Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded is here, bringing plenty of weapon buffs and nerfs that are set to change meta loadouts going forward.
After the Season 5 update introduced new guns like the FG42 and maps including Jubilee, the devs are doubling down with the mid-season patch. It brings even more weapons, as well as the Rex Infernus Zombies map.
As always, it also comes with a ton of weapon balancing changes, so here’s a breakdown of every buff and nerf.
All buffs and nerfs in Warzone & BO7 Season 5 Reloaded
Warzone
ActivisionHere’s every weapon buff and nerf that landed in the Season 05 Reloaded update for Warzone.
Assault Rifles
AN-94
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
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Reticle Shake While Firing |
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15″ Benthic Barrel: Gunkick/Viewkick Benefit |
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15″ Benthic Barrel: Bullet Velocity Benefit |
EGRT-17
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
FG-42
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
M15 Mod 0
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
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20″ Delta-F2 Barrel: Bullet Velocity Penalty |
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20″ Delta-F2 Barrel: Mid 1 Damage Range Benefit |
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Buffer Spring: Recoil Benefit |
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16″ Reticulated Barrel: Bullet Velocity Benefit |
MK35 ISR
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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16.5″ Greaves Bellum Barrel: Bullet Velocity Benefit |
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17.9″ PN-Cursus Barrel: Bullet Velocity Penalty |
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17.9″ PN-Cursus Barrel: Mid 1 Damage Range Benefit |
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5.56 NATO FMJ: Damage Range Benefit |
MXR-17
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
VX Compact
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Redwell 5.56 Compensator: Vertical Recoil Benefit |
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Lateral Precision Grip: Horizontal Recoil Benefit |
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13″ Promontory Barrel: Recoil Control Benefit |
SMGs
CBRS-3
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Gremlin
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lower Torso and Leg Multipliers |
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Procural Extended Mag: Magazine Size |
MPC-25
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryden 45K
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Strumwolf 45
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Horizontal Recoil (BR/RES) |
LMGs
Mammoth
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Shotguns
M10 Breacher
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Argus Lever: Mid 1 Damage |
SG-12
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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12 Gauge Slug: Max Damage Range |
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12 Gauge Slug: Mid 1 Damage Range |
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12 Gauge Slug: Bullet Velocity |
Sniper Rifles
Strider 300
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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25″ Bowen Grooved Barrel: ADS Speed Penalty |
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.300 WM Overpressured: Bullet Velocity Benefit |
Black Ops 7
Here’s every weapon buff and nerf that landed in the Season 05 Reloaded update for Black Ops 7 Multiplayer.
Assault Rifles
FG42
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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ADS Firing Movement Speed Penalty |
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AN-94
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
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Neck and Upper Torso Multiplier |
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15″ Benthic Barrel: Headshot Multiplier |
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15″ Benthic Barrel: Neck and Upper Torso Multiplier |
EGRT-17
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
SMGs
Gremlin
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Reload Time (all magazines) |
CBRS-3
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
LMGs
Mammoth
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
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Neck and Upper Torso Multiplier |
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Tactical Sprint to Fire Time |
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ADS Firing Movement Speed Penalty |
Marksman Rifles
M34 Novaline (Garand Conversion)
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
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Neck and Upper Torso Multiplier |
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Sniper Rifles
XR-3 Ion (Vulcan Minigun)
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Change |
Pre-Patch |
Post-Patch |
Verdict |
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For more on Call of Duty, check out the meta guns in Black Ops 7, as well as the best weapons in Warzone.
I’m Abhishek Sharma, an author at TigerJek.com. I enjoy exploring games, testing different strategies, and turning what I learn into clear, useful guides. My goal is to help players understand the game better and improve without the usual confusion.
