Black Ops 6 Weapon Balancing Update: ARs Nerfed, SMGs Buffed

Get the full breakdown of AR nerfs and SMG buffs in the latest Black Ops 6 patch.

The latest patch notes for Black Ops 6 Multiplayer address ongoing balance discussions surrounding Assault Rifles (ARs) and Submachine Guns (SMGs). To refine their effectiveness, ARs have seen a reduction in damage ranges and headshot effectiveness at close range, while SMGs have received damage range buffs to enhance their mid-range capabilities. Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific changes for each weapon.

XM4 – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range decreased to 16.5 meters (from 7 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 21 (from 22).
Medium Damage Range adjusted to 16.6 – 40.6 meters (from 7.1 – 45.7 meters).
Medium Damage decreased to 20 (from 21).
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 40.6 meters (from 45.7 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 17.

AK-74 – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 38.1 meters (from 5.7 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 27 (from 28).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 38.1 meters (from 41.9 meters).
Minimum Damage increased to 22 (from 21).
Headshot Multiplier reduced to 1.15x (from 1.3x).

AMES 85 – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 50.8 meters (from 8.3 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 21 (from 23).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 50.8 meters (from 55.9 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 17.

GPR 91 – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 19.1 meters (from 10.1 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 21 (from 23).
Medium Damage Range adjusted to 19.1 – 45.7 meters (from 10.2 – 48.3 meters).
Medium Damage decreased to 20 (from 21).
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 45.7 meters (from 48.3 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 17.
Headshot Multiplier increased to 1.3x (from 1.28x).

Model L – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 44.5 meters (from 8.9 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 27 (from 29).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 44.5 meters (from 50.8 meters).
Minimum Damage increased to 22 (from 21).
Headshot Multiplier reduced to 1.15x (from 1.3x).

Goblin Mk2 – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 39.4 meters (from 6.4 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 37 (from 39).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range remains at 39.4 meters.
Minimum Damage remains at 30.

AS VAL – Assault Rifle – Nerf

Maximum Damage Range increased to 21.6 meters (from 9.5 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 20 (from 21).
Medium Damage Range 1 adjusted to 21.7 – 43.2 meters (from 9.6 – 43.2 meters).
Medium Damage 1 decreased to 17 (from 20).
Medium Damage Range 2 removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 43.2 meters (from 53.3 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 15.

C9 – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range increased to 13.3 meters (from 12.7 meters).
Maximum Damage remains at 29.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 16.5 meters (from 15.9 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 23.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 30.5 meters (from 27.3 meters).
Medium Damage 2 remains at 19.
Minimum Damage Range increased to 30.5 meters (from 27.3 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 16.

KSV – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range increased to 10.8 meters (from 10.2 meters).
Maximum Damage remains at 26.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 15.9 meters (from 15.2 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 21.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 29.2 meters (from 26.7 meters).
Medium Damage 2 increased to 19 (from 15).
Minimum Damage Range increased to 29.2 meters (from 26.7 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 13.

Tanto .22 – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range remains at 6.4 meters.
Maximum Damage remains at 38.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 16.5 meters (from 15.2 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 34.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 27.9 meters (from 25.4 meters).
Medium Damage 2 remains at 28.
Minimum Damage Range increased to 27.9 meters (from 25.4 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 22.

PP-919 – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range increased to 16.5 meters (from 15.9 meters).
Maximum Damage remains at 25.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 20.3 meters (from 19.7 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 20.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 31.8 meters (from 29.2 meters).
Medium Damage 2 remains at 17.
Minimum Damage Range increased to 31.8 meters (from 29.2 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 15.

Jackal PDW – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range increased to 15.2 meters (from 14.6 meters).
Maximum Damage remains at 27.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 18.4 meters (from 17.8 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 20.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 29.8 meters (from 26 meters).
Medium Damage 2 remains at 17.
Minimum Damage Range increased to 29.8 meters (from 26 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 15.

Kompakt 92 – SMG – Buff

Maximum Damage Range increased to 11.4 meters (from 10.8 meters).
Maximum Damage remains at 20.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 15.2 meters (from 14.6 meters).
Medium Damage 1 remains at 17.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 26.7 meters (from 22.9 meters).
Medium Damage 2 remains at 13.
Minimum Damage Range increased to 26.7 meters (from 22.9 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 11.

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