This is a list of the best Assault Rifles in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (BO6). Read on to see the best Assault Rifle loadouts including info on the stats of each gun and how to unlock them.

Best Assault Rifles

AK-47

The AK-74 is the best well-rounded, hard-hitting Assault Rifle. Though its fire rate is not as fast as others, it makes up for it with high damage, being able to kill a target in 4-5 torso shots at up to 25mm. It is one of the easier guns to unlock, and is definitely one of the most accessible guns for new players along with the XM4.

Players with run-and-gun playstyles and utilizing the Enforcer class are welcome to have this weapon in their hands, especially with the Rapid Fire mod and other recoil control attachments. When engaging enemies at mid-range, players can also easily tap-fire this gun for better accuracy.

AK-74 Best Loadout and Build

XM4

The XM4 is your starting Assault Rifle and is also one of the most versatile weapons in the game. It has a respectable high fire rate, great base recoil control, and is suitable for both close and long-range combat.

An XM4 can be fitted with a 100-round drum mag (Extended Mag III), can perform well within close quarters with a Light Stock and Rapid Fire, and will do great at long range fights with a 7x zoom scope and Recoil Springs. This gun is always welcome in any specialist's loadout.

XM4 Best Loadout and Build

AS VAL

The AS VAL is the best high fire rate, low recoil Assault Rifle you can have, and it's unlocked at the end of the Progression Tree (Level 55). When kitted out for maximum recoil control, it becomes an intimidating force at close-quarters.

It is also conveniently one of the best weapons for Recon-specialist players since each Barrel attachment already comes with an integrated suppressor, giving them stat benefits beyond simply hiding their firing position on the minimap.

AS VAL Best Loadout and Build

All Assault Rifle Loadouts

※ Loadouts are rated using a star (★) rating. 5★ loadouts are the best, while 1★'s are secondary or struggle in the current meta.

Weapon	Details
AK-74 ★★★★★	Level Unlock: 10 Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 48
AS VAL ★★★★★	Level Unlock: 55 Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 42
XM4 ★★★★★	Level Unlock: Default Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 48
Ames 85 ★★★★	Level Unlock: 19 Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 46
Krig C ★★★★	How to Unlock: Complete Page 6 of the Season 1 Battle Pass. Max Level: 43
Model L ★★★	Level Unlock: 40 Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 45
Goblin Mk2 ★★	Level Unlock: 46 Firing Mode(s): Single Max Level: 45
GPR 91 ★★	Level Unlock: 28 Firing Mode(s): Auto, Single Max Level: 46

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