MW3 patch notes nerf the Lockwood Mk2 and attachments

The Lockwood Mk2 has been on another level in MW3 multiplayer and that dominance was taken to new heights with the launch of the JAK Wardens Conversion Kit. This aftermarket part which is obtained through the Week 5 questline allows you to dual wield the shotgun.

The update has nerfed the hip fire spread and damage of the Lockwood Mk2, resulting in the weapon being less powerful overall. Additionally, further attachments that aren’t supposed to be in Ranked Play have been removed to keep the mode competitive.

MW3 patch notes (May 9)

Here are the full details of today’s update, featuring a complete list of adjustments.

Gameplay

• Resolved an issue causing Arcade mode weapons and powerups to retain into other Playlists.

Weapons and attachments

• Lockwood Mk2
  • JAK Wardens Conversion Kit
    • Increased standing hipfire spread minimum from 2.3deg/s to 3.3deg/s (+43%).
    • Increased standing hipfire spread maximum from 5.5deg/s to 5.8deg/s (+5%).
  • .410 Gauge Slug Shells Ammunition (JAK Wardens)
    • Added 21% standing hipfire spread minimum benefit.
    • Added 21% standing hipfire spread maximum penalty.
    • Increased bullet velocity from 168m/s to 420m/s (+150%).
    • Decreased near-medium damage from 95 to 90 (-5%).
    • Decreased near-medium damage range from 38.1m to 15.2m.
    • Added medium damage range, 74 damage to 29.2m.
    • Decreased minimum damage from 75 to 70 (-7%).
    • Increased neck and upper torso damage multipliers from 0.6x to 1.1x.
    • Increased lower torso damage multiplier from 0.6x to 1x.
    • Increased arm and hand damage multipliers from 0.6x to 0.8x.
    • Increased leg and foot damage multipliers from 0.5x to 0.8x.
  • .410 Gauge Ball Ammunition (JAK Wardens)
    • Decreased standing hipfire spread minimum benefit from 100% to 21%.
    • Decreased standing hipfire spread maximum benefit from 80% to 21%.

Ranked Play

• Restricted the Scratch 20-L Suppressor Attachment.
• Restricted the EMD Mine Equipment.
• Restricted the Enhanced Vision Goggles Field Upgrade.

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