Call of Duty: Warzone is in an interesting state right now, as the game is in the midst of a serious meta change. With the DMR 14 and MAC-10 recently nerfed, Call of Duty: Warzone players are in the process of switching to new weapons — though pro player NICKMERCS believes that there is good reason to stick with the MAC-10.

While recent nerfs to the MAC-10 saw a fix to its pay-to-win blueprint glitch, the weapon remains viable. With the base gun only seeing a hit to its headshot damage, NICKMERCS sees no reason to stop using the gun until a further nerf is carried out. With the gun still boasting an insane fire rate and controllable recoil, NICKMERCS believes that the gun should continue to get use in Call of Duty: Warzone.

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In his latest video detailing the weapon and its best loadout, NICKMERCS keeps much of his original MAC-10 setup intact, showing clips of the weapon dominating the competition despite having a similar build. The 5.3 Extended Barrel continues to give the weapon range, with the Muzzle Brake 9 left in the weapon’s Muzzle slot. The Wire Stock and Patrol Grip are also kept in NICKMERCS’ new MAC-10 build, meaning that only one attachment slot sees a change. However, this change is a big one, as it greatly improves the SMG.

NICKMERCS’ new loadout drops the STANAG 53 Rnd Drum seen in his original build and pro player Aydan’s MAC-10 build in favor of the Salvo 53 Rnd Fast Mag, with the reason being fairly simple. According to NICKMERCS, putting a fast mag in the drum mag’s place “adds a little extra speed,” something that can be hugely beneficial to a skilled player like himself. With the same round count in the fast mag, Call of Duty: Warzone players should not need to reload any more often than normal, and those accurate with the small-but-deadly weapon can put the extra speed to a major advantage.

  • Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 9
  • Barrel: 5.3” Extended
  • Stock: Wire Stock
  • Underbarrel: Patrol Grip
  • Ammunition: Salvo 53 Rnd Fast Mag

While those that enjoy the MAC-10 should be happy to see the gun continuing to be viable, Call of Duty: Warzone fan and streaming icon Dr Disrespect will likely be furious with its continued dominance. With the streamer and his fans previously calling for changes to the overused weapon, it is easy to understand the Two Time’s frustration with the gun. Still, with the “DMRzone” meta recently coming to an end, perhaps Raven will turn its attention to MAC-10 changes soon.

For now, though, the latest MAC-10 nerf has not proven to be a deathblow for the Call of Duty: Warzone weapon. As of now, players need look no further for a DMR alternative, as the MAC-10 still remains a deadly gun in Verdansk and on Rebirth Island.

Call of Duty: Warzone is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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