COD Warzone season 5 battle pass drops epic free guns now ⇒ CODIntel

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 and Black Ops 6 landed on August 7, and the battle pass is stacked with rewards that actually matter in matches. The headline is simple. Two new base weapons are free to unlock by playing, Sims headlines the instant rewards, and the Blackcell upgrade adds exclusive cosmetics, tier skips, and a powerful XP loyalty bonus for long‑time purchasers. If you want fast loadout wins without overspending, this pass is a smart pick.

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Free weapons you can unlock without paying

Warzone Season 5’s best value sits in the free tiers. Both base weapons sit on early pages, so you will not need to grind forever to equip them.

PML 5.56 LMG — Battle Pass Page 3, HVT. A fully automatic LMG with a rapid fire rate and huge magazine. It hits hard which is offset by heavy recoil and slower mobility. Attachments can tame the climb for squad‑wipe potential in Resurgence and BR.
ABR A1 assault rifle — Battle Pass Page 6, HVT. A three‑round burst AR with clean handling and great burst damage. Fire Mods let you convert it to full auto if you prefer a more classic rifle feel. This flexibility makes the ABR A1 a likely meta favorite on keyboard and controller.

There is also a premium attachment worth calling out. The 9mm PM Skull Splitter appears on Page 7 of the premium track, boosting headshot damage on the 9mm PM while lowering fire rate. It looks gimmicky on paper, yet clever builders may squeeze out nasty TTKs in close‑quarters fights.

Sims leads Warzone season 5 with instant rewards

Buying the standard battle pass for 1,100 COD Points instantly unlocks Lawrence Sims with his “Stogie” skin. You also recieve a 10% Battle Pass XP Boost, the “Free Fire” emote, the “Venom Eye” charm, and the “Infernous” legendary Kilo 141 blueprint on the Instant Rewards page. That is a strong starter bundle which benefits both Warzone and Multiplayer players who want progression rolling on day one.

What BlackCell adds if you upgrade

Players who want the most flashy cosmetics can upgrade to BlackCell. You get the exclusive Solace operator immediately, 20 tier skips, 1,100 COD Points returned through the track, and premium items like the Herald Mastercraft for Krig C, the “Griffin Nabbed” companion finishing move, the “Iris Rise” animated charm, and a visible BlackCell clan tag. Extra Daily Challenges appear across Warzone, Zombies, and Multiplayer which helps you level faster. There is also a BlackCell Loyalty Bonus that grants a permanent 10% Player and Weapon XP per prior BlackCell, up to 40% this season, and 50% if you purchase every season in Black Ops 6. That stacking boost is a real time saver for camo and weapon leveling.

BlackCell and the base pass both feature a broad lineup of Operator skins. Highlights include Stone on Page 2, Toro on Page 4, Westpoint on Page 6, Maya on Page 7, Niran on Page 9, Payne on Page 10, and Carver on Page 12. Many have matching BlackCell variants with animated golden accents for players who like bold cosmetics.

Blueprints, cosmetics and completion rewards

The Warzone season 5 pass contains 100+ rewards, including over 20 weapon blueprints you can equip right away. Standouts include the “Infernous” Kilo 141 as an Instant Reward, “Overclock” for the PML 5.56 on Page 11, “Long Arm” Mastercraft for the DM‑10 on Page 13, and “Dragon King” for the ABR A1 on Page 14. Expect new reticles, equipment skins, stickers, sprays, emotes, COD Points, and GobbleGums sprinkled through the pages. Finish every page to reach the Completion rewards where you bank 200 COD Points and an Ultra Sims skin with a matching BlackCell variant, plus an emblem, calling card, emote, and extra GobbleGums.

Source for details: The full official breakdown of Warzone Season 5’s Battle Pass and BlackCell can be found on the Call of Duty blog. For the creator commentary that inspired this recap, see the Warzone Season 5 Battle Pass video.

Warzone Season 5 players, here is why this pass is worth it

If you play even a few nights a week, you will unlock both free guns quickly which makes this pass instantly valuable. The PML 5.56 anchors team fights on open sightlines like Stadium and the ABR A1 thrives in mid‑range duels across rooftops or rotation lanes. Sims gives you a clean operator profile without visual noise, while the early blueprints add plug‑and‑play builds for returning players. BlackCell exists for collectors, yet the loyalty XP bonus combined with extra daily challenges is practical for grinders who want faster weapon levels. You can definately stick to the base pass and still walk away with the best gameplay perks.

If you want official confirmation on prices, inclusions, and page positions of Warzone season 5, bookmark the Battle Pass store page. It updates with each patch and is the most reliable public reference when you are planning purchases across seasons.