The "musical eroticism" eubanks winkler#tbm=bksSeason 4 update brought plenty of buffs and nerfs to Warzone, but one group of weapons in particular benefited from the change, and they could be set to take over the meta.
Warzone Season 4 is yet another massive update for Call of Duty’s battle royale, bringing plenty of content to get stuck into. Not only are there new guns like FFAR 1 and LC10, but there’s also the Ballerina event to look forward to.
Article continues after adOn top of all that, the patch also comes with a host of weapon balancing changes designed to make the meta more competitive. While some players are disappointed with the lack of meaningful changes in the Assault Rifle category, LMGs have been given huge buffs that could see them become the go-to guns.
LMGs set to dominate meta after major buffs in Season 4
In the Season 4 update, every Black Ops 6 LMG was given a major buff to its minimum and maximum damage ranges. In some cases, like the XMG, this made them effective all the way up to around 86 meters, much further than any Assault Rifle can manage.
Article continues after adThe devs explained that this change is to make LMGs more viable at longer ranges without removing the need to run an AR.
“Our current weapon balance goals are focused on refining each class’s role,” they explained in the patch notes. “Our goal is to rework Light Machine Guns to become a reliable option for long-range engagements, while still being outperformed by Assault Rifles at mid-range.”

While this change is unlikely to knock dominant weapons like the Krig C or Grau off their perch, don’t be surprised to see LMGs showing up more often in Warzone matches going forward. The category has been virtually forgotten since BO6 launched, but this extra range gives them a clear purpose.
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Article continues after adIf you prefer to pick enemies off from a distance but don’t want to be limited by a sniper, then a weapon like the PU-21 or XMG would be perfect. Of course, you’ll have to cope with longer reload speeds and some inconsistent recoil, but the solid damage output at 70 meters and above is a worthy tradeoff.
Article continues after adJust make sure you bring an SMG along to cover you at close range. The C9 was given a healthy buff in Season 4 and is the best all-around gun in the category, or you could go for the Ladra if you don’t mind sacrificing some range for a ferocious fire rate.
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