This is a list of the builds and loadouts for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6) in February 2025. Learn about the builds, their best weapon loadouts, and how to unlock each weapon.

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Best Weapon Loadouts

Best Weapons for Each Type
XM4 (Assault Rifle)	KSV (SMG)	XMG (LMG)
Maelstrom (Shotgun)	DM-10 (Marksman)	AMR Mod 4 (Sniper)
Grekhova (Pistol)	Cigma 2B (Launcher)	Power Drill (Melee Weapon)

Best XM4 Assault Rifle Loadout

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
XM4 Attachments
Optic	Accu-Spot Reflex
Muzzle	Suppressor
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Rear Grip	Ergonomic Grip

The XM4 is the best Assault Rifle in its class and uses a build that focuses on mobility, recoil control, and accuracy, further empowering its all-around playstyle. A Suppressor is also included to help reduce detection and mask your shots at long-range.

Best XM4 Build and Loadout

Best KSV SMG Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 7.
KSV Attachments
Muzzle	Compensator
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Vertical Foregrip
Magazine	Flip Mag
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Stock	Balanced Stock
Laser	Tactical Laser
Fire Mods	Rapid Fire

The KSV is the best SMG in its class and is suited for close-quarters combat. This build focuses on maximizing handling for better use in omnimovement and maximizing accuracy to accommodate the higher fire rate of Rapid Fire.

Best KSV Build and Loadout

Best XMG LMG Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 13.
XMG Attachments
Muzzle	Compensator
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Mag I
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip

The XMG is the best LMG in its class due to its high stopping power and consistent accuracy at medium to long ranges. This loadout focuses on mainly using Strategist perks and attachments that reinforces its handling of recoil control, ADS speed, and ammo capacity.

Best XMG Build and Loadout

Best Maelstrom Shotgun Loadout

How to Unlock	Set the Maelstrom as your active Armory Unlock and earn 250,000 XP to get it.
Maelstrom Attachments
Muzzle	Muzzle Brake
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Mag I
Rear Grip	Ergonomic Grip
Stock	Balanced Stock
Laser	Tactical Laser
Fire Mod	Recoil Springs

The Maelstrom is currently the best shotgun of its class as it is the game's first fully automatic shotgun. Its loadout build heavily focuses on gun control, as the recoil is incredibly strong for this fast-hitting shotgun. The Extended Mag is also a must-have, since this shotgun runs out of bullets fast.

Best Maelstrom Build and Loadout

Best DM-10 Marksman Rifle Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 43.
DM-10 Attachments
Optic	Remuda Dual Zoom
Muzzle	Ported Compensator
Barrel	Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel	Precision Handguard
Magazine	Fast Mag I
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Stock	Balanced Stock
Fire Mods	Recoil Springs

The DM-10 is the best Marksman Rifle and uses a loadout that focuses on medium to long range combat with Recon perks. Attachments for improving recoil control and ADS speed are used to improve the DM-10's tap-fire performance and time-to-kill.

Best DM-10 Build and Loadout

Best AMR Mod 4 Sniper Loadout

How to Unlock	Set the AMR Mod 4 as your active Armory Unlock and earn 250,000 XP to get it.
AMR Mod 4 Attachments
Barrel	Gain-Twist Barrel
Magazine	Extended Mag I
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Comb	Combat Riser
Fire Mod	Rapid Fire

The AMR Mod 4 is the best Sniper Rifle in its class due to its raw damage and semi-auto nature. For its loadout, we mainly focused on increasing ADS speed for quickscopes then adding quality-of-life attachments like Extended Mag I for making the weapon easier to use at mid range combat.

Best AMR Mod 4 Build and Loadout

Best Grekhova Pistol Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 13.
Grekhova Attachments
Magazine	Extended Mag III
Rear Grip	CQB Grip
Stock	Akimbo Grekhova
Stock	Steady Aim Laser
Laser	Recoil Springs

The Grekhova is the best pistol as it offers the fastest firing rate in its class. It is best used with the Akimbo stock for close-quarters engagements and for those seeking a run-and-gun playstyle build. The most important attachment to get is the Steady Aim Laser to maintain its accuracy and bullet spread in hipfire mode.

Best Grekhova Build and Loadout

Best Cigma 2B Launcher Loadout

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
Cigma 2B Loadout
Secondary	Cigma 2B
Primary	KSV
Melee	Knife
Lethal	Semtex
Tactical	Flashbang
Field Upgrade	Assault Pack

The Cigma 2B is the best launcher in its class, having more practical uses than the HE-1 due to its lock-on capability.

It is best to pair the Cigma 2B with a fast primary weapon such as the KSV, some reliable equipment such as the Semtex, Flashbang, and Assault Pack, and lastly a set of Recon perks to evade detection from Scorestreaks and enemies.

Best Cigma 2B Build and Loadout

Best Power Drill Melee Weapon Loadout

How to Unlock	Set the Power Drill as your active Armory Unlock and earn 250,000 XP to get it.
Perk Loadout
Ninja	Tracker	Cold-Blooded
Specialty	Recon
Lethal	Blast Trap
Tactical	Smoke
Field Upgrade	Sleeper Agent

The Power Drill is the best melee weapon due to its one-hit kill animation that is fairly easy to do in-game. Simply run up to an enemy and press the aim button to initiate an animation where you'll drill the neck of an enemy, resulting in an instant death.

To make the most out of the Power Drill, equip the Ninja, Tracker, and Cold-Blooded perks as they help in sneaking up on enemies, as well as tracking them down.

How to Use the Power Drill and Build

All Best Loadouts for Each Weapon

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Assault Rifle Builds	SMG Builds	LMG Builds
Shotgun Builds	Marksman Rifle Builds	Sniper Builds
Pistol Builds	Launcher Builds	Melee Weapon Builds

Best Assault Rifle Builds List

All Assault Rifle Builds
XM4	AK-74	Ames 85
GPR 91	Model L	Goblin Mk2
AS VAL	Krig C	Cypher 091

Best Assault Rifles

Best SMG Builds List

All SMG Builds
C9	Jackal PDW	Tanto .22
KSV	PP-919	Kompakt 92
Saug	PPSh-41	-

Best SMGs

Best LMG Builds List

All LMG Builds
XMG	PU-21	GPMG-7
Feng 82	-	-

Best LMGs

Best Shotgun Builds List

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Marine SP	ASG-89	Maelstrom

Best Shotguns

Best Marksman Rifle Builds List

All Marksman Rifle Builds
SWAT 5.56	DM-10	Tsarkov 7.62
AEK-973	-	-

Best Marksman Rifles

Best Sniper Builds List

All Sniper Builds
SVD	LR 7.62	LW3A1 Frostline
AMR Mod 4	-	-

Best Snipers

Best Pistol Builds List

All Pistol Builds
9mm PM	Grekhova	GS45
Stryder .22	-	-

Best Pistols

Best Launcher Builds List

All Launcher Builds
Cigma 2B	HE-1

Best Launchers

Best Melee Weapons Builds List

All Melee Weapon Builds
Knife	Baseball Bat
Power Drill	Cleaver

Best Melee Weapons

Best Zombies Loadout

ASG-89 Starting Loadout

Best Starting Weapon
How to Unlock	Unlocks at account level 31.
Zombies Mode ASG-89 Attachments
Muzzle	Suppressor
Barrel	Short Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Mag II
Rear Grip	CQB Grip
Stock	Light Stock
Rear Grip	Tactical Laser
Fire Mod	Rapid Fire

The ASG-89 shotgun is the best starting weapon for Zombies Mode due to its high firepower and sustainable horde clear potential. It is also devastating against bosses, especially when upgraded with Pack-a-Punch and weapon rarity.

Best Zombies Guns and Weapons

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BO6 Wiki Contents
Campaign	Zombies
Best Loadouts	Maps
Camos	Tips and Tricks
Guns and Weapons	Attachments
Perks	Equipment
Wildcards	Combat Specialties
Multiplayer Modes	Scorestreaks
Operators	Calling Cards
Emblems	Blueprints
Charms	Stickers
Loading Screens	Emotes
Store Bundles	Seasons
Achievements	News and Updates
Bugs and Errors	Battle Pass
Double XP	-