PUBG · High Tier

JS9 SMG Balance Changes

Easy to control with strong sustained fire, it competes too well with assault rifles outside close range.

Tier High Tier
Direction Nerfs
Proposed changes 1 · 1 nerf

Balance Philosophy

For every weapon between A and S tier, apply one nerf to one aspect of it so it's not completely dominant on the battlefield.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

  1. Zero Range

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Zero range reduced from 100 to 85m.
    Current issue
    The JS9 can provide strong sustained fire while remaining easy to control.
    Reason
    Reducing its range prevents it from competing too effectively with assault rifles outside of close-range engagements.

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