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PUBG · High Tier

M16A4 Balance Changes

Burst fire lets skilled players produce high damage very quickly, so the burst slows down slightly.

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. Burst Fire Rate

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Time between shots during burst mode increased from .075 to .079s.
    Current issue
    The M16A4 can deliver several rounds very quickly through burst fire, allowing skilled players to produce high damage in a short period.
    Reason
    Slowing the burst slightly gives opponents more time to react while keeping the weapon's burst-fire identity.

Every Weapon In One Place

M16A4 is one of PUBG's entries — the full tier-by-tier breakdown covers the whole roster.

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