The Season 1 update brought tons of content to Black Ops 6 and Warzone, including the first event called Hit List, packed with exciting rewards for players to unlock. One standout reward is the Buffer Weight Stock, an attachment that has drawn significant attention for its exceptional utility.
Following its release, many players have already identified it as a meta-defining choice, particularly in Warzone, where having control over long-range recoil is crucial. If you want to add the Buffer Weight Stock to your arsenal, here’s everything you need to know about how it functions, and the steps required to unlock it in both BO6 and Warzone.
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How to Unlock Buffer Weight Stock Attachment in Black Ops 6 & Warzone
To unlock the Buffer Weight Stock attachment in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, the community had to collectively gather eight billion skulls during the Hit List event. This monumental challenge was successfully completed on November 23, making the Stock attachment available to all players.
Players could contribute to the event by earning Hit List Skulls across different game modes, including BO6‘s Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. In Multiplayer and Zombies, each kill earned one skull, while in Warzone, every kill contributed five skulls, significantly boosting event progression.
BO6 & Warzone Buffer Weight Stock Attachment Explained
- Pros:
- Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control
- Cons:
- Aim Down Sight Speed
- Aim Walking Movement Speed
The Buffer Weight Stock in Black Ops 6 and Warzone is a Stock attachment available for the XM4 Assault Rifle, XMG LMG, and DM-10 Marksman Rifle. It provides significant recoil control, reducing vertical recoil by ~ 30%, horizontal recoil by ~5 0%, and gun kick by ~30%. However, this comes at the cost of a slight reduction in aim down sights speed (+23%) and aim walking movement speed (+13%).
Note: The pros and cons percentages of the Buffer Weight Stock can vary slightly based on the specific weapon and its category.
This attachment has been widely praised for its effectiveness in long-range engagements, where minimizing recoil is crucial for consistent accuracy. Its benefits are particularly notable in Warzone, where most battles occur at medium to long distances, making it an invaluable tool for landing shots with precision.
The Buffer Weight Stock provides players with greater loadout customization by enabling them to prioritize other attachments, such as Muzzles or Barrels, without sacrificing accuracy. This versatility ensures an optimized setup tailored to any playstyle.