Every Weapon Buff and Nerf in Warzone 2 & MW2 Season 3: ISO Hemlock, Lachmann Sub & More
Warzone 2 Season 3is finally upon us, being released in the battle royale and Modern Warfare 2 on April 12. It promises to shake up the meta in a massive way – bringing major changes to a series of the games’ most popular weapons. This isevery weapon buff and nerf in the Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 3 update.
Remember, as pointed out by thedevelopers, that these changes are universal, meaning they apply to the weapons across both title. In short, if a buff is listed below, the weapon will be better in the battle royale and annual installment. If a weapon nerf is listed below, that gun will be less viable in both titles.
The changes are widespread and far reaching, bringing buffs to a series of Tactical Rifles and nerfs to the ISO Hemlock, Lachmann Sub and M13B. The full weapon changes are detailed below, courtesy of the official update’s patch notes:
All MW2 & Warzone 2 Season 3 Weapon Buffs & Nerfs
WEAPON BALANCING
Season 03’s changes add more responsiveness to movement and the fluidity of combat including a reduction to the intensity of damage feedback (e.g., camera shake and HUD overlays). We have also decreased the magnitude on some of the more punitive Attachment cons. We feel this will result in an expansion in Attachment viability that will enable a broader spectrum of playstyles to excel—Including a change to Explosive Ammo, which allows Bolt-Action Sniper Rifles to down players in one shot. As we head into Season 03 Reloaded, we will be keeping a close eye on Weapons, Equipment, Killstreaks—among other mechanics, to ensure fair, fun, and strategically rich gameplay.
NOTE: Updates listed below that have certain impacts listed for Armor are only present in Warzone 2 and are indicated with: “Warzone 2.0 Only”
In the context of the below changes—when a Minimum Armor Damage value is added to a Weapon or Attachment, it is an increase to effectiveness. When a Maximum Armor Damage value is added, it is a decrease to effectiveness.
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» Marksman Rifles «
» Submachine Guns «
ATTACHMENTS
Ammunition
Barrel, Stock, and Magazine Attachment stats are affected according to how ‘Large’, ‘Small’, ‘Heavy’, ‘Light’, ‘Long’, or ‘Short’ they are relative to other Attachments. In essence, the below changes increase the upsides of most Attachments stats while decreasing their downsides—resulting in an overall increase to Attachment power level.
Small Magazines
That’sall the weapon buffs, nerfs and adjustments made in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 3.Be sure to check out our related content, including the guides to thebest weapons in the game,one-shot snipers (which return!)and the patch notes in full. Otherwise, the related content may be what you’re after.
