We’re inching closer and closer to the end of Black Ops 6’s annual cycle, but that hasn’t stopped the devs from spicing up the game’s meta with Season 5 Reloaded. As you already know, a brand-new seasonal update brings with it an expansive list of changes and adjustments for guns across BO6 and Warzone. The mid-season update’s highlights include nerfs to the ABR A1 and improvements to classic weapons, such as the AK-74 and the Kilo 141. On that note, here is the full list of Season 5 Reloaded weapons buffs and nerfs in Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

All Weapons Balancing Changes in Black Ops 6 and Warzone

Black Ops 6

Assault Rifles

Weapon NameChangesAK-74Buff: Damage at Maximum Damage Range increased from 27 to 29
Nerf: Maximum Damage Range decreased from 0 – 40.6mm to 0 – 11.4m

Developer’s Note: The AK-74 is meant to fit a high damage, slower handling, and mobility role in the AR class. Over the course of the Black Ops 6 seasons, this position has become less unique, and we’ve seen the weapon fall to the lower end of ARs in our data. We are giving the AK-74 a new, more powerful Max Damage Range up close. Our goal is to set it apart from the other ARs with similar damage profiles and emphasize the original design intent of this weapon.

Marksman Rifles

Weapon NameChangesSWAT 5.56Adjustment: Neck, Upper Torso, and Upper Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.05x.AEK-973Adjustment: Neck, Upper Torso, and Upper Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.05x.

Developer’s Note: Burst fire Marksman Rifles are receiving a small damage multiplier improvement to the upper body. This change will improve their ability to achieve a one-burst kill at mid to long ranges. Marksman Rifles should have an edge on ARs at these ranges, and this adjustment will help solidify that role.

Sniper Rifles

Weapon NameChangesLW3A1 FrostlineBuff: Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 535ms to 520ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 290ms to 260ms
Buff: Tactical Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 430ms to 350msSVDBuff: Tactical Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 450ms to 400mLR 7.62Buff: Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 600ms to 580ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 320ms to 290ms
Buff: Tactical Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 460ms to 380ms
Buff: Flinch Resistance improved from 0.85N to 0.7N
Adjustment: Movement while ADS no longer causes additional Idle Sway on this weaponAMR Mod 4Buff: Tactical Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 460ms to 420msHDRBuff: Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 510ms to 500ms
Buff: Tactical Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 375ms to 340ms
Buff: Flinch Resistance improved from 0.85N to 0.8N

Developer’s Note: We are making improvements to several handling traits across the Sniper Rifle class. These changes differ from weapon to weapon, with the goal of reinforcing the strengths of each one while still pushing the overall power of the class.

Warzone

Weapon NameChangesABR A1Nerf: Burst Damage at Maximum Damage Range decreased from 50 to 48
Nerf: Burst Damage at Medium Damage Range decreased from 43 to 42
Nerf: Bullet Velocity decreased from 880m/s to 830m/s
Nerf: Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 245ms to 260msAK-74Buff: Damage at Medium Damage Range I increased from 35 to 37
Buff: Headshot Multiplier increased from 1.12x to 1.2x
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 285ms to 250ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 215ms to 180ms
Recoil Springs Attachment: Recoil benefit improved from 8% to 15%CR-56 AMAXBuff: Arms Multiplier increased from 1x to 1.1x
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 280ms to 250ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 215ms to 180msCypher 091Nerf: Damage at Minimum Damage Range decreased from 37 to 35
Nerf: Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 235ms to 255msKilo 141Buff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 35.6m to 0 – 45m.
Buff: Medium Damage I increased from 35.6 – 45.7m to 45 – 60m
Buff: Minimum Damage Range increased from >45.7m to >60m
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 270ms to 240ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 200ms to 170ms
Extended Mag III Attachment: Magazine size decreased from 80 rounds to 70 roundsXM4Buff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 30m to 0 – 45m
Buff: Medium Damage Range I increased from 30 – 40.6m to 45 – 60m
Buff: Minimum Damage Range increased from >40m to >60m
Buff: Headshot Multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.35x
Buff: Upper Torso Multiplier increased from 0.96x to 1
Buff: Lower Torso Multiplier increased from 0.88x to 1x
Buff: Bullet Velocity increased from 820m/s to 850m/s
Extended Mag III Attachment: Magazine size decreased from 80 rounds to 70 rounds

SMGs

Weapon NameChangesC9Nerf: Damage at Medium Damage Range 1 decreased from 34 to 33
Nerf: Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 200ms to 215msJackal PDWBuff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 13.2m to 0 – 14.2m
Buff: Medium Damage Range I increased from 13.2 – 21.3m to 14.2 – 21.3m
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 195ms to 185ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 120ms to 110ms
Recoil Springs Attachment: Recoil benefit improved from 5% to 12%Kompakt 92Buff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 11.4m to 0 – 12.5m
Buff: Damage at Medium Damage Range I increased from 23 to 26
Buff: Medium Damage Range I increased from 11.4 – 19.3m to 12.5 – 19.3m
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 180ms to 170ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 115ms to 105ms
Recoil Springs Attachment: Recoil benefit improved from 10% to 18%KSVBuff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 13.7m to 0 – 14.5m
Buff: Medium Damage Range I increased from 13.7 – 19.3m to 14.5 – 19.3m
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 200ms to 190ms
Buff: Sprint to Fire speed improved from 120ms to 110msSaug
Buff: Maximum Damage Range increased from 0 – 11.6m to 0 – 12.7m
Buff: Medium Damage Range I increased from 11.6 – 19.8m to 12.7 – 19.8m
Buff: Aim Down Sight speed improved from 190ms to 180ms

Sniper Rifles

Weapon NameChangesLW3A1 FrostlineBuff: Flinch Resistance improved by 15%
Buff: Bullet Velocity increased from 910m/s to 940m/s

And those are all the weapon buffs and nerfs coming to Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded. Has your favorite weapon been affected? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

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