10 Most Overpowered Weapons In Call Of Duty History

8. FAMAS - Black Ops

Black Ops
Activision

Although some would argue that the AK74u deserved to be on this list, the FAMAS was by far the cheapest weapon in the original Black Ops.

Replacing the weighty, three-round burst model found in Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops' version handled so much more smoothly, and resulted in a weapon that virtually anyone could dominate with.

Boasting an extreme rate of fire, the FAMAS had the range of an assault rifle and the speed and dexterity of an SMG, making it the perfect weapon in both close quarters as well as at range.

Devastating the multiplayer for a good few months following the game's launch, the weapon was eventually patched and made a less of an all-round killing machine, but it was still a formidable and popular choice even after the nerf.

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