The developer of Escape From Tarkov, Battlestate Games, just had enough. After numerous complaints trashing the 5.56 weapons and their low usage, Battlestate Games decided to even the playing field and eliminate the current meta by buffing all of the 5.56 weapons. Finally, players may indulge in playing with the M4, HK, and other weapons using this particular ammunition.
Previously, Battlestate Games buffed the 5.56 ammunition, increasing the damage but lowering the armor penetration. Now, it’s a different world. This may induce a new meta within the Tarkov region and yield the AR-15 as the most favorable platform. Without further ado, below you can find all of the 5.56 weapon buffs, as detailed on tarkov-changes.
Escape From Tarkov 5.56 Weapons Buffed
| Weapon | Vertical Recoil | Horizontal Recoil |
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Kalashnikov AK-101 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
132 → 125 | 136 → 128 |
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Kalashnikov AK-102 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
136 → 128 | 392 → 369 |
|
HK 416A5 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
156 → 147 | 423 → 398 |
|
FN SCAR-L 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
152 → 143 | 458 → 431 |
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FN SCAR-L 5.56×45 Assault Rifle (FDE)
|
152 → 143 | 458 → 431 |
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Colt M4A1 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
147 → 139 | 405 → 381 |
|
HK G36 5.56×45 Assault Rifle
|
132 → 125 | 390 → 367 |
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ADAR 2-15 5.56×45 Carbine
|
149 → 141 | 407 → 383 |
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Lone Star TX-15 DML 5.56×45 Carbine
|
140 → 132 | 380 → 358 |
What do you think about these changes? Are you going to be using the 5.56 weapons now? Previously, we noticed a constraint in the 5.56 ammunition, being unable to eliminate highly geared opponents.
