The COR-45 and Renetti became the fastest killing weapons in Warzone because of an exploit, forcing Raven Software to respond.
On Aug. 14, CoD content creator JGODuncovereda glitch that enabled the COR-45XRK IP-V2 Conversion Kitto be equipped on Akimbo weapons.
First introduced in Season 4, the XRK IP-V2 gives the COR-45 a binary trigger, transforming the pistol into a hybrid semi-auto SMG with an increased fire rate. The Conversion Kit is widely regarded as one of the best in the game, and it isn’t supposed to have an Akimbo attachment.
So, when players discovered a loophole that made it possible to dual-wield the conversion kit, it became one of the fastest time-to-kill speed weapons in Warzone history.
That trouble doubled when users learned they could also pull off the exploit with the Renetti pistols.
Raven Software caught wind of the trend andpatchedboth exploits.
Before the update, CoD content creator ZLanershowedthe devastating pistols in action.
The COR-45 Akimbo Glitch Just Broke Warzone😅pic.twitter.com/zCVU1UiJ7A
Without either weapon being a viable option anymore, it raises the question of what will be the best short-range meta option moving forward.
Since the Superi suffered a second consecutive nerf that decreased it’s minimum and short-range damage values as part of theAug. 6 update, that took the SMG out of the running.
This leaves theStatic-HVas the frontrunner. The new Season 5 weapon features a fast fire rate and a large magazine, making it a threat in short and medium-range engagements. In addition, the Static-HV boasts one of the best TTKs on offer.
According toWZ Ranked, the SMG is the most popular weapon in the battle royale, leading the rest of the pack with a staggering 24.5 percent pick rate. The next most popular SMG, the AMR9, only has a six percent pick rate.
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However, if you want a different weapon to replace the COR-45 and Renetti, check out our guide on thebest loadouts in Season 5.
Ryan Lemay is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Call of Duty, including the CDL, Warzone, Modern Warfare and Black Ops. He also covers EA SPORTS FC, NBA 2K, Madden, and EA College Football. Ryan also has bylines at Dotesports, Destructoid, and Esports Illustrated. You can contact him here: ryan.lemay@dexerto.com
