Best Sidewinder Loadouts
Sidewinder Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the Sidewinder.
Warzone
MW3
Long Range
Best Sidewinder Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
6.3
Attachments
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Sidewinder Statistics
The statistics of the Sidewinder in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
MW3
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key Sidewinder Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
Sidewinder Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the Sidewinder.
MW3
#5
Versatile
Viable
#5
Versatile
Viable
Warzone
#6
Long Range
Other
Sidewinder Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the Sidewinder used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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Sidewinder Camos Challenges
The collection of all Sidewinder camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Multiplayer
Zombies
Prestige Camos
Sidewinder Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the Sidewinder in Warzone!
Jun 11, 2024
Season 4
Buff
JAK Thunder LMG Kit
Reverted an unintentional removal of the ramping rate of fire property.
Increased initial rate of fire to 555rpm, up from 375rpm.
Decreased ramped rate of fire to 780rpm, down from 857rpm.
Decreased shots required to reach ramped rate of fire to 9, down from 15.
Increased delay before ramped rate of fire begins to decay to 350ms, up from 250ms.
Apr 3, 2024
Season 3
Buff
Decreased sprint to fire time to 210ms, down from 231ms.
Increased bullet velocity to 770m/s, up from 600m/s.
Mar 6, 2024
Season 2 Reloaded
Buff
Decreased recoil intensity during sustained fire slightly.
A90 Venom Stock
Decreased recoil gun kick penalty to 5%, down from 16%.
RB Rapidstrike Grip
Increased aim down sight time benefit to 11%, up from 9%.
Decreased recoil control penalty to 4%, up from 10%.
Feb 7, 2024
Season 2
Buff
Increased bullet velocity to 600m/s, up from 540m/s.
Decreased recoil and gun kick significantly.
JAK Thunder LMG Kit
Increased delay before accelerated rate of fire begins to decay to 500ms, up from 200ms.
Decreased accelerated rate of fire decay rate to 240rpm/s, down from 300rpm/s.
Increased gun kick control and recoil control by 35%.
Season 2 Reloaded
Buff
Decreased recoil intensity during sustained fire slightly.
A90 Venom Stock
Decreased recoil gun kick penalty to 5%, down from 16%.
RB Rapidstrike Grip
Increased aim down sight time benefit to 11%, up from 9%.
Decreased recoil control penalty to 4%, up from 10%.
Season 2
Buff
Increased bullet velocity to 600m/s, up from 540m/s.
Decreased recoil and gun kick significantly.
JAK Thunder LMG Kit
Increased delay before accelerated rate of fire begins to decay to 500ms, up from 200ms.
Decreased accelerated rate of fire decay rate to 240rpm/s, down from 300rpm/s.
Increased gun kick control and recoil control by 35%.
Sidewinder Attachments
All the attachments available on the Sidewinder, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Conversion Kit | ||||
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Stock | ||||
| Level 4 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 5 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 7 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 8 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 9 | Stock | ||||
| Level 10 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 11 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 12 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 13 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 14 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 15 | Stock | ||||
| Level 16 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 17 | Stock | ||||
| Level 18 | Laser | ||||
| Level 19 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 20 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 21 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 22 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 23 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 24 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 25 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 26 | Stock | ||||
| Level 27 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 28 | Magazine |
Sidewinder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bas-B |  | Battle Rifle | 0.7% | View  | |
| DTIR 30-06 |  | Battle Rifle | 0.5% | View | |
| TAQ-V |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| SOA Subverter |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| SO-14 |  | Battle Rifle | 0.1% | View | |
| MTZ-762 |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| Lachmann-762 |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| Cronen Squall |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| FTAC Recon |  | Battle Rifle | 0.2% | View |
Bas-BBattle Rifle
DTIR 30-06Battle Rifle
TAQ-VBattle Rifle
SOA SubverterBattle Rifle
SO-14Battle Rifle
MTZ-762Battle Rifle
Lachmann-762Battle Rifle
Cronen SquallBattle Rifle
FTAC ReconBattle Rifle
Sidewinder Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the Sidewinder Popularity.
Warzone
MW3
Current Sidewinder Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
Sidewinder Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Sidewinder.
Is the Sidewinder meta in Warzone?
The Sidewinder is currently ranked as Other in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 0.2%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best Sidewinder Loadout?
The best Sidewinder Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Casus Brake Muzzle, Tempus Predator Precision Barrel, Corio Eagleseye 2.5x Optic, 30 Round Drum Magazine, Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip Underbarrel.
Is the Sidewinder easy to use?
The Sidewinder has a base EaseScore of 4.8/10. 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 Sidewinder TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the Sidewinder has an weighted average time to kill of 640ms up to 10m. Then 738ms up to 40m, 818ms up to 80m and 863ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the Sidewinder?
The best alternatives to the Sidewinder are Bas-B, DTIR 30-06, TAQ-V, SOA Subverter, SO-14.
What is the Sidewinder pick rate?
The current Sidewinder pick rate is 0.2%. 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.