Weapon Bloom Explained

This is a guide to understanding weapon bloom or bullet spread in the game Battlefield 2042. Read on to learn more about subtle tricks you can use to lessen weapon bloom.

Weapon Bloom Latest Updates and Changes

Reduced Weapon Bloom

As per the 1.04 patch (Update 0.2.2), weapon bloom, or bullet spread in other circles, will be reduced on all guns giving you more accurate shots compared to your gameplay in previous patches.

All Updates and Patch Notes

What is Weapon Bloom?

Weapon Bloom is the amount of bullet spread that your weapon will have when you hip fire. This can be seen when you sustain fire and the lines on your crosshair expand. .

How to Lessen Weapon Bloom

Wait for Bloom to Close

If you prefer hip firing, then chances are, you'll be affected by Weapon Bloom a lot. You can reduce the amount of weapon bloom by setting your fire mode to burst rather than full auto or by waiting until your crosshairs converge back to the center.

AK-24 Bloom Pattern	LCMG Bloom Pattern

Take note that, Weapon Bloom is also unique to each weapon case in point the difference of just two weapons in the table, with some spreading farther than others. Take time to learn the bloom pattern of each gun on Custom Maps in the Battlefield Portal.

Aiming Down Sight

AK-24 ADS	LCMG ADS

Aiming down sights (ADS) can drastically lessen your weapon bloom even in sustained fire, just manage your recoil and you'll be good to go.

Switch to Single Fire Mode

Check and if your weapon has a single fire mode and switch to it. Firing single rounds lessens the rate of bloom that your weapon will experience as compared to multiple rounds on full auto.
How to Change Fire Mode For Weapons

Stand Still while Controlling Recoil

Recoil is also a factor in controlling your bloom. Recoil is much easier to control when you're standing still as opposed to hip firing while running.

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