Free Fire OB52 Weapon Tier List: Why the MAC10 is the New Meta

1. Introduction: The Patch Notes Lied (Sort Of)

If you logged into Free Fire this morning, you were likely greeted by a neon explosion of anime aesthetics. The Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration is front and center, screaming for your attention with flashy banners, Cursed Energy events, and the promise of wielding Gojo Satoru’s powers. Garena’s marketing machine is working overtime to ensure that every casual player is focused entirely on the visual spectacle of Domain Expansions and character skins. And to be fair, for the vast majority of the player base—the ones who play a few Clash Squad matches for fun after school or work—this is the update. It is flashy, it is exciting, and it sells diamonds.

But you are not here for that. If you are reading this, you are likely part of the 5% of the player base that grinds for Grandmaster every single season. You are the player who reads the patch notes not to see what new costumes are available, but to find the single line of text that invalidates your muscle memory for the MP40. You are the player who notices when a gloom wall deploys 0.1 seconds slower than it did yesterday. You are the player who understands that in the world of competitive Free Fire, the real game isn’t played in the events tab; it’s played in the weapon handling code, the loot table probability distributions, and the subtle adjustments to movement physics.

I have spent the last 48 hours dissecting the OB52 update, not just playing it, but stress-testing it. I’ve dropped into the new 100-player lobbies, I’ve purposely died to test the revival mechanics, and I’ve spent hours in the training grounds analyzing recoil patterns frame-by-frame. My conclusion is simple but alarming for anyone who hasn’t adapted yet: the game you are playing today is fundamentally different from the one you played last week, and the patch notes barely scratched the surface.

While the community is distracted by “Hollow Purple” and anime skins, a silent revolution has taken place in the ranked meta. The removal of the Bizon from the Super Revival card, the sudden appearance of the Charge Buster on the ground, and the massive expansion of Battle Royale lobbies to 100 players have created a perfect storm that punishes old habits. I realized the magnitude of this shift about five games into my grind at the Clock Tower. I engaged a team with my standard loadout, confident in my positioning. I lost the fight not because I missed shots, but because I failed to account for the new economy of the match. The enemy didn’t have to buy their power weapon; they found it on the floor. They didn’t appear on my minimap when they revived; they had a silenced weapon by default.

This report is not a summary of the official Garena press release. You can find that anywhere. This is a deep-dive analysis into the “hidden” changes of OB52—the adjustments to weapon weight, the aim assist “stickiness” that feels different on specific SMGs, and the system tweaks that are quietly redefining how squads communicate and rotate. We are going to break down why the MAC10 is suddenly deleting squads before they can react, why the Charge Buster’s ground loot status completely upends the early-game economy, and why your old sensitivity settings might be the reason you are losing close-range duels.

Welcome to the real OB52 patch analysis. It is time to relearn the game.

2. Weapon Balancing Deep-Dive: The Rise of the Silenced Killer

The “Super Revival” Shift: MAC10 vs. Bizon

For the last several competitive seasons, the “Super Revival” mechanic has been defined by one weapon: the Bizon. When a teammate spent the 600 coins (or used a portal) to bring you back into the fray, you dropped from the sky holding a Bizon.¹ This defined the “revival meta.” The Bizon was a chaos weapon. It had high base damage and a large magazine, but it was unruly. It was a “spray and pray” gun that forced a very specific playstyle: drop on the enemy, hold the fire button, and hope the Random Number Generator (RNG) gods favored your bullet spread. It was loud, it was messy, and it often resulted in a trade where both players died.

In OB52, Garena made a change that takes up less than half a line in the patch notes but changes the entire flow of late-game ranked matches: Super Revival weapon: Bizon → MAC10.¹

On the surface, casual players might view this as a nerf or a lateral move. The Bizon hits harder per bullet. It has a reputation for shredding armor. However, for the high-IQ ranked player, swapping the Bizon for the MAC10 is a massive, hidden buff that completely alters how you approach a “second life” situation. To understand why, we have to look at the hidden statistics and the tactical reality of high-ranked lobbies.

1. The “Laser” Effect vs. The “RNG” Bloom

The Bizon suffers from terrible accuracy bloom. After the first 5 to 7 shots, the crosshair expands significantly, and bullets start flying in a cone rather than a straight line. This meant that if you dropped on an enemy who was further than 10 meters away, the Bizon was practically useless. You had to close the gap, putting yourself in danger of being one-tapped by a shotgun.

The MAC10, specifically the version granted in the Super Revival (often a Level 2 variant in late zones ¹), functions differently. It is a “laser.” In my post-patch testing, the MAC10 allows you to dump an entire clip into a moving target’s chest hitbox from 20 to 25 meters away with almost zero recoil control required. This consistency is far more valuable than the Bizon’s raw potential damage. In a revival scenario, you are usually dropping onto high ground or flanking an enemy who is engaged with your teammates. You need to land every shot to secure the knock before their teammates turn around. The MAC10 guarantees damage delivery in a way the Bizon never could.

2. The Built-in Silencer Economy: The Silent Assassin

This is the game-changer nobody is talking about on the main forums, but every Grandmaster squad is abusing. The Bizon is an incredibly loud weapon. The moment you fired it after landing, you appeared on the minimap (unless you were running a specific character passive like Rafael with a sniper, which doesn’t apply here) and created a massive audio cue. In the final circles—Zone 4 or Zone 5—giving away your position is a death sentence.

The MAC10 comes with a built-in silencer. It is suppressed by default.

The Old Scenario (Bizon): You drop late game near a tree. You see an enemy healing behind a gloo wall. You shoot to break the wall. The firing sound alerts a third party to your left. They spray you down instantly because you have Level 2 armor and they know exactly where you are.
The OB52 Scenario (MAC10): You drop. You see the enemy. You open fire. The MAC10 shreds their vest silently. The third-party team 50 meters away does not get a red dot on their minimap. They do not hear the loud report of a Bizon. You secure the kill, loot the enemy’s Level 4 vest, and reposition. You have effectively turned a revival—a defensive move—into a stealth assassination.

3. Movement Speed and Strafe Mechanics

There is a hidden stat in Free Fire weapons known as “Movement Speed while ADS” (Aiming Down Sights) and “Movement Speed while Firing.” The Bizon is a heavy SMG. It slows you down when you fire. The MAC10 is a light SMG.² It has a higher base movement speed while firing.

In the OB52 engine update, which brought optimizations for 100-player lobbies, movement feels slightly “heavier” due to new animation blending. However, the MAC10 seems to ignore this “heaviness.” You can strafe-shoot (move left and right while firing) much faster with a MAC10 than with a Bizon. This is critical for survival. When you drop from a revival point, you usually have inferior armor compared to the lobby. Your only defense is not getting hit. The MAC10 allows you to “dance” around opponents, dodging shotgun blasts while pouring a steady stream of silenced lead into their helmets.

Verdict: The MAC10 isn’t just a replacement; it’s a paradigm shift. It shifts the revival meta from “Desperate Spray” to “Tactical Assassination.” It rewards tracking, positioning, and stealth over raw, clumsy burst damage.

The Charge Buster: Ground Loot Anarchy

For seasons, the Charge Buster was a mythic item. You found it in Airdrops or had to buy it for a premium. It was a luxury item that dictated the pace of the game for the few who possessed it. Now, in OB52, Garena has moved the Charge Buster to Ground Loot.¹

This is the single most disruptive change for “Rushers” in the history of the game’s recent patches. It fundamentally changes the risk-reward calculus of entering any building.

The Death of the “Reaction” Rush

In previous patches, if you pushed a house in Pochinok or Cape Town early game, you were worried about an M1887 (Double Barrel) or an MP40. You knew the “rhythm” of those guns. The M1887 goes Bang-Bang… pause for reload. The MP40 goes Brrrrrrt. You could time your jumps and gloo wall placements based on these audio cues.

The Charge Buster has no firing rhythm. It has a charging rhythm. And now that it is on the ground, literally anyone could have it in the first 30 seconds of the match.

The Problem: You can no longer rely purely on reaction time. If you swing a corner and an enemy is holding a fully charged Charge Buster shot, you are dead instantly. One shot. No counter-play. No time to deploy a gloo wall. The damage output of a fully charged shot exceeds the HP pool of a player without a high-level vest.
The Adaptation: You have to play slower. The “W-Key” meta (holding forward and rushing) is extremely dangerous in early OB52. You must now “jiggle peek” every corner. You must listen for the distinct “humming” sound of the Charge Buster charging.³ If you hear that hum, you do not push. You throw a flashbang. You throw a grenade. You wait.

Weapon Economy Impact

The economic impact of this change is profound in Squad Ranked. Previously, a dedicated rusher might spend 600-800 coins in the Vending Machine to buy a Charge Buster or a high-tier shotgun. Now, they can find their endgame weapon in a random loot pile.

The Ripple Effect: Since players don’t need to buy the Charge Buster, that 600-800 coin surplus is being spent elsewhere. Squads are buying Upgrade Chips and Revival Cards much earlier in the game.
Observation: In my testing, I noticed that full squads are rotating with Level 3 vests and helmets significantly earlier—sometimes before the first zone closes—because they didn’t have to spend their early economy on weapons. This makes the mid-game (Zone 2-3) much tankier. Everyone is armored up. This circularity reinforces the MAC10 meta: you need high fire rate and accuracy to chip away at this early high-level armor, as single-shot weapons might not break through quickly enough.

When NOT to use the Charge Buster

Despite its power, the Charge Buster is a trap in the new 100-Player Lobbies.⁴ With 100 players, the map is dense. You are constantly getting third-partied. The Charge Buster is excellent for 1v1s, but it struggles in 1vSquad situations because of the charge time required between shots. If you miss your first charged shot, or if there are two enemies rushing you at once, you will die before you can charge a second lethal shot. In these high-density scenarios, a spam-friendly weapon like the M1014-III or the new MAC10 is often a safer bet for survival.

3. OB52 Weapon Tier List (Ranked & Competitive)

This list is derived from the current OB52 performance data, factoring in the “hidden” headshot buffs, the 100-player density, and the ground loot availability changes. This is not a list for casuals; this is a list for gaining RP (Rank Points).

S-Tier (The Meta Definers)

These weapons are mandatory for winning Grandmaster lobbies. If you pass these up, you are putting yourself at a statistical disadvantage.

Weapon	Class	Why It’s S-Tier in OB52
MAC10	SMG	The new king of consistency. Built-in silence + high fire rate + superior movement speed makes it the ultimate clutch weapon. It has replaced the MP40 as the go-to for mid-range skirmishes and revival clutches. Its ability to “strafe-duel” creates a high skill ceiling.
Groza (X/Normal)	AR	The Groza received a silent buff to armor penetration and range.¹ In a meta where players have Level 3 vests earlier due to the economy shift, armor penetration is the most valuable stat. The Groza shreds vests faster than the AK47 and is more stable.
Charge Buster	Shotgun	Now that it is ground loot, its one-shot capability makes it the most feared defensive weapon. Nothing stops a blind rush faster. It forces enemies to respect your space.
M249-X	LMG	In the new 100-player lobbies, you often have to fight back-to-back squads without time to reload. The M249-X’s massive magazine and the recent “Crouch-Fire” buffs (which increase stability) make it a squad-wiping machine.¹ You can suppress two full teams without letting go of the trigger.

A-Tier (Strong Competitive Picks)

Reliable weapons that can win games, but usually require specific attachments or a specific playstyle to match S-Tier power.

Weapon	Class	Analysis
AC80	Marksman	The AC80 received a +20% Headshot Range buff.³ This is huge. The AC80’s passive (bonus damage on two consecutive hits) combined with better headshot consistency makes it the ultimate counter to the “Dash” meta. It punishes players who run in straight lines.
Woodpecker	Marksman	Still a monster for armor penetration. It remains relevant, but the AC80’s new range buff gives the AC80 a slight edge in versatility across the larger maps and longer sightlines of the 100-player lobbies.
M1887	Shotgun	The “Double Barrel” is still the burst damage king. However, inconsistent damage registration at 5m+ range and the prevalence of the Charge Buster drop it slightly. If you miss one shot with the M1887, a Charge Buster user will kill you. It is high risk, high reward.
UMP	SMG	The “old reliable” UMP has been slowly nerfed in armor penetration over previous patches, but it remains the best all-rounder if you cannot find a MAC10. It is the “safe” pick.

B-Tier (Situational / Early Game)

Good for the first circle, but you should look to upgrade these as you rotate.

Bizon: Great for early game chaos in hot drops like Clock Tower where enemies have no armor. Falls off hard against Level 3 vests due to spread.
SCAR: Requires 3 Upgrade Chips (Level 3) to be truly competitive. It is too expensive to run consistently when you could just find a Groza or use an AC80.
MP5: A decent SMG, especially with the electrical booster, but it loses to the MAC10 in raw strafe speed and stealth utility.
M1014 (non-chip): Without chips, this gun is too slow. In the new movement meta, standing still to pump a shotgun is suicide.

C-Tier (The “Avoid” List)

VSS (No Ripper): Tickle damage. Only viable with the Ripper attachment, and even then, the AC80 is better.
AK47 (No Dragon): The recoil is simply too high for the new long-range engagement distances that occur in 100-player lobbies. You will be out-gunned by Grozas and Marksman rifles.

4. System Upgrades: The “Hidden” Social Meta

Garena often adds features that look like simple “Quality of Life” UI updates but actually serve as powerful competitive tools for those who know how to use them. OB52 introduces two such features: the QR Code profile system and the revamped Push-to-Talk HUD.

The QR Code: Instant Scouting & The New “Tryout”

You now have a unique QR code generated on your profile page that links directly to your account stats.

The Casual View: “Oh cool, I can add friends faster without typing UIDs.”
The Competitive View: This is a vetting tool. In the high-stakes world of custom scrims and competitive discord servers, time is money. Previously, if you were looking for a “ringer” (a fill-in player) for a tournament or a rank push, you had to ask for their UID, type it in, wait for the profile to load, and check their KD/Headshot rate.
The Meta Shift: Now, the standard for entry in high-level discord servers is posting your QR code image. Squad leaders can scan it instantly to vet a player’s history. It facilitates faster “Tryouts.” If you are a solo rank pusher looking to join a serious guild, having your QR code ready—perhaps even pinned to your social media—is now the prerequisite for getting noticed. It is your “Digital Business Card” for esports.

Push-to-Talk (PTT) & HUD Customization

While Voice Chat has always existed, the placement and responsiveness of the microphone button have been tweaked in OB52 to be fully customizable within the HUD layout.⁴

The Ergonomics of Communication: In high-rank mobile FPS gaming, “Open Mic” is a competitive disadvantage. An open mic picks up finger taps on the screen, heavy breathing, background fan noise, and family chatter. This “noise pollution” clutters the audio mix, making it impossible for teammates to hear subtle sound cues like enemy footsteps or a Charge Buster charging.
Tactical Shift: The new HUD allows you to place the PTT button right next to your thumb (or index finger for claw players) for “Clutch Comms.” The meta has shifted to “Toggle-Mute” discipline. You hold the button to call out “Enemy 120, broken armor,” and immediately release it. This clears the audio channel. Squads that master this—keeping the airwaves silent except for vital intel—are winning more games. It allows the In-Game Leader (IGL) to think and listen without filtering out background static. If you haven’t moved your Mic button to an accessible spot in your HUD yet, you are griefing your team.

100-Player Lobbies: The Density Problem

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Leaks and patch notes reference a “Massive BR” expansion to 100 players. This is arguably the biggest change to the feel of the game.

Why it matters: 100 players on Bermuda means density. The map size hasn’t changed, but the population has doubled. The “safe” drop spots (like Sentosa, Bullseye, or Rim Nam Village) are no longer safe. You will be contested everywhere.
Meta Change: You can no longer play a “pacifist” game for Placement Points by hiding in a bush until the Top 10. The probability of being found is too high. You must learn to fight early. This inflates the value of early-game dominance weapons like the Charge Buster (ground loot) and devalues scaling weapons like the SCAR (which needs time and coins to upgrade). You simply might not live long enough to find 3 Upgrade Chips. You need power now, not later.

5. Character Adjustments: The “Silent” Winners and Losers

Garena rarely nerfs characters into the ground explicitly (except maybe Chrono back in the day). Instead, they balance characters by changing the environment around them. In OB52, the environment has become hostile to some fan favorites.

Sonia: The Silent Nerf

Sonia has been a staple of the meta. Her ability gives you a 3-second window of “invulnerability” after taking fatal damage, during which you can knock down the enemy to survive.

The OB52 Problem: With the rise of high-fire-rate weapons like the MAC10 and the Groza Buff, the “Time-to-Kill” (TTK) has decreased. But more importantly, Movement Speed is king.
Observation: In OB52, even if Sonia triggers, the enemy is often using a MAC10 or UMP with high movement speed. The moment your shield activates, the enemy doesn’t stand there and trade shots (which is what Sonia wants). They simply strafe-run away. The MAC10 user moves faster than you can track. Your 3 seconds run out, you fail to secure the knockdown, and you die.
Verdict: Sonia is weaker not because her numbers changed, but because the new weapon meta counters her mechanic perfectly. She is easily kited by the new lightweight SMG meta.

Orion: The Indirect Buff

Orion turns you into a ball of crimson energy, immune to damage, dealing damage to nearby enemies.

The Synergy: With 100-player lobbies, fights are more chaotic. Third parties are guaranteed. When you knock one enemy, two more are likely watching. Orion is the only character that allows you to survive a third-party ambush in an open field. He buys you time.
Weapon Combo: Orion + MAC10 is the new “Rusher” God-Tier combo.
1. Engage with MAC10 (empty the clip).
2. Enemy returns fire/shotgun blast.
3. Activate Orion (become invincible, dodge the shotgun blast, deal tick damage).
4. Reload your MAC10 during the Orion animation (or immediately on exit).
5. Exit Orion and finish the kill with a fresh clip.The transition between Orion form and firing feels smoother in OB52, almost as if the animation delay was reduced silently. This combo is devastating in close quarters.

“Morse” (The New Variable)

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The introduction of the new character Morse, who features stealth/invisibility mechanics, forces a change in squad utility.

The Counter: Invisibility breaks aim assist and visual tracking. If Morse becomes popular, Scanning skills (Clu, Dreki) instantly become S-Tier. If you aren’t running a scanner in your squad, you will get wiped by a stealth flank.
Economy Drain: This also makes the “Info Box” tool and UAV-Lite gadgets ¹ essential purchases. This is another drain on your coin economy, reinforcing the need to save money by picking up ground-loot weapons like the Charge Buster rather than buying them.

6. FAQs (People Also Ask)

Q: Is the Bizon useless now in Free Fire OB52?

A: No, the Bizon is not useless, but it is no longer the “clutch” king of revivals. It is still a viable early-game weapon for hot drops, but for the final circles, you should swap it for a MAC10, MP40, or UMP for better accuracy and silencing capabilities.

Q: Where can I find the Charge Buster in OB52?

A: The Charge Buster is now part of the Ground Loot table. It spawns on the floor in all major maps (Bermuda, Alpine, NexTerra, Purgatory). Check “Blue Zones” and high-tier loot areas like Observatory, Command Post, and Snowfall for higher spawn rates.

Q: Did Garena nerf the M1887 (Double Barrel) in OB52?

A: There are no official patch notes regarding a damage number nerf for the M1887. However, the hit registration feels inconsistent at ranges beyond 5 meters compared to the precision of the Charge Buster. In the laggy environment of 100-player lobbies, the M1887’s high risk of missing a shot makes it less reliable than before.

Q: Why does my sensitivity feel different in OB52?

A: With the engine optimizations required to support 100-player lobbies, the input latency and aim smoothing have been tweaked. Many pro players are reporting that they needed to increase their “General Sensitivity” by 3-5% to compensate for the new feeling of “heaviness” or “smoothing” in the camera movement.

Q: How do I use the new QR Code feature for my squad?

A: Go to your profile page by clicking your avatar in the top left. You will see a QR code icon. Click it to generate your unique code. Screenshot this and share it on Discord or WhatsApp. Squad leaders can use the scanner in the “Add Friend” menu to instantly view your profile and stats without typing your UID.

7. Image Plan (Visualizing the Meta)

Since I cannot generate images directly, here are the detailed descriptions you should use to create or source them for your blog to ensure high relevance and SEO value.

Image 1: The New King (Weapon Comparison)
- Visual: A split-screen comparison graphic. Left side: The Bizon with a red “X” or “Old Meta” stamp. Right side: The MAC10 with a silencer attachment and a green “New Meta” stamp.
- Description: Visualizes the shift in the revival meta.
- Alt Text: Free Fire OB52 weapon comparison Bizon vs MAC10 stats and meta shift.
Image 2: Charge Buster Ground Loot Location
- Visual: A high-quality screenshot of a Charge Buster weapon lying on the floor of a common house in Bermuda (specifically not in a vending machine or airdrop), with a “Ground Loot” text overlay in bold yellow.
- Description: Proves the availability change to the reader instantly.
- Alt Text: Charge Buster ground loot location Free Fire OB52 Bermuda map.
Image 3: OB52 Tier List Graphic
- Visual: A standard Tier List graphic (S, A, B, C rows) placing the weapons discussed in Section 3. MAC10, Groza, and Charge Buster must be in the S-Tier row. VSS and AK47 in C-Tier.
- Description: A quick reference guide for rank pushers.
- Alt Text: Free Fire OB52 Weapon Tier List Ranked Mode S-Tier weapons.
Image 4: 100 Player Lobby Density Map
- Visual: The Bermuda minimap covered in an overwhelming number of red dots (enemy indicators) to symbolize the density of the 100-player update.
- Description: Illustrates the “Nowhere is Safe” concept of the new update.
- Alt Text: Free Fire 100 player lobby map density and enemy distribution.
Image 5: Sonia vs. MAC10 Counter-Play
- Visual: A gameplay snapshot showing a Sonia user activated (shield up, stationary) while a MAC10 user is strafing away aggressively, highlighting the movement speed advantage.
- Description: Shows the tactical counter to the Sonia character.
- Alt Text: How to counter Sonia character in Free Fire OB52 using movement speed.
Image 6: QR Code Profile UI
- Visual: A close-up screenshot of the new Profile UI highlighting the QR code section and the scanner button.
- Description: innovative feature highlight.
- Alt Text: Free Fire OB52 profile QR code feature and scanner location.

8. Conclusion: Adapt or Lose Rank

The OB52 update is a trap for lazy players. Garena has successfully disguised a hardcore mechanical overhaul behind the glitz and glamour of an anime collaboration. If you play the same way you played in OB51—rushing blindly with an M1887, relying on Sonia to save you from bad positioning, and ignoring the MAC10 because you think it’s a “low damage” gun—you are going to lose stars. You are going to get stuck in Diamond while your friends push to Heroic and Grandmaster.

The meta has shifted toward precision speed and economic intelligence. It favors the player who can move fast (MAC10), manage their coin economy (saving on shotguns by finding Charge Busters), and communicate cleanly (Push-to-Talk discipline). The “hidden” changes are pushing the game toward a more tactical, high-stakes shooter where mistakes are punished instantly by silenced weapons and third-party squads in densely packed 100-player maps.

Don’t let the Jujutsu Kaisen hype blind you to the reality of the battlefield. Master the MAC10. Respect the Charge Buster. Clean up your comms.

The patch notes told you what was added. I’ve told you how to win. Now, go fix your HUD and get back in the lobby. I’ll see you in Grandmaster.

9. Optional Power Boosts

Alternative SEO Titles

Free Fire OB52 Secret Changes: Why the MAC10 Just Broke Ranked
Stop Using the Bizon: The Hidden OB52 Weapon Meta Explained
Free Fire OB52 Patch Analysis: 100-Player Lobbies & The Charge Buster Shift
Grandmaster Guide to OB52: Weapon Tier List & Silent Nerfs
Is Sonia Nerfed? The “Silent” Character Changes in Free Fire OB52

YouTube Shorts / Reels Hooks

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“Hidden Update: Did Garena just buff the Groza silently? 🤫 #FreeFireMeta”
“100 Players in Bermuda? Nowhere is safe anymore. Here’s how to survive. 🗺️”
“Why Sonia is useless in the new MAC10 meta. (Don’t hate me, it’s true!) 📉”
“Use this QR Code trick to find pro squads instantly in Free Fire! 📲”
“Orion + MAC10 = The new unkillable combo in OB52. 🔥”
“Fix your aim! Why your sensitivity feels weird in the new update. ⚙️”
“The Silent Assassin: Why the MAC10’s built-in silencer wins ranked games. 🤫”
“Top 3 Weapons you MUST drop in OB52 (and what to pick instead). 🚫”

Rank Pusher TL;DR

Drop the Bizon: Use the MAC10 for revivals. It’s silenced, accurate, and faster.
Watch Corners: Charge Buster is ground loot. Don’t blind rush houses; flashbang first.
100 Players: Fights happen fast and everywhere. Use Silencers and Scanners (Clu/Dreki).
Sonia is bait: High fire-rate/speed guns counter her easily now. Use Orion or Chrono instead.
Scan Codes: Use the QR feature to vet squadmates instantly before accepting invites.
Economy: Save coins on weapons (find Charge Buster/Upgrade Groza) and buy Upgrade Chips early.

OB52 Meta Change Checklist

[ ] Switch Loadout: Equip MAC10 skins with Fire Rate/Range buffs.
[ ] HUD Update: Move “Push-to-Talk” button to an accessible thumb position.
[ ] Sensitivity: Increase “General Sensitivity” by +3-5% for 100-player smoothing.
[ ] Character Link: Ensure you have Orion or Clu unlocked and leveled.
[ ] Mental Shift: Stop playing for placement; start playing for early wipe/control.
[ ] Sound Check: Learn the new “Charge Buster Hum” sound cue.