Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (BO6)

How to Switch Firing Mode

A selection of guns will be able to switch between different firing modes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6). Read on to learn how to switch firing mode in-game and see a list of guns that have alt firing modes.

How to Switch Firing Mode

Press B on PC or Left D-Pad on Controller

Switch Firing Mode B (keyboard)
XBOX - DPAD Left Left D-Pad (controller)

To switch the firing mode of your gun, press B if you're playing using a keyboard, or Left D-pad if you're playing using a controller. You can cycle between modes by simply pressing the same buttons again.

All Guns with Alt Firing Modes

Multiplayer Guns with Alt Fire

All Guns with Alt Firing Modes
XM4 IconXM4
(Auto, Single)
AK-74 IconAK-74
(Auto, Single)
Ames 85 IconAmes 85
(Auto, Single)
C9 IconC9
(Auto, Single)
Jackal PDW IconJackal PDW
(Auto, Single)
SWAT 5.56 IconSWAT 5.56
(Burst, Single)
GPR 91 IconGPR 91
(Auto, Single)
Model L IconModel L
(Auto, Single)
AS VAL IconAS VAL
(Auto, Single)
KSV IconKSV
(Auto, Single)
PP-919 IconPP-919
(Auto, Single)
Kompakt 92 IconKompakt 92
(Auto, Single)
AEK-973 IconAEK-973
(Burst, Single)

The guns listed above will be able to cycle between firing modes, whether it be full-auto, burst fire, or semi-automatic (single shot).

List of All Guns and Weapons

Staff of Ice in Zombies Has an Alt Firing Mode

Staff of Ice

In Zombies mode, the Staff of Ice also has an alt firing mode called Sekhmet's Vigor. When you switch to it by pressing B or Left D-pad, you'll be able to shoot projectiles that can instantly revived downed squad members.

How to Get and Upgrade the Ice Staff

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