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

With some fantastic rewards up for grabs in *Black Ops 6*, the grind in Ranked Play is definitely worth it this year. To help you dominate the competition in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Ranked Play, here are the top loadouts to consider.

Best Assault Rifle for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

In nearly every *Call of Duty* title, Assault Rifles reign supreme in Ranked Play, and *Black Ops 6* is no exception. Their versatility across various ranges and solid mobility make them the go-to choice. Among the many options available at launch, the AMES 85 stands out as the best AR in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, thanks to new restrictions.

The AMES 85 is user-friendly with manageable recoil, a solid range, and decent handling. Here are the optimal attachments to use:

• Kepler Microflex – Unobstructed Optic with a clear Sight Picture
• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control
• Commando Grip – Improves Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed
• Balanced Stock – Improved Mobility in Strafing Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, and Aim Walking Movement Speed

With these attachments, the AMES 85 boasts incredibly low recoil, a clear sight picture, and excellent mobility. This setup makes the rifle highly effective at most ranges and very stable while moving with ADS, establishing it as the meta weapon in *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

Best Movement Loadout for Ranked Play in Black Ops 6

While most teams will lean towards ARs, having one or two SMGs can be advantageous, especially in Hardpoint, where their superior mobility can help secure early rotations to the Hill. The KSV is the perfect choice for a movement-focused build. Equip it with these attachments:

• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Ranger Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control and Sprinting Move Speed
• Ergonomic Grip – Improves Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, and Aim Down Sight Speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Improves Aim Walking Movement Speed
• Recoil Springs – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control and Vertical Recoil Control

This configuration turns the KSV into an Omnimovement-ready SMG, enhancing both mobility and accuracy. It makes you a harder target to hit while improving your ability to land shots on enemy Operators. When combined with the Gunfighter Wildcard, you can further optimize with these attachments:

• Kepler Microflex – Unobstructed Optic with a clear Sight Picture
• Reinforced Barrel – Improved 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

For those dedicated to eliminating enemies to secure objectives, the Jackal PDW is an exceptional SMG. It boasts solid mobility, a high fire rate, manageable recoil, and a decent damage range. These attributes make the Jackal PDW an excellent choice that outperforms ARs at close range and competes well at longer distances. Here are the best attachments for the Jackal PDW:

• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Reinforced Barrel – Improved Damage Range and Bullet Velocity
• Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control
• Commando Grip – Improves Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Improves Aim Walking Movement Speed

These are the top loadouts to use 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.*