Warzone devs finally nerf deadly fire Shotguns

Each iteration of Warzone has featured its version of fire Shotguns, and many players will be grateful that Season 1 Reloaded has put an end to it this time. Following their dominance in nearly every match throughout Season 1, the devs have finally nerfed the powerful fire-based builds.

Warzone Season 1 Reloaded has finally arrived bringing a wide array of new content players can dive into. This includes several audio improvements, new weapons such as the HRM-9 SMG and the TAQ Evolvere LMG, as well as a ton of buffs and nerfs.

Among these weapon balance changes, the Shotguns’ fire Ammunition suffered a drastic nerf. Veteran players will remember the deadly Shotguns builds within the battle royale, however, the Season 1 Reloaded update has managed to stop their continued dominance in the close-range meta.

Within the Season 1 Reloaded patch notes, Raven Software implemented a reduction in the range of the Gauge Dragon’s Breath Ammunition for close to mid-range engagements. Since MW3’s integration, the Riveter Shotgun has gained popularity due to its large magazine, reminiscent of MW 2019’s Origin 12.

Despite Warzone players opting for the WSP Swarm as their favorite pick for short ranges during Season 1, fire Shotguns have been proven to be useful when in closed places allowing them to kill several enemies with a few shots.

Luckily, players who experienced the outstanding power of the Dragon’s Breath Ammunition can find relief knowing that the nerfs are expected to encourage players to explore alternative choices. Notably, the WSP Swarm is set to maintain its leading position, due to it avoiding the nerf in the mid-season update.

For more on Warzone, be sure to check out the return of the controversial “Groot” skin or the leaks that claim a Warhammer 40k crossover could arrive in the game.