COD Mobile Season 9 Balance Changes 2026

COD Mobile Season 9 Is Giving Several Weapons a Boost With These Major Balance Changes

Kazi Mohasin

Published - Sep 25, 2026, 04:59 AM

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Summary

COD Mobile Season 9 brings major weapon buffs, nerfs, and gameplay adjustments.
Popular weapons and abilities face nerfs, while several underused options receive improvements.
The test-server changes could significantly reshape the Multiplayer and Battle Royale metas.

The upcoming Call of Duty: Mobile Season 9 will bring a bunch of balance changes, expected to change the meta for both Multiplayer and Battle Royale game modes. Some weapons will get buffs, with a few getting nerfs as well.

Additionally, there will be some changes to attachments, equipment, and skills as well. These modifications are currently being made according to the COD Mobile Season 9 Test Server updates, so some numbers and mechanics may be adjusted prior to the season's official launch.

COD Mobile Season 9 Balance Changes 2026 Bring Multiple Weapon Buffs

Many weapons have been upgraded in CODM Season 9 Patch Notes to increase their competitiveness. Some of the upgrades include damage multipliers, ADS speed, movement, magazine size, bullet velocity, and damage range.

Multiple Weapon Adjustments are coming to CoD Mobile Season 9 (Image via Activision)

Some of the major Call of Duty Mobile Season 9 Balance Changes 2026 weapon buffs include:

Weapon	Changes
Sten	Chest multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.23x
HG 40	Stomach multiplier increased from 1x to 1.15x
LC-10	Initial damage increased from 24 to 26; head multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.3x
CX-9	Round Drums gain a 15% bullet-speed buff
BK57	ADS time reduced from 240ms to 200ms
Type 25	Stopping Power Reload chest multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x; magazine size increased from 34 to 38; damage range increased by 15%
Swordfish	STF time reduced from 240ms to 210ms; hit flinch reduced from 0.6 to 0.5
Halberd Mags	Burst-delay reduction buff added
Maddox	ADS bullet spread reduced from 20(15) to 18(12)
Echo Fire Mod	Burst delay reduced from 111ms to 105ms
SVD	ADS time reduced from 380ms to 310ms; sprint speed increased from 5.79m/s to 5.96m/s; base movement speed increased from 4.49m/s to 4.62m/s; ADS movement speed increased from 1.57m/s to 1.81m/s
Kilo Bolt-Action	OWC Stopping Power Reload loses its ADS-time penalty
ZRG 20mm	Magazine size increased from 5 to 6; Armor Piercer Mag gains +2 magazine capacity; Extended Mag A capacity bonus increased from +2 to +3
M21 EBR	Bullet impact increased from 1.5 to 2.1; initial damage range increased from 14m to 19m

These changes could give several underused weapons more opportunities in Season 9. In particular, faster ADS times and improved movement could make weapons such as the BK57 and SVD more appealing in faster-paced fights. Check out our coverage of the CoD Mobile Season 9 Leaks to know more about the upcoming season.

Operator Skills and Equipment Buffs

Call of Duty Mobile Balance Changes also introduce adjustments to multiple equipment and abilities. Cluster Grenade’s faster explosion could render it much more effective at forcing enemies from cover.

Equipment/Skill	Adjustment
Cluster Grenade	Cluster detonation time reduced
Storm Ball	Deploy time reduced and duration increased
Skill Overdrive	Energy-consumption bug fixed
Trickster	Can now be deployed while airborne

At the same time, Storm Ball’s faster setup and longer-lasting effects could offer players greater choice in either establishing or defending their position. The Trickster adjustment is particularly interesting for movement-heavy situations, as players will now be able to deploy the ability while in the air.

COD Mobile Season 9 Balance Changes 2026 Introduce a Bunch of Weapon Nerfs

While several weapons are getting stronger, Activision is also targeting weapons and mechanics that currently have an advantage. Here are some of the major upcoming Call of Duty Mobile Season 9 Balance Changes 2026 Weapon Nerfs:

Weapon/Item	Changes
Static-HV	Initial damage range reduced from 10m to 9m; second damage range reduced from 16m to 14m; ADS bullet spread increased from 25(10) to 25(12)
ZRG 20mm – Extended Mag A	Reload-time penalty increased from +5% to +15%
Contact Grenade	Damage radius reduced
Sparrow	Duration reduced
Kinetic Armor	Passive charge speed reduced
Kinetic Station	Additional shield reduced
Rewind	Recharge time increased
Mechanic	Passive ability to see vehicles through walls removed

The Static-HV changes directly reduce some of its close-range effectiveness by shortening its damage ranges and increasing ADS spread. ZRG 20mm is also given a drawback for its magazine enhancement.

While this weapon has received magazine enhancements elsewhere, the Extended Mag A upgrade has been given a large reload penalty. Several utility-based abilities are also being toned down. Kinetic Armor and Kinetic Station will provide less passive defensive value, while Rewind will take longer to recharge.

Quick Strike Gets Multiple Adjustments

Upcoming CODM Season 9 Balance Changes will change the Meta (Image via Activision)

Quick Strike is receiving a combination of buffs and nerfs that change how the ability can be used rather than simply making it stronger or weaker.

Quick Strike Adjustment	Change
Recharge time	Increased
Minimum damage	Reduced
Dash distance	Reduced
Skill holster time	Increased

These adjustments can make the CoD Mobile Quick Strike less forgiving during combat. They reduce mobility and the amount of damage the character can do through the ability, along with increasing the time to recharge.

The above-specified CODM Season 9 balance changes come with lots of changes to the weapons, equipment, and abilities. Although there are several buffs that can affect the weapons, the nerfs might affect the current meta. Keep checking our Sportsdunia Gaming Page, as we will be updating you with all the leaks and updates before the upcoming season arrives in Call of Duty: Mobile!