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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

WZ Patch Notes Season 02 TUESDAY MARCH 24

Weapon balance update: Maddox and Peacekeeper nerfed, Dravec stronger up close but slower, XM325 and Swordfish improved in range and control. Attachment tweaks aim for a more balanced meta.

Affected Weapons

↑Buffs (4)

↑Dravec 45SMG↑Swordfish-A1Marksman↑EGRT-17AR↑XM325LMG
SMG↑Buff
Dravec 45

Dravec 45

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Marksman↑Buff
Swordfish-A1

Swordfish-A1

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AR↑Buff
EGRT-17

EGRT-17

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LMG↑Buff
XM325

XM325

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↓Nerfs (2)

↓Maddox-RFBAR↓Peacekeeper MK1AR
AR↓Nerf
Maddox-RFB

Maddox-RFB

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AR↓Nerf
Peacekeeper MK1

Peacekeeper MK1

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WEAPONS

Assault Rifle Adjustments

EGRT-17

BR/RES Only

  • Reduced Horizontal Recoil by 8%
  • Reduced Recoil Deviation by 5%

Attachment Adjustments (BR/RES Only)

  • EAM Tatter Stock
    • Recoil Control increased from 10% → 18%
  • Frigate Control Stock
    • Recoil Control increased from 20% → 25%

MADDOX RFB

Damage Adjustments

Maximum Damage Range

  • Pre-Patch: 35 damage (0–37m)
  • Post-Patch: 35 damage (0–32m) ⬇

Medium Damage Range 1 (All Modes)

  • Pre-Patch: 29 damage (37–60m)
  • Post-Patch: 29 damage (32–52m) ⬇

Minimum Damage Range (All Modes)

  • Pre-Patch: 25 damage (>60m)
  • Post-Patch: 25 damage (>52m) ⬇

Additional Adjustments (BR/RES Only)

  • Vertical and Horizontal Recoil increased by 10%

The Maddox has remained a top-picked AR due to its ease of use and strong damage output. These changes aim to slightly tone it down and allow other weapons in the class to compete.


PEACEKEEPER MK1

Attachment Adjustments (BR/RES Only)

  • Monolithic Suppressor
    • Bullet Velocity reduced from 20% → 10%
    • Damage Range reduced from 12% → 6%

SMG Adjustments

DRAVEC 45

Damage Adjustments

Maximum Damage Range (All Modes)

  • Pre-Patch: 45 damage (0–13.5m)
  • Post-Patch: 47 damage ⬆ (0–13.5m)

Medium Damage Range 1

  • No change: 41 damage (13.5–23m)

Minimum Damage Range

  • No change: 34 damage (>23m)

Additional Adjustments (All Modes)

  • Rate of Fire reduced from 652 RPM → 638 RPM

The Dravec 45 has been adjusted to better fit its intended role. Lower fire rate is balanced by higher damage, improving close-range effectiveness while maintaining overall time-to-kill.


LMG Adjustments

XM325

Damage Adjustments

Maximum Damage Range (All Modes)

  • Pre-Patch: 26 damage (0–45m)
  • Post-Patch: 26 damage (0–50m) ⬆

Minimum Damage Range (All Modes)

  • Pre-Patch: 22 damage (>45m)
  • Post-Patch: 22 damage (>50m) ⬆

Additional Adjustments

All Modes

  • Bullet Velocity increased from 900 m/s → 920 m/s
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased from 1.0x → 1.04x

BR/RES Only

  • Horizontal Recoil reduced by 10%
  • Recoil Deviation reduced by 10%

Marksman Rifle Adjustments

SWORDFISH A1

Damage Adjustments

Maximum Damage Range

  • Pre-Patch: 45 damage (0–35m)
  • Post-Patch: 45 damage (0–42m) ⬆

Minimum Damage Range

  • Pre-Patch: 38 damage (>35m)
  • Post-Patch: 38 damage (>42m) ⬆

Additional Adjustments

  • Aim Down Sight (ADS) speed improved from 290ms → 270ms
  • Burst Interval delay improved from 280ms → 260ms

Attachment Adjustments

  • MFS Penta Burst Mod
    • Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from 12% → 6%
    • Recoil penalty reduced from 60% → 40%
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