Best Thompson 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
- Round Drum
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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 Thompson is available from the start in World at War, with low recoil, high damage and a strong fire rate. Its main flaw is a 20-round magazine, so our verdict is to fit the Round Drum as soon as you earn it. This applies to original 2008 multiplayer.
Best Thompson 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 Popkorne's Steam guide (updated January 2019) confirms the Round Drum.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Round Drum | Steam guide says it raises capacity from 20 to 40 rounds |
Why this build works
The guide lists 40 to 20 damage and 750 RPM, which it says is almost the same as the Type 100. The Thompson's edge is medium penetration, described as the same as rifles and much better than other submachine guns. The drum then deals with the only thing keeping it behind.
How to play it
Fight at close to medium range, where the guide says submachine guns perform best. Keep the Thompson over the Type 100 when you want to shoot through cover, and switch to the Type 100 if you would rather have a bigger magazine from the start.
Unlock notes
GameRevolution lists the Thompson at level 1. The Round Drum takes 150 kills, so it is the last attachment to arrive; the guide says the dry reload is somewhat decent until then.
Other listed attachments: Suppressor (25 kills), Aperture Sight (75 kills). The guide lists range falling from 750-1000 to 350-700 with a Suppressor.
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.