With Black Ops 6 Season 1 in full swing, players are scrambling to find the best loadouts to secure victory.

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The update made some changes and introduced new weapons to the mix.

Here are the top 5 best loadouts in Black Ops 6 Season 1 that are currently dominating the battlefield.

Top 5 best loadouts in Black Ops 6 Season 1

Here are some of the best loadouts you can use for top gun in Black Ops 6 Season 1:

Best Model L loadout

Preview of Model L assault rifle in Black Ops 6
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The Model L has been a consistent top pick in previous Call of Duty titles, and it continues to excel in BO6. This versatile assault rifle offers a great balance of damage, range, and fire rate. Here’s a meta build to maximize its potential:

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Grip
MagazineExtended Mag
Rear GripErgonomic Grip
Fire ModsRapid Fire

The Model L benefits from a Compensator to reduce vertical recoil, allowing for more accurate long-range shots. A Vertical Grip further minimizes horizontal recoil, improving overall accuracy and control. 

The Extended Mag increases ammo capacity, reducing the need for frequent reloads. Finally, an Ergonomic Grip enhances handling and aiming speed, making it easier to react quickly.

Best XM4 loadout

Black Ops 6 XM4
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The XM4 is another excellent choice for a primary weapon. It offers a good balance of damage, range, and accuracy. Here’s a solid loadout for the XM4:

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleSuppressor
BarrelLong Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Foregrip
OpticKepler Microflex Sight
MagazineExtended Mag I

The XM4 utilizes a Kepler Microflex Sight for a clear and accurate sight picture. The addition of Suppressor reduces visibility and sound, providing a tactical advantage. We have also added a Vertical Foregrip to make using the gun much easier.

A Long Barrel increases damage range for longer-range engagements. Lastly, using the Extended Mag increases ammo capacity and helps with those long engagements.

Best Jackal PDW loadout

Warzone Jackal PDW SMG
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The Jackal PDW is a great close-quarters weapon. Its high fire rate and mobility make it a great choice for aggressive players. Here’s a build to maximize its potential:

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
UnderbarrelRanger Foregrip
MagazineExtended Mag I
Rear GripErgonomic Grip

The Jackal PDW leverages a Compensator to reduce recoil, especially in close-quarters combat. A Reinforced Barrel increases damage range and bullet velocity. We have used a Ranger Foregrip that significantly reduces the horizontal recoil, further enhancing accuracy and control. It will also increase your sprinting movement speed.

Using the Extended Mag increases ammo capacity. An Ergonomic Grip improves handling and aiming speed.

Best C9 loadout

Warzone C9 SMG
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The C9 is a high-fire rate SMG and is known as one of the best in the game. It allows you to have a lot of mobility and the ability to play aggressively. Here’s a build to maximize its potential:

SLOTATTACHMENT
MuzzleCompensator
BarrelReinforced Barrel
MagazineExtended Mag I
Rear GripErgonomic Grip
StockInfiltrator Stock

The C9 benefits from a Reinforced Barrel to increase damage range and bullet velocity. Additionally, the Compensator reduces recoil. 

The addition of Ergonomic Grip improves handling and aiming speed. A Rapid Fire attachment increases the fire rate, allowing for rapid bursts of damage. We are going for an Extended Mag I for the magazine. Also, the Infiltrator Stock makes strafing left and right, a breeze.

Best AS Val loadout

AS VAL Assault Rifle in Warzone Season 1
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The AS Val is a stealthy weapon that can deal significant damage at range. Here’s a build to maximize its potential:

SLOTATTACHMENT
Stock (Optional)No Stock
Optic (Optional)Kepler Microflex
BarrelSuppressed Long Barrel
UnderbarrelVertical Foregrip
MagazineExtended Mag II
Fire ModsRecoil Springs
Rear GripErgonomic Grip

The AS Val will utilize a Suppressed Long Barrel to increase damage range and bullet velocity without revealing the player’s position. We are pairing it with the Vertical Foregrip to reduce recoil. 

The use of Extended Mag II will increase ammo capacity. Also, the addition of Ergonomic Grip improves handling and aiming speed. Lastly, the Recoil Springs further reduce recoil, making shots more consistent and precise.

Note: You can also use eight attachments with the Gunfighter wildcard. We have mentioned the Stock and Optic attachments you can include.

That concludes our guide to the best loadouts in Black Ops 6 Season 1.

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