It all started with fusion rifles. First fusions were the dominant special weapon. Why even use a sniper or shot gun if you can shoot across the map with fusions? Second was auto rifles and shot guns. Pulse rifles, scouts, and hand cannons were practically useless against the infamous suros regime and the only viable option for a secondary was a shot gun since fusions were out of the picture. Third was handcannons and still shot guns. Snipers were beginning to come to the scene but what use is a sniper if Thorn functions just as well? Fourth was a mixed period of change handcannons were still the most viable option. Pluse rifles like hopscotch and the messenger were actually holding their own against handcannons. Snipers were the bee's knees. Shot guns were still super powerful. What's a fusion rifle? Fifth was pulse rifles. Hawksaw, grasp of malock, suros pdx, etc. Auto rifles tried to make a come back but only high fire rate low impact ones made the cut so put your shadow price back in the vault. Most legendary Handcannons died off and HC users moved on to the Meta. Shot guns were still powerful but at least sidearms could be a viable option. Seriously what the hell is a fusion rifle?! Sixth is the great mida, last word, 1k stare. people realized tlw and even Thorn were still powerful. Pulse rifles are still good but not usually a better choice over tlw. Shot guns are still good after so many nerfs. Snipers are taking over, Specifically 1k stare. I wonder the 7th change will be. Edit: the point was that when ever something is nerfed or buffed it sets off a chain reaction that even settles down and becomes the new meta