Best M1 Garand Loadout in Call of Duty: World at War
29 octobre 2026 · Mis à jour 10 novembre 2026 · 2 min de lecture
Original-game build
Original-game guide from the October 2026 editorial snapshot. Accessible sources confirm the attachment names; this is not a claim of a majority consensus or current Warzone compatibility.
Source check: 2026-11-10 · 1 independent source families
An editorial suggestion using verified attachment names, rather than a majority recommendation.
- Attachment
- Sniper Scope
Sur cette page
Source review — 10 November 2026: This is an original-game loadout from the dated guide below. Accessible source pages confirm the listed weapon attachment names. Perks and equipment retain their original dated attribution; the source review does not imply hands-on testing or a fresh balance-patch analysis.
The M1 Garand has more recoil and fewer rounds than the other World at War rifles, and Popkorne's Steam guide isn't a fan of it unscoped. It does say the gun works very well with a Sniper Scope, so that is our verdict. This applies to original 2008 multiplayer.
Best M1 Garand loadout
No major guide publishes a build for this gun, so this is our suggested setup from its available attachments. Attachments come from GameRevolution's challenge list (7 December 2010), and the Steam guide confirms the Sniper Scope.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Sniper Scope | Steam guide lists 70 damage, with much lower damage multipliers than other sniper rifles |
Why this build works
Unscoped, the Steam weapons guide (updated January 2019) lists 45 to 35 damage and an 8-round magazine. The scope brings damage to 70, level with other sniper rifles, while keeping semi-automatic fire. The guide adds that high recoil can sometimes make headshots easier.
How to play it
Use it as a semi-automatic sniper. Empty the clip when you can: the guide says it is the only weapon with a dry reload faster than its normal one, at 1.65 seconds against 3.4. The guide's note on lower damage multipliers means it won't behave exactly like a bolt-action sniper.
Unlock notes
GameRevolution and the Steam guide both list the M1 Garand at level 17. The Sniper Scope takes 150 kills, the longest challenge on this gun.
Other listed attachments: Flash Hider (25 kills), Bayonet (75 kills), Rifle Grenade (100 kills).
Sources
- GameRevolution: World at War Online Multiplayer Challenges and Unlockables
- GameRevolution: World at War Multiplayer Unlockables and Challenges
- Steam Community: World at War Weapons Guide
Checked: 30 October 2026. Reflects World at War multiplayer as of the dated guides above; none names a patch.