Free Fire OB-49 Update: Changes Character Skills and Weapons Update
Are you ready for the next big Free Fire update? The OB-49 update is coming on May 21, bringing exciting changes to your favorite characters and weapons! As Free Fire celebrates its 8th anniversary, players can expect major improvements, including character buffs, nerfs, and completely reworked abilities. Let's dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming character skill upgrades in Free Fire.
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What's New in the Free Fire OB-49 Update?
The OB-49 update will introduce a brand new map with unique features you won't find anywhere else. But that's not all! Free Fire's 8th anniversary celebration is coming, and with it, players will receive:
- Unlimited custom room cards
- Advanced custom room cards (more details coming soon)
- Major character skill changes
- Weapon adjustments and buffs
Let's check out the most important character skill changes that will impact your gameplay strategies!
Character Skill Upgrades: Who's Getting Buffed?
1. Lila: Double Wall Power
Lila's ability is getting a significant buff in the OB-49 update. Currently, eliminating an enemy gives you one free gloo wall. After the update, you'll receive two gloo walls per elimination instead of just one!
Why This Matters: Gloo walls are crucial for both Battle Royale and Clash Squad modes. Having twice as many walls will dramatically improve your defensive capabilities during intense firefights.
2. Luqueta: Shield Point Adjustments
Luqueta ability is changing, but is it really an improvement? Let's break it down:
Before the Update:
- 20 shield points per kill
- Maximum of 40 shield points (2 kills)
After the Update:
- 15 shield points per kill
- Maximum of 45 shield points (3 kills)
This means you'll need to get 3 kills instead of 2 to maximize Luqueta ability. For Clash Squad players, this might be a nerf rather than a buff since getting 3 kills consistently in every round is challenging.
3. Moco: Marking Duration Nerf
Moco's ability is getting slightly weakened in the OB-49 update:
Before the Update:
- Marks enemies for 5 seconds
- Marks for 6.5 seconds when the enemy moves after being damaged
After the Update:
- Marks enemies for 4 seconds
- Marks for 5.5 seconds when the enemy moves after being damaged
This 1-second reduction might seem small, but could impact gameplay in critical situations when tracking enemies.
4. Luna: Movement Speed Adjustment
Luna's ability is getting a mixed update:
Before the Update:
- Increases rate of fire by 8%
- Increases movement speed by 15%
After the Update:
- Still increases rate of fire by 8%
- Movement speed boost reduced to 10%
This change slightly reduces Luna's mobility advantage, but maintains the firepower boost.
Most Exciting Character Reworks
1. Paloma: Completely New Ability
Paloma is getting a complete ability overhaul, transforming her into a potentially meta character:
New Ability: When you destroy a gloo wall, your weapon precision increases for 10 seconds, making your aim stick to enemies more effectively and increasing headshot probability.
This could be a game-changer for aggressive players who like to push through enemy defenses!
2. Ignis: Double Activation & Extended Range
Ignis is receiving major buffs that could make him much more powerful:
Before the Update:
- Can use skill once
- Flaming screen moves 30 meters (6 meters/second for 5 seconds)
After the Update:
- Can use skill twice with a 5-second cooldown (like Tasuya, Raiden, and Skyler)
- Flaming screen moves 48 meters (6 meters/second for 8 seconds)
The ability to create two flaming screens and the extended range makes Ignis significantly more versatile for both offense and defense.
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Rumored Character Changes
According to insider information, we might also see changes to:
- Skyler: Expected to receive a buff
- Casey: Likely getting buffed
- Zain: Possible complete ability rework
Note: These changes haven't been confirmed for the final update yet.
Weapon Updates in OB-49
Several weapons are getting adjustments in the upcoming update:
Weapons Getting Reworked:
- COD
- VSS
- HEAL PISTOL
Weapons Getting Buffed:
- M60
- M249
- M143
- SCAR-3
- M4A1-3
- HEAL PISTOL
Other Adjustments:
- VSK-94: Minor adjustments expected
How These Changes Will Impact Your Gameplay
These character and weapon changes will significantly impact Free Fire's meta. Here's what to expect:
- Lila will become more popular in both Battle Royale and Clash Squad due to the double gloo wall benefit
- Paloma might become a top-tier character with her precision-focused new ability
- Ignis could become an excellent choice for aggressive players with the double activation feature
- Moco and Luna users might need to adjust their strategies slightly due to the nerfs
Conclusion: Preparing for the OB-49 Update
The Free Fire OB-49 update is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates yet, especially with the 8th anniversary celebration coming soon. Make sure to experiment with these reworked characters when the update drops on May 21 to find your new favorite combinations!
Which character buff are you most excited about? Will you be trying out the completely reworked Paloma? Let us know in the comments!
Don't forget to stay tuned for more updates on the advanced custom room cards and other features coming in the OB-49 update!
