Best Weapons In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Summary

• AMR Mod 4 excels in damage & fire rate but lags in handling & mobility.
• KSV is a top SMG for the early game with fast TTK, mobility, & hip-fire accuracy.
• C9 is a versatile SMG with solid handling, range, & clean iron sights.

Black Ops 6 kicks Call of Duty multiplayer into overdrive with the introduction of omnimovement, all-new modes like Kill Order, and a selection of unique Perks and Wildcards that add extra customization to player loadouts. In addition to these new features, Black Ops 6 also includes a roster of familiar weapons from the 90s, each carving out its own niche in the overall meta.

Players can choose from a wide range of weapons in Black Ops 6, from fast-firing Submachine Guns to powerful Sniper Rifles. While the choice of weapon ultimately comes down to personal preference, some are certainly better suited for specific situations than others. Here are all the best weapons in Black Ops 6.

Updated on December 31, 2024, by Nathan Round: The meta has shifted significantly in Black Ops 6, allowing some weapons to shine more than others. This list has been updated to include new weapons introduced with the launch of Season 1 for Black Ops 6, each of which has earned its place among the top weapons. It has also been updated to include launch weapons that now rank within the top 10 options in the game due to recent buffs and nerfs for Season 1 Reloaded.

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AMR Mod 4

Fast Firing Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle

First up is the AMR Mod 4, an excellent weapon in the Sniper Rifle category. Though arriving for the festive season as part of Archie’s Festival Frenzy, the AMR Mod 4 is currently one of the top weapons from the Sniper Rifle category for Black Ops 6. While not exactly the highest-ranking weapon when it comes to handling and mobility, ranking behind both the LR 7.62 and the LW3A1 Frostline in both stat categories, the AMR Mod 4 has two main perks over other options: firepower and fire rate.

The AMR Mod 4 is a semi-automatic Sniper Rifle, but boasts the second-highest level of damage out of all the weapons in the Sniper Rifle category. This gives the weapon a consistent one-shot kill capability when firing at the torso or the head, along with giving players the ability to chain back-to-back kills relatively quickly thanks to its fast fire rate. Though the weapon does boast a decent amount of weapon kick, and it isn’t necessarily the fastest Sniper Rifle to use, with the best AMR Mod 4 loadout, it can be unstoppable in the right hands.

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AEK-973

Heavy-Hitting Burst Fire Marksman Rifle With Excellent Damage

When it comes to choosing the best weapon in the game, a Marksman Rifle will usually be the last weapon players pick in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer. However, the weapon category does boast an absurdly strong option that may just be the strongest weapon in the game: the AEK-973, a three-round burst rifle that is quite popular among a niche portion of the community.

Handling-wise, the AEK-973 is definitely on the slower side compared to other options on this list, possessing an ADS speed and sprint-to-fire speed that rank behind many other choices in the Assault Rifle category. However, the AEK-973 boasts incredible damage, often taking only two burst shots to kill. The range is also exceptional, making the AEK-973 a great weapon to consider despite its handling trade-offs.

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Kompakt 92

Fast-Killing Submachine Gun With a High Fire Rate

Kicking off the first entry for the Submachine Gun category is the Kompakt 92, a weapon that is relatively slept on when it comes to the game’s close-range meta. In terms of pure TTK (time-to-kill), the Kompakt 92 ranks as the number one Submachine Gun to use at the 10-meter mark, thanks to its blistering fire rate for high DPS. The Kompakt 92 is also decently fast, sporting an admirable ADS and sprint-to-fire speed that’s relatively close to some of the other top Submachine Guns.

The Kompakt 92 shines at shredding players up close and can even come in handy as a reliable secondary if players choose to run Overkill. However, though this weapon does shine at the 10-meter mark as mentioned earlier, its damage range quickly falls off beyond that point, drastically falling behind pretty much every other Submachine Gun at 16 meters and beyond.

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KSV

Excellent Early Game Submachine Gun With Decent DPS

Next up is the KSV, a solid weapon that, while not necessarily ranking above others in its class, is an excellent choice for players seeking a reliable close-range option early in the game. As the second major SMG in its category, the KSV is best compared to the C9 in terms of overall stats. Between the two, the KSV offers a faster fire rate, resulting in a better time-to-kill (TTK) than most other options, along with slightly improved movement speed, though the difference in mobility is minor.

The KSV also ranks among the best for aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds. While it may not reach the speeds of the Tanto .22 or Jackal PDW, it’s close to that of the C9. Where the KSV really excels, however, is in hip-fire accuracy, making it the most precise SMG for hip-firing in the game. Its only significant drawbacks are its low range, even for an SMG, and its noticeable horizontal recoil, which can cause the weapon to jump from left to right when fired.

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C9

Fast & Accurate Submachine Gun With a Decent TTK

Though the superiority of the Submachine Gun category is fairly contested currently in Black Ops 6, the C9 still manages to make its way into being one of the top weapons in the game. This is thanks to both its high handling and mobility attributes, which combo well with the game’s movement system. Although not necessarily the fastest in the Submachine Gun category, it’s still pretty reliable, making the C9 an excellent choice for players who like to stay on the move.

Though primarily built for close-range scenarios, the range of the C9 is also pretty solid, making the weapon exceptional even at medium range. The iron sights are also some of the cleanest in the game, eliminating the need to run an optic, thus freeing an attachment slot in the Gunsmith. Though all these attributes make the C9 an excellent weapon to use in Black Ops 6, there are other weapons in the same category that rank a little higher.

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Jackal PDW

Versatile Submachine Gun With Great Damage & Mobility

One of the top weapons in the game has to be the Jackal PDW, a compact Submachine Gun that’s currently dominating in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer. For players looking to take full advantage of the Omnimovement system with added mobility, the Jackal PDW is among the best options, offering one of the highest levels of mobility and handling across all Primary weapons in the game. Additionally, it boasts a high fire rate, resulting in a competitive time-to-kill (TTK).

The range of the Jackal PDW is also impressive — not quite surpassing the C9 or the Tanto .22, but great compared to other SMG options like the Kompakt 92 and PP-919. The only notable downside is its lower accuracy relative to other SMGs like the C9, though this can be mitigated with the right attachments.

4

AS VAL

Great Close-Range Assault Rifle With Excellent Handling

The AS VAL may be the best Assault Rifle available in Black Ops 6, leading with exceptional handling and impressive mobility, allowing players to zip across the battlefield in style. Additionally, the AS VAL boasts a high fire rate and great damage, making it ideal for quickly taking down opponents up close. Although its range is on the lower side, which falls off considerably at 35 meters, this doesn’t limit its versatility much in Multiplayer — as the hitscan range on most weapons falls to around the 20-meter range.

Another unique benefit of the AS VAL is its built-in suppressor, providing a stealthy loadout without needing a muzzle attachment. Combined with its speed, this makes the AS VAL a strong contender for the close-range meta — one capable of holding its own against Submachine Guns rather well. The only significant drawback is its default 20-round magazine, though this can be easily addressed with an extended magazine.

3

Model L

Excellent Assault Rifle With Great Range

The Model L is currently one of the top weapons in the Assault Rifle category. Though it falls slightly on the slower side compared to options like the AS VAL and the XM4, especially in terms of aim-down-sight speed, the weapon boasts a solid level of damage per shot — though with a fairly standard fire rate as a result.

Suppose its high damage per shot wasn’t enough. In that case, the Model L also has a great level of range that, while not necessarily a primary attribute in Multiplayer, allows it to maintain much of its damage beyond medium range, making it excellent for maps with long sight lines. It’s also quite easy to control recoil-wise, allowing players to focus on boosting the weapons handling and mobility in the gunsmith, rather than worrying about recoil control.

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Krig C

All Round Versatile Assault Rifle

Coming in second place is the Krig C, one of two weapons to arrive for the Season 1 update of Black Ops 6. The Krig C is currently a top pick when it comes to ranked play, and while it has received a nerf to its recoil in the past, it still ranks relatively high. When it comes to overall time-to-kill, the Krig C narrowly beats the aforementioned Model L, thanks to its overall better damage output and faster fire rate.

The Krig C is also relatively quick for an Assault Rifle as well—not exactly ranking as good as the AS VAL, but bridging the gap when it comes to mobility and sprint-to-fire speed. All these attributes make the Krig C one of the most versatile Assault Rifles players can pick—provided they are able to tone down the weapon’s recoil by both using the best attachments and learning to control its recoil pattern.

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AK-74

Hardest Hitting Full-Auto Assault Rifle

When it comes to sheer firepower, the AK-74 is the top option for the Assault Rifle category in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer. Though this Assault Rifle does sport a decent amount of side-to-side recoil, which can throw some players off at range, the AK-74 boasts an excellent time-to-kill (TTK). However, when it comes to both mobility and handling, the AK-74 is lacking.

Though the slower nature of the AK-74 may be a problem for some, boosting its handling attributes with the right attachments is not too difficult, and the side-to-side recoil can also be managed pretty effectively. As a result, players are given a pretty solid Assault Rifle, one that is devastating at medium range.