Warzone’s Season 1 Reloaded patch dropped massive content new weapons, Fallout crossover with Event Pass and LTMs, plus game changing balances.
M15 Mod 0 is the new best Assault Rifle in Warzone
The new patch has completely changed the way Assault Rifles work on the map, with changes to their damage range from 38m to 45m. The medium range has seen an improvement from 55m to 60m, and its minimum damage has increased from 22 to 24.
‼️🚨 NEW #1 META AR IN WARZONE 🚨‼️
— Warzone Meta (@WZStatsGG) January 8, 2026
🥇 The BUFFED M15 MOD 0 is now the #1 Long Range Meta in #Warzone!
📊 TTK: 624ms up to 51 meters! 💥
📊 New Long Range TTK: 858ms! 💥
✅ BUFFED Bullet Velocity
✅ BUFFED Damage
✅ BUFFED Range
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The Game Changing Buffs breakdown:
| Stat | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Max Damage Range | 32 dmg (0–38m) | 33 dmg (0–45m) |
| Medium Damage Range 1 | 26 dmg (38–55m) | 26 dmg (45–60m) |
| Minimum Damage | 22 dmg (>55m) | 24 dmg (>60m) |
| Bullet Velocity | 880 m/s | 900 m/s |
Key attachments also improved:
- 20″ Delta-F2 Barrel: +35% medium range (up from 25%), -5% velocity penalty (down from 10%), +15% horizontal recoil control (up from 10%), +7% ADS speed.
- Muzzles like Redwell 5.56 Compensator (+18% vertical recoil) and RL-5.56 Brake (+12% vertical recoil). dexerto.com
TTK Breakdown:
- 624ms up to 51 meters deadly close to mid.
- 858ms beyond 51 meters rivals LMGs and snipers.
But the real strength of this gun is its very little recoil. This means it’s easy to use due to its predictable recoil pattern. This buffed beast now outguns rivals, poised to rule Verdansk’s farthest fights for the long haul.
