All weapons in Black Ops 6 and how to unlock them

There are 33 weapons in Black Ops 6 at launch. Fans will be familiar with some of these weapons from the BO6 Beta in September, such as the Jackal PDW, C9, and more. At least 12 of these 33 weapons in the game are completely new to the franchise. Although 33 weapons might seem like a small arsenal collection, fret not as more guns will be added to the game in the upcoming seasons.

Check out the section below for a complete list of all the weapons in Black Ops 6 and how you can get them.

How to unlock all weapons in Black Ops 6?

Unlocking weapons in Black Ops 6 follows the same progression system which requires you to level up your Military Rank in the game. The following are all the weapons in Black Ops 6 along with their unlock criteria:

Assault Rifles (7)

Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Assault Rifles are the go-to pick for most players. They are excellent picks for mid-range combat and are quite versatile. Since the inception of COD games, Assault Rifles have always been at the forefront and boast a high pick rate, and rightfully so. Here are all the Assault Rifles and how you can unlock them in Black Ops 6:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
XM4	Unlocked Immediately
AK-74	Level 10
AMES 85	Level 19
GPR 91	Level 28
Model L	Level 40
Goblin MK 2	Level 46
AS VAL	Level 55

SMG (6)

SMGs in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Black Ops 6 will feature 6 SMGs at launch. SMGs or Submachine Guns excel at close-quarter gunfights and boast superior mobility stats. This allows the player to easily navigate the map and get close to their enemies. The ultimate meta weapon during the game’s beta was an SMG, which allowed players to easily dominate on the smaller maps. Here are all the SMGs in Black Ops 6:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
C9	Unlocked Immediately
KSV	Level 7
Tanto .22	Level 16
PP-919	Level 37
Jackal PDW	Level 43
Kompakt 92	Level 49

Also read: All Black Ops 6 Campaign rewards and how to get them

Shotguns (2)

Shotguns in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Shotguns in Black Ops 6 at launch are limited and players will have only two to choose from. They are extremely lethal at closer ranges, allowing the player to instantly take down enemies with a shot or two. These are great picks for smaller maps and tight spaces. They can overpower even the best weapons in Black Ops 6 under such conditions. The following are all the Shotguns and the requirements to unlock them:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
Marine SP	Unlocked Immediately
ASG-89	Level 31

LMG (3)

LMGs in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Lightmachine Guns or LMGs are decent picks for mid and long-range combat. Their main strength lies in their ability to hold a large number of bullets in a single magazine, capable of eliminating multiple targets without even having to reload. They also make great choices for wallbang kills as they carry quite a punch with each round. Here are all the LMGs at launch:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
PU-21	Unlocked Immediately
XMG	Level 13
GPMG-7	Level 52

Marksman Rifles (4)

Marksman Rifles in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Marksman Rifles are great for mid and long-range combat. While they may not be as powerful as Sniper Rifles, they make up for it with a higher fire rate. This allows you to shoot frequently, thus capable of dealing more damage over time. On top of that, they are much more forgiving for missing a shot compared to Sniper Rifles as you can quickly land a follow-up shot. Here are all the Marksman Rifles:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
SWAT 5.56	Unlocked Immediately
Tsarkov 7.62	Level 22
AEK-973	Level 34
DM-10	Level 43

Sniper Rifles (3)

Sniper Rifles in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Sniper Rifles are the ultimate weapons for long-range combat and there is no debate about it. These weapons in Black Ops 6 are generally a one-shot kill, capable of dealing devastating damage. In the right hands, a Sniper Rifle can wreak havoc in the lobby. The lineup for Sniper Rifle, however, is quite limited in the shooter at launch. The following are all the Sniper Rifles in Black Ops 6:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
LW3A1 Frostline	Unlocked Immediately
SVD	Level 25
LR 7.62	Level 49

Pistols (4)

Pistols in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Pistols or Handguns are solid Secondary weapons. Even if you run out of bullets on your main weapon, having a Pistol always ensures that you are never out of the fight. The popular statement by Gaz from Call of Duty 4 “Switching to your Pistol is always faster than reloading” is still relevant. The following are all the Pistols in the game:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
9mm PM	Unlocked Immediately
Grekhova	Level 13
GS45	Level 28
Stryder .22	Level 40

Launchers (2)

Launchers in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Launchers have always had a spot in the Call of Duty games. Although they are underutilized, they are quite useful, especially in taking down Scorestreaks. At the moment, only the following are available in the game:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
CIGMA 2B	Unlocked Immediately
HE-1	Level 19

Melee Weapons (2)

Melee Weapons in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Melee Weapons are a major part of the Black Ops 6’s arsenal. Apart from the generic weapons in Black Ops 6, developers are focusing a lot on giving utility to the Melee Weapons. So much so, that Black Ops 6 now has a dedicated slot for them. These are the Melee Weapons on day one:

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
Knife	Unlocked Immediately
Baseball Bat	Level 52

How to unlock custom loadouts in Black Ops 6?

To unlock custom loadouts in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, you must reach Level 4 in the game. Once you are level 4, the custom loadouts section will be unlocked for use, allowing you to create your class with your choice of weapons in Black Ops 6, Perks, Field Upgrade, Equipment, and more.

Creating custom loadout for weapons in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

You can create up to 10 custom loadouts in the game, giving you the flexibility to play the game how you want and switch things up between a match if the situation calls for it.

That covers everything that you need to know about all the weapons in Black Ops 6 and how you can unlock them all.

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Edited by Ritoban "Veloxi" Paul