Smoke Grenade Balance Changes

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. Smoke Duration

   Nerf

   Proposed adjustment

   Smoke duration reduced from 40 to 35 seconds.

   Current issue

   Smoke grenades can completely obscure an area for a long enough period to allow players to revive teammates, reposition, or cross open ground with limited risk.

   Reason

   Reducing the duration makes timing more important while preserving its defensive and tactical purpose.