All weapons tier list for Black Ops 6: Ranked from best to worst

The Black Ops 6 weapons tier list ranks all the weapons in the game based on their stats and pick rate. Currently, there are 33 weapons in Black Ops 6, which includes Melee Weapons as well. All these weapons are divided into ten classes. These classes are - Assault Rifles, SMGs, LMGs, Marksman Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, Launchers, and Melee.

All these classes have their purpose in the game and shine in different scenarios. For instance, the Assault Rifles reign supreme in close to mid-range combat. On the other hand weapons like Shotguns are extremely lethal in close-quarter fights.

But not every weapon is built alike. Some easily outperform others, even in their respective classes. If you want to dominate your matches, you would like to make sure that you are using the best weapons so that you're never at a disadvantage.

Hence, in this article, we'll take a closer look at all the weapons in Black Ops 6 and rank them from best to worst.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions

Black Ops 6 weapon tier list: All weapons ranked best to worst

As discussed earlier, there are 33 weapons in Black Ops 6 at the moment for you to choose from They have been divided into five tiers in this tier list:

S tier
A tier
B tier
C tier
D tier

S is the highest tier, and D is the lowest.

Here is the tier list for all Black Ops 6 weapons:

Tier	Weapon
S	KSV, AS VAL, Jackal PDW, C9, Model L
A	AK-74, XM4, PP-919, AEK-973, Tanto .22, Kompakt 92, LR 7.62, Marine SP, 9mm PM
B	AMES 85, XMG, SWAT 5.56, PU-21, GPR 91, SVD, DM-10, LW3A1 Frostline, GPMG-7, ASG-89, Tsarkov 7.62, Goblin Mk.2
C	Cigma 2B, HE-1, Knife, Stryder .22, GS45, Grekhova
D	Baseball Bat

Also read: All weapons in BO6 and how to unlock them

S tier

The S Tier contains the best weapons in Black Ops 6. Here are all the weapons in this tier:

KSV

KSV in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

KSV SMG is without a doubt the best weapon in the game at the moment. The gun boasts a pick rate of 7.83%, making it a really popular weapon, and rightfully so. It has everything going for it. A fast fire rate of 800 RPM combined with 26 damage per bullet, makes it one of the fastest killing guns in the game. On top of that, the SMG is extremely versatile, allowing it to outshine even some of the Assault Rifles in mid-range combat.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

AS VAL

AS VAL is one of the last weapons you unlock in the game and rightfully so. The best is saved for the last. Despite being an Assault Rifle, it has a fire rate of 896 RPM, which is extremely fast. This reduces its time to kill drastically. But there is only one con with the gun and it is its magazine size. By default, it only holds 20 bullets. This combined with the high rate of fire empties it fairly quickly. Hence, it's highly recommended to use larger magazines.

Recommended loadout:

Stock: Balanced Stock
Rear Grip: Assault Grip
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Recoil Springs: Recoil Springs
Magazine: Extended Mag II

Jackal PDW

The Jackal PDW still maintains its meta spot in the shooter. It was so popular and overpowered in the game's beta and it was nerfed back then. Despite these nerfs, it remains a solid pick at the moment and earned itself a spot in the S tier. It is the jack of all trades, excelling in all scenarios. Similar to the KSV, it can even handle all mid-range engagements with ease. But to get the most out of it, you would want to equip a few attachments.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Stock: Balanced Stock
Underbarrel: Vertical Grip
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

C9

C9 in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

The C9 was a popular choice in the beta and it still is. It boasts a pick rate of 6.6%, making it one of the most used weapons in the game. It does almost everything in the game and will not let the users down, irrespective of the situation. The C9 has a decent recoil out of the bat, which makes it easier to use in close-quarter fights. But things do take a turn when it comes to mid-range fights. In this regard, the gun does not fare well and needs attachments to reduce its recoil and make it lethal at those ranges.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip

MODEL L

After the AS VAL, the MODEL L takes the spot of the best Assault Rifle in the title. It is extremely lethal, dealing 29 damage per bullet. The recoil is low, performance at mid-ranges is exceptional, and is overall a fantastic pick in the game. That said, however, iron sights on the weapon can be obstructive, which limits its capabilities to fight in longer ranges.

Recommended loadout:

Muzzle: Compensator
Optic: Accu-Spot Reflex
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Rear Grip: Commando Foregrip

That covers our weapon tier list for Black Ops 6. Note that these weapons are only ranked as they currently stand. Future updates may nerf or buff certain guns which will alter their position in the tier list. We'll keep this list updated with the latest intel and you may refer to it whenever a new weapon balance patch drops for changes in the standings.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh