Best SAUG Loadouts
SAUG Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the SAUG.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Close Range
Best SAUG Loadout for Close Range
Ease Score
6.2
Attachments
Loadout Description
The Saug is an excellent pocket SMG with strong mobility and consistent TTK across the body, making it a reliable pick in Warzone.
Last Updated: 12/07/2025
Time To Kill
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Low Level (Max Level 17)
Close Range
Akimbo
Close Range
Resurgence
High Mobility
Akimbo
SAUG
Hardcore
Not Recommended for Hardcore
SAUG Statistics
The statistics of the SAUG in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Close Range (5) - 0 ms
Key SAUG Stats
Base Weapon
Close Range (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
180 ms
Sprint To Fire
115 ms
Reload Speed
2,560 ms
Bullet Velocity
525 m/s
RPM
909 rpm
Movement
5.2 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.5 m/s
Sprint
6.6 m/s
ADS Movement
3.7 m/s
Gun Kick
33.96
Horizontal Recoil
13.6
Vertical Recoil
44.23
Magazine Size
36
Hipfire Max
7.25
Hipfire Min
3.25
SAUG Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the SAUG.
Black Ops 6
#2
Versatile
Meta
#2
Versatile
Meta
#4
Mobility
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
BO6 Zombies
#3
High Rounds
Contender
Warzone
#5
Close Range
Viable
SAUG Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the SAUG used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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SAUG Camos Challenges
The collection of all SAUG camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
B06 Weapons
Multiplayer
Zombies
Mastery
Gold Tiger
Get 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
King’s Ransom
Get 3 Kills without dying 5 times
Catalyst
Get 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
Abyss
Get 5 Kills without dying 2 times
Special Camos
Memento Mori
Get 5 Hipfire Kills
Dreamcurrent
Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times
Military Camos
Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
SAUG Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the SAUG in Warzone!
Oct 9, 2025
Season 6
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased to 13.2m, up from 12.7m.
Medium Damage reduced to 25, down from 29.
Medium Range shifted to 13.2–21m.
Minimum Damage increased to 28, up from 22.
Minimum Range shifted to >21m.
Sep 3, 2025
Season 5 Reloaded
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased from 0–11.6m to 0–12.7m.
Medium Damage Range adjusted from 11.6–19.8m to 12.7–19.8m.
Aim Down Sight speed improved from 190ms to 180ms.
Attachments – Recoil Springs
Recoil benefit improved from 13% to 18%.
May 28, 2025
Season 4
Buff
Max damage range increased: 10.6m → 11.6m
Medium damage range extended: 18.8m → 19.8m
Marksman Foregrip:
▸ View kick reduction: 15% → 20%
▸ Gun kick reduction: 20% → 25%
Heavy Stock: Flinch reduction: 50% → 55%
Combat Stock: Flinch reduction: 25% → 35%
May 1, 2025
Season 3 Reloaded
Buff
Drop time reduced from 0.5s to 0.3s.
Drop time now aligns with other SMGs.
Apr 3, 2025
Season 3
Buff
Max damage increased to 34, range extended to 10.6m. Medium damage increased to 29, range now 10.6–18.8m. Min damage raised to 22, starts at >18.8m. Headshot multiplier up to 1.12x. Leg multiplier reduced to 0.85x.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1
Buff
Maximum Damage Range: Increased from 0-11.4m to 0-13.3m.
Medium Damage Range 1: Increased from 11.4-19.1m to 13.4-22.9m.
Medium Damage Range 2: Increased from 19.2-27.3m to 23-29.8m.
Minimum Damage Range: No changes.
Headshot Multiplier: Increased from 1.16 to 1.25.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Nerf
Akimbo Attachment
Hip Spread penalty increased from 12% to 70%.
View Kick penalty increased from 15% to 20%.
SAUG Attachments
All the attachments available on the SAUG, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 3 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 4 | Stock | ||||
| Level 5 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 6 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 7 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 8 | Laser | ||||
| Level 9 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 10 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 11 | Stock | ||||
| Level 12 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 13 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 14 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 15 | Laser | ||||
| Level 16 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 17 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 18 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 19 | Stock | ||||
| Level 20 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 21 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 22 | Laser | ||||
| Level 23 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 24 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 25 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 26 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 27 | Stock | ||||
| Level 28 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 29 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 30 | Laser | ||||
| Level 31 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 32 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 33 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 34 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 35 | Stock | ||||
| Level 36 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 37 | Laser | ||||
| Level 38 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 39 | Stock | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Muzzle | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Underbarrel |
SAUG Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9 |  | SMG | 13.2% | View  | |
| Dresden 9mm |  | SMG | 8.5% | View | |
| KOMPAKT 92 |  | SMG | 1.3% | View | |
| KSV |  | SMG | 8.9% | View | |
| Ladra |  | SMG | 2.6% | View | |
| PPSh-41 |  | SMG | 2.7% | View | |
| TANTO .22 |  | SMG | 1.8% | View | |
| JACKAL PDW |  | SMG | 1.1% | View | |
| PP-919 |  | SMG | 1.2% | View | |
| LC10 |  | SMG | 2.6% | View |
C9SMG
Dresden 9mmSMG
KOMPAKT 92SMG
KSVSMG
LadraSMG
PPSh-41SMG
TANTO .22SMG
JACKAL PDWSMG
PP-919SMG
LC10SMG
SAUG Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the SAUG Popularity.
Warzone
BO6
Current SAUG Pick Rate & Popularity
0.1%
Pick rate evolution
SAUG Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the SAUG.
Is the SAUG meta in Warzone?
The SAUG is currently ranked as Viable in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 2.6%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best SAUG Loadout?
The best SAUG Loadout is the Close Range 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 SAUG easy to use?
The SAUG has a base EaseScore of 5.6/10. 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 SAUG TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Close Range loadout, the SAUG has an weighted average time to kill of 594ms up to 10m. Then 783ms up to 40m, 922ms up to 80m and 999ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the SAUG?
The best alternatives to the SAUG are C9, Dresden 9mm, KOMPAKT 92, KSV, Ladra.
What is the SAUG pick rate?
The current SAUG pick rate is 2.6%. 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.