1 The Season 4 Reloaded update has arrived in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, and it comes with some major weapon buffs and nerfs that will change the meta loadouts going forward. 7 As the game gets deeper into its seasons, Multiplayer weapon tuning will focus less on larger rebalancing passes and more on addressing outliers at the top and low ends of the meta — the later it goes, the more cautious the developers are about disrupting the design space and personality a weapon has carved out for itself. This update mostly has adjustments to post-launch weapons and attachments, although there are a few exceptions.
Table of Contents
Weapon Buffs — Black Ops 7
🔫 1. Maddox RFB (Assault Rifle) — Major Buff
7 The Maddox RFB was hit with significant recoil and damage range nerfs back in Season 01 Reloaded and Season 02. Since then, it has slowly fallen in favor as further updates improved other ARs and new weapons entered the meta, so the developers are partially reversing some of the original adjustments. 2 The Maddox RFB receives reversals to previous recoil and damage range nerfs, improving its effectiveness after falling out of the assault rifle meta. 2 The Maddox is expected to make a meta comeback.
2. X9 Maverick (Assault Rifle) — Range & Burst Fire Buff
2 The X9 Maverick also gets range increases and burst fire cooldown buff to improve its performance without pushing it back to its dominant state.
3. AK-27 (Assault Rifle) — Headshot Buff
7 The AK-27 is solid but hasn’t quite broken out of mid-pack in usage or performance. It will now have a new Max Damage profile that makes headshots more powerful up close by default and with the Damage Barrel.
4. MXR-17 ANVL Conversion — Rate of Fire & Recoil Buff
7 The ANVL Conversion for the MXR-17 received buffs after launching on the weak side. There is still room for it to be stronger, so there is another improvement to its Rate of Fire end point (when fully slowed down) and it will now improve recoil control to counteract the initial, high Rate of Fire. 7 The Final Rate of Fire has been increased from 400RPM to 500RPM.
5. REV-46 & VST (SMGs) — Range & Recoil Buffs
2 The REV-46 receives range and long-range headshot damage improvements, while the VST gets reduced recoil for better handling.
🔫 6. XM325 LMG & Grimhawk — Recoil & Damage Buffs
2 Other notable buffs include improved recoil for the XM325 LMG, ADS Spread improvements for several XR-3 Ion and LMG attachments, increased damage for the Grimhawk special weapon, and a stronger LTI Stentorian Brake muzzle attachment with its vertical recoil penalty removed and fire rate slightly increased.
⬆️ Weapon Buffs — Warzone
🔫 7. MK35 ISR (Assault Rifle) — Damage & Range Buff
10 Several weapons have received direct improvements in Warzone Season 4 Reloaded and could possibly emerge as the meta weapons in the midseason. Among assault rifles, the MK35 ISR now deals more damage and benefits from an increased medium damage range, making it more effective in mid-range engagements.
🔫 8. VX Compact — Damage Range & Bullet Velocity Buff
10 The VX Compact has also received buffs through improved damage range and enhanced bullet velocity.
⬇️ Weapon Nerfs — Black Ops 7
🔻 1. Voyak KT-3 — Nerfed
2 The Voyak KT-3 has finally been toned down after several seasons of strong usage. Its max damage range and recoil have been reduced to limit its effectiveness.
🔻 2. Kogot-7 (SMG) — Long-Range Power Nerf
2 The Kogot-7, one of the game’s top-performing SMGs, sees changes aimed at reducing its long-range power. Damage values and headshot multipliers have been adjusted, requiring additional shots to secure kills at longer distances.
🔻 3. Warden 308 — Light Nerf
7 The Voyak KT-3, Kogot-7, and Warden 308 have been hovering around the top of the meta for a while now, so they are receiving light nerfs to knock them down just a bit.
🔧 Attachment Changes
10 Warzone Season 4 Reloaded also includes several attachment balance changes to assault rifles. Adjustments were made to attachments for the DS20 Mirage, EGRT-17, M15 Mod 0, MXR-17, Peacekeeper Mk1, and Voyak KT-3, primarily targeting recoil behavior and ADS speed. Multiple MPC-25 attachments have also been tuned to improve targeting recoil control and ADS speed.
🧟 Endgame Weapon Changes
7 With the launch of Season 04, several adjustments have been made to weapons in Endgame. Among the changes are buffs to some of the more specialized and challenging weapons to use, a partial rework to snipers and some of their Exotic Mods, and some launcher class rebalancing. The developers have generally avoided nerfing weapon content in Endgame and will continue to follow that philosophy. That said, there are a few “meta” weapon strategies that have emerged over the past months and are negatively impacting the ability to introduce new challenges to the mode. 7 For those reasons, the AAROW 109 and XR-3 Ion have been targeted for tuning with this update.
🐛 Bug Fixes
2 The BO7 Season 4 Reloaded patch also fixes several gameplay issues in Multiplayer. The Lockshot crosshair will no longer disappear after looking away from a targeted enemy while aiming down sights. Additionally, Iron Rain now correctly deals its intended damage against the Ion Core scorestreak. 10 The Warzone Season 4 Reloaded patch resolves several gameplay issues. One fix addresses a bug where completing a Supply Run Contract would fail to grant a Fire Sale at a Buy Station if the team had already received a Fire Sale at that location. Another fix prevents players from accessing unintended map areas or becoming stuck due to geometry issues. 2 BO7 Zombies receives a range of gameplay adjustments, bug fixes, and stability improvements across Totenreich, Paradox Junction, Astra Malorum, and Ashes of the Damned. Updates also address issues affecting Rogue Run, Cursed, Directed, and Survival modes, alongside fixes for GobbleGums, Pack-a-Punched KRS 7.62, audio, and overall stability.
Other Season 4 Reloaded Highlights
1 Warzone and Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded is yet another big content drop, bringing a Nick Cage crossover and an attachment that turns a Sniper Rifle into a minigun. 7 The popular throwback mode becomes a permanent addition to Black Ops 7 with Season 04 Reloaded, along with four more iconic maps from previous Black Ops titles joining the rotation. Starting on June 25, Black Ops Classic players can enjoy Launch (Black Ops), Fringe (Black Ops 3), Hacienda (Black Ops 4), and Gridlock (Black Ops 4).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Which weapons received the biggest buffs in Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded?
The biggest buffs in Season 4 Reloaded go to the Maddox RFB and the X9 Maverick. 2The Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded update introduces several weapon balance changes, headlined by buffs to the Maddox RFB and X9 Maverick, alongside nerfs for the Voyak KT-3, Kogot-7, and Warden 308.
Q2: Which were the top meta weapons nerfed in Season 4 Reloaded and why?
7 The Voyak KT-3, Kogot-7, and Warden 308 have been hovering around the top of the meta for a while now, so they are receiving light nerfs to knock them down just a bit — ensuring a more balanced and competitive weapon ecosystem heading into the second half of Season 4.
