In *Black Ops 6*, the stakes are high, and the rewards are even sweeter, making the grind through Ranked Play a thrilling challenge. To help you dominate the battlefield, here are the top loadouts for *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

Best Assault Rifle for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

Assault Rifles have always been the backbone of competitive play in *Call of Duty*, and *Black Ops 6* is no exception. Their versatility across different ranges and solid mobility make them the go-to choice for many players. With the current restrictions in place, the AMES 85 stands out as the premier Assault Rifle for *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer.

The AMES 85 is user-friendly with manageable recoil, a solid range, and decent handling. To maximize its potential, equip the following attachments:

• Kepler Microflex – Unobstructed Optic with a clear Sight Picture
• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control
• Commando Grip – Improves Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed
• Balanced Stock – Improved Mobility in Strafing Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, and Aim Walking Movement Speed

With these attachments, the AMES 85 boasts incredibly low recoil, a clear sight picture, and excellent mobility, making it highly effective at most ranges and stable during movement while ADS. This configuration positions the AMES 85 as the meta weapon in *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play.

Best Movement Loadout for Ranked Play in Black Ops 6

While Assault Rifles dominate, having a couple of Submachine Guns (SMGs) on your team can be crucial, especially in game modes like Hardpoint where quick rotations are key. The KSV, with its focus on movement, is a perfect fit for this role. Here’s how to set it up:

• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Ranger Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control and Sprinting Move Speed
• Ergonomic Grip – Improves Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, and Aim Down Sight Speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Improves Aim Walking Movement Speed
• Recoil Springs – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control and Vertical Recoil Control

This loadout transforms the KSV into an Omnimovement-ready SMG, enhancing mobility and accuracy. This setup makes you a harder target to hit while boosting your ability to land shots on enemy Operators. When combined with the Gunfighter Wildcard, you can also benefit from:

• Kepler Microflex – Unobstructed Optic with a clear Sight Picture
• Reinforced Barrel – Improved Damage Range and Bullet Velocity

**Related: How To Unlock the Dragon’s Breath Shotgun Attachment in Black Ops 6 (BO6)**

Best SMG for Slayers in Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

If your role is to clear the way for your team to capture objectives, the Jackal PDW is the SMG you need. It offers solid mobility, a fast fire rate, manageable recoil, and a decent damage range, making it formidable both up close and at a distance. Here are the optimal attachments for the Jackal PDW:

• Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control
• Reinforced Barrel – Improved Damage Range and Bullet Velocity
• Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control
• Commando Grip – Improves Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed
• Infiltrator Stock – Improves Aim Walking Movement Speed

These are the top loadouts to leverage in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Ranked Play, ensuring you're well-equipped to tackle the competition.

*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone are available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*

*The above article was updated on 12/17/2024 by the original author to include new meta weapons.*