The Cypher 091 stands out as a unique new Assault Rifle in *Call of Duty*, known for its bullpup design, impressive damage, and range, albeit with a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock it and the best loadouts for it in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
How to Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
To unlock the Cypher 091 in *Call of Duty* Season 2, you'll need to navigate the Battle Pass. This new Assault Rifle becomes available as the High Value Target on Page 8, and a Legendary rarity Blueprint can be found on Page 11. For those eager to get their hands on the Cypher 091 early, set your Battle Pass Tokens to Auto: Off. This allows you to manually spend them only on the items necessary to unlock the new AR. BlackCell owners for Season 2 have the advantage of instantly skipping to one page of their choice, which, when combined with the included tier skips, can expedite your access to Pages 8 or 11 and the Cypher 091.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines as a mid-range Assault Rifle with high damage and accuracy, though its slow fire rate makes it less effective in close quarters. To optimize its performance, focus on enhancing accuracy, extending range, and boosting its close-range capabilities. Here are the recommended attachments for the Cypher 091 in Multiplayer:
- Compensator – Enhances Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Boosts Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Speeds up Aim Down Sight and Sprint to Fire.
- Rapid Fire – Increases Fire Rate, though at the expense of some increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, as well as slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
The Cypher 091 excels at locking down lanes and holding objectives, making it ideal for players with good intel on enemy positions. To support this strategy, consider using Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP. Here are the best Perks to pair with the Cypher 091:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher – Lowers the score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian – Speeds up healing when capturing and holding objectives, and revives teammates faster.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to flash, concussion grenades, and Neuro Gas.
Using three of these four Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, speeding up your Scorestreak earnings and enhancing your ability to see and deploy Equipment and Field Upgrades.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
For *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play, adjustments are necessary due to different available attachments and perks. Swap out the Rapid Fire attachment for the Recoil Springs to improve accuracy through better Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. Opt for these Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands – Enhances weapon swap speed and extends grenade fuse times.
- Perk 3: Double Time – Extends the duration of Tactical Sprint.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
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Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies
The Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it an excellent choice for dealing with zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses through headshots and critical kills. Here are the best attachments to optimize the Cypher 091 for *Black Ops 6* Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Enhances Headshot Multiplier, though at the cost of some Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Vertical Foregrip – Greatly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Increases Magazine Ammo Capacity, but slightly reduces Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Commando Grip – Boosts Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Light Stock – Improves Hipfire Movement Speed, Movement Speed, and Strafing Movement Speed.
- Tactical Laser – Adds a Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs – Enhances both Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
To maximize the effectiveness of your Cypher 091 loadout in *Black Ops 6* Zombies, pair it with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment to boost critical damage even further.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.