2.0, Chimera is an assault rifle modeled after the AAC Honey Badger PDW personal defense weapon. It’s highly regarded as a versatile secondary weapon that suits both long-range and mid-range loadouts. However, followingthe changes in Season 3, along with some controversial nerfs, gamers are curious as to whether Chimera is still a viable option. And if it is, what isthe best loadout, build, and class setup?

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The Best Loadout for Chimera

InWarzone 2.0’s Season 3, theideal loadout for Chimerais an ADS-focused setup with VLK LZR 7MW laser, Ravage-10 stock, Lockgrip Precision-40 underbarrel, Bruen Flash rear grip, and the 45 Round Mag. This build is optimal because it mitigates the firearm’s high recoil and low accuracy.

↑-0.45 → -37.76

image showing how to tune a chimera loadout in warzone 2.

↑ +0.19 → +0.35

↑ -2.06 → +1.92

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 operator using the Chimera

↑ -0.21 → -0.19

↑+0.16 → -0.5

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Chimera Assault Rifle In Loadout

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45 Round

To have Chimera as a sniper support secondary, players will need to go with a damage- and range-optimized loadout. The ideal attachments for that build are the 10” SA Phoenix barrel, Cronen Mini Pro optic, D37 rear grip, .300 BLK Armor Piercing ammunition, and the 45 Round Mag.

The Best Class Setup for the Chimera Build

Ideally, Chimera’s tuning should give it better ADS and movement accuracy by controlling the recoil. But players using it insniper rifle loadoutscould prioritize damage and range in exchange for less mobility and handling.

Here’s how to tune Chimera loadout for the best performance:

Players using Chimera as asniper support secondaryshould tune the barrel to ↑+0.16 and → -0.5. And they will need to have the rear grip tuning on ↑ -0.51 → -0.35.

The Best Perks for the Chimera Loadout

Since most players pick Chimera for their sniper loadouts’ secondary,the best perksfor it are the Spotter and High Alert. But Chimera also benefits from Fast Hand, Double Time, and Ghost. As for the equipment, however, players are better off with Throwing Knives as the Lethal and Stun Grenade as the Tactical.

Here’s the best class build for Chimera:

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