[spoiler]Obligatory bias input, this is all antidotal, but comes from the perspective of someone who cares a lot about the Crucible. I am subject to being wrong & receiving [i]you play like Dad[/i] banter but these are my thoughts.[/spoiler] I’m speaking as an avid Last Word user from console & I understand TLW on PC needs to be addressed. However I firmly believe TLW is in a pretty decent spot (on console). I could see an argument being made to adjustment the weapon but honestly, these changes look like they where made to crush most Last Word enthusiasts. Let me share my perspective. You have 8 rounds & limited range. Recoil is an actual SOB to learn, contrary to popular belief, it’s not as easy of a weapon to master like everyone pretends it to be. [b]Most[/b] engagements you’re throwing 5-6 rounds down range. Sure you can argue the optimal TTK is insane but those actual moments are rare. As of now, a good Spare Rations/NF/ Thorn user gauging his distance & movement can hold his own. A timely shotgun or swift sidearm can easily go toe to toe. I know it’s a different story on PC, like I’ve already stated, but console users are getting lumped in. Again, currently, a good sidearm will outplay an over zealous Last Word. I’ve got a Travelers Judgement with over 1100 kills, it’s head over heels easier to use up close & in the sky. The only thing TLW has in that engagement is range. With the upcoming nerf to body damage & ADS variables you will lose most of those 1v1’s to a sidearm. Increasing hipfire crit damage & stickiness will not save it from the nerfs. Relying on hipfire consistency is unpredictable & just a bad habit overall. If the intent & overall feature for TLW was solely designed for hipfire use only, then why can we ADS at all? Anyone assuming that the hipfire buff is going to help replace ADS is going to have to show me their next montage of them dropping [b]consistent[/b] three tap headshots, let alone landing even two headshots in row, let alone against any player with thumbs. Hit me up when the patch drops & make me look stupid. [spoiler]Or when you inevitably change your mind because three tap kills will be rare.[/spoiler]