Dominate Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Ranked Play with These Top Loadouts
This year's Call of Duty Ranked Play in Black Ops 6 offers substantial rewards, making the grind worthwhile. Here are the optimal loadouts to help you conquer the competition.
Best Assault Rifle: AMES 85

Assault Rifles consistently reign supreme in Call of Duty Ranked Play, and Black Ops 6 is no exception. The AMES 85 stands out due to its versatility across various ranges and impressive mobility. Recent updates have solidified its position as the top AR. Its manageable recoil, solid range, and decent handling make it incredibly user-friendly.
Recommended Attachments:
- Kepler Microflex: Provides a clear sight picture.
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
- Vertical Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control.
- Commando Grip: Enhances ADS and sprint-to-fire speed.
- Balanced Stock: Boosts mobility.
This configuration minimizes recoil, offers clear sightlines, and maximizes mobility, making the AMES 85 effective at most ranges, even while moving and aiming.
Best Movement Loadout: KSV

While ARs are popular, incorporating SMGs into your squad, particularly in Hardpoint, can provide a significant advantage through faster map rotations. This KSV build prioritizes mobility.
Attachments:
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
- Ranger Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control and sprinting speed.
- Ergonomic Grip: Enhances slide-to-fire, dive-to-fire, and ADS speed.
- Infiltrator Stock: Improves aim walking movement speed.
- Recoil Springs: Improves both horizontal and vertical recoil control.
Combined with the Gunfighter Wildcard, consider adding:
- Kepler Microflex: Clear sight picture.
- Reinforced Barrel: Increased damage range and bullet velocity.
Best SMG for Slayers: Jackal PDW

For players focused on eliminating enemies to secure objectives, the Jackal PDW excels. Its mobility, rapid fire rate, manageable recoil, and decent damage range make it superior to ARs in close-quarters combat and competitive at longer ranges.
Recommended Attachments:
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
- Reinforced Barrel: Improved damage range and bullet velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control.
- Commando Grip: Enhances ADS and sprint-to-fire speed.
- Infiltrator Stock: Improves aim walking movement speed.
These loadouts represent the current meta 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.
Updated 12/17/2024 to reflect current meta.