BOCW Setup Guides: QBZ-83 – The underrated assault rifle

In our regular setup guides, we introduce you to the best attachments for each weapon in Black Ops Cold War. This time we take a look at a weapon that most players overlook: the QBZ-83.

Looking for the best weapons in : Black Ops Cold War? Have you already found your favorite weapon, but want to know which attachments you can use to get the most out of it? Then you’ve come to the right place! We show you the best weapons in Black Ops Cold War in galleries and in more detail in our setup guides.

We’ve already covered all the assault rifles available in Black Ops Cold War at the time of writing, except for the QBZ-83, so let’s turn our attention to the last rifle in the class. The QBZ-83 is unlocked at level 31 and ignored by most players because it is overshadowed by the far more popular XM4, AK-47 and Krig 6. In our opinion, it is probably one of the most underrated weapons in BOCW.

Its stats make it stand out as an excellent all-rounder with, for an assault rifle, very good mobility. Overall, the QBZ behaves a bit like a longer-range submachine gun. It is very maneuverable, has a fairly high rate of fire, higher projectile acceleration than the AK-47 and XM4, and the fastest ZV velocity in its class. If you were a fan of the FFAR 1 before the nerf made it almost unplayable thanks to the high recoil, this is a good alternative.

QBZ-83 Setup
In order to make our setup accessible to all players, regardless of the wildcard they choose, we will again limit ourselves to the most important five attachments for the weapon. Those who use gunslingers can occupy the remaining three slots according to personal preference.

With these attachments we control the initially somewhat erratic recoil and improve the strengths of the weapon:

  • Muzzle: SOCOM Eliminator
  • Barrel: 15.5″ heavy reinforced
  • Underbarrel: foregrip
  • Magazine: 40-round drum
  • Grip: air-elastic wrap

With the SOCOM-Eliminator we get 85% muzzle flash shielding and 17% less vertical recoil. The reinforced barrel increases the range by 100% and the projectile acceleration by 40%, which makes the QBZ still very powerful even at longer ranges. Not to lose any further mobility, we include the normal foregrip, which reduces horizontal recoil by 15% without bringing any drawbacks. The air-elastic wrap increases the ZV speed by 30% and the twitch resistance by 90%. This allows us to target extremely quickly and aim precisely even under fire. Finally, we opt for a larger magazine, but the looter stock is also a good choice if you want even more mobility and play the QBZ as a run-and-gun weapon.

CALL OF DUTY – and Tricks for Beginners

Get the upper hand with these tips and tricks for Call of Duty: Warzone. Call of Duty: Warzone is the new star in the Battle Royal sky. The Free2Play game, which was only launched at the beginning of March, set an incredible player record within a very short time. If you want to join the fray yourself, you can find useful tips and tricks for getting started in our beginner’s guide.

The Battle Royale mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was a long time coming. Since March 10, CoD: Warzone has finally been available, and even as a free2play variant. So it’s no wonder that the multiplayer hit pulverized the player records of Apex Legends within a very short time. This is also due to the fact that Warzone does a few things differently compared to the well-known competition. If you’re planning to throw yourself into the fray and are still looking for a tip or two, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for in this CoD: Warzone beginner’s guide.

Tip 1: What to consider before landing

Even during the approach sequence, you can see where the first circle is placed by opening the map, while the preferred landing position can be selected by pressing a button. These valuable seconds can be used to agree on a target together with your teammates.

Tip 2: The correct use of the parachute

As in any battle royale shooter, in CoD: Warzone it is important to land as quickly as possible after the jump and to be the first to grab the best weapons or items. This is achieved by opening the parachute after the jump and cutting it directly, which significantly increases the flight speed.

You can reopen and cut the parachute as many times as you like. This is especially useful for flying to destinations far from the flight path. Bonus tip: With the parachute cut, the character pulls out the pistol, which allows firing at enemies.

Tip 3: Life energy and armor

By default, each character in Warzone starts with two armor plates, the maximum being three bars. New plates can be found on the map, and having the most impeccable armor possible significantly increases your chances of victory. All three armor slots should always be filled, if possible (indicated by the blue HUD indicator at the bottom left).

If you take damage in battle, the self-healing known from the main game takes effect – there are no medikits in Warzone. If you are hit, you should simply take cover for a few seconds to regenerate your life energy.

Tip 4: Orders are worthwhile (some at least)

There are three different types of missions on the Verdansk map, marked with yellow tablet icons. Completing the missions rewards your team with additional money and bonus weapons that provide a decisive advantage in the fight for survival.

  • Bounty mission (crosshair icon): Kill a given target
  • Recon mission (flag icon): Secure and hold a specific area.
  • Loot mission (binocular icon): Loot three loot boxes one after the other.

The looting missions bring the biggest advantage, since the three targets are in the immediate vicinity and reward your own team with a good chunk of money as well as powerful guns.

Tip 5: Listen carefully

Connoisseurs of the Call of Duty series know anyway how important a good headset is when playing. Of course, this also applies to Warzone mode. Footsteps of enemies in the vicinity, gunfire in the distance, loot boxes in the immediate vicinity – all of this can be picked out and those who can locate and interpret these acoustic signals have an enormous advantage.

Blue loot boxes, for example, which entice you with additional money and powerful weapons, can be located by a buzzing soundthat gets louder the closer you get to the object of your desire.

But the reconnaissance missions are not to be sneezed at either: If the team succeeds in completing them, the area of the next circle is marked on the map. Thus, you learn in advance which areas will provide protection from the deadly gas.

Tip 6: What it’s worth spending money on

In the course of a round, you inevitably accumulate a considerable amount of money. But what should you spend it on anyway? Money is used in the Battle Royale shooter to request killstreaks or equipment drops at the store stations marked in green, or to bring back teammates who have died.

With a bit of luck, Killstreaks can also be found in loot boxes. Picking them up and using them is absolutely always recommended, as the advantage is enormous.

The in-game money can be invested in the following advantages at the buy stations, for example:

  • Additional armor plates ($ 1500)
  • Shield gun ($ 2000)
  • Cluster Strike ($ 3000)
  • Gas Mask ($ 3000)
  • Precision Air Strike ($ 3500)
  • UAV Drone ($ 4000)
  • Self-Resuscitation ($ 4500)
  • Squad resuscitation ($ 4500)
  • Ammo Box ($ 5000)
  • Equipment drop ($ 6000)

The UAV drone is the most rewarding, as it briefly reveals enemy positions in the area, as well as the equipment drop – the only way to use self-made loadouts and thus fully equipped weapons in Warzone.

Tip 7: What to look for in the Gulag

Warzone features a respawn system unique to the genre in the form of the Gulag. Players who have died in Verdansk are shipped to the prison, where they fight in a 1-vs-1 against another player to get back in. Those who lose can only be resurrected by their teammates from then on.

Other players who enter the gulag initially start as spectators on the upper tiers. Teammates can give instructions about the opponent’s position here, for example, but all players have the opportunity to influence the fight that is currently taking place – by throwing stones.

Just like a stun grenade, the stone doe’s one point of damage and is more suited to distracting the players below. However, with some skill, it can also be used to make kills, for example by triggering C4.

Since the lighting in the Gulag is not very good, enemies are correspondingly difficult to spot in the semi-dark. However, there is a simple trick to change that. CoD: Warzone allows you to spray spray logos on walls and other environments – as well as enemies – at the touch of a button. This can be turned into an advantage by making your opponent shine brightly with some yellow paint.

More quick tips for Call of Duty: Warzone

  • In sprint mode doors can be broken down immediately, in target mode they can be opened carefully
  • Enemies can be instantly eliminated in close combat from behind with a special animation
  • Use the ping system to mark enemies for your team
  • Air strikes and cluster strikes can be used on helicopters and other vehicles
  • Watch out for a white glow in your surroundings – this signals reflections in a sniper’s scope
  • Loot time can be significantly shortened by a simple trick when playing with controller

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