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)
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%





