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Best LMGs
This is a list of the best LMGs (Light Machine Guns) in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (BO6). Read on to see the best LMG loadouts including info on the stats of each gun and how to unlock them.
| Related LMG Guides | |
|---|---|
| List of All LMGs | Best LMGs |
List of Contents
Best LMGs (Light Machine Guns)
| Best LMGs | |
|---|---|
| 1 | XMG: Best All-Rounder LMG |
| 2 | GPMG-7: Best High Fire Rate LMG |
| 3 | PU-21: Best Lightweight LMG |
XMG
| How to Unlock | Reach account level 13. |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | LMG |
The XMG is the best all-arounder LMG due to it having an excellent base recoil control, fire rate, and damage that gives consistent short time-to-kill up to long ranges in precise hands. It is also accessible early on, requiring only level 13 to be unlocked.
Even without recoil control attachments like the Vertical Foregrip, the XMG has the best sustained-fire accuracy at long ranges compared to others in its class, so you will be able to easily go full auto on enemies at the distance.
GPMG-7
| How to Unlock | Reach account level 52. |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | LMG |
The GPMG-7 has the fastest fire rate in its class, potentially having the shortest TTK among the LMGs. It will suffer at long range due to the fast recoil stacking of its fire rate, so it will only mostly excel in close-mid range combat.
It has a low base ammo count, so you will want magazine atttachments like Extended Mag II for it if you want to cut down groups. Recoil control attachments like the Ported Compensator will also be needed for better short bursts with the GPMG-7.
PU-21
| How to Unlock | Unlocked by default. |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | LMG |
The PU-21 is the best lightweight LMG suited for more mobile, run-and-gun ADS loadouts at mid range, and can be made lighter with the of support of Fast Mags. However, it won't give you as much sustained accuracy as the XMG or the shorter time-to-kill of the GPMG-7. Fast thinking with mobility is what you will have to lean on for this gun.
Over other LMGs, it's excels in quick reaction during slides and other omnimovement actions but you will need to support it with balanced recoil control attachments like the Ranger Foregrip to ensure its accuracy is consistent up to mid range.
All LMG 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 |
|---|---|
|
XMG
★★★★ |
Level Unlock: 13
Firing Mode(s): Auto Max Level: 47 |
|
GPMG-7
★★★ |
Level Unlock: 52
Firing Mode(s): Auto Max Level: 46 |
 Feng 82
★★ |
How to Unlock: Complete Page 3 of the Season 2 Battle Pass.
Firing Mode(s): Auto Max Level: 38 |
|
PU-21
★★ |
Level Unlock: Default
Firing Mode(s): Auto Max Level: 47 |
 PML 5.56
|
How to Unlock: Page 3 HVT of the Season 5 Battle Pass.
Max Level: 39 |
Black Ops 6 (BO6) Related Guides
Best Guns and Weapons Guides
| All Guns and Weapons Guides | |
|---|---|
| Best Guns Tier List | |
| Best Assault Rifles | Best SMGs |
| Best Marksman Rifles | Best Snipers |
| Best LMGs | Best Shotguns |
| Best Pistols | Best Special Guns |
| Best Melee Weapons | Best Launchers |
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