Call of Duty: Warzone Season 03 Reloaded Patch Notes (14/04)
Weapon patch focused on underused attachments, with buffs to mobility, recoil control, bullet velocity and damage range. SMGs, LMGs and shotguns get stronger options, while Echo 12, Akita and X9 Maverick receive key BR/RES adjustments.
Affected Weapons
# Weapon Patch Notes: Attachment Buffs, SMG, LMG and Shotgun Changes
This update focuses on underused attachments, aiming to improve overall **build diversity** and encourage players to try new loadout options.
## Update Overview
The main goals of this patch are:
- Improve **underutilized attachments**
- Increase **weapon build diversity**
- Encourage more experimental loadouts
- Adjust mobility, recoil, damage range and bullet velocity
- Apply specific balance changes to **BR/RES modes**
## Assault Rifles
### Mobility Spread Muzzle
The **Mobility Spread Muzzle** now provides a mobility-focused buff.
- Now gives a **5% Movement Speed** bonus
- Now gives a **5% Sprint Speed** bonus
- Now gives a **5% ADS Movement Speed** bonus
## SMGs
### Redwell Shade-X Suppressor
The **Redwell Shade-X Suppressor** is now less punishing to use.
- Damage Range penalty reduced from **12%** to **5%**
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from **13%** to **5%**
### FMJ Ammo
**FMJ Ammo** has been reworked and now provides:
- **8% Bullet Velocity** benefit
- **8% Damage Range** benefit
- **10% Inflicted Flinch** on enemies
- Improved **Bullet Penetration**
### VAS Convergence Foregrip
The **VAS Convergence Foregrip** has received recoil control improvements.
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from **10%** to **15%**
- First 2 Shot Recoil Control benefit improved from **35%** to **45%**
### Mobility Spread Muzzle
The **Mobility Spread Muzzle** also receives the same movement buff for SMGs.
- Now gives a **5% Movement Speed** bonus
- Now gives a **5% Sprint Speed** bonus
- Now gives a **5% ADS Movement Speed** bonus
## LMGs
### Redwell Shade-X Suppressor
The **Redwell Shade-X Suppressor** has also been improved for LMGs.
- Damage Range penalty reduced from **12%** to **5%**
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from **13%** to **5%**
### FMJ Ammo
**FMJ Ammo** has been reworked for LMGs and now provides:
- **15% Bullet Velocity** benefit
- **15% Damage Range** benefit
- **12% Inflicted Flinch** on enemies
- Improved **Bullet Penetration**
### VAS Convergence Foregrip
The **VAS Convergence Foregrip** is now stronger on LMG builds.
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from **10%** to **15%**
- First 2 Shot Recoil Control benefit improved from **35%** to **45%**
## Assault Rifle Adjustments
### X9 Maverick
#### Attachment Adjustments
##### BR/RES Only
### Bolt Carrier Group
The **Bolt Carrier Group** now has reduced penalties in BR/RES.
- Recoil penalty reduced from **100%** to **60%**
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from **15%** to **8%**
- Damage Range penalty reduced from **10%** to **6%**
## Shotgun Adjustments
### Akita
#### BR/RES Only
The **Akita** now aims down sight faster.
- Aim Down Sight speed improved from **240ms** to **210ms**
### Akita Attachment Adjustments
#### BR/RES Only
### 12 Gauge Short Slug
The **12 Gauge Short Slug** attachment has received multiple damage and range buffs.
- Lower Torso and Arms multipliers increased from **0.8x** to **1x**
- Leg multipliers increased from **0.7x** to **0.8x**
- Medium Damage Range 1 increased from **49** to **54**
- Medium Damage Range 2 increased from **35** to **49**
- Minimum Damage Range increased from **24** to **31**
## Echo 12
The **Echo 12** receives several damage range improvements across all modes.
### Echo 12 Damage Adjustments
| Damage Range | Pre-Patch | Post-Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Damage Range | **38 damage** / **0 - 2.5m** | **38 damage** / **0 - 2.5m** |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | **35 damage** / **2.5 - 4.5m** | **35 damage** / **2.5 - 6m** |
| Medium Damage Range 2 | **25 damage** / **4.5 - 7.6m** | **29 damage** / **6 - 9m** |
| Minimum Damage Range | **15 damage** / **>7.6m** | **15 damage** / **>9m** |
### Additional Echo 12 Adjustments
- Sprint to Fire speed improved from **230ms** to **180ms**
## M10 Breacher
### Attachment Adjustments
#### BR/RES Only
### 17" Overload Barrel
The **17" Overload Barrel** is now easier to use in BR/RES.
- Aim Down Sight speed penalty reduced from **10%** to **5%**
- Aim Down Sight spread benefit improved from **30%** to **38%**
## Patch Summary
This update is mainly focused on making less popular attachments more viable. Buffs to **FMJ Ammo**, **Redwell Shade-X Suppressor**, **VAS Convergence Foregrip** and **Mobility Spread Muzzle** should open up more build options across multiple weapon classes.
Shotguns also receive some notable upgrades, especially the **Echo 12** and **Akita**, which may become stronger picks in close-range fights and BR/RES loadouts.