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Verdansk has officially made its highly anticipated return with the launch ofWarzoneSeason 3,bringing back the classic battlegroundthat first captured players’ hearts duringWarzone’soriginal debut—this time with some fresh upgrades. Players can jump into Verdansk for classic 150-player Battle Royale action, reviving the golden days of the popular free-to-play title.
Alongside Verdansk’s return, players can also get their hands on iconic weapons likethe Kilo 141 Assault Rifleand the CR-56 AMAX. However, one weapon that’s been inWarzonesince theModern Warfare 2integration has made a comeback, at least temporarily, bringing the Akimbo Snakeshot meta back from the dead. Here’sthe best Akimbo Snakeshot build inCall of Duty: Warzone.
The .500 Snakeshot Ammunition for the Basilisk has been temporarily disabledwhile an issue with the attachment is being investigated. While the attachment isexpected to return at a later date, players should expect a nerf to it in an upcoming update. For more information, check outCall of Duty’sofficial post on the matter here.
Best Akimbo Snakeshot Build in Call of Duty: Warzone
Back during theModern Warfare 2019era ofCall of Duty: Warzone,the Akimbo .357 with Snakeshot rounds absolutely reigned supreme, shredding opponents at close to mid-range. Now, withVerdansk making its returninBlack Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 3,that iconic meta has been revived once again, allowing players to run around with dual-wield Pistols just like they could during Verdansk’s original debut back in 2020.
For players wanting to relive the glory days of the Snakeshot meta,equipping the Basilisk—aModern Warfare 2Pistol still available inWarzone—is the way to go. The two must-have attachments arethe Akimbo Rear Gripandthe .500 Snakeshot ammunition, but we’ve also added a few extra attachments to make the build even stronger.
This setup focuses onextending the Basilisk’s effective range,boosting hipfire accuracy, andincreasing the weapon’s fire rate.While players will have visible hipfire lasers and a slight reduction to sprint-to-fire speed, this build is still more than capable of deleting Operators in just a few quick shots. However, with how powerful this formidable weapon is, a nerf could be on the horizon. Here’s the recommended build players should be using for the Basilisk insideWarzone:
