Changes are brewing for the competitiveCall of Dutymeta
Modern Warfare 2andWarzone 2.0Season 3 brought so much more than new game modes and maps. There are many weapon changes in this new season, including some rather controversial ones, such as a nerf for the Vaznev 9k and a buff for the TAQ-56 that could dramatically change the meta.
AllMW2andWarzone 2.0Season 3 weapon changes, explained
There are quite a fewMW2andWarzone 2.0Season 3weapon changes, starting with the overall weapon buffs and nerfs across the board. You can find all of the major changes below:
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TheMW2andWarzone 2.0Season 3 weapon changes radically affect many of the guns and entire weapon categories at once.The most important sticking point for players are the changes to the highly popular Vaznev 9k and TAQ-56 Scar.
The Vaznev is, by and large, the go-to SMG for most players inMW2. It is the dominant SMG for competitive play, includingRanked Play, and it is a great asset in battle royale, too. It’s a similar situation for the TAQ-56, which is the best AR inMW2for Ranked Play and one of the better options inWarzone 2.0.
Nerfing the Vaznev while buffing the TAQ-56 Scar could change the meta considerably. While the hip fire is better now with the Vaznev, the core nerf means that it will likely be more effective at close-range, rather than having the more versatile nature it has.
On the other hand, the buff for the TAQ-56 makes it potentially a better weapon. This could result in an AR-dominant meta in bothMW2andWarzone 2.0. Alternatively, this could lead to other previously unused SMGs and weapons becoming much more popular.
Responses from members of theCall of Dutycommunity have mostly beennegativein regards to these changes, so it remains to be seen if these largely unwarranted adjustments are reversed.
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