Warzone Season 5 weapon buffs and nerfs - All weapon balancing

Screenshot of Warzone player carrying gun
Credit: Activision

Screenshot of Warzone player carrying gun
Credit: Activision

Understanding the Warzone Season 5 weapon buffs and nerfs will prove extremely useful when attempting to determine the next best Warzone guns to use in Call of Duty's battle royale.

The Season 5 update contains a wealth of new content including the FR Avancer assault rifle and a battle pass packed with all kinds of skins for Graves, Oz, and Mila.

Before we reveal all of the Warzone Seaosn 5 buffs and nerfs affecting a number of popular weapons in the arsenal, take a look at our other guides showcasing how to unlock the Carrack .300 and when the next double XP event takes place.

Warzone Season 5 buffs and nerfs

The most notable changes affect the Cronen Squall and almost the entire SMG category. We expect adjustments to the mid-range meta in addition to the weapons capable of making an impact in close-quarters scenario. Here's the full list of Warzone Season 5 weapon balancing:

» Light Machine Guns «

RAPP H

  • Increased semi auto Damage
  • Reduced semi auto rate of fire

» Assault Rifles «

Chimera

  • Close-mid Damage increased

M13B

  • Headshot Multiplier increased

» Battle Rifles «

Cronen Squall

  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Minimum Damage increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased

» Light Machine Guns «

HCR 56

  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased

RAAL MG

  • Headshot Multiplier increased

» Submachine Guns «

MX9

  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

Minibak

  • Damage step added at mid-far range
  • Minimum Damage decreased
  • Headshot Multiplier increased

Lachmann Sub

  • Maximum Damage Range decreased
  • Close-mid Damage Range decreased

VEL-46

  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

BAS-P

  • Maximum Damage Range increased
  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

Fennec 45

  • Maximum Damage increased

How will the Warzone Season 5 buffs and nerfs impact the meta?

With the Cronen Squall and most SMGs receiving a nerf, there's a chance underrated SMGs such as the Minibak come back towards the top of the category with other long-range rifles with a high damage output replacing the Cronen.

Of course, a meta won't start to form for a few more days but as soon as it does, take a look at our Warzone meta guide for a closer look at the strongest weapons to use.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Warzone Season 5 weapon buffs and nerfs. For more Call of Duty, check out our Modern Warfare 3 page for all the information on 2023's release.

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