What is the best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout? SMGs continue to run rampant on Black Ops 6’s smaller maps, tearing through enemies with ease as players zip about the place at Mach 10. SMGs also make fantastic companions to long-range weapons, and the best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout excels in both roles.
Though the C9 currently sits on our best Black Ops 6 loadouts list, the KSV is quickly becoming a popular meta pick. Thanks to its fast fire rate, reload quickness, and swap speed, the Black Ops 6 KSV innately excels over the C9 in a few key metrics in the FPS game. These stats also lend themselves nicely to a snappy Overkill-based class setup such as the one we lay out below.
How to unlock the KSV in Black Ops 6
The KSV is unlocked by reaching player level 7. The KSV becoming usable so early on in a Black Ops 6 Prestige is great news if you’re trying to save your permanent unlock tokens for something juicier.
Best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout
- Muzzle: Ported Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
- Magazine: Fast Mag II
- Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
This decked-out KSV hits like a truck without compromising on control. Starting at the nose, we have the Ported Compensator – a firm favorite muzzle of ours due to the first bullet accuracy and vertical recoil control it provides. If you prefer a stealthier approach, swap it for the Suppressor. Shimmying along, we have the Long Barrel. While SMGs aren’t designed to be used in long or even medium-distance combat, the Long Barrel at least gives the KSV a fighting chance beyond the ten-meter mark by improving its effective range substantially.
Shifting to the underside of the KSV, we have the Ranger Foregrip. This not only improves the gun’s horizontal recoil control but also gives you an extra injection of sprint speed. It’s the final underbarrel attachment you unlock for the KSV, so we’d recommend using the Vertical Foregrip until you can use it.
For the magazine, you have two really great options in the Flip Mag and Fast Mag II. While the Flip Mag improves your reload speed, the Fast Mag II drops five rounds from the magazine in return for a bump in both ADS and sprint to fire speed. As far as we’re concerned, a slightly smaller mag is always worth an improved chance to shoot first. Finally, slap on the Rapid Fire mod to boost the KSV’s TTK and the build is complete.
Best Black Ops 6 KSV class build
- Secondary weapon: DM-10
- Melee: Knife
- Tactical: Stim Shot
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Field Upgrade: Tactical Insertion
- Perk 1: Gung-ho
- Perk 2: Assassin
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Specialty: Enforcer
- Wildcard: Overkill
Though you can opt for any long-range secondary you like thanks to Overkill, we fancy the DM-10 here as it also works a treat at mid-range – covering all bases with the best Black Ops 6 DM-10 loadout and all that jazz.
To ensure you’re always on demon time in the movement department, grab yourself the Stim Shot for your Tactical, then lock in the Drill Charge as your Lethal to help create chaos in closed spaces and clear out campers. The Tactical Insertion is our preferred Field Upgrade here thanks to the rat-tier strats it enables.
Perk-wise, we’ve gone with the tried and tested trio of Gung-ho, Assassin, and Double Time to open up access to Enforcer. This lineup will keep you on the move, and provide all the buffs you could need as a SMG speedster.
While the equipment for this class setup lends itself to a run ‘n gun playstyle in close-quarters combat, you can easily switch to a Recon-oriented perk trio if you want to use the KSV as a secondary weapon in a sniper build.
Best Black Ops 6 KSV alternatives
While the KSV has continued to assert itself as a powerful meta pick, the C9 is still a fantastic alternative if you are attached to the classic MP5 profile. This nippy SMG is a true jack of all trades and hits remarkably hard. Check out our best Black Ops 6 C9 build for more on how to turn it into a proper beamer.
It’s worth trying out the KSV with Gunfighter before completely giving up on the weapon. Equip the Gunfighter wildcard and add the following extras: Ergonomic Grip, Combat Stock, and whichever sight you enjoy most (eg. the Kepler Microflex).
And that’s the best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout and class setup. Now you’re primed to tear up the Black Ops 6 maps, nothing is getting in the way of you racking up kills – aside from your aim, of course. We also have a guide on Black Ops 6 camos if you’re wondering how you can make your KSV shine.