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Big Changes in Latest Call of Duty Update: Longbow Nerf in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

The recent update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone introduces significant adjustments, including a long-anticipated nerf to a controversial weapon and more.
Big Changes in Latest Call of Duty Update: Longbow Nerf in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Highlights

  • The Longbow and BAS-B's JAK Outlaw-277 conversion kit have undergone nerfs in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone to address player concerns.
  • Updates involve changes in aim assist, increased flinch, and tweaked stats for the BAS-B kit to enhance gameplay balance.
  • Players can now experience altered gameplay dynamics with the latest modifications, aiming to create a more enjoyable and competitive environment.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone have recently seen a game-changing update that alters the Longbow sniper rifle and the BAS-B's JAK Outlaw-277 conversion kit. The Longbow, a weapon that has sparked controversy since its debut in November, received substantial criticism, particularly for its overpowered capabilities.

Players have voiced concerns about the Longbow's aim assist mechanics, which were more akin to assault rifles or SMGs rather than other sniper rifles, giving it an unfair advantage in combat situations. The swift handling and accuracy of the Longbow made it a dominant force in the hands of skilled players, leading to widespread discontent within the community. In response to mounting pressure from players through forums and online platforms, the developers of Call of Duty have taken action.

The March 22 update for Call of Duty addressed these issues by aligning the Longbow's aim assist properties with those of other sniper rifles and increasing its vulnerability to flinching effects. These adjustments aim to level the playing field, especially for players engaging the Longbow at close range with automatic weapons. Additionally, modifications were made to the BAS-B's JAK Outlaw-277 kit, reducing its upper torso damage while boosting its fire rate. The intent behind these changes is to balance the kit's lethality while still catering to fans of agile marksmanship, allowing for quicker kills without compromising gameplay balance.

Warzone players also witnessed enhancements to the BAS-B kit, with a fire rate increase but no damage reduction. Notable changes include a substantial rise in incoming flinch when utilizing the BAS-B's Sawed Off mod, affecting gameplay dynamics in both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. The update featured bug fixes for the Winner's Perks challenge in Modern Warfare 3 and the Irradiated perk in Warzone, alongside the much-anticipated Longbow adjustment.

Moreover, the Call of Duty community can delve into the Operation Day Zero event for Warzone Mobile, offering exciting rewards like a Ghost operator skin that can be utilized across both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. Amazon Prime members are in for a treat with the latest Call of Duty bundle, providing exclusive weapon blueprints and additional content compatible with all three current Call of Duty titles.

Patch Notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's March 22 Update

MULTIPLAYER

PROGRESSION

  • Resolved an issue that was hindering the tracking of the Winner's Perks Challenge progress.

WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS

» Battle Rifles «

  • BAS-B
    • JAK Outlaw-277 Kit
      • Reduced upper torso damage multiplier from 2x to 1.4x (-30%).
      • Increased lower torso damage multiplier from 1x to 1.1x (+10%).
      • Decreased arm and hand damage multipliers from 1.6x to 1.1x (-31%).
      • Increased rate of fire from 193rpm to 241rpm (+25%).
      • Reduced aim down sight rate of fire penalty from 300% to 150%.
      • Decreased rechamber time from 330ms to 264ms (-20%).
      • Eliminated the 50% bullet velocity advantage.
      • Enhanced target flinch from 0.9N to 1N (+11%).
      • Augmented incoming flinch from 0.17N to 0.23N (+35%).
    • Sawed Off Mod
      • Increased incoming flinch from 0.21N to 0.54N (+157%).

» Sniper Rifles «

  • Longbow
    • Adjusted controller aim assist properties to match other Sniper Rifles.
    • Increased incoming flinch from 0.75N to 1N (+33%).
    • Enhanced target flinch from 0.8N to 1.7N (+113%).

Patch Notes for Call of Duty: Warzone's March 22 Update

WEAPONS

» Battle Rifles «

  • BAS-B
    • JAK Outlaw-277 Kit
      • Elevated rate of fire to 241rpm, up from 193rpm.
      • Reduced aim down sight rate of fire penalty to 150%, down from 300%.
      • Decreased rechamber time to 264ms, down from 330ms.
      • Eliminated the 50% bullet velocity advantage.
      • Enhanced target flinch to 1 Newton, up from 0.9N (+11%).
      • Augmented incoming flinch to 0.23 Newtons, up from 0.17N (+35%).
    • Sawed Off Mod
      • Increased incoming flinch to 0.54 Newtons, up from 0.21N (+157%).

» Sniper Rifles «

  • Longbow
    • Modified controller aim assist properties to align with other Sniper Rifles.
    • Increased incoming flinch to 1 Newton, up from 0.75N (+33%).
    • Enhanced target flinch to 1.7 Newtons, up from 0.8N (+113%).

BUG FIXES

  • Corrected an issue that allowed the Irradiated Perk to withstand any damage source, now restricted to gas damage only.
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