Every weapon buff and nerf in Modern Warfare 2 & Warzone 2 Season 4

❘ Published: 2023-06-14T15:20:01

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The Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 4 update brought plenty of weapon buffs and nerfs that are set to shake up the meta in both titles. Here’s a look at every weapon buff and nerf in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 4.

The Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 4 update arrived on June 14, and it brought several weapon buffs and nerfs to both games. Players will need to discover how the new weapons fit into the gun meta that received adjustments via buffs and nerfs.

There’s no denying that new weapons like the Tempus Razorback and ISO 45 will take the spotlight, but those who are looking to dominate in Season 4 will also want to take note of the various weapon buffs and nerfs that have impacted the best weapons around.

Here’s every weapon buff and nerf in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 4.

Warzone 2 Season 4 Cronen Squall nerf

The powerful Cronen Squall has been nerfed in Season 4.

The Cronen Squall received a major nerf with the Warzone 2 Season 4 update. The Battle Rifle has been one of the most popular weapons for months now, but a nerf to its damage could see it fall down the ranks.

The Battle Rifle was especially popular in Warzone 2 Ranked Play. With both its Full-Auto and Semi-Auto damage receiving a nerf in Season 4, a new weapon could take the top spot.

All weapon buffs & nerfs in Warzone 2 & Modern Warfare 2 Season 4

WEAPON BALANCING

These changes to Player Health and the application of Armor Damage ultimately result in the Time to Kill feeling slower, more consistent, and more reactable at every engagement distance.

While a select few Weapons are listed below, it is important to note that most Weapons will see their effectiveness altered as a result of the change to Armor Damage. For now, we will be retiring the term “Armor Damage” and any future changes that are Warzone specific will be followed by “Warzone Only.”

» Battle Rifles «

Cronen Squall
- Full-Auto
  - Bullets to Kill increased by 2 | Warzone Only
  - Maximum Damage increased | Warzone Only
  - Minimum Damage added | Warzone Only
- Semi-Auto
  - Bullets to Kill increased by 1 | Warzone Only
  - Maximum Damage decreased | Warzone Only
  - Minimum Damage increased | Warzone Only

» Shotguns «

Bryson 800
- Minimum Damage decreased | Warzone Only
- Head Multiplier increased
- Neck Multiplier increased
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased
- Arm Multipliers increased
- Leg Multipliers increased

Bryson 890
- Minimum Damage decreased | Warzone Only
- Head Multiplier increased
- Neck Multiplier increased
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased
- Arm Multipliers increased
- Leg Multipliers increased

Expedite 12
- Minimum Damage added | Warzone Only
- Leg Multipliers increased

KV Broadside
- Mid Damage decreased

Lockwood 300
- Minimum Damage decreased | Warzone Only
- Head Multiplier increased
- Neck Multiplier increased
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased
- Arm Multipliers increased
- Leg Multipliers increased
- Hip to ADS Spread transition speed increased
  - Becomes accurate faster after aiming down sights
- Mid Damage Ranges increased
- Mid Damage decreased slightly

» Submachine Guns «

Fennec 45
- Bullets to Kill decreased by 1 | Warzone Only

FTAC Siege
- Akimbo FTAC Siege (NEW)
  - Unlock through in-game Challenge: 25 Hip Fire Operator kills with the FTAC Siege
Kastov-74u
- KSTV-17 Barrel (NEW)
  - Added to Kastov-74u progression, replaces 5.45 Tracer at Level 9
    - Players who have progressed beyond this level will have it retroactively granted to their account following the launch of Season 4
KV Broadside
- 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath
  - Close-range Damage increased slightly

Shotgun
- Pellets now use damage priority
  - If more than four pellets hit a target, the highest damage among those hit pellets will be used
Melee
- Fist Lunge Range decreased
- Gunbutt Lunge Range decreased
- Gunbutt Damage decreased | Warzone Only

Fixed an issue with the SZ Aggressor-IR Optic where its ADS penalty was higher than intended
Fixed an issue with 12-Gauge Dragon’s Breath residual damage where it would be counted as a headshot for scoring
Fixed an issue that caused Death Effects to intermittently occur on incorrect bodies
Fixed numerous incorrect Attachment unlock criteria
Fixed an issue where the in-game challenge completed overlay for the KL40-M2 Drill underbarrel Attachment showed a placeholder name
Fixed an issue causing the .300 BLK Overpressured +P ammunition to remain locked without unlock requirements, despite the Weapon being at max level
Fixed an issue where Bipod Attachments were not blocked on some Weapons when using the canted iron sights

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