Top Loadout Strategies for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Competitive Play

In *Black Ops 6*, the allure of great rewards makes the grind through Ranked Play incredibly rewarding. To help you dominate the competition, here are the best loadouts for *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

Best Assault Rifle for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

In nearly every *Call of Duty* game, Assault Rifles dominate the Ranked Play scene, and *Black Ops 6* is no exception. Their versatility across various ranges and solid mobility make them a top choice. Despite numerous options at launch, recent restrictions have cemented the AMES 85 as the premier Assault Rifle in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer. Its ease of use, manageable recoil, solid range, and decent handling make it a standout choice.

Optimize your AMES 85 with these attachments:

• Kepler Microflex – For an unobstructed optic and a clear sight picture
• Compensator – To improve vertical recoil control
• Vertical Foregrip – For better horizontal recoil control
• Commando Grip – Enhances aim down sight speed and sprint to fire speed
• Balanced Stock – Boosts mobility in strafing, movement speed, hipfire movement speed, and aim walking movement speed

With this setup, the AMES 85 boasts incredibly low recoil, a clear sight picture, and exceptional mobility. This configuration makes it highly effective across most ranges and stable while moving and aiming down sights, establishing it as the meta weapon in *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

Best Movement Loadout for Ranked Play in Black Ops 6

While Assault Rifles are a staple, incorporating an SMG or two into your team can provide a strategic edge, particularly in Hardpoint scenarios where quick rotations to the objective are key. The KSV is your go-to for a movement-focused build. Equip it with the following attachments:

• Compensator – Enhances vertical recoil control
• Ranger Foregrip – Improves horizontal recoil control and sprinting move speed
• Ergonomic Grip – Boosts slide to fire speed, dive to fire speed, and aim down sight speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Increases aim walking movement speed
• Recoil Springs – Enhances both horizontal and vertical recoil control

This setup transforms the KSV into an omnimovement-ready SMG, enhancing mobility and accuracy. It makes you a harder target while improving your ability to hit enemy Operators. Pair it with the Gunfighter Wildcard, and you can further enhance the KSV with:

• Kepler Microflex – For an unobstructed optic with a clear sight picture
• Reinforced Barrel – Increases damage range and bullet velocity

Related: How To Unlock the Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Attachment in Black Ops 6 (BO6)

Best SMG for Slayers in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

If your role is to clear the path for your team by eliminating enemy threats, the Jackal PDW stands out as an exceptional SMG. With its solid mobility, rapid fire rate, manageable recoil, and decent damage range, it excels in close quarters while holding its own at a distance. Here's how to optimize the Jackal PDW:

• Compensator – Improves vertical recoil control
• Reinforced Barrel – Enhances damage range and bullet velocity
• Vertical Foregrip – Boosts horizontal recoil control
• Commando Grip – Increases aim down sight speed and sprint to fire speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Improves aim walking movement speed

These are the top loadouts to help you dominate in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*

*The above article was updated on 12/17/2024 by the original author to include new meta weapons.*