All weapon buffs & nerfs in Black Ops Cold War Season 3 Reloaded update
Black Ops Cold War’s Season 3 Reloaded patch introduced a sweeping set of weapon changes in one of the biggest balance updates yet. Here’s a complete breakdown of every major buff and nerf.With each sizable Black Ops Cold War update comes a ton of new content and, more often than not, some noteworthy balance changes. WithSeason 3 Reloaded, Treyarch implemented perhaps the biggest set of weapon adjustments to date.From Sniper Rifles to Pistols and Light Machine Guns, almost every weapon category has been tweaked to some degree. Bullet Velocity across the board has been heavily altered while many of the most popular attachments have been hit with considerable nerfs.There’s a lot to wrap your head around, but we’ve got you covered.Below is a complete breakdown of every weapon buff and nerf in Black Ops Cold War’s Season 3 Reloaded patch.
Sniper Rifle changes in Season 3 Reloaded update
Assault Rifle changes in Season 3 Reloaded update
Overall, the number of hits required to kill “remain the same.” The only noticeable difference comes to the FFAR 1 which now requires “fewer hits to kill” if you’re landing headshots.
Light Machine Gun changes in Season 3 Reloaded update
Breaking down each weapon, Stoner 63, RPD, and M60 have all seen drastic buffs in terms of base Bullet Velocity. Meanwhile, the Task Force Barrel has seen at least a 56% Bullet Velocity reduction for all three guns.
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Pistol & Special Weapon changes in Season 3 Reloaded update
As a final point, the R1 Shadowhunter Crossbow now comes with some added difficulty. Similar to Sniper Rifles, a unique flinch has been applied to the powerful Special Weapon.
So there you have it, a complete breakdown of every single change in the Season 3 Reloaded update. For the full patch notes, be sure to check ouroverview of all the new content and changescoming to Black Ops Cold War Season 3.
