C9 is the first submachine gun you’ll unlock in Black Ops 6, and if you’re looking to level up faster, it’s important to get the attachments right and bag those close-range kills. Our best C9 loadout in Black Ops 6 should help.

The C9 is an SMG unlocked by default when you start playing Black Ops 6, making it an easy first weapon to claim. While it’s handy for leveling up and unlocking advanced guns quickly, it’s a beginner weapon for a reason.

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The C9 on its own isn’t the best SMG to bring into a battlefield, especially if you favor an aggressive playstyle. It comes with several drawbacks that attachments can help mitigate.

The best C9 loadout in Black Ops 6

Best C9 loadout in Black Ops 6
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Our best C9 loadout in Black Ops 6 is perfect for stealthy but aggressive players looking to stack kills. The attachments bolster gun ammo, range, and recoil, turning C9 into an absolute menace.

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleSuppressor
MagazineExtended Mag I
UnderbarrelRanger Foregrip
BarrelLong Barrel
RearErgonomic Grip

Suprresor hides muzzle report, which is helpful, but the reason we want this attachment is to get rid of the pesky red dot on the minimap that appears upon firing. This is excellent for players who like to sneak up on enemies and score close-range kills.

Long Barrel stacks perfectly with a suppressor, improving C9’s damage in long-range, allowing players to be stealthy yet lethal from a distance.

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Extended Mag 1 boosts ammo capacity, though it slightly reduces reload speed. However, with the increased ammo, players won’t need to reload as often, which helps balance out the trade-off.

Finally, the Ergonomic Grip and Ranger Foregrip will improve ADS speed significantly while ensuring C9 remains accurate on the move.

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You can also swap Ergonomic Grip for Quickdraw Grip if you haven’t unlocked the other attachment yet.

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Here are some perks you may consider using with your C9 loadout:

  • Scavenger: Use this to make up for slow reload speed. This perk resupplies ammo and equipment from killed enemies as you go.
  • Forward Intel: C9 works best in close range, and Forward Intel can provide valuable information to sneak up on enemies, thanks to the extended minimap.
  • Double Time: Use this to increase sprint speed and slide distance to escape dangerous situations.

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