Wildcards a new thing that first appeared with Black Ops Cold War and found its return it the latest game. There are a total of six Black Ops 6 Wildcards that can unlocked by playing multiple multiplayer matches.

Wildcards are like perks that can be used once with every new loadout. Some perks allow you to take more equipment, weapons, and sometimes add more attachments. All these customizations make every loadout unique and fun to use.

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When you start off your journey in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, all these Wildcards are hidden without showing you all the criteria to unlock them. Thus, we’ve written this guide explaining all Black Ops 6 Wildcards available in the game and how they are unlocked.

All Black Ops 6 Wildcards and how to unlock each of them

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To acquire Wildcards in Black Ops 6, you’ll have to level your Profile Level (Military Rank). Doing this is essential for unlocking other things in the game, from new weapons to equipment – all falls down to that.

After release, Black Ops 6 has a total of six Wildcards, and each of them affects a loadout differently. The following are all the Wildcards available along with their unlocking criteria and their effects:

  • Tactical Expert: This lets you carry two additional Tactical Equipment after every spawn. (Unlocked at Level 15)
  • Overkill: You can carry another primary weapon in place of a secondary. However, the second weapon can’t be a melee weapon. (Unlocked at Level 24)
  • Gunfighter: Grants you with an extra three attachment slots for modifying your primary weapon of choice. (Unlocked at Level 33)
  • Danger Close: You can carry two additional Lethal Equipment after spawning. (Unlocked at Level 38)
  • Prepper: Lets you equip two different Field Upgrades at the same time. (Unlocked at Level 45)
  • Perk Greed: Open an extra perk slot, letting you take four perks in one loadout. (Unlocks at Level 54)
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To unlock all Black Ops 6 Wildcards you’ll have to grind the game a lot. One of the best ways to do so is by completing daily challenges and getting XP rewards. You can also play objectives in certain game modes like Hardpoint, Kill Order, and Domination.

To maximize your XP gains, you can use a Double XP Token. You can get them through Prestige rewards, special events, store bundles, and promotional events.

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