All weapon buffs & nerfs in Warzone & Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded

Treyarch and Raven Software made several important weapon balancing changes in Season 3 Reloaded, including an AK-74 nerf and an M4 buff.

Season 3 Reloaded includes a fresh new slate of content for Warzone and Black Ops 6 fans. Highlights include a new SMG, limited-time game modes, new multiplayer maps, and more quality-of-life changes.

It wouldn’t be a seasonal update without also making wide-sweeping weapon balancing changes.

All buffs and nerfs in Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded

Here is the complete list of buffs and nerfs.

BO6 Assault Rifles

Goblin Mk2

Adjustments:

• Now has a Neck damage multiplier of 1.3x.
• Now has an Upper Torso damage multiplier of 1.1x.
• Now has an Upper Arm damage multiplier of 1.1x.

Kilo 141

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 23 Range: 0-31.8 meters	Damage: 23 Range: 0-26.7 meters

CR-56 AMAX

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Medium Damage Range	Damage: 29 Range: 24.2-48.3 meters	Damage: 28 Range: 24.2-48.3 meters

BO6 SMGs

C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags Damage Adjustments

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: 0-16 meters	Damage: 28 Range: 0-18.5 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 23 Range: 16.1-26.7 meters	Damage: 24 Range: 18.6-29.2 meters
Medium Damage Range 2	Damage: 19 Range: 26.8-38.1 meters	Damage: 19 Range: 29.3-40.6 meters

Additional Adjustments:

• Vertical recoil penalty reduced from 40% to 20%.

Saug

Adjustments:

• Drop Time improved from 0.5s to 0.3s.
• Quick Drop Time (used for Fast Hands perk) improved from 0.4s to 0.2s.

BO6 Shotguns

ASG-89

Rapid Fire Attachment Adjustment:

• Rate of Fire improvement increased from 3% to 5%.

BO6 LMGs

PU-21

Adjustments:

• Pre-Fire Delay is 20ms (unchanged).
• Attachments
  • Fast Mag I
    • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 10ms (50% reduction).
  • Fast Mag II
    • Now removes Pre-Fire Delay (100% reduction).

XMG

• Pre-Fire Delay is 33ms (unchanged).
• Attachments
  • Fast Mag I
    • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 25ms (25% reduction).
  • Fast Mag II
    • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 17ms (50% reduction).

GPMG-7

Adjustments:

• Pre-Fire Delay is 33ms (unchanged).
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1.15x to 1.2x.
• Attachments
  • CHF Barrel
    • Headshot multiplier increased from 1.25x to 1.35x.

Feng 82

Adjustments:

• Pre-Fire Delay is 25ms (unchanged).
• Attachments
  • Fast Mag I
    • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 19ms (25% reduction).

BO6 Marksman Rifles

Swat 5.56 Grau Conversion Damage Adjustments

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: 0-30.5 meters	Damage: 24 Range: 0-30.5 meters

Tsarkov 7.62

Attachment Adjustments:

• Rapid Fire
  • Rate of Fire improvement increased from 4% to 9%.

TR2

Adjustments:

• View Kick Strength improved significantly.

BO6 Sniper Rifles

HDR

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 102 Range: 0-101.6 meters	Damage: 104 Range: 0-88.9 meters
Medium Damage Range	Damage: None Range: None	Damage: 102 Range: 89-127 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 99 Range: >101.6 meters	Damage: 95 Range: >127 meters

BO6 Special

Nail Gun

Adjustments:

General

• Addressed an issue where the Nail Gun was not centered when held in ADS.

BO6 Melee

Kali Sticks

Adjustments

• Drop Time improved from 0.83s to 0.25s. 

All buffs and nerfs in Warzone Season 3 Reloaded

Warzone Assault Rifles

AK-74

Adjustments:

• Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.2x to 1.12x
• Lower Torso multiplier reduced from 0.95x to 0.9x
• Sprint to Fire speed slowed from 190ms to 215ms
• Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 270ms to 285ms
• Aim Down Sight move speed reduced from 3.2m/s to 3m/s

CR-56 AMAX

Adjustments:

• Reload Speed Increased by 15% to align with other Black Ops 6 ARs
• Flip Mag adjusted from 25 rounds to 30 rounds

Kilo 141

Adjustments:

• Reload Speed Increased by 15% to align with other Black Ops 6 ARs

BAL-27 (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: 0-31.8 meters	Damage: 32 Range: 0-31.8 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 26 Range: 31.8-43.1 meters	Damage: 26 Range: 31.8-41.9 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 22 Range: >48.2 meters	Damage: 22 Range: >41.9 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Visual Recoil Reduced

Holger 556

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 38 Range: 0-40.6 meters	Damage: 40 Range: 0-35.5 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 34 Range: 40.6-50.8 meters	Damage: 38 Range: 35.5-45.7 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 30 Range: >50.8 meters	Damage: 32 Range: >45.7 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 720m/s to 810m/s
• Sprint to Fire speed improved from 252ms to 200ms
• Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.3x to 1.14x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 0.96x to 0.85x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Attachments

• 40 Round Mag increased to 50 rounds

M4 (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 27 Range: 0-25.4 meters	Damage: 32 Range: 0-43.18 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 24 Range: 25.4-40.64 meters	Damage: 27 Range: 43.18-55.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 20 Range: >40.64 meters	Damage: 25 Range: >55.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 720m/s to 820m/s
• Upper Torso multiplier decreased from 1.1x to 0.95x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

TAQ-56 (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 31 Range: 0-35.56 meters	Damage: 39 Range: 0-38.1 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 28 Range: 35.56-47 meters	Damage: 33 Range: 38.1-48.2 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 25 Range: >47 meters	Damage: 29 Range: >48.2 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 720m/s to 800m/s
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Warzone SMGs

C9

Attachments

• 10mm Auto 30-Round Mag
  • Vertical Recoil penalty reduced from 40% to 20%.

Saug

Adjustments:

• Drop Time improved from 0.5s to 0.3s.

HRM-9 (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: 0-11.9 meters	Damage: 34 Range: 0-10.6 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 24 Range: 11.9-19 meters	Damage: 32 Range: 10.6-17.7 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 20 Range: >19 meters	Damage: 21 Range: >17.7 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Medium Damage Range 2 Removed
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.85x

WSP-9 (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 42 Range: 0-11.4 meters	Damage: 45 Range: 0-11.9 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 35 Range: 11.4-20.3 meters	Damage: 38 Range: 11.9-20.3 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 27 Range: >20.3 meters	Damage: 30 Range: >20.3 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Medium Damage Range 2 Removed
• Sprint to Fire speed slowed from 66ms to 120ms
• Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.3x to 1.13x
• Upper Torso multiplier decreased from 1.1x to 1x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.95x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

MX9 (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 34 Range: 0-10.1 meters	Damage: 38 Range: 0-11.1 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 28 Range: 10.1-22.3 meters	Damage: 34 Range: 11.1-19.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 19 Range: >22.3 meters	Damage: 24 Range: >19.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Medium Damage Range 2 Removed
• Bullet Velocity increased from 300m/s to 530m/s
• Sprint to Fire speed slowed from 88ms to 110ms
• Upper Torso multiplier decreased from 1.1x to 1x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 0.94x to 0.9x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Attachments

• Extended Mag rounds increased from 45 to 50

PDSW 528 (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 28 Range: 0-10.1 meters	Damage: 30 Range: 0-12.2 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 24 Range: 10.1-20.5 meters	Damage: 28 Range: 12.2-20 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 19 Range: >20.5 meters	Damage: 20 Range: >20 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Medium Damage Range 2 Removed
• Bullet Velocity decreased from 680m/s to 570m/s
• Aim Down Sight speed improved from 240ms to 210ms
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.27x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.95x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Warzone Shotguns

ASG-89

Attachments

• Rapid Fire
  • Rate of Fire improvement increased from 3% to 5%.

Marine SP

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 45 Range: 1.8-6.3 meters	Damage: 55 Range: 1.8-6.3 meters
Medium Damage Range 2	Damage: 32 Range: 6.3-8.9 meters	Damage: 45 Range: 6.3-8.9 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 21 Range: >8.9 meters	Damage: 32 Range: >8.9 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Each Damage Value is per Pellet

Attachments

• 12 Gauge Slugs
  • Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.6x

Lockwood 680 (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 60 Range: 0-1.02 meters	Damage: 60 Range: 0-1.8 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 45 Range: 1.02-4.5 meters	Damage: 45 Range: 1.8-6.3 meters
Medium Damage Range 2	Damage: 32 Range: 4.5-8.9 meters	Damage: 32 Range: 6.3-8.9 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Each Damage Value is per Pellet

Warzone LMGs

General:

• All Black Ops 6 Belt Fed Mag Attachments have their max ammo reduced from 500 to 210

Feng 82

Adjustments:

Attachments

• Fast Mag I
  • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 19ms (25% reduction).

PU-21

Adjustments:

Attachments

• Fast Mag I
  • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 10ms (50% reduction).
• Fast Mag II
  • Now removes Pre-Fire Delay (100% reduction).

XMG

Adjustments:

Attachments

• Fast Mag I
  • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 25ms (25% reduction).
• Fast Mag II
  • Now reduces Pre-Fire Delay to 17ms (50% reduction).

Pulemyot 762 (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 36 Range: 0-38.1 meters	Damage: 45 Range: 0-43.1 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: None Range: None	Damage: 38 Range: 43.1-55.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 34 Range: >38.1 meters	Damage: 34 Range: >55.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Headshot multiplier increased from 1.12x to 1.19x
• Upper and Lower Torso multipliers decreased from 1.1x to 1x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

TAQ Eradicator (MW3)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 30 Range: 0-39.3 meters	Damage: 32 Range: 0-40.6 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: None Range: None	Damage: 29 Range: 40.6-50.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 26 Range: >39.3 meters	Damage: 27 Range: >50.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 330ms to 400ms
• Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.2x to 1.19x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1.1x to 1x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

RAAL MG (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 38 Range: 0-41.9 meters	Damage: 49 Range: 0-40.5 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 35 Range: 41.9-53.3 meters	Damage: 42 Range: 40.5-53.3meters

Additional Adjustments

• Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.3x to 1.18x
• Lower Torso multiplier increased from 0.95x to 1x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Sakin MG38 (MW2)

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 30 Range: 0-39.3 meters	Damage: 38 Range: 0-35.5 meters
Medium Damage Range 1	Damage: 27 Range: 39.3-50.8 meters	Damage: 34 Range: 35.5-45.7 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 25 Range: >50.8 meters	Damage: 30 Range: >45.7 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.4x to 1.14x
• Upper Torso multiplier decreased from 1.15x to 1x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1.05x to 1x
• Visual Recoil Reduced

Warzone Marksman Rifles

General:

• All non-bolt-action Marksman Rifles in MWII, MWIII, and BO6 will now use AR ammo instead of sniper ammo.

AEK-973

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 44 Range: 0-40.6 meters	Damage: 50 Range: 0-43.1 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 40 Range: >40.6 meters	Damage: 43 Range: >43.1 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity decreased from 900m/s to 860m/s
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x
• Lower Torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.9x

Attachments

• Rapid Fire
  • Maximum Damage increased from 25 to 45
  • Minimum Damage increased from 20 to 40
  • Rate of Fire increased from 5% to 10%
  • Damage Range penalty decreased from 35% to 25%
  • Bullet Velocity penalty decreased from 20% to 10%

DM-10

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 78 Range: 0-45.7 meters	Damage: 78 Range: 0-50.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 60 Range: >45.7 meters	Damage: 43 Range: >50.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 890m/s to 920m/s
• Aim Down Sight speed improved from 350ms to 330ms
• Inflicted Flinch to enemies increased
• Received Flinch from enemies decreased

Swat 5.56

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 62 Range: 0-45.7 meters	Damage: 62 Range: 0-50.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 43 Range: >45.7 meters	Damage: 47 Range: >50.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 870m/s to 910m/s

Attachments

• Rapid Fire
  • Damage Range penalty decreased from 30% to 15%
  • Bullet Velocity penalty decreased from 18% to 10%

TR2

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 62 Range: 0-45.7 meters	Damage: 59 Range: 0-45.7 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 55 Range: >45.7 meters	Damage: 59 Range: >45.7 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity increased from 880m/s to 1020m/s
• Lower Torso multiplier increased from 0.9x to 1x
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.27x
• Inflicted Flinch to enemies increased
• View Kick Strength improved significantly

Tsarkov 7.62

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 78 Range: 0-43.1 meters	Damage: 80 Range: 0-50.8 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 60 Range: >43.1 meters	Damage: 60 Range: >50.8 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Bullet Velocity decreased form 915m/s to 890m/s
• Neck multiplier increased from 1x to 1.25x

Warzone Sniper Rifles

HDR

Adjustments:

• Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 510ms to 600ms

FJX Imperium

Attribute	Pre-patch	Post-patch
Maximum Damage Range	Damage: 150 Range: 0-50.8 meters	Damage: 150 Range: 0-58.4 meters
Minimum Damage Range	Damage: 125 Range: >50.8 meters	Damage: 145 Range: >58.4 meters

Additional Adjustments

• Medium Damage Range 1 Removed
• Aim Down Sight speed improved from 580ms to 540ms

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