Oh boy where to even begin. If you think thorn is actually balanced. I can't in anyway change your opinion. But a .47 ttk ( or somewhere along these lines not certain) on a gun that can snipe across the map is outrageous. And on top of that even hitting you once will effectively take you out of the fight for 5 to 7 seconds. In game types such as trials 5 to 7 seconds could decide the round. Also the aim assist is so high anyone can be a marksman with it. So you see something had to give. Overall it was just too rewarding for such a forgiving gun. In my opinion it should have been the RoF and aim assist to change but I'm not in charge.