Warzone Update (May 14) | Patch Notes

Here are the latest patch notes for Warzone. We've condensed the patch notes to focus on major balancing changes, as we know you guys care a lot more about buffs and nerfs than you do about big fixes.

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In this article, we'll regularly update you with the latest set of patch notes, focusing on weapon balance. You can also find info below on when to expect the next patch, and how big the current patch is. Let's get started.

Note: These are the Warzone patch notes. Here are the latest Modern Warfare 3 patch notes, if you're looking for standard multiplayer updates.

When Is Warzone Updated?

Warzone will continue to receive weekly balancing patches, usually on either the Tuesday or Wednesday, at 9 am PT (12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT / 6 pm CET), as was the case during MW2019, BOCW, Vanguard, and MW2. Although, smaller "hot patches" are deployed at any time in response to major bugs, and seasonal updates are only deployed every couple of months.

If the date and time of Warzone's weekly update changes, then we will keep you informed.

Warzone Update (May 14) | Patch Size

This patch is less than 1 GB across all platforms. It's tiny because all it contains is a nerf to the Tonfa and the Riveter.

Crazy to think the game isn't even bigger, especially given how massive it was during MW2019 and BOCW.

Warzone Update (May 14) | Patch Overview

Here is a quick overview of the changes from the most recent update:

  • Nerfed: Riveter & Tonfa.
  • Buffed: Nothing.

For the complete numbers, check out the full patch notes below.

Warzone Update (May 14) | Patch Notes

Riveter - Shotgun (MWIII)

  • .410 Gauge Ball Ammunition
    • Near-Mid Damage decreased to 30, down from 33.
    • Mid Damage decreased to 25, down from 27.
    • New Damage Range Added:
      • Far-Mid Damage set to 21.
      • Far-Mid Damage range set to 16.51 meters.
    • Min Damage decreased to 15, down from 25.

Tonfa - Melee (MWIII)

  • It will now take 4 melee hits, up from 3, to eliminate an enemy with full health and 3 armor plates.

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, an overview of the latest patch notes for Warzone, and what we believe the current meta to be. We hope you found it helpful.Why not use the DMZ mode (which is still available) to level up some of these weapons?

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