The Warzone Season 6 patch notes are here, introducing a host of exciting updates, including critical weapon balancing adjustments.
This update features major nerfs and buffs to a slew of popular guns, which are set to reshape the current meta.
ONE Esports breaks down the key weapon changes in the Warzone patch notes and how these will influence your loadouts moving forward.
Weapon nerfs and buffs in Warzone Season 6 patch notes
The STG44, which rapidly established itself as a top-tier assault rifle after its debut last season, received a major nerf to its damage range. This adjustment specifically targets the weapon’s overwhelming dominance in mid to long range engagements.
In contrast, the BP50, Holger 556, and MCW have all been buffed with improved range, encouraging players to shift away from the STG44 in favor of these newly-buffed ARs, which now offer superior performance in long-range gunfights.
Additionally, the RAAL MG light machine gun equipped with the JAK Protean Conversion Kit has seen its damage multiplier reduced, specifically targeting its semi-auto firing mode. This tweak aims to tone down the weapon’s formidable two-shot kill potential, preventing it from being overly dominant while still maintaining its punch.
Alongside these changes, several submachine guns have had their damage range extended, making them more viable in mid-range skirmishes. A handful of battle rifles received improved recoil control and firing aim stability, enhancing their capability in sustained firing.
Here’s the complete weapon adjustments in the Warzone patch notes at Season 6 launch:
Assault rifles
| WEAPON | WARZONE SEASON 6 PATCH NOTES |
| BP50 | Far-Mid Damage Range increased to 40.64 meters, up from 35.3. JAK Revenger Conversion Kit: Near-Mid Damage increased to 22, up from 21. Neck Modifier decreased to 1.1x, down from 1.2x. |
| Holger 556 | Max Damage Range increased to 50.8 meters, up from 41.91. |
| MCW | Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 50.8 meters, up from 44.45. Mid Damage Range increased to 60.96 meters, up from 53.34. |
| MTZ 556 | Headshot Modifier increased to 1.3x, up from 1.25x. |
| STG44 | Max Damage Range decreased to 27.94 meters, down from 36.83. Near-Mid Damage Range decreased to 36.83 meters, down from 44.45. Lower Torso Modifier decreased to 1.15x, down from 1.3x. Lower Arm and Hand Modifiers decreased to 1.15x, down from 1.3x. |
| SVA 545 | Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 50.8 meters, up from 44.95. |
| M13C (MW2) | Decreased sprint to fire time to 189ms, down from 210ms. |
| M16 (MW2) | JAK Patriot Conversion Kit: Max Damage Range increased to 36.83 meters, up from 30.48. Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 43.18 meters, up from 37.33. Mid Damage Range increased to 60.96 meters, up from 53.34. |
| TR-76 Geist (MW2) | Decreased aim down sight time to 240ms, down from 280ms. |
Battle rifles
| WEAPON | WARZONE SEASON 6 PATCH NOTES |
| Cronen Squall (MW2) | Decreased horizontal recoil to 6deg/s, down from 6.9deg/s. Decreased vertical recoil to 47.7deg/s, down from 52deg/s. Increased firing aim stability. |
| FTAC Recon (MW2) | Decreased horizontal recoil to 4.7deg/s, down from 5.8deg/s. Decreased vertical recoil to 53.5deg/s, down from 63.9deg/s. |
| Lachmann-762 (MW2) | Decreased horizontal recoil to 9.6deg/s, down from 10.8deg/s. Decreased vertical recoil to 48.2deg/s, down from 53.6deg/s. Increased firing aim stability. |
| TAQ-V (MW2) | Decreased aim down sight time to 260ms, down from 290ms. Increased firing aim stability. |
SMGs
| WEAPON | WARZONE SEASON 6 PATCH NOTES |
| AMR9 | Max Damage Range increased to 13.97 meters, up from 12.7. Mid Damage Range increased to 24.13 meters, up from 21.59. Lower Torso Modifier increased to 1.1x, up from 1x. |
| HRM-9 | Max Damage Range increased to 12.7 meters, up from 10.41. Lower Torso Modifier increased to 1.05x, up from 1x. |
| RAM-9 | Max Damage Range increased to 12.19 meters, up from 10.16. Mid Damage Range increased to 20.32 meters, up from 17.27. |
LMG
| WEAPON | WARZONE SEASON 6 PATCH NOTES |
| RAAL MG | JAK Protean Conversion Kit: Headshot Modifier decreased to 1.67x, down from 3x. Neck Modifier decreased to 1.5x, down from 2x. Upper and Lower Torso Modifiers decreased to 1.5x, down from 2x. Arm Modifier decreased to 1.2x, down from 2x. |
Melee
| WEAPON | WARZONE SEASON 6 PATCH NOTES |
| Spear | Fixed an issue causing Fists to retain increased damage after depleting thrown Spears. |
New weapons
- Kastov LSW (LMG)
- DTIR 30-06 (battle rifle)
New attachments
- XTEN Binate Suppressor (muzzle)
- Caster-X1 Compensator (muzzle)
- Bracefire-HC Grip (underbarrel)
New aftermarket parts
- JAK Salvo (compatibility: KATT-AMR sniper rifle)
- JAK Lance (compatibility: MX Guardian shotgun from MW2)
- JAK Voltstorm (compatibility: Stormender launcher)
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