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Call of Duty: Warzoneis all about fast-paced action, giving players a wide variety of firearms to choose from but the game also took an interest in blades, throwing knives to be precise. Players have been showcasing their skills in combat as the game gradually becomes more competitive, resorting to other tactics and methods, the throwing knives were a bit too overpowered and became an issue that is about to be resolved.

Call of Duty: Warzone Will Nerf Throwing Knives, And It’s About Time
The weapon has appeared in multipleCall of Dutycampaigns and has also been introduced in the multiplayer modes. It is considered one of the most lethal weapons ever to be included in the franchise. However, some players dislike this weapon due to the fact it is extremely overpowered as it can take down an opponent with just a single shot. It is also considered a crutch for players who lack precision with guns and rely on knives.
Warzone Meta took to his X page and shared new information regarding throwing knives, and how developers are going to reduce the damage they can do to enemy players.

‼️🚨 BIG NERF TO THROWING KNIFES 🚨‼️
🔻 Throwing Knifes can no longer 1 Shot kill to the Chest in#Warzone! 🗡️
🔻 Only 1 Shot to the Head.
🔻 Damage reduced to 175.
Is this a W or L adjustment? 🤔pic.twitter.com/CNRty3QP5c
— Warzone Meta (@WZStatsGG)June 10, 2025

The gaming community has mixed reactions to a recent change in the power of certain weapons. Some players appreciate the nerf, while others want them to remain powerful for specific situations.
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However, these weapons can detract from the game’s realism and make it less enjoyable and balanced for those who do not rely on them. Despite the mixed reactions, it is important to continue to evaluate and adjust the gameplay experience to ensure that it remains fair and enjoyable for all players.
Wars can get messy and soldiers have to play dirty, among the few complaints players haveare cheaterswhereas, in a real war, there are no such things as aimbots or ways to detect where enemies are hiding. It may seem silly but the developers can’t cater to fans complaints and deliver an inaccurate depiction of warfare.

Throwing Knives Could Be Forgotten In Call of Duty: Warzone
Some players argue that knives are one of the few weapons that require both skill and precision, unlike the use of rifles where other players have the convenience of aim-assist on console controllers. It also adds a sense of realism by only one-shotting opponents if they are hit on the head, which will happen in real life.
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Tensions are always high in a firefight in aCall of Dutymatch in any match, throwing knives are both life savers and killers, depending on which end players are standing from. Nerfing can be quite controversial when it comes to items of a competitive game like this, but developers took the courage to acknowledge it and remedy the situation accordingly. Are you a fan of using throwing knives? Let us know in the comments section below!
Rouvin Josef Quirimit
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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.
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