Best VST Loadouts
VST Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the VST.
Warzone
Multiplayer
Ranked Play
Black Ops 7 Zombies
Close Range
Best VST Loadout for Close Range
Ease Score
6.3
Code: S12-9CQP5-C311
Attachments
Last Updated: 06/03/2026
Time To Kill
Key Stats
ADS Speed
180.73 ms
+17%
Sprint To Fire
110 ms
+10%
Reload Speed
2,577.12 ms
+18%
Bullet Velocity
520 m/s
RPM
1,091 rpm
Gun Kick
22.51
-35%
Horizontal Recoil
8.61
-13%
Vertical Recoil
29.7
-35%
Sprint
7.77 m/s
+1%
Movement
5.9 m/s
+11%
Crouch Movement
3.43 m/s
+27%
ADS Movement
3.36 m/s
-12%
Magazine Size
50
+67%
Sniper Support
Best VST Loadout for Sniper Support
Ease Score
6.3
Code: S12-21YNH-SGVMS-3U11
Attachments
Last Updated: 04/02/2026
Time To Kill
Key Stats
ADS Speed
235.36 ms
+52%
Sprint To Fire
156.25 ms
+56%
Reload Speed
2,577.12 ms
+18%
Bullet Velocity
629.2 m/s
+21%
RPM
905.53 rpm
-17%
Gun Kick
26.65
-24%
Horizontal Recoil
6.89
-30%
Vertical Recoil
35.63
-23%
Sprint
7.32 m/s
-5%
Movement
4.73 m/s
-11%
Crouch Movement
2.59 m/s
-4%
ADS Movement
3.12 m/s
-18%
Magazine Size
50
+67%
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VST Statistics
The statistics of the VST in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Multiplayer
Ranked Play
Black Ops 7 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Close Range (5) - 0 ms
Sniper Support (5) - 0 ms
Key VST Stats
Base Weapon
Close Range (5)
Sniper Support (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
155 ms
Sprint To Fire
100 ms
Reload Speed
2,184 ms
Bullet Velocity
520 m/s
RPM
1,091 rpm
Gun Kick
34.84
Horizontal Recoil
9.9
Vertical Recoil
46.04
Sprint
7.7 m/s
Movement
5.3 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.7 m/s
ADS Movement
3.8 m/s
Magazine Size
30
VST Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the VST.
Ranked
#2
Close Range
Meta
Warzone
#2
Close Range
Meta
#3
Sniper Support
Contender
Multiplayer
#3
Versatile
Contender
#3
Versatile
Contender
Zombies
#5
Zombies
Viable
VST Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the VST used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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VST Camos Challenges
The collection of all VST camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Multiplayer
Zombies
Endgame
BO7 Weapons
Prestige
Mastery
Shattered Gold
Get 3 kills without dying 10 times
Arclight
Get 10 Double Kills or better
Tempest
Get 5 Kills without dying 3 times
Singularity
Unlock Tempest on 30 total weapons
Special Camos
Diamondback
With a Suppressor Attachment equipped: get 50 Eliminations
Raptor
Get 50 Kills while moving
Mainframe
Get 50 Eliminations without any Attachments equipped
Military Camos
Underbrush
Get 5 Headshots
Woodland
Get 10 Headshots
Slate Digital
Get 30 Headshots
Redwood
Get 30 Headshots
Poison
Get 40 Headshots
Toxic
Get 50 Headshots
Mountain
Get 60 Headshots
Stalker
Get 70 Headshots
Ruby Snake
Get 80 Headshots
VST Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the VST in Warzone!
Apr 21, 2026
Season 3
Buff
Damage Adjustments
• Maximum Damage Range increased from 13.2m to 13.6m.
• Medium Damage Range start increased from 13.2m to 13.6m.
Additional Adjustments
BR/RES Only
• Vertical Recoil reduced by 8%.
• Horizontal Recoil reduced by 12%.
Attachment Adjustments
BR/RES Only
• 14" LTI Expedition Barrel: Damage Range benefit improved from 12% to 18%.
• EAM Steady-90 Grip: Horizontal Recoil benefit improved from 20% to 25%.
• EAM Steady-90 Grip: Sprinting Movement Speed improved from 5% to 8%.
• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor: Vertical Recoil reduction improved from 11% to 15%.
VST Attachments
All the attachments available on the VST, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Strelok Laser | Level 2 | Laser | ||
 | Control Pad | Level 3 | Stock | ||
 | Suppressor | Level 4 | Muzzle | ||
 | Stable Focus Underbarrel | Level 5 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Recoil Springs | Level 6 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Stable Laser | Level 7 | Laser | ||
 | Fast Mag I | Level 8 | Magazine | ||
 | Quickdraw Grip | Level 9 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Short Barrel | Level 10 | Barrel | ||
 | Steady Sway Handstop | Level 11 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Steady Aim Laser | Level 12 | Laser | ||
 | Mobility Stock | Level 13 | Stock | ||
 | Handling Control Barrel | Level 14 | Barrel | ||
 | 9x19 Extended Mag I | Level 15 | Magazine | ||
 | Muzzle Brake | Level 16 | Muzzle | ||
 | FMJ Ammo | Level 17 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Stabilization Grip | Level 18 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Mobility Foregrip | Level 19 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Tactical Laser | Level 20 | Laser | ||
 | Mobility Spread Muzzle | Level 21 | Muzzle | ||
 | Mid Range Barrel | Level 22 | Barrel | ||
 | Rapid Fire | Level 23 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Tactical Spread Pad | Level 24 | Stock | ||
 | Sprint to Fire Grip | Level 25 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Compensator | Level 26 | Muzzle | ||
 | Recoil Control Foregrip | Level 27 | Underbarrel | ||
 | 9x19 Extended Mag II | Level 28 | Magazine | ||
 | Handling Laser | Level 29 | Laser | ||
 | ADS Movement Pad | Level 30 | Stock | ||
 | Hybrid Barrel | Level 31 | Barrel | ||
 | High-Velocity Ammo | Level 32 | Fire Mods | ||
 | Mobile Quickdraw Grip | Level 33 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Firepower Suppressor | Level 34 | Muzzle | ||
 | Heavy Stock | Level 35 | Stock | ||
 | Mobile Recoil Foregrip | Level 36 | Underbarrel | ||
 | Accuracy Grip | Level 37 | Rear Grip | ||
 | Long Barrel | Level 38 | Barrel | ||
 | Dual Wield | Level 39 | Stock | ||
| 0 | Season 4 Battle Pass | Muzzle | |||
 | 5.56m Extended Mag I | Weapon Prestige | Magazine | ||
 | 5.56m Extended Mag II | Weapon Prestige | Magazine | ||
 | Ammo Conversion | Weapon Prestige | Fire Mods | ||
 | Fast Mag I | Weapon Prestige | Magazine | ||
 | Recoil Suppressor | Weekly Challenge Reward | Muzzle | ||
 | Bullet Deviation Foregrip | Weekly Challenge Reward | Underbarrel |
VST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kogot-7 |  | SMG | 3.2% | View  | |
| MPC-25 |  | SMG | 5.6% | View | |
| Carbon 57 |  | SMG | 2.3% | View | |
| Sturmwolf 45 |  | SMG | 6.7% | View | |
| Ryden 45K |  | SMG | 4.1% | View | |
| RK-9 |  | SMG | 1.2% | View | |
| Dravec 45 |  | SMG | 1.9% | View | |
| Razor 9mm |  | SMG | 1.2% | View | |
| REV-46 |  | SMG | 1.1% | View |
Kogot-7SMG
MPC-25SMG
Carbon 57SMG
Sturmwolf 45SMG
Ryden 45KSMG
RK-9SMG
Dravec 45SMG
Razor 9mmSMG
REV-46SMG
VST Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the VST Popularity.
Warzone
Black Ops 7
Current VST Pick Rate & Popularity
4.5%
Pick rate evolution
VST Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the VST.
Is the VST meta in Warzone?
The VST is currently ranked as Meta in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 2.6%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best VST Loadout?
The best VST Loadout is the Close Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Hawker Series 45 Muzzle, 14" LTI Expedition Barrel Barrel, VAS Convergence Foregrip Underbarrel, Avarice Extended Mag II Magazine, Hawker Cub-55 Pad Stock.
Is the VST easy to use?
The VST has a base EaseScore of 5.8/10. 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 VST TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Close Range loadout, the VST has an weighted average time to kill of 550ms up to 10m. Then 656ms up to 40m, 780ms up to 80m and 857ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the VST?
The best alternatives to the VST are Kogot-7, MPC-25, Carbon 57, Sturmwolf 45, Ryden 45K.
What is the VST pick rate?
The current VST 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.