ActivisionThe Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 update brings plenty of weapon buffs and nerfs that are set to shake up the meta across both multiplayer and battle royale.
Although we’re heading towards Black Ops 7, there’s still plenty of life left in the BO6 era. Season 5 is yet another big content drop, with a host of new weapons to try out, a 90s Action Hero event confirmed, and the long-awaited opening of the Verdansk Stadium roof.
On top of all that, it also mixes things up with some weapon balancing changes to keep the meta fresh. So, if you want to know which guns are going to dominate and which have been knocked down a peg or two, here are all the buffs and nerfs in the update.
All buffs & nerfs in BO6 and Warzone Season 5
Black Ops 6
ActivisionAssault Rifles
Goblin Mk2
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 33 Range: 0 – 2.54m | Damage: 33 Range: 0-33m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 28 Range: 25.5-44.5 | Damage: 28 Range: 33.1-48.m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 24 Range: >44.5m | Damage: 24 Range: >48.3m |
Shotguns
Marine SP
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 60 Range: 0-3.3m | Damage: 60 Range: 0-3.3m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 34 Range: 3.4-5.3m | Damage: 34 Range: 3.4-6.6m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 25 Range: 5.4-9.7mm | Damage: 25 Range: 6.7-11.4m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 17 Range: 9.8-25.4m | Damage: 17 Range: 11.5-26.7m |
Additional Adjustments
- ADS Spread improved from 3.1° to 3°.
ASG-89
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 30 Range: 0-2.8m | Damage: 30 Range: 0-2.8m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 20 Range: 0-2.8m | Damage: 20 Range: 0-2.8m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 17 Range: 5.8-9.5m | Damage: 17 Range: 7.3-11m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 11 Range: 9.2-26.7m | Damage: 11 Range: 10.5-27.9m |
Additional Adjustments
- ADS Spread improved from 3.285° to 3.27°.
Maelstrom
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 25 Range: 0-1m | Damage: 25 Range: 0-1m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 15 Range: 1.1-5.7m | Damage: 15 Range: 1.1-7.2m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 11 Range: 5.8-9.5m | Damage: 11 Range: 7.3-11m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 11 Range: 9.6-29.2m | Damage: 11 Range: 11.1-30.7m |
Additional Adjustments
- ADS Spread improved from 3.45° to 3.35°
LMGs
Feng 82
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 38 Range: 0-17.8m | Damage: 38 Range: 0-30.5m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 35 Range: 17.9-41.9m | Damage: 35 Range: 30.6-41.9m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 28 Range: >41.9 | Damage: 28 Range: >41.9 |
Marksman Rifles
Tsarkov 7.62
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 75 Range: 0-35.6m | Damage: 75 Range: 0-43.2m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 60 Range: 35.7-71.1m | Damage: 60 Range: 43.3-71.1m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 47 Range: >71.1m | Damage: 47 Range: >71.1m |
DM-10
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 65 Range: 0-25.4m | Damage: 65 Range: 0-38.1m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 15 Range: 25.5-50.8m | Damage: 15 Range: 38.2-55.9m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 11 Range: 50.9-69.9m | Damage: 11 Range: 56-69.9m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 11 Range: >69.9m | Damage: 11 Range: >69.9m |
TR2
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 44 Range: 0-29.2m | Damage: 44 Range: 0-35.6m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 15 Range: 29.3 – 47m | Damage: 15 Range: 35.7-50.8m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 29 Range: >47m | Damage: 29 Range: >47m |
Sniper Rifles
SVD
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 50 Range: 0-31.8m | Damage: 50 Range: 0-45.7m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 45 Range: 31.9-55.9m | Damage: 45 Range: 45.8-66m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 30 Range: 55.9m | Damage: 30 Range: >66m |
Additional Adjustments
- Now compatible with Stock attachments.
- View Kick and Gun Kick reduced.
- Visual recoil reduced.
- Idle Sway now reduced by 25% (previously no reduction).
- Received Flinch now reduced by 25% (previously no reduction).
Pistols
9mm PM
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 37 Range: 0-10.2m | Damage: 37 Range: 0-10.8m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 34 Range: 10.3-20.3m | Damage: 34 Range: 10.9-20.9m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 30 Range: >20.3m | Damage: 30 Range: >20.9m |
Additional Adjustments
- Fire Rate improved from 375rpm to 400rpm.
Grekhova
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 20 Range: 0-7.6m | Damage: 20 Range: 0-8.3m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 17 Range: 7.7-17.1m | Damage: 17 Range: 8.4-17.8m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 15 Range: 17.2-21m | Damage: 15 Range: 17.9-21.6m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 13 Range: >21.6 | Damage: 13 Range: >21.6 |
GS45
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 52 Range: 0-6.4m | Damage: 52 Range: 0-7.6m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 43 Range: 6.5-22.2m | Damage: 32 Range: 7.6-22.9m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 32 Range: >22.2m | Damage: 30 Range: >22.9m |
Stryder .22
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 29 Range: 0-8.9m | Damage: 29 Range: 0-9.5m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 26 Range: 8.9-19.1m | Damage: 26 Range: 9.6-19.7m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 22 Range: >19.1m | Damage: 22 Range: >19.7m |
Special
Olympia
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 100 Range: 0-1.8m | Damage: 100 Range: 0-1.8m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 50 Range: 1.9-7.4m | Damage: 50 Range: 1.9-6.4m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 34 Range: 7.5-14.7m | Damage: 34 Range: 6.5-11.4m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 25 Range: 14.8-40.6m | Damage: 25 Range: 11.5-34.3m |
Additional Adjustments
- ADS Spread increased from 2.2° to 2.7°.
Olympia Short Barrel
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 100 Range: 0-1.5m | Damage: 100 Range: 0-1.5m |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | Damage: 50 Range: 1.6-4.7m | Damage: 50 Range: 1.6-5.6m |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | Damage: 34 Range: 4.8-8.9m | Damage: 34 Range: 5.7-9.7m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 25 Range: 9 – 27.9m | Damage: 25 Range: 9.8 – 30.5m |
Additional Adjustments
- Sprint to Fire improvement increased from 25ms to 40ms.
- Aim Down Sight Speed improvement increased from 50ms to 70ms.
Warzone
ActivisionAK-74
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 43.1m | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 43.1m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 35 Range: 43.1 – 55.9m | Damage: 35 Range: 43.1 – 63.5m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 31 Range: 55.9m | Damage: 31 Range: 63.5m |
Additional Adjustments
- Bullet Velocity increased from 890m/s to 905m/s
- Inflicted Flinch on enemies increased by 15%
AMES 85
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 34 Range: 0 – 35.5m | Damage: 34 Range: 0 – 39.37m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 28 Range: 35.5 – 45.7m | Damage: 28 Range: 39.37 – 50.8m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 24 Range: >45.7m | Damage: 24 Range: >50.8m |
AS VAL
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 32 Range: 0 – 38.1m | Damage: 32 Range: 0 – 43.2m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 27 Range: 38.1 – 50.8m | Damage: 27 Range: 43.2 – 55.8m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 23 Range: >50.8m | Damage: 23 Range: >55.8m |
Additional Adjustments
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.15x to 1.2x
- Lower Torso and Legs multipliers increased from 0.85x to 0.9x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 860m/s to 890m/s
Attachments
- Recoil Springs
- Vertical Recoil benefit increased from 23% to 30%
- Horizontal Recoil benefit increased from 13% to 20%
CR-56 AMAX
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 46.9m | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 50.8m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 32 Range: 46.9 – 58.4m | Damage: 32 Range: 50.8 – 64.7m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 28 Range: >58.4m | Damage: 28 Range: 64.7m |
Additional Adjustments
- Bullet Velocity increased from 860m/s to 880m/s
- Inflicted Flinch on enemies increased by 15%
Model L
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 44 Range: 0 – 33m | Damage: 44 Range: 0 – 38.1m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 38 Range: 33 – 43.2m | Damage: 38 Range: 38.1 – 50.8m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 31 Range: 43.2m | Damage: 31 Range: 50.8m |
Additional Adjustments
- Bullet Velocity increased from 850m/s to 870m/s
SMGs
C9
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 40 Range: 0 – 13.2m | Damage: 40 Range: 0 – 13.97m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 34 Range: 13.2 – 21.3m | Damage: 34 Range: 13.97 – 21.3m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 27 Range: 21.3m | Damage: 27 Range: 21.3m |
Jackal PDW
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 48 Range: 0 – 11.9m | Damage: 48 Range: 0 – 13.2m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 41 Range: 11.9 – 19.8m | Damage: 41 Range: 13.2 – 21.34m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 32 Range: 19.8m | Damage: 32 Range: 21.34m |
Additional Adjustments
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 200ms to 195ms
Kompakt 92
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 190ms to 180ms
KSV
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.07x to 1.2x
Ladra
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 28 Range: 0 – 11.9m | Damage: 28 Range: 0 – 12.95m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 24 Range: 11.9 – 21.3m | Damage: 24 Range: 12.95 – 21.3m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 17 Range: >21.3m | Damage: 17 Range: >21.3m |
LC10
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 11.9m | Damage: 39 Range: 0 – 10.9m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 33 Range: 11.9 – 22.3m | Damage: 33 Range: 10.9 – 20.8m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 24 Range: 22.3m | Damage: 24 Range: 20.8m |
Additional Adjustments
- Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.15x to 1.12x
- Arm multipliers decreased from 1x to 0.8x
- Lower Torso and Leg multipliers decreased from 0.85x to 0.8x
- Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 195ms to 210ms
PPSh-41
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.18x to 1.28x
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 190ms to 185ms
SAUG
- Lower Torso and Leg multipliers increased from 0.85x to 0.89x
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 200ms to 190ms
Tanto .22
- Lower Torso and Leg multipliers increased from 0.8x to 0.84x
Shotguns
Marine SP
- Sprint to Fire time improved from 200ms to 160ms
LMGs
GPMG-7
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.17x
- Upper Torso and Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.05x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 800m/s to 815m/s
PU-21
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.22x
- Upper Torso and Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.08x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 800m/s to 820m/s
XMG
- Lower Torso multiplier increased from 1x to 1.1x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 790m/s to 810m/s
Marksman Rifles
AEK-973
- Full Auto Mod
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.25x to 1.38x
- Upper Torso and Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.1x
SWAT 5.56
- Grau Conversion
- Maximum Damage Range decreased from 43.18m to 38.10m
- Medium Damage Range 1 decreased from 53.34m to 49.53m
- Bullet Velocity decreased from 1065m/s to 1020m/s
Sniper Rifles
AMR Mod 4
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 625ms to 610ms
- Bullet Velocity increased from 780m/s to 810 m/s
HDR
- Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 600ms to 630ms
- Bullet Velocity decreased from 700m/s to 660m/s
LR 7.62
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 150 Range: 0 – 68.6m | Damage: 150 Range: 0 – 76.2m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 145 Range: >68.6m | Damage: 145 Range: 76.2m |
LW3A1 Frostline
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 150 Range: 0 – 58.4m | Damage: 150 Range: 0 – 66m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 145 Range: 58.4m | Damage: 145 Range: 66m |
Additional Adjustments
- Bullet Velocity increased from 880m/s to 910m/s
- Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 600ms to 630ms
Specials
Sirin 9mm
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | Damage: 49 Range: 0 – 10.1m | Damage: 49 Range: 0 – 10.9m |
| Medium Damage Range | Damage: 43 Range: 10.1 – 17.7m | Damage: 43 Range: 10.9 – 17.7m |
| Minimum Damage Range | Damage: 35 Range: >17.7m | Damage: 35 Range: >17.7m |
Additional Adjustments
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from 200ms to 185ms
- Sprint to Fire time improved from 120ms to 110ms
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