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Since 2022, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch has spearheaded the development of Call of Duty‘s Ranked Play, a competitive game mode complete with its own set of rules and regulations matching what Esports pros use in the Call of Duty League (CDL). Compared to the standard multiplayer arsenal, Ranked Play contains significantly less weaponry, making loadout selection key in order to achieve success.
With only a handful of guns to choose from, building a loadout to suit all styles of play can be a tricky task. For those struggling, here are the best Black Ops 6 Ranked Play loadouts to use in close-quarters, mid-range, and long-distance duels.
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Best Ranked Play Loadouts For Black Ops 6
These loadouts are based on the official restrictions created by Treyarch in order to replicate the same rules the very best players in the world use on the big stage. Pro players have unofficially agreed not to use some weaponry, but they are still available in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play for the time being.
XM4
One weapon that forms part of the gentlemen’s agreement is the XM4 assault rifle. As it’s still allowed in the current set of rules, the rifle excels in mid-range combat thanks to its excellent rate of fire and low recoil. This particular build utilizes the Gunfighter Wildcard, giving players a total of eight attachment slots to fill:
- Optic: Kelper Microflex
- Muzzle: Ported Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Fire Mod: 5.56 NATO Overpressured
AMES 85
For those wanting an alternative to the XM4 or to adhere to the gentlemen’s agreement, the AMES 85 is another viable assault rifle that has already cemented itself within the competitive Black Ops 6 meta. This build capitalizes on the rifle’s strong mobility, enabling players to provide essential support to the submachine gunners getting up close and personal with the opposition:
- Optic: Kelper Microflex
- Muzzle: Ported Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
Jackal PDW
One weapon that has managed to withstand all weapon buffs and nerfs so far is the Jackal PDW submachine gun. The very best in the world are sticking with this particular SMG when there are huge amounts of money up for grabs, which means that it should work perfectly in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play. The most popular build maintains the Jackal PDW’s high damage output and enhances mobility, making it the very best choice in those hectic close-quarters battles:
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
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Best Perks & Equipment For Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
Once the strongest attachment combinations are ready for battle, picking the right the right Perks and Equipment is the next step before starting the climb through each skill division. Below are the best ones for competitive action:
- Perk 1: Ninja
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Wildcard: Gunfighter
- Lethal: Frag or Semtex
- Tactical: Concussion
- Field Upgrade: Trophy System
Ninja is essential for moving around the map without footstep audio drawing the opposition to the location of teammates. Fast Hands is another excellent choice thanks to the faster weapon swap speed, enabling players to switch to their pistol in scenarios where reloading isn’t an option.
The third and final Perk is Double Time, which doubles the length of Tac Sprint, giving players the fastest ways of moving around the battlefield. Being paired with the Knife melee weapon makes it very easy to reach specific areas of the map before enemies have a chance to get there.
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are bound to change as Treyarch adjusts weapon performance alongside the rules and restrictions. As such, this guide will be updated to include new builds as the cycle progresses and the meta evolves.
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
