Best Guns Tier List (Open Beta)

This is a tier list that ranks all the best guns for the Open Beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6). Learn about the best guns and their tier rank, as well the gun tier list criteria.

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Best Guns Tier List (Open Beta)

Notice from Game8	Guns listed here are from the Black Ops 6 Beta. Ranking for each gun can change as more weapons are made available.

Tier				Guns
S Tier				Jackal PDW						AK-74
A Tier				XM4						C9
				XMG						-
B Tier				AMES 85						LR 7.62
				GS45						Marine SP
				9mm PM						-
C Tier				Swat 5.56						SVD

Rankings are subject to change as weapons are re-evaluated over the beta and on release.

List of All Guns and Weapons

Jackal PDW

How to Unlock	Reach account level 10.
Weapon Type	SMG

The Jackal PDW stands out as the best all-around SMG in the BO6 Open Beta. Having an exceptional fire rate, mobility, and low recoil, it is a force to be reckoned with at close quarters and is even able to challenge assault rifles at mid-range.

Jackal PDW Best Loadout and Build

AK-74

How to Unlock	Reach account level 7.
Weapon Type	Assault Rifle

The AK-74 earns its spot as a top assault rifle in the BO6 Beta. Though it has a slow rate of fire compared to other Assault Rifles, it makes up for it with consistent high damage and recoil control at mid-range.

AK-74 Best Loadout and Build

XM4

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
Weapon Type	Assault Rifle

The XM4 is a great and accessible all-around weapon for anyone that wants to get the job done close or far thanks to its good accuracy and fire rate. Whether you are working on the clock for kills and XP, or have not decided on a preferred gun, the XM4 will keep you company.

XM4 Best Loadout and Build

XMG

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
Weapon Type	LMG

The XMG is a great LMG and all-around suppressive fire weapon that can mow down clusters of targets, performing great at mid-long ranges. Though it has a long reload time and can slow you down due to its weight as an LMG, it delivers results through having a great fire rate, accuracy, and recoil control.

XMG Best Loadout and Build

C9

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
Weapon Type	SMG

The C9 is the go-to SMG for close quarters combat next to the Jackal PDW, delivering short TTKs with fine accuracy and fire rate in the right hands. It is also easy to handle like the XM4, making it a good choice for both beginners and veterans in a gunfight.

C9 Best Loadout and Build

Best Guns Tier List Criteria

Gun Tier List Criteria

Category	Evaluation
Firepower	Determined solely by the Damage Ouput stat of a weapon.
Time-to-Kill	Refers to the amount of time required to kill enemy players and is based on the Fire Rate and Mobility statistics of a weapon.
Accuracy and Handling	Determined by the aim-related stats Accuracy and Handling, as well as ease of use.

The guns are ranked according to firepower, accuracy and handling, and time-to-kill (TTK) in the BO6 multiplayer beta. Guns and the criteria itself may be re-evaluated as more weapons become available on release.

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Handgun	Melee
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Guns and Weapons
XM4	AK-74
AMES 85	C9
Jackal PDW	Marine SP
XMG	SWAT 5.56
SVD	LR 7.62
GS45	9mm PM
CIGMA 2B	Knife