Free Fire OB49: Most Powerful and Balanced Weapons!

The OB49 update for Free Fire brings exciting changes to weapon balancing, accessories, and sound effects, transforming the Classic Mode and the new map Solara into an even more strategic battlefield. With buffs to assault rifles, machine guns, and healing weapons, plus new mechanics for weapons like the Kord and VSS, get ready to dominate in style. Check out all the news and tips to excel!

Weapon Balancing

Assault Rifles: SCAR, M4A1, M14, FAMAS, AUG, GROZA, Plasma

Enhanced power for mid and end game

Assault rifles have received adjustments to highlight high-level models, especially in combats against ice walls. The M14 has been reclassified as a precision rifle, gaining power at long distances, while the Plasma shines with improved penetration.

• M14 (M14-I/II/III):
  • Reclassified as a precision rifle.
  • Armor penetration: +10%.
  • Damage to ice walls: +30%.
• SCAR (SCAR-I/II/III):
  • Damage: +3%.
  • Damage to ice walls: +30%.
• M4A1 (M4A1-I/II/III):
  • Damage: +5%.
  • Damage to ice walls: +30%.
• GROZA (GROZA-X):
  • Damage to ice walls: +30%.
• FAMAS (FAMAS-I/II/III):
  • Damage to ice walls: +20%.
• AUG (AUG-I/II/III):
  • Damage to ice walls: +20%.
• Plasma:
  • Damage to ice walls: +50%.

Game Tip: Use the M4A1 or SCAR in urban areas of Solara, such as the Shaded Community, to destroy ice walls quickly. The M14 is ideal for snipers on the Double Peaks, combining well with Paloma‘s ability for greater accuracy.

Machine Guns: M60 and M249

Triumphant return with more mobility

The machine guns M60 and M249 return to the meta with buffs to damage, ammunition, and mobility, perfect for prolonged combats.

• M60 (M60-I/II/III):
  • Ammunition capacity: 60 → 70.
  • Armor penetration: +8%.
  • Movement speed while shooting: +20%.
• M249 (M249-X):
  • Armor penetration: +8%.
  • Movement speed while shooting: +10%.

Game Tip: The M60 is excellent for holding positions in Solara, such as the Studio. Combine it with Lqueta to maximize the shield during intense shootouts. Use the M249 in airdrops to dominate open areas.

Healing Weapon

More precise support in battle

The Healing Weapon has gained greater accuracy, making it easier to support allies on the move.

• Accuracy: +20%.

Game Tip: Use the Healing Weapon in team matches at the Meeting Point of Solara, where sliding rails require mobility. Combine it with Cassie for more effective heals.

Trogon (Grenade Launcher Mode)

More lethal explosions

The grenade launcher mode of the Trogon has been reinforced to return to the meta, with greater damage and range.

• Damage: +15%.
• Range: +10%.

Game Tip: Use the Trogon in enclosed areas of Solara, such as the Sewage Treatment Station, to disarm enemies in pipes. Combine it with Ignis to force opponents out of cover.

Improvements in Accessories

More strategic accessories

Armor accessories have been adjusted to offer clear roles in combat, increasing durability and protection.

• Steel Plate for Helmet:
  • Headshot damage reduction: -35% → -10%.
  • Helmet durability: +10%.
• Extra HP Armor:
  • Shield and maximum shield: +30 → +20.
• Vest Extension:
  • Limb damage reduction: 25% → 10%.
  • Shield and maximum shield: +30 → +20.

Game Tip: Prioritize the Steel Plate in ranked matches to survive snipers. The Extra HP Armor is useful in prolonged combats in the 4v4 Mode of Solara.

Improvements in New Weapons

Kord: Enhanced Versatility

Dynamic combat in two stances

The Kord combines ice wall penetration with adjusted power for different situations.

• Standing: Fires three quick shots of low power.
• Crouched: Fires one powerful shot with a moderate rate.

Game Tip: Use the Kord crouched on the Double Peaks of Solara to eliminate enemies behind ice walls. Standing, it’s ideal for quick combats in the Shaded Community.

VSS: Powerful Renewal

A revitalized classic

The VSS has been simplified and strengthened to return to the competitive meta, with automatic shots and greater accuracy.

• Removed bleeding effects and upgrade mechanism.
• Added automatic 3-shot burst, with greater fire rate, accuracy, and magazine capacity.

Game Tip: Combine the VSS with Moco to mark and eliminate enemies in Solara. Use it in areas like the Studio to take advantage of its accuracy in medium-range combats.

Healing Weapon-Y: Simplified Support

Easy healing and reviving

The Healing Weapon-Y has had its mechanism simplified, making it more accessible for supporting allies.

• Healing: 25 HP for living allies when shot.
• Revive: Shoot fallen allies to revive them (no effect on Teeva).
• No limit for assistance.

Game Tip: Use the Healing Weapon-Y in team matches at the Meeting Point of Solara. Combine it with Skyler to destroy ice walls and facilitate revives.

Other Improvements

• Bullet marks: Enemies off-screen will have more visible marks, helping to identify shots from elevated positions or cover.
• Visual effects: Attacks that penetrate ice walls (e.g., M82B, Iris‘s ability) will have clearer effects.

Weapon Sound Improvements

More immersive sound feedback

New sound effects have been added to improve perception in combat, making battles more intuitive.

• New hit sounds:
  • Ice walls.
  • Armor.
  • Body.
  • Destructible crates.
• Improved sounds when attacking vehicles.

Game Tip: Use headphones to take advantage of the new sounds and quickly identify if your shots hit ice walls or enemies, especially in Solara.

Impact on the Meta

Buffs to rifles like M4A1 and SCAR strengthen the mid and end game, while the Kord and VSS bring versatility for different playstyles. The Healing Weapon-Y and reinforced accessories favor team matches, especially in the 4v4 Mode of Solara. The machine guns M60 … [Content truncated]