Complete Guide to Weapon Buffs and Nerfs in Black Ops 6 & Warzone Season 1 Reloaded

The eagerly anticipated Season 1 Reloaded update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone has been officially announced. This mid-season update promises a wealth of enhancements and adjustments to weapon dynamics that will significantly influence gameplay in both titles.

Building on the newly introduced Area 99 map and various weapons from Season 1, the update is set to not only bring back Warzone Ranked, but also kick off a winter event filled with exciting content. The key aspect, however, lies in the extensive balancing changes that may redefine the current meta for both battle royale and multiplayer modes.

Overview of Buffs and Nerfs in Season 1 Reloaded

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the adjustments to weapon stats as detailed in the official patch notes:

Updates in Black Ops 6

While the major weapon balancing patch is set to release shortly post-Season 1 Reloaded launch, Activision has shared some preliminary changes based on player feedback:

Enhanced headshot damage for full-auto weapons
Elimination of idle sway when aiming down sights with sniper rifles
Reduced visual recoil, sway, and bobbing motion

Warzone player shooting while diving backwards — Activision

Changes in Warzone

Assault Rifles Adjustments

AK-74 Modifications

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 36 Range: 0-45.72m	Damage: 36 Range: 0-53.34m
Medium Damage Range	Damage: 33 Range: 45.72-66m	Damage: 33 Range: 53.34-71m
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: >66m	Damage: 28 Range: >71m
Bullet Velocity	760m/s	830m/s

AMES 85 Updates

Bullet velocity increased from 760m/s to 810m/s.

AS VAL Enhancements

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 27 Range: 0-40.6m	Damage: 27 Range: 0-48.26m
Medium Damage Range	Damage: 24 Range: 40.6-53.34m	Damage: 24 Range: 48.6-66m
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 22 Range: >53.34m	Damage: 22 Range: >66m
Bullet Velocity	725m/s	790m/s
ADS Speed	230ms	220ms

GPR 91 Bullet Velocity

Bullet velocity increased from 730m/s to 780m/s.

War C Updates

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 35 Range: 0-43.18m	Damage: 35 Range: 0-47m
Medium Damage Range	Damage: 32 Range: 43.18-55.8m	Damage: 32 Range: 47-63.1m
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 29 Range: >55.8m	Damage: 29 Range: >63.1m
Bullet Velocity	750m/s	815m/s

Battle Rifles Adjustments

DTIR-30-06 Changes

Bullet velocity decreased from 800m/s to 730m/s.
Upper torso modifier decreased from 1.3x to 1.2x.
Arm modifiers reduced from 1.3x to 1x.
Leg modifiers decreased from 1x to 0.9x.

SMG Improvements

All SMGs in Black Ops 6 will see a 10% increase in reload speeds.

Shotgun Modifications

All shotguns in Black Ops 6 will benefit from an 8% increase in reload speeds.

Sniper Rifle Updates

SP-X 80 Modification

Damage correction ensures it now achieves a one-shot kill on a headshot within the optimized range.

Looking Ahead

This update not only aims to provide a more balanced gameplay experience but also addresses the community’s needs through substantial changes. For further insights into the evolving landscape of Call of Duty, players can look forward to exploring the newly added Citadella des Morts Zombies map and discover the top-performing firearms in Warzone.