Best Weapons For The Babylon Map In Black Ops 6

Key Takeaways

• Try the Grekhova pistol for faster, effective kills in Black Ops 6.
• Stick with the XM4 for mid-range battles, a basic but solid weapon choice.
• Use the HE-1 for explosive fun and easy kills, especially on the Babylon map.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6‘s multiplayer mode is a refreshing break from the feel of the prior two entries. The faster movement and smaller weapon count feel like a fresh start from the massive arsenal of the 2023 and 2022 entries.

This makes it a little easier to become familiar with all the guns and know what maps line up with which firearms. Babylon, with its square design and elevated platforms that act as vantage points, sees a mashup of different playstyles clashing together in intense firefights. A lot of different playstyles are valid here, so it is up to the player to decide what weapons below work best.

1 Grekhova

Finish Off Enemies With This Pistol

Pistols might not be the first weapons that come to mind in Call of Duty, but they have their importance. For one, a good pistol is an important backup in case one runs out of ammo or does not have time to reload in a firefight. Secondly, the right player can be just as effective in focusing on the smaller handguns instead of relying on an assault rifle.

The Grekhovka is a little weaker than the other pistols, but it offers a great rate of fire, making it perfect for switching to in the middle of a heated gunfight. Nothing feels cooler than finishing off enemies with the pistol and getting that Hot Swap medal.

2 XM4

Basic But Effective

With a game like Black Ops 6, the developers want to make sure that everyone starts with a fighting chance. That is why there is nothing wrong with sticking by the XM4, the starting assault rifle. Being comfortable with it also ensures players do not feel lost when they prestige and lose all their weapons.

The XM4 is particularly great at mid-range battles, which are still vital in Babylon despite its compact design. It is not as great at close range as some of the SMGs or shotguns, but it still stands a fighting chance.

3 HE-1

For Some Explosive Fun

Call of Duty might be called a military shooter, but there is always room for absurd arcade fun. Anyone looking to complete challenges with the HE-1 will serve themselves well by using the rocket launcher on Babylon. Players will not be rocket jumping like it is Quake, but they can get some easy kills.

The small open areas on the outside of the map are easy to look out over from higher up, making anyone who runs across it a good target. Players do not need to directly hit their targets. Being close will work most of the time and the explosions will take care of the rest.

4 Jackal PDW

The Best The SMG Has To Offer

When it comes to SMGs, it is hard to find something better than the Jackal PDW. SMGs already offer nasty firepower for close-range encounters, which is a great advantage to have for Babylon. The Jackal PDW has a boost in range over its SMG brethren, however.

Players can exploit this advantage by using the proper attachments to further increase their accuracy and reduce recoil. With the right build, the Jack PDW is a great weapon for any map and not just Babylon.

5 AK-74

Better At Close Range Than The XM4

Do not confuse this weapon with the AK-47. It is an easy mistake to make, but at least the latter is not in this game so there is no worry about accidentally selecting the wrong weapon. Unlike the XM4, this assault rifle has a better chance at close-range encounters.

Those more accustomed to the feel of an Assault Rifle can still use this during the tighter corners offered in Babylon. When it comes to long-range firefights, players will want to reduce the recoil a bit by using the proper attachments, making the AK-74 a more well-rounded weapon.

6 XMG

Though It Is A Light Machine Gun, It Is Actually Quite Heavy

There is no getting around some of the drawbacks that come with an LMG. Reload times are going to be painfully long. Lasting long enough to use up the whole magazine is itself a good thing, though. For all the other drawbacks like accuracy and recoil, the XMG with the right attachments can minimize the negatives of the otherwise powerful weapon type.

It has a slower rate of fire than the other LMGs, but it is a worthy trade-off with its better damage range and accuracy, especially once recoil is less of a problem with the right build.

7 AEK-973

A Marksman Rifle With Good Close-Range Capabilities

Marksman Rifles require a special type of player in a game like Black Ops 6. Those who are not accurate might be frustrated at the semi-automatic rate of fire. This also makes the guns hard to use at close range. The AEK-973 shines in Babylon because of its burst-fire mode, making it more viable for mid-range and close-quarters firefights.

The natural long-range sensibilities of the Marksman Rifles also make it great for sniping from a vantage point. With the AEK-973, players can pick people off from across the map but also defend themselves when enemies come up close.

8 Stryder .22

The Stryder .22 is not one of the strongest handguns in the game, but it makes up for it in other areas. The superior handling and minimal recoil give it a special feel the other pistols lack. This makes it a great candidate for dual-wielding, or Akimbo, as it is known in Black Ops 6.

With its small size, Babylon lends itself to a run-and-gun style. There is some risk in the open areas, but it is worth it for how quickly one can end enemy players with the dual pistols equipped.