It is basically a joke now, and it always was, so it needs a buff. I know that some will be like "git gud" but you can only "git so gud" with a bad gun.
1. Get rid of scope glint,
Why is that their it doesn't have any glass in the scope, and you barely snipe with it anyway.
2. More aim assist
It has the same amount of aim assist as other snipers, very low. So buff it. when you get a target in the circle at close to medium range, make it a hit.
Another thing you could do is to increase hitbox size for NLB only.
3. More ammo in reserves or never have to reload.
Make it have more shots in reserve or make ammo go into the mag with each hit. or just make the ammo go instantly in the mag.
4. Make the master perk useful.
Make it do more damage, so it can kill a sunsinger or stormtrance, please it is almost useless.
These buffs might need some reworking or they might be fine, but with these it would be useable in pvp for more than just a joke. [spoiler]im sure that their are several people who are a god with it and you are just too good with it, but for most people it is near impossible to use.[/spoiler]
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Bro nlb is fine as it is.its meant for skilled players who don't need aim assist like the Ldr,1k stare etc.i find it's a unique sniper with the iron sights and bolt action for the true snipers and imo the more you play with it the better you get