Garena reduces Nero damage and shifts Free Fire meta

Ronny Rolim
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:22:16 +0530

Nero gets nerfed and loses power. Change already impacts gameplay and strategies in Free Fire.

Players using Nero are already feeling the impact: his ability damage has been reduced and his area control weakened, directly affecting close-range fights in Free Fire.

The change mainly impacts ranked and squad modes, where Nero previously dominated due to high damage and Gloo Wall blocking.

Garena confirmed the adjustment as part of the current update balance changes.

Garena reduces Nero power after meta dominance

The decision comes after Nero showed above-average performance since his release in OB51.

His high damage combined with control mechanics left enemies with little room to react.

Nero was designed for control, but his damage created extreme disadvantage even with quick reactions. Therefore, both damage and control were reduced.

Garena confirmed the nerf reduces Nero’s damage and limits Gloo Wall control, directly impacting the current meta.

What changed in the ability

Main changes

Element | Before | Now
Damage per second | 16 HP | 14 HP
Gloo Wall control | High | Reduced
Combat impact | Dominant | Balanced

How it works now

150 HP plushie

12 seconds duration

Up to 50m range (100m in BR)

8m area

Blocks Gloo Walls

Marks enemies for 5 seconds

45s cooldown

Nero loses power after official Garena balance update

Impact on the competitive meta

Nero is no longer a must-pick in ranked matches. He remains viable but requires better positioning.

Defensive strategies and Gloo Wall usage are becoming relevant again.

Why this nerf happened

The change follows community feedback and internal balance analysis.

Nero dominated high-level gameplay since OB51.

Exclusive: early info by Free Fire Mania

Full nerf details were first revealed by Free Fire Mania before global rollout.

What players should do now

Reevaluate Nero usage

Test new character combos

Adapt to slower engagements

The change is already live and considered permanent.

Conclusion

The nerf balances the meta and opens new strategies.

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