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Warzone Loadout Cost Calculator

Exactly how much in-game cash does your squad need? Calculate loadout drops, self-revives, UAVs, and killstreaks — then get a prioritised buying strategy for your squad size.

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Prices verified: BO6 Season 3 (2025)

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Must-Have Items

$10,000 each · one per player for custom class

$4,000 each · unavailable in Ranked

Self-Revive Kits are not available in Ranked Play.

$1,500 each · refills full squad armour

$3,000 each · useful for gas rotations

Killstreaks & Extras

$4,000 each · 3 simultaneous = full-map reveal

$4,000 each · instant squad balloon redeploy

$2,500 each · deployable cover in final circles

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Select your mode, squad size, and items — then click Calculate Cost to see your squad's full buy plan.

Warzone Buy Station Strategy Guide

Buy stations are the economic backbone of every Warzone match. Knowing exactly what to prioritise — and in what order — is the difference between having your full loadout by mid-circle or scrambling with floor loot through the final ring. The official Warzone site and r/CODWarzone are the fastest places to verify pricing after a mid-season patch.

1

Loadout Drop — $10,000

Always the first buy. One Loadout Drop Marker gives every member of your squad their custom class — all your perks, preferred weapons, and attachments. Secure this before any killstreak.

2

Self-Revive — $4,000

The highest-value $4,000 buy in the game. Being downed while holding a self-revive kit instead of waiting on a teammate revive can single-handedly swing gunfights and final circles.

3

Armor Box + UAV — ~$5,500

Once every player has a loadout and self-revive, buy an Armor Box for sustainable combat and a UAV to spot enemies. These two together cost $5,500 and nearly double your squad's fighting capability.

Buy Station Price List — BO6 Season 3

Prices are updated by Activision at the start of major seasons and sometimes mid-season via balance patches. This list reflects BO6 Season 3 (March 2025). Source: callofduty.com/warzone patch notes and community verification via r/CODWarzone.

ItemCost
Loadout Drop Marker$10,000
Self-Revive Kit$4,000
Armor Box$1,500
UAV$4,000
Advanced UAV$12,000
Counter-UAV$4,000
Precision Airstrike$3,500
Cluster Strike$3,500
Gas Mask$3,000
Redeploy Pack$4,000
Shield Turret$2,500

Ranked Play vs Public Matches — Key Differences

Ranked Play in Warzone removes Self-Revive Kits entirely. This changes the cash priority order significantly — without self-revives, every downed player depends on a teammate, making positioning and third-party awareness far more critical than the $4,000 buy.

Public Matches Priority

  1. 1. Loadout Drop — $10,000
  2. 2. Self-Revive Kit — $4,000
  3. 3. Armor Box — $1,500
  4. 4. UAV — $4,000
  5. 5. Advanced UAV / killstreaks

Ranked Play Priority

  1. 1. Loadout Drop — $10,000
  2. 2. Armor Box — $1,500
  3. 3. UAV — $4,000
  4. 4. Counter-UAV — $4,000
  5. 5. Precision strikes

No self-revives — positioning replaces the kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much cash does a Warzone loadout drop cost in 2025?
In BO6 Season 3 (2025), a Loadout Drop Marker costs $10,000. One marker gives all squad members their custom loadout simultaneously. Activision adjusts buy station prices at the start of major seasons — use the season label in the calculator to confirm you're seeing the latest verified prices.
Do 3 UAVs give the same effect as an Advanced UAV?
Yes — launching three UAVs simultaneously produces the same full-map enemy reveal as a single Advanced UAV. The cost is identical ($12,000 either way), but three standard UAVs can be distributed across your squad and deployed at different times across the match, giving more flexibility than a single Advanced UAV that must be used all at once.
How much cash should each player aim to collect early game?
Each player should target $14,000–$18,000 as a realistic early-game goal: $10,000 for their loadout drop, $4,000 for a self-revive, and a buffer toward armor boxes and UAVs. In a standard quad, if the squad pools enough cash collectively, one player can buy the loadout marker while others buy support items simultaneously.
Are Warzone buy station prices the same in Resurgence?
Yes — buy station item prices are identical across Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Ranked Play. The difference is how quickly cash accumulates: Resurgence's smaller map and faster-paced looting typically lets squads reach their first buy station $10,000+ sooner than standard BR, making your first loadout a realistic early Circle 1 buy.
What happens to buy station prices when a new Warzone season launches?
Activision adjusts buy station prices with season launches and mid-season balance patches. Check the official Call of Duty Warzone page or the r/CODWarzone community at the start of each new season to confirm prices. The calculator's "Prices verified" label shows which season the data was last confirmed.
Is it worth buying killstreaks before late circle?
UAVs are worth buying mid-game for map control and avoiding third-parties. Precision Airstrikes and Cluster Strikes are best saved for final circle where their area-denial has maximum impact — spending $3,500 on a strike that hits open ground in mid-game is a waste. Advanced UAV is specifically a late-game purchase: its $12,000 cost only pays off when it reveals 10+ squads in a tight final ring, not when 80+ players are spread across the map.

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