Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Best Weapons in Season 2
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- 02/13/25
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In order to master the online gameplay of Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6, it is crucial to learn the weapon meta. This guide will cover the best and the most effective weapons used in Season 2 so that you can plan your loadouts strategically.
- 10 Most Used Weapons
- Top Submachine Guns in Black Ops 6
- - KSV
- - Jackal PDW
- - C9
- The Best Assault Rifles
- - XM4
- - Model L
- - AS VAL
- - KRIG C
- Final Thoughts
For each season of Black Ops 6, we have provided a meta snapshot and listed all of the best performing and most used weapons. Among containing information for both shotgun and sniper rifle users, this guide also caters to those who appreciate long-range and close-range combat.
↖ 10 Most Used Weapons
Assault rifles and submachine guns do the heavy lifting for the current season's meta due to the fast-paced action and compact maps.
Here are the most used weapons of Season 2:
- KRIG C
- KSV
- XM4
- Jackal PDW
- Model L
- AS VAL
- C9
- Feng 82
- AMES 85
- PPSh-41
As always, assault rifles take the crown once again with 5 entries. 4 Submachine guns trip after them on the list, and rounding it out is the lone light machine gun, Feng 82 that offers some variety for players who enjoy an LMG style of play.
↖ Top Submachine Guns in Black Ops 6
With their great mobility and rapid rate of fire, submachine guns (SMGs) are perfect for a close quarter engagement star. Here's the best 3 out of all SMGs for Season 2:
↖ - KSV
The KSV wins in any close-range gunfight due to it's exceptionally high fire rate, which delivers one of the best time-to-kills (TTK) in the game. Being mobile allows players to take advantage of fast-paced environments. While its attack range can be a bit tricky, the controllable recoil helps immensely in short range scrimmages.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Optic | KEPLER MICROFLEX | PP 919: LEVEL 15 | Provides a clear and precise sight picture, perfect for close-to-mid-range combat. |
Muzzle | COMPENSATOR | LEVEL 21 | Reduces vertical recoil, improving weapon control during sustained fire. |
Barrel | LONG BARREL | LEVEL 3 | Increases effective range, boosting damage output at longer distances. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 14 | Enhances weapon stability, making it easier to control recoil during rapid movement. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG I | LEVEL 4 | Increases magazine capacity, allowing you to engage multiple enemies without frequent reloads. |
Rear Grip | ERGONOMIC GRIP | LEVEL 41 | Improves aim-down-sight (ADS) speed, ensuring faster target acquisition in fast-paced battles. |
Stock | INFILTRATOR STOCK | LEVEL 8 | Boosts movement speed and agility while aiming or firing, perfect for aggressive playstyles. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | LEVEL 28 | Reduces overall recoil, improving accuracy during continuous fire. |
↖ - Jackal PDW
Jackal PDW boasts incredible mobility and a useful TTK which makes it a popular option among aggressive players. Its most remarkable aspect is how it sustains minimal damage drop-off over long ranges compared to the rest of the SMGs.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Optic | KEPLER MICROFLEX | PP 919: LEVEL 15 | Provides a clean and clear sight picture, ideal for close to mid-range combat. |
Muzzle | COMPENSATOR | LEVEL 18 | Reduces vertical recoil, improving accuracy during sustained fire. |
Barrel | LONG BARREL | LEVEL 13 | Increases effective range, allowing for better damage at longer distances. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 2 | Improves weapon stability, making it easier to control during rapid movement. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG I | LEVEL 11 | Increases magazine capacity, reducing the need for frequent reloads. |
Rear Grip | ERGONOMIC GRIP | LEVEL 32 | Boosts aim-down-sight (ADS) speed, allowing for faster target acquisition. |
Stock | INFILTRATOR STOCK | LEVEL 14 | Enhances movement speed and agility while aiming or firing. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | - | Helps mitigate recoil, ensuring better accuracy during continuous fire. |
↖ - C9
Thanks to its impressive fire rate and adequate TTK, the C9 is both an adaptable SMG and a dominant choice in close-to-midrange scenarios. This flexibility is precisely why it is favored in many different maps and playstyles.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Muzzle | COMPENSATOR | LEVEL 23 | Reduces vertical recoil, improving control during sustained fire. |
Barrel | LONG BARREL | LEVEL 2 | Extends effective range, increasing damage output at longer distances. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 15 | Enhances weapon stability, reducing recoil and improving accuracy. |
Rear Grip | ERGONOMIC GRIP | LEVEL 37 | Boosts aim-down-sight (ADS) speed, allowing for quicker target acquisition. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | LEVEL 21 | Mitigates recoil during continuous fire, improving overall accuracy. |
↖ The Best Assault Rifles
Assault rifles (ARs) are crucial to every well-rounded loadout as they offer great versatility over differing ranges. These are the four best ARs available in the current meta:
↖ - XM4
XM4 is a competent multipurpose rifle as its recoil, damage, and fire rate make it easy to use at the medium and long ranges. If you want a weapon that is good in a number of situations, then this is a solid option.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Optic | KEPLER MICROFLEX | AS VAL: LEVEL 5 | Provides a clear and precise sight picture, ideal for close-to-mid-range engagements. |
Muzzle | COMPENSATOR | LEVEL 19 | Reduces vertical recoil, improving control during sustained fire. |
Barrel | REINFORCED BARREL | LEVEL 44 | Increases effective range and bullet velocity, making it better for mid-to-long-range combat. |
Underbarrel | RANGER FOREGRIP | LEVEL 45 | Improves horizontal and vertical recoil control, enhancing accuracy and stability, especially when moving. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG I | LEVEL 7 | Increases magazine capacity, reducing the need for frequent reloads in intense firefights. |
Rear Grip | COMMANDO GRIP | LEVEL 17 | Enhances aim stability and control, making it easier to stay on target during fast-paced engagements. |
Stock | INFILTRATOR STOCK | LEVEL 47 | Boosts movement speed while aiming and firing, allowing for better mobility during aggressive playstyles. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | LEVEL 27 | Reduces overall recoil, improving accuracy during sustained fire. |
↖ - Model L
The Model L is the best choice for mid-range combat. Though it has the slowest fire rate of any AR, the damage per shot is incredibly high, and recoil is practically non-existent, making it deadly at both mid and long ranges.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Optic | ACCU-SPOT REFLEX | AK 74: LEVEL 25 | Provides a clean and accurate sight, perfect for close-to-mid-range engagements. |
Muzzle | SUPPRESSOR | LEVEL 16 | Reduces muzzle flash and keeps you off the minimap while slightly lowering range. |
Barrel | REINFORCED BARREL | LEVEL 31 | Increases effective range and bullet velocity, making it ideal for mid-range combat. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 7 | Improves vertical recoil control, enhancing overall weapon stability. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG I | LEVEL 12 | Increases magazine capacity, allowing for longer engagements without frequent reloads. |
Rear Grip | COMMANDO GRIP | LEVEL 26 | Improves aim stability and control, making it easier to stay on target. |
Stock | INFILTRATOR STOCK | LEVEL 37 | Boosts movement speed while aiming and firing, ideal for aggressive playstyles. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | LEVEL 28 | Reduces overall recoil, improving accuracy during sustained fire. |
↖ - AS VAL
The AS VAL is unique amongst ARs because it has one of the fastest rates of fire. It also has one of the finest TTK numbers. Furthermore, the quick ADS speed makes it optimal for close-to-mid-range fights.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
---|---|---|---|
Barrel | SUPPRESSED LONG BARREL | LEVEL 6 | Combines a built-in suppressor with increased range, keeping you stealthy while enhancing mid-range performance. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 8 | Improves vertical recoil control, making it easier to stay on target during sustained fire. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG II | LEVEL 22 | Increases ammo capacity significantly, reducing the |
↖ - KRIG C
The KRIG's C low TTK relative to the other ARs is on another level, and the recoil is so low that accuracy is guaranteed at any range. The "Rapid Fire" muzzle attachment definitely helps in closer range combat, but the recoil from this weapon becomes higher even though the range improves.
Attachment Slot | Recommended Attachment | Unlock Level | Explanation |
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Optic | KEPLER MICROFLEX | AS VAL: LEVEL 5 | Provides a clean and precise sight, perfect for close-to-mid-range engagements. |
Muzzle | COMPENSATOR | LEVEL 16 | Reduces vertical recoil, improving control during sustained fire. |
Barrel | REINFORCED BARREL | LEVEL 41 | Increases effective range and bullet velocity, making it effective for mid-to-long-range combat. |
Underbarrel | VERTICAL FOREGRIP | LEVEL 2 | Improves vertical recoil control, enhancing overall weapon stability. |
Magazine | EXTENDED MAG I | LEVEL 3 | Increases magazine capacity, allowing for longer engagements without frequent reloads. |
Rear Grip | COMMANDO GRIP | LEVEL 40 | Enhances aim stability and control, perfect for maintaining precision in fast-paced scenarios. |
Stock | INFILTRATOR STOCK | LEVEL 7 | Boosts movement speed while aiming and firing, ideal for aggressive playstyles. |
Fire Mods | RECOIL SPRINGS | LEVEL 21 | Reduces overall recoil, improving accuracy during sustained fire. |
↖ Final Thoughts
The current weapon trip meta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is flexibility combined with efficiency. It is ranged and close quarter combat. Assault rifles and submachine guns reign supreme due to their all round effectiveness on smaller maps with quicker gameplay. If you prefer the XM4 for its versatility in combat or KSV for its close range efficiency, there is plenty of choice.
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