Best BO6 loadouts for the current meta

What are the best Black Ops 6 loadouts? In theory, you’re on a level playing field with everyone you come across in Call of Duty Black Ops 6; you all have access to the same weapons, attachments, and perks. It might not always feel that way, though, with weapons flowing in and out of the meta with each new patch. We’ve done the research, put in the hard yards, and figured out the best Black Ops 6 loadouts.

A new entry in the CoD series brings with it new Black Ops 6 weapons and also a revamped movement system in Black Ops 6 Omnimovement. Skill expression has never been more prevalent in the FPS game, and while movement can be king, the best loadouts will put you in great stead to dominate every match you enter.

Best Black Ops 6 loadouts

Here are the best BO6 loadouts, including the optimal Wildcard and perks:

• AK-74 & Stryder .22
• C9 & Cigma 2B
• AMES 85 & GS45
• Jackal PDW & 9mm PM
• XM4 & GS45
• LR 7.62 & C9

AK-74

The raw power of the AK-74 can carry it over the line in a lot of situations, but with our best AK-74 loadout, you can reign in some of the unruly recoil and turn this assault rifle into a truly dominant force.

The Gunfighter Wildcard allows us to extend the range and reduce the recoil of the AK-74 while also maintaining a quick ADS time. Pair this with the Stryder .22 for when things get a little too close for comfort.

Attachments

• Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Stock: Infiltrator Stock
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

Wildcard and perks

• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Forward Intel
• Perk 3: Cold Blooded
• Specialty: Recon
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

Secondary weapon

C9

The C9 is a jack-of-all-trades, master of all when it comes to SMGs. Well-balanced, decent fire rate, and a solid TTK, you really can’t go wrong with the Black Ops 6 iteration of the classic MP5.

To get the most out of the C9 we’ve gone for the Gunfighter Wildcard which increases the number of attachments you can stick to it. Taking full advantage of this, our best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout is decked to the (C) nines with goodies that improve it at every level. The perk trinity of Gung-Ho, Assassin, and Double Time grants access to the Enforcer Specialty, which maximizes your run-n-gun potential – the go-to playstyle for SMG enjoyers.

Attachments

• Optic: Kepler Microflex
• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Stock: Balanced Stock
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Flip Mag
• Rear Grip: CQB Grip
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Wildcard and perks

• Wildcard: Gunfighter
• Perk 1: Gung-ho
• Perk 2: Assassin
• Perk 3: Double Time
• Specialty: Enforcer

Secondary weapon

AMES 85

The AMES 85 is an assault rifle with low recoil and immense stopping power. You can completely dominate mid-range firefights with this in your hands, opting for a basic optic, or a medium scope if you prefer to pick your opponents off from a distance.

We opt to go with the Overkill Wildcard for our loadout, bringing the Marine SP with us for when things get up close and personal. The Ghost, Engineer, and Vigilance perks will help you rack up killstreaks, keeping your enemies pinned down while you pick them off.

Attachments

• Optic: Merlin Mini
• Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Wildcard and perks

• Wildcard: Overkill
• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Engineer
• Perk 3: Vigilance

Secondary weapon

Jackal PDW

Not only is the Jackal PDW one of the best SMGs in Black Ops 6, it might take the crown of overall best weapon. With these attachments, you’ll have a gun that feels light and snappy, maintains a high level of mobility, and hits like a truck.

You’re going to be doing a lot of killing with this weapon, which is why we’ve gone for a full set of Enforcer perks. Assassin provides a score bonus whenever we take down enemies on a kill streak. We’ve also picked Gung-Ho to make this loadout as agile as possible by removing movement penalties, and Double Time to speed up our tactical sprint. This unlocks the Enforcer perk which triggers a temporary buff to movement speed and health regeneration.

Attachments

• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag II
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
• Stock: Infiltrator Stock

Wildcard and perks

• Wildcard: Overkill
• Perk 1: Assassin
• Perk 2: Gung-Ho
• Perk 3: Double Time

Secondary weapon

XM4

Being the default assault rifle doesn’t hold the XM4 back, in fact, it can be one of the most devastating tools at your disposal if outfitted with the right attachments. The mid-range is where this AR shines – pinpoint accuracy and holding your angles are the keys to success with the XM4.

Our perks aim to stay off the enemy’s minimap and generate as many scorestreaks as possible. Ghost will make it difficult for your enemies to pinpoint your location, and Engineer will allow you to spot any nasty surprises before they quite literally blow up in your face.

Attachments

• Optic: Merlin Mini
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Wildcard and perks

• Wildcard: Overkill
• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Engineer
• Perk 3: Vigilance

Secondary weapon

LR 7.62

Sniping is one of life’s great joys (in-game), and Black Ops 6 offers up the perfect tool for the job in the LR 7.62. This bolt-action rifle will one-shot if you hit the upper body, and our best Black Ops 6 LR 7.62 loadout turns it into a stable source of point-based income as you explode heads across the map.

It’s hard to imagine a sniper build without Overkill – that’s why we haven’t gone for one. The time-honored Wildcard is being put to good use when paired with the powerful C9 SMG. Over in perkland, we’ve opted for a trio of blue perks that help keep you safe and sound while expanding your map awareness – it’s as close to omniscient as you’ll get.

Attachments

• Underbarrel: Lightweight Handguard
• Magazine: Fast Mag II
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Stock: Combat Stock
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Wildcard and perks

• Wildcard: Overkill
• Perk 1: Ninja
• Perk 2: Forward Intel
• Perk 3: Cold-blooded
• Specialty: Recon

Secondary weapon

Those are the best Black Ops 6 loadouts – we’ll no doubt be adding more as new metas emerge and new weapons get added. To get the most out of your time with Black Ops 6, check out our guides on Black Ops 6 maps, Black Ops 6 equipment, and Black Ops 6 prestige to see what you’ll get when you reach the top. We also have information on Black Ops 6 Twitch drops if you want some free cosmetics.