Season 2 Reloaded is now live in Warzone and Black Ops 7, and the mid-season update brings another wave of weapon buffs and nerfs that could shake up the meta in a big way.

This update is one of the larger patches of the season so far, introducing new weapons, fresh maps, and the competitive Iron Gauntlet mode in Warzone. It also adds Black Ops Royale, a long-awaited mode inspired by Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale experience.

Alongside the new content, the update includes the usual balance adjustments that change how many weapons perform. Here’s a full breakdown of all the buffs and nerfs included in Season 2 Reloaded.

Warzone Season 2 Reloaded – Weapon Buffs & Nerfs

Assault Rifles

• M15 MOD 0 – Nerfed

  • Monolithic Suppressor bullet velocity reduced from 20% → 10%

  • Damage range reduced from 12% → 6%

  • Bowen Linchpin Stock recoil control reduced 15% → 10%

• MXR-17 – Buffed

  • Minimum damage increased 36 → 38 (beyond 52m)

• Peacekeeper MK1 – Buffed

  • MFS Counterforce-C1 Stock recoil control 25% → 30%

  • 25″ EAM Heavy Barrel recoil control 20% → 25%

  • 19.4″ Stimulus Barrel horizontal recoil control 18% → 25%

SMGs

• Carbon 57 – Buffed

  • K&S Compensator vertical recoil reduction 15% → 20%

  • Goliath Steady Grip vertical recoil reduction 15% → 20%

• Kogot-7 – Buffed

  • Max damage range 0–12.5m → 0–13m

  • Medium damage range 12.5–21m → 13–21m

  • Fire rate increased 952 RPM → 968 RPM

  • ADS speed improved 170ms → 160ms

• Razor 9mm – Buffed

  • Max damage range 0–12.5m → 0–13m

  • Medium damage range 12.5–21m → 13–21m

  • H-9mm Precision Comp vertical recoil 18% → 25%

• REV-46 – Nerfed

  • Max damage range 0–13m → 0–12m

  • Medium damage 23 → 21

  • Medium damage range 13–22m → 12–20m

  • Minimum damage range >22m → >20m

  • Recoil increased by 8%

  • Headshot multiplier 1.2x → 1.16x

  • ADS speed 160ms → 175ms

Shotguns

• SG12 – Nerfed

  • ADS pellet spread increased 3.26° → 3.65°

  • Reduced Tac Stance ADS pellet spread bonuses for:

    • Akita Full Bore-12

    • Beadline Tactical Pad

LMGs

• MK.78 – Buffed

  • Max damage 35 → 36

  • Vertical recoil reduced 8%

  • Horizontal recoil reduced 12%

  • Recoil deviation reduced 15%

  • Bullet velocity 910 m/s → 930 m/s

  • Lower torso & leg damage multipliers 1.0 → 1.04

• XM325 – Fixed

  • Titan Wield attachment damage bug corrected

Marksman Rifles

• M8A1 – Nerfed

  • Auto Strike Conversion recoil increased 20%

  • Removed 10% bullet velocity bonus

Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded Changes

Shotguns

• SG-12 (Echo 12) – Nerfed

  • Max damage range 0–6.3m → 0–5.08m

  • Medium damage (base) 30 → 26

  • Medium damage ranges shortened

  • Minimum damage 20 → 19

  • Minimum damage range reduced

• SG-12 Attachments

  • ADS pellet spread 3.26° → 3.65°

  • Reduced Tac Stance ADS pellet spread benefits for:

    • Akita Full Bore-12

    • Beadline Tactical Pad

LMGs

• XM325 – Buffed

  • Titan Wield now deals more damage to Scorestreaks