CoD Vanguard March 10 update: Sniper buffs, S&D fix, full patch notes
A Call of Duty: Vanguard update has launched on March 10. The new patch notes include a fix for the Search and Destroy mode, a number of changes to sniper rifles, bug fixes, and more.
The March 10 update addressed a bug in the Search and Destroy mode and to the Barracks and After Action report, but its biggest impact will be felt by those who enjoy sniping.
Nearly five months after its August 18, 2025 release date, CoD Vanguard is making a serious balancing adjustment to the class.Three of the game’s snipers are being tweaked, alongside a flinch adjustment across most marksman and sniper rifles.
The only snipers and marksman rifles that won’t be affected by March 10’s patch are the SVT-40 and the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle.
Vanguard March 10 update: Sniper buffs, S&D fix, more
As described in the patch notes, Vanguard is fixing an S&D exploit that allowed teams to see their enemies’ bomb location. Further, a number of UI fixes were made for the Barracks and After Action report screens.
Most importantly, the game is changing a bunch of snipers. Outside of the SVT, Gorenko, and 3-Line Rifle, all marksman and sniper rifles are receiving a 30% buff to flinch resistance.
Past that overall change, the Type 99, 3-Line, and Kar98k are all receiving buffs. The Type 99 is receiving a 20% buff to ADS time and an 80% reduction in weapon sway. The 3-Line is receiving a 50% reduction in weapon sway, a 50% reduction in flinch intensity, and a max damage range nerf of 63%.
Lastly, the Kar98k’s ADS time is being buffed from 595ms to 500ms – a 16% buff that should delight quick-scopers.
Full Vanguard March 10 patch notes
Search and Destroy
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Type 99 (Sniper Rifle)
3-Line Rifle (Sniper Rifle)
Kar98k (Sniper Rifle)
Sniper Rifles and Marksman Rifles
