Just like any other major patch in Warzone 2, the Season 3 update has also brought about varied changes to the title's meta. A new set of buffs and nerfs have been introduced to weapons in the armory and the list of viable firearms has changed this season. The developers of Warzone 2 have listed all these weapon stats adjustments in the Season 3 patch notes.
As mentioned in the notes, the new seasonal update has nerfed a few guns that were in the meta category last season, of which the prominent ones are the ISO Hemlock, TAQ-56, RAAL MG, Lachmann Sub, and the Vaznev-9K.
While the aforementioned weapons are some of the most popular ones that have been nerfed, few have been on the receiving end of massive buffs. The performance of the STB 556 assault rifle and the BAS-P SMG has improved by a significant margin. Additionally, three-bolt action sniper rifles can now one-shot their enemies with explosive ammunition through a head shot.
As such, the STB 556 and MCPR-300 are being regarded as the main meta guns of Warzone 2 Season 3. This article details the pros of using these two guns along with indexing their best loadout.
As mentioned above, the one-shot setup of MCPR-300 paired with the sniper support loadout of the STB 556 is considered the main meta loadout of Warzone 2 Season 3.
With the advent of one-shot snipers, many skilled players with good aim and trigger discipline will be able to take full advantage of this meta to eliminate their enemies instantly. Plus, the STB 556 with its SMG-esque time-to-kill (TTK) value can dominate gunfights in close to mid-range engagements.
The STB 556 is an assault rifle from the Bruen Bullpup platform in Warzone 2's armory. It is loved by players for its incredibly low recoil and
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