The Grekhova sits in the Very Good tier for Warzone pistols, combining a 200ms ADS speed with 750 RPM to deliver one of the snappiest sidearms available. Here's how to build it and where it fits in your loadout.
ADS
200ms
RPM
750
Bullet Vel.
290 m/s
TTK (close)
560ms
Best Build
Best Grekhova Build
| Slot | Attachment | |---|---| | Muzzle | Monolithic Suppressor | | Barrel | Reinforced Barrel | | Magazine | Extended Mag III | | Rear Grip | Quickdraw Grip | | Fire Mods | Rapid Fire |
This build addresses the Grekhova's two main weaknesses — its low 290m/s bullet velocity and small 20-round default magazine — while leaning into its already fast handling.
- Monolithic Suppressor keeps you off the minimap and adds a bump to bullet velocity, partially offsetting the base 290m/s figure that otherwise limits ranged engagements.
- Reinforced Barrel extends the effective damage range, helping the pistol stay competitive beyond its first drop-off at 8.3 meters.
- Extended Mag III is non-negotiable. The stock 20-round magazine runs dry quickly at 750 RPM; the extended mag gives you enough rounds to finish fights — or deal with a second opponent — without reloading.
- Quickdraw Grip preserves the Grekhova's already excellent 200ms ADS time, ensuring you can snap onto targets when switching from your primary.
- Rapid Fire pushes the fire rate even higher, tightening the close-range TTK and making the pistol more lethal in panic situations.
Damage Profile Breakdown
The Grekhova has four distinct damage ranges:
| Range | Head | Chest / Stomach | Legs | |---|---|---|---| | 0–8.3m | 26 | 20 | 20 | | 8.3–17.8m | 22 | 17 | 17 | | 17.8–21.6m | 19 | 15 | 15 | | 21.6m+ | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Within 8.3 meters, the Grekhova deals 20 damage to the body per shot. Against a 250 HP target, that's 13 body shots to kill — or significantly fewer if you mix in headshots at 26 damage each. The close-range TTK sits at 560ms, which is competitive for a pistol at 750 RPM.
Beyond 17.8 meters the damage falls sharply to 15 per shot, and past 21.6 meters you're looking at just 13 per hit. The long-range TTK of 880ms confirms this: the Grekhova is not a primary weapon replacement at distance. Treat it as a close-to-mid-range finisher.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
- 200ms ADS speed — one of the fastest in the pistol class, ideal for weapon-swap plays
- 750 RPM fire rate — high enough to compete with some SMGs up close
Weaknesses:
- 290m/s bullet velocity — even with the Monolithic Suppressor, leading shots at range is necessary
- 20-round base magazine — Extended Mag III is essentially mandatory for Warzone's higher HP pool
When to Run the Grekhova
The Grekhova works well as a secondary alongside a sniper rifle or a long-range AR. Its 200ms ADS and high fire rate make it effective for close-quarters cleanup when your primary isn't suited for tight spaces. The 560ms close-range TTK means it can hold its own in building fights and stairwell encounters.
It's less effective as a standalone weapon pushed beyond 17 meters, where damage per shot drops to 15 or lower and the bullet velocity makes tracking moving targets harder.
How It Compares
If you're weighing the Grekhova against other pistol options, the .50 GS comparison is worth checking. The .50 GS trades fire rate for raw per-shot damage, making it a different tool for a different job. The Grekhova's strength is sustained, rapid output — the .50 GS favors fewer, heavier hits.
Grekhova
Very Good.50 GS
For the full pistol class rankings and where the Grekhova stacks up against every option, see the meta tier list. You can also find more secondary and primary pairings in our loadout guides.
Full Stats & More Builds
For complete stat tables, recoil plots, and alternative attachment combinations, visit the full Grekhova weapon page.
The Grekhova earns its Very Good tier placement by being fast and forgiving up close, even if its range limitations keep it out of the top tier. Build around its strengths — ADS speed and fire rate — and pair it with something that covers distance, and it's a reliable sidearm in the current Warzone meta.