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· Season 3 update brought significant meta changes, and the following guns have entered the Hall of Fame.

Category	Details
Tundra	· ADS time increased by 25ms (approx. 5% nerf) · Now on par with other bolt-action snipers like Locust, Koska, and threeline rifle, likely to be excluded from the TOP 10
Hades	· Damage range penalty of Rapid Fire Barrel reduced · Mobility of Crossbar attachment significantly increased · Continuous buffs over several seasons
UL736	· New damage range added: 30 damage up to 16m · Guaranteed 3-tap with headshots · Possible 3-tap with 2 shots to the arm or upper body in the first damage range · Emerged as one of the best LMGs after PKM nerf
HSO	· Still powerful despite multiple nerfs · Easy to use with an absurd one-tap range even when hip-firing · Synergizes well when combined with Overkill
QQ9 (10mm Ammo)	· Significantly increased 3-tap capability buff · Used by many players in CDM and Garena Masters · Fast TTK is an advantage, but the 30-round magazine is small for a fast-firing SMG

· XM4 and Groza are statistically very similar weapons and have re-entered the meta with recent buffs.

Category	XM4	Groza
Statistical Similarity	Very similar	Very similar
Recoil	Low	Slightly high
Body Part Multiplier	Normal	Better (increased 3-tap consistency)
Key Buffs	None	· 3rd damage profile increased from 18 to 20 · 1st damage range extended by 5m, 2nd damage range by 9m · VDV Reinforced Barrel's stomach multiplier increased from 1 to 1.05
Features	Built-in red dot on Mythic skin	May be superior to XM4 after buffs
Role	Excellent flex AR	Excellent flex AR
TTK	Solid at mid-to-long range Excellent at close range with upper body and headshots	Solid at mid-to-long range Excellent at close range with upper body and headshots

· The HVK is a powerful weapon that rarely leaves the meta.

Category	Details
Reactivation	Reactivated with additional buffs a few seasons ago
Drawbacks	Small magazine size when using large caliber ammo
Usage	Very effective in Search & Destroy mode Powerful in respawn modes when combined with a solid Overkill alternative
TTK	Consistent TTK at all ranges
Advantages	High headshot and upper body multipliers allow converting 4-shot kills to 3-shot kills, and 2 headshots to 2-shot kills

· The DRH is one of the best all-around free guns in the game, offering the most consistent performance at all ranges.

Category	Details
Consistency	Consistently 3-taps up to 40m at almost all ranges
Damage Multiplier	Has the strongest upper body multiplier, resulting in less penalty for leg shots
Prime TTK	Very easy to achieve at 210ms
Sights	The iron sights on the base version are very solid
Meta Position	Still the best choice for players of all levels

· The RAM 7 is a faster-firing version of the DRH, making it easier to use.

Category	Details
TTK	Prime TTK of 210ms, almost identical to DRH
Fire Rate	33% faster fire rate, resulting in less penalty for missed shots
Damage Drop-off	Greater damage drop-off than DRH, allowing it to be used as a flex AR
Features	· Built-in red dot on Mythic skin · Solid base iron sights · New mobility, 50-round magazine (almost no drawbacks)
Usage	Effective in almost all game modes

· The Switchblade SMG has re-entered the TOP 10 despite no recent buffs.

Category	Details
Reason for Re-entry	Showed higher usage than VMP in recent tournaments
Advantages	Superior to VMP in mobility, bullet spread accuracy, and recoil
Drawbacks	· TTK is 20ms slower than VMP at 210ms (with Rapid Fire Barrel) · Damage range profile is not as strong as VMP
Features	· Lack of aggressive SMG alternatives in the meta · Base version's iron sights are considered better than the Mythic skin (despite the Mythic skin's reduced aim shake)

· The Type 63 is a fast-firing marksman rifle known as the king of long range in Call of Duty Mobile.

Category	Details
Damage	· Capable of 2-tap kills anywhere on the map · Capable of 1-tap kills with headshots at all ranges
Performance	· Almost no recoil · Decent mobility
Drawbacks	Vulnerable at close range due to lower fire rate compared to full-auto weapons
Difficulty of Use	· Requires at least 3-finger claw play · Must tap to fire instead of holding the fire button · Requires a fast trigger finger to utilize maximum TTK

· The VMP remains the best aggressive SMG, boasting powerful performance even when compared to the Switchblade SMG.

Category	Details
TTK	Incredible TTK of 186ms for 4-shot kills
Recoil	High, but almost vertical recoil, making it an easy option for gyro players
Sights	The iron sights on the base version are excellent
Drawbacks	Vulnerable at long range
Meta Position	The best aggressive SMG in Call of Duty Mobile

· The Odin is one of the few TOP 10 weapons that received a buff this season.

Category	Details
Key Buffs	35% increased bullet velocity for the Marksman Barrel
Bullet Velocity Changes	· Pre-buff: approx. 850m/s (low for an AR) · Post-buff: over 1,000m/s (significantly contributes to long-range TTK)
Recommended Build Changes	· When using the Marksman Barrel, recommend Tactical Suppressor instead of Monolithic to compensate for mobility · Since the Marksman Barrel provides recoil control, use FMJ instead of a grip
Features	· Most consistent 2-tap assault rifle in the game · Very effective with upper body and headshots · Long-range consistency significantly increased with bullet velocity buff

· The CBR4 (USS 9) has maintained its TOP 2 position for over a year and a half, showing consistently powerful performance even in this update.

Category	Details
Meta Position	Best full-auto weapon in the game
Advantages	· Low recoil · Easy 3-tap kills · Excellent range despite being an SMG
Magazine Options	· While damage magazines received a bullet spread accuracy nerf, the 50-round magazine is very useful · Still excellent 3-tap consistency in the first two damage ranges
Competitive Play	Most of its best attachments are restricted, leading to low usage in competitive play
Playstyle	The best choice when you want to 'turn off your brain and get quick kills'

· Despite receiving nerfs this season, the SO14 still reigns as the best gun in the game.

Category	Details
Key Nerfs	· Bullet impact reduced from 1.5 to 1.3 · FTAC RTP40 Stock: Added 20% hit flinch penalty, added 10% sprint-to-fire delay penalty · Polar Fire S Suppressor: Nerfed
Attachments	Over 90 attachments available, allowing for various alternative choices
Features	· Easier-to-use version of the Type 63 · Cannot 1-tap headshot in the last damage range, slightly slower fire rate · Dominant in all other aspects, including SMG-like mobility
Competitive Play	Completely restricted in competitive rule sets
Popularity	Very commonly seen in higher SPMM tiers of ranked matches
Sights	· Various reticle options available · Mythic version with built-in red dot is very powerful