Season 6 Weapon Meta Shift: The BAS-P SMG Reigns Supreme in Warzone

The Call of Duty: Warzone weapon landscape is constantly shifting with each season, thanks to buffs and nerfs, and the Season 6 update has propelled one SMG to the top of the charts. With Season 6 heralding the imminent launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, players are delving into the latest season's offerings, including new weapon blueprints. Surprisingly, an SMG that's been available since the release of Modern Warfare 2 in November 2022 is emerging as the standout choice.

Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone introduces Al Simmons, also known as Spawn, as the star operator available through the season's battle pass. Additionally, it brings several operator skins inspired by characters from Todd McFarlane's iconic comic series, such as Violator in both his clown and demon forms. Players can also unlock three new weapons, including an SMG that takes full advantage of the seasonal update's SMG enhancements.

The BAS-P, an SMG present since Modern Warfare 2's launch, appears to be the weapon benefiting most from the seasonal update. It has garnered significant attention from players since the new season commenced. Prominent Warzone player and content creator JGOD is among those singing the praises of the BAS-P in Season 6, describing it as a formidable choice for close-range engagements. He attributes this newfound power to the increased damage multipliers for neck, limb, and torso shots, resulting in an impressive time-to-kill of 598 milliseconds per second.

Previously, the Lachmann Submachine Gun (Sub) reigned supreme among SMGs in Warzone due to its high damage output at short ranges. Players anticipated a potential nerf for this weapon, given its dominance throughout Season 5. However, Infinity Ward decided to leave the Lachmann Sub untouched and instead opted to buff five other SMGs, including the BAS-P, to provide viable alternatives.

As the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 approaches on November 10, 2023, players wonder if more changes will rock the weapon landscape. For the first time since Warzone's inception, there won't be a seasonal reset accompanying the launch of a new Call of Duty title. Modern Warfare 3 serves as a direct sequel to 2022's Modern Warfare 2. Nevertheless, the game's release is likely to bring its own weapon updates, potentially reshaping Warzone's SMG meta once again.