Black Ops 6 Gunsmith explained: How to create a loadout, Global Builds, and more

The Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system was revamped by the developers to make it more accessible to the player base. This means that you can check a more detailed overview of attachments and make an accurate choice to build specific loadouts. This new system enables the use of a more effective way to create personalized builds that match an individual's play style.

The Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system will not appear to be alien for seasoned players as the base modification operations remain the same. So you can equip a total of 5 attachments to any weapon while mixing and matching the equipment you feel is best for the loadout. However, you can also use the Gunfighter Wildcard to utilize all eight slots and build a completely kitted weapon.

This article will highlight the Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system and all the new features that it will bring for the community to enjoy.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinion.

How does the Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system work?

The primary purpose of the Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system is to allow players to tweak their weapons. This time around, however, the goal is to incentivize them to utilize the different attachments instead of penalizing them.

The Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system (Image via Activision)

Here are some of the major highlights of the improved Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system:

Attachments will only have pros: In Call of Duty games, most attachments had their fair share of pros and cons. For instance, an attachment that can improve damage range will usually lower your aim down sight speed. But with the latest iteration of the system, attachments will almost always only feature pros and with no downsides. There are a total of nine attachment slots to take advantage of but only five will be accessible on a generic build and eight with Gunfighter Card.
Attachments only affect specific stats: In Black Ops 6, all attachments will have an effect only on a particular stat. For example, in the current COD games, a Barrel attachment can have an impact on the bullet velocity, sprint-to-fire speed, damage range, and more. But that is no longer the case. Let's take the example of the Rear Grips in Black Ops 6. These attachments will only have an impact on the handling stats and won't affect the weapons in other ways. So each attachment slot has its own purpose that will have an impact on only certain specific stats in the shooter.
Detailed stats: Speaking of statistics, the new Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system shows exactly how an attachment affects a weapon and to what extent. Currently, players are only provided with a percentage improvement graph and they need to rely on sources that are third-party for the exact numbers. With Black Ops 6, that is no longer the case, as all the required intel is built into the Gunsmith. These stats have been divided broadly into four distinct sections - Firepower, Accuracy, Mobility, and Handling.
Unique unlocks: Currently, attachments are shared across weapon classes. But in Black Ops 6, every weapon will have its unique set of attachments that cannot be used for other guns. The only exception is Optical Sights, but they, too, are limited only to the specific class. For instance, an Optical Sight unlocked for SMGs will only be available for other SMGs and won't be accessible on assault rifles or sniper rifles.

Now that your attachments are sorted, it's time to build a loadout. However, it will not be available right off the bat. Check out the section below to learn how to build your loadouts in Black Ops 6.

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How to create a loadout in Black Ops 6

To create a loadout in Black Ops 6, you must reach Level 4 in the game. This will unlock the Custom Loadouts menu, allowing you to customize your builds. You can then pick your Primary, Secondary, and Melee Weapons, Wildcard, Perks, and Field Upgrade. For Multiplayer, you have up to 10 slots for your Custom Loadouts.

Loadouts in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies (Image via Activision)

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However, for Black Ops 6 Zombies, things are slightly different. You have the option to pick a Primary or Secondary weapon, a Melee Weapon, Field Upgrade, Equipment, and Gobblegums.

To streamline the experience, Black Ops 6 Gunsmith has also introduced a new system called Global Builds. Let's learn more about these Global Builds in Black Ops 6.

What are Global Builds in Black Ops 6?

Global Builds in Black Ops 6 are among the best innovations in recent times. The new system essentially allows you to build one loadout and use it across all the game modes - Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. Previously, players had to build weapon loadouts individually for all three modes.

Global Builds in Black Ops 6 Gunsmith (Image via Activision)

For instance, in Modern Warfare 3 (2023), if players wanted to use the same STG 44 build in both Multiplayer and Warzone, they had to manually enter each game mode and build the loadouts in them. Keeping track of the precise attachments for the two modes was a chore and importing it was a big hassle. But that will not be the case moving forward.

Once a weapon build is created, it is instantly accessible across all the modes. So, it rids you of the need to build the same thing over and over again. This is by far the best update with the Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system, which further pushes the notion of an integrated experience that Call of Duty set out to provide back in the year 2022.

Conclusion

The Black Ops 6 Gunsmith system appears to be a lot more detailed than its predecessor. Such upgrades can help the player base make informed choices when building a new weapon loadout. Attachments and their effects are important pieces of information as a small tweak might help you discover a new meta.

You can choose to adopt an aggressive or a defensive playstyle. However, there are a lot of smaller divisions under this umbrella where some prefer using snipers and others opt for rifles. This is where a detailed gunsmith makes the game more balanced by providing everyone with the same information about guns and attachments.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei