Best C9 Loadouts
C9 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the C9.
Loadouts available only in the app
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- 10mm Auto AmmoClose Range
- HardcoreHardcore Optimized
- ResurgenceFast Mobility - Fastest TTK
C9 Statistics
Time To Kill
Key C9 Stats
Last Updated: 05/12/2025C9 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the C9.
Warzone
2 Loadouts- 5Sniper SupportViable
- 5Close RangeViable
BO6
9 Loadouts- 1VersatileAbsolute Meta
- 1VersatileAbsolute Meta
- 4Conversion KitVery Good
- 4Conversion KitVery Good
- 4MobilityVery Good
- 4MobilityVery Good
- 5Conversion KitViable
- 5Conversion KitViable
- 4High RoundsVery Good
C9 Creator Loadouts
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C9 Camos Challenges
The collection of all C9 camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Mastery
AbyssGet 5 Kills without dying 2 times
CatalystGet 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
King’s RansomGet 3 Kills without dying 5 times
Gold TigerGet 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract TargetSpecial Camos
CloudedGet 5 Kills on a Most Wanted or Bounty Contract Target
PumaGet 5 Kills shortly after reloading Military Camos
Blue TigerGet 100 Eliminations
C9 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the C9 in Warzone!
Medium Damage Range 1 decreased from 34 to 33 (13.97–21.3m). Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 200ms to 215ms.
Max Damage Range increased from 13.2m to 13.97m. Medium Damage Range 1 starts earlier: now 13.97m.
Max damage range increased: 11.9m → 13.2m Medium damage range extended: 20.3m → 21.3m 10mm Mag: Max range increased: 13.2m → 14.7m Heavy Stock: Flinch reduction: 50% → 55%
Maximum Damage increased from 38 to 40
10mm Auto 30-Round Mag: Vertical recoil penalty reduced from 40% to 20%.
Max damage increased to 38, range reduced to 12m. Medium damage increased to 34, range now 12–20.3m. Min damage raised to 27, now starts at >20.3m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.2x. Lower torso and leg multipliers decreased to 0.9x.
Maximum Damage Range decreased to 12.1m, down from 13m. Medium Damage Range 1 decreased to 12.1 - 22.8m, down from 13 - 24.1m. Medium Damage Range 2 removed. Minimum Damage Range decreased to >22.8m, down from >30.9m. Bullet Velocity decreased to 540m/s, down from 570m/s.
Maximum Damage Range increased to 13.0 meters, up from 12.1 meters. Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 13.0 - 24.1 meters, up from 12.1 - 22.3 meters. Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 24.1 - 31.0 meters, up from 22.3 - 31.0 meters. Medium Damage increased to 31, up from 30. Aim Down Sight Speed improved to 200ms, down from 210ms. Sprint to Fire Time improved to 120ms, down from 130ms. Bullet Velocity increased to 570m/s, up from 550m/s. Leg Multiplier increased to 1x, up from 0.9x.
Medium Damage Range 2: Increased from 22.3-29.7m to 22.3-31m. Minimum Damage Range: Increased from >29.7m to >31m. Headshot Modifier: Increased from 1.07x to 1.1x. Leg Modifiers: Increased from 0.77x to 0.9x.
C9 Attachments
All the attachments available on the C9, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
| Label | Attachment stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Mods | Level 38 | — | ||
| Fire Mods | Level 6 | +20.0% Bullet Velocity | ||
| Fire Mods | Armory Unlock | — | ||
| Fire Mods | Armory Unlock | +20.0% Bullet Velocity | ||
| Rear Grip | Level 9 | -35.0% Sprint To Fire | ||
| Stock | Level 27 | +9.0% Movement+16.0% Crouch Movement+10.0% ADS Movement | ||
| Magazine | Armory Unlock | +10.0% Bullet Velocity-9.0% Fire Rate+19.0% Gun Kick+20.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Barrel | Level 17 | +44.0% Gun Kick+20.0% Horizontal Recoil+45.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Stock | Level 18 | +11.0% ADS Movement | ||
| Rear Grip | Level 28 | -11.0% ADS Speed-13.0% Sprint To Fire | ||
| Muzzle | Level 23 | -33.0% Gun Kick-35.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Rear Grip | Level 22 | -27.0% Sprint To Fire | ||
| Rear Grip | Level 37 | -15.0% ADS Speed | ||
| Magazine | Level 16 | +10 Magazine Size+14.0% Reload Speed | ||
| Magazine | Level 33 | +20 Magazine Size+9.0% ADS Speed+17.0% Sprint To Fire+21.0% Reload Speed | ||
| Magazine | Level 25 | -7.0% ADS Speed-8.0% Sprint To Fire-17.0% Reload Speed-5 Magazine Size | ||
| Laser | Level 26 | — | ||
| Magazine | Level 7 | -14.0% Reload Speed | ||
| Underbarrel | Armory Unlock | -1.0% Gun Kick-20.0% Horizontal Recoil | ||
| Barrel | Level 12 | +55.0% Bullet Velocity | ||
| Stock | Level 41 | — | ||
| Stock | Level 11 | +18.0% ADS Movement | ||
| Optic | Level 20 | — | ||
| Underbarrel | Level 8 | — | ||
| Barrel | Level 2 | +36.4% range | ||
| Underbarrel | Level 36 | — | ||
| Optic | Level 29 | — | ||
| Muzzle | Armory Unlock | +20.0% Bullet Velocity+10.0% range+24.0% ADS Speed | ||
| Muzzle | Level 35 | — | ||
| Stock | Level 14 | +17.0% Movement+29.0% Crouch Movement | ||
| Muzzle | Level 31 | -22.0% Gun Kick-23.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Underbarrel | Level 24 | -15.0% Horizontal Recoil | ||
| Rear Grip | Level 4 | -28.0% ADS Speed | ||
| Underbarrel | Level 30 | +5.0% Sprint-15.0% Horizontal Recoil | ||
| Fire Mods | Level 43 | +12.0% Fire Rate-25.0% Bullet Velocity+20.0% Gun Kick+20.0% Horizontal Recoil+20.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Fire Mods | Level 21 | -13.0% Gun Kick-13.0% Horizontal Recoil-13.0% Vertical Recoil | ||
| Optic | Level 10 | — | ||
| Barrel | Level 34 | +30.0% Bullet Velocity+18.2% range | ||
| Optic | Level 5 | — | ||
| Barrel | Level 40 | — | ||
| Laser | Level 13 | -20.0% Hipfire Max-20.0% Hipfire Min | ||
| Laser | Level 42 | — | ||
| Muzzle | Level 3 | — | ||
| Laser | Level 19 | — | ||
| Laser | Level 32 | — | ||
| Underbarrel | Level 15 | -2.0% Gun Kick-35.0% Horizontal Recoil | ||
| Optic | Level 39 | — |
C9 Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
| Weapon Name | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
 SAUG → | SMG | Absolute Meta | 1.9% |
 Dresden 9mm → | SMG | Absolute Meta | 10.8% |
 KOMPAKT 92 → | SMG | Absolute Meta | 0.4% |
 KSV → | SMG | Absolute Meta | 7.3% |
 Ladra → | SMG | Meta | 2.4% |
 PPSh-41 → | SMG | Meta | 5.9% |
 TANTO .22 → | SMG | Meta | 1.6% |
 JACKAL PDW → | SMG | Very Good | 1.7% |
 PP-919 → | SMG | Very Good | 1.9% |
 LC10 → | SMG | Very Good | 1.8% |
C9 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the C9 Popularity.
C9 Frequently Asked Questions
Is the C9 meta in Warzone?
The C9 is currently ranked as Viable in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 10.4%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best C9 Loadout?
The best C9 Loadout is the Sniper Support build. For the attachment you want to use: Compensator Muzzle, Long Barrel Barrel, Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel, Extended Mag II Magazine, Balanced Stock Stock.
Is the C9 easy to use?
The C9 has a base EaseScore of 7.9/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the C9 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Sniper Support loadout, the C9 has an weighted average time to kill of 656ms up to 10m. Then 815ms up to 40m, 963ms up to 80m and 1037ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the C9?
The best alternatives to the C9 are SAUG, Dresden 9mm, KOMPAKT 92, KSV, Ladra.
What is the C9 pick rate?
The current C9 pick rate is 10.4%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.