Best Builds and Loadouts

This is a list of the builds and loadouts for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6). 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
AK-74 (Assault Rifle)	KSV (SMG)	XMG (LMG)
ASG-89 (Shotgun)	DM-10 (Marksman)	SVD (Sniper)
GS45 (Pistol)	Cigma 2B (Launcher)	Knife (Melee Weapon)

Best AK-74 Assault Rifle Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 10.
AK-74 Attachments
Muzzle	Suppressor
Underbarrel	Vertical Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Mag I
Rear Grip	Quickdraw Grip
Fire Mods	Rapid Fire

The AK-74 is the best Assault Rifle in its class and uses a build focusing on a short to medium range run-and-gun playstyle, with Enforcer perks for maximizing the handling performance of the weapon. For improving time-to-kill results, Rapid Fire is included to make up for its slow fire rate.

Best AK-74 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 ASG-89 Shotgun Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 31.
ASG-89 Attachments
Muzzle	Suppressor
Barrel	Short Barrel
Underbarrel	Precision Foregrip
Magazine	Extended Mag II
Rear Grip	CQB Grip
Stock	Light Stock
Rear Grip	Tactical Laser
Fire Mod	Rapid Fire

The ASG-89 is the best shotgun of its class and its loadout focuses maximizing its room clear and time-to-kill potential. It uses attachments focusing on increasing its ammo capacity, recoil control, and mobility. It also adds a Tactical Laser to make use for Tactical Stance at close range.

Best ASG-89 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 SVD Sniper Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 25.
SVD Attachments
Optic	Blandwell 7x Scope
Muzzle	Ported Compensator
Barrel	Long Barrel
Underbarrel	Ranger Handguard
Magazine	Fast Mag II
Comb	Quickdraw Riser
Stock	Balanced Stock
Fire Mods	Recoil Springs

The SVD is the best Sniper Rifle in its class and uses a loadout mainly focused on quickscopes. This means using attachments that maximize ADS speed and handling to make the SVD better for fast close-mid range combat.

Best SVD Build and Loadout

Best GS45 Pistol Loadout

How to Unlock	Reach account level 28.
GS45 Attachments
Muzzle	Suppressor
Barrel	Long Barrel
Magazine	Extended Mag II
Stock	Akimbo GS45
Laser	Fast Motion Laser

The GS-45 is the best pistol in its class due to its high stopping power. This loadout uses the Akimbo attachment for run-and-gun dual-wielding, greatly increasing its firepower and time-to-kill at close range. To further sustain this fire power, the attachments improving hipfire spread, damage range, and ammo capacity are also used.

Best GS-45 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 Knife Melee Weapon Loadout

How to Unlock	Unlocked by default.
Knife Loadout and Perks
Ninja	Tracker	Cold-Blooded
Specialty	Recon
Lethal	Blast Trap
Tactical	Smoke
Field Upgrade	Sleeper Agent

The knife is the best melee weapon due to its quick speed and power, able to kill enemies most of the time in one hit compared to the Baseball Bat. The best way to make the most out of the Knife is by focusing on sneak attacks and kills behind enemy lines with Recon perks and Sleeper Agent.

How to Use the Knife and Build

All Best Loadouts for Each Weapon

All Gun Types
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	-

Best Assault Rifles

Best SMG Builds List

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

Best SMGs

Best LMG Builds List

All LMG Builds
XMG	PU-21	GPMG-7

Best LMGs

Best Shotgun Builds List

All Shotguns
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

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

Black Ops 6 (BO6) Related Guides

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Black Ops 6 Guides

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	-