Dominating the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Meta: Top SMGs for Multiplayer and Zombies
Assault Rifles and SMGs consistently reign supreme in Call of Duty. Black Ops 6's fast-paced maps and Omnimovement have propelled SMGs to the forefront of the meta. This guide highlights the best SMGs, based on testing and data from sources like Warzone Meta.
Top SMGs in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer:
Many SMGs excel in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Ranked Play, boasting high fire rates and mobility for close-quarters combat. Gunsmith customization allows for effective mid-range performance, rivaling Assault Rifles.
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PP-919: Unique among Black Ops 6 SMGs, the PP-919 shines at medium range. While mobility and fire rate are slower, its massive 64-round magazine compensates, surpassing ARs and nearly matching LMGs. This is a significant advantage in Ranked Play, where large magazine attachments are restricted.
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PPSh-41: This WWII classic returns in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2. Its high fire rate, mobility, and surprisingly manageable recoil make it a close-range powerhouse. Attachments like the Vertical Foregrip further enhance recoil control. Multiplayer allows for the iconic drum magazine, boosting capacity to 55 rounds.
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Jackal PDW: A mainstay since the Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced profile. Its good mobility, fire rate, and manageable recoil make it versatile across all maps and modes. Its ease of use is a key strength.
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KSV: Similar to the AK74u from previous Call of Duty titles, the KSV is a Ranked Play favorite. Its high fire rate, exceptional mobility, clean iron sights, and manageable recoil contribute to its dominance. The clean sights allow for an extra attachment to further customize accuracy or mobility.
Top SMGs in Black Ops 6 Zombies:
SMGs, excluding Wonder Weapons, are arguably the best weapon type in Black Ops 6 Zombies due to their mobility and fire rate for efficiently eliminating hordes.
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Kompakt 92: The Kompakt 92's incredibly fast fire rate and controllable recoil make it effective against elite enemies like Abominations and Amalgams.
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Saug: A situational weapon, the Saug's unique Akimbo attachments enable dual-wielding for increased DPS. Combined with the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod, it becomes a devastating close-range weapon, though its accuracy nerf since the Citadelle des Morts launch has lessened its impact.
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PPSh-41: While the PP-919 boasts higher magazine capacity (further amplified by Pack-a-Punch), the PPSh-41 surpasses it in other aspects. Its fast fire rate, mobility, manageable recoil, and good reload time make it excellent. Pairing it with Deadshot Daiquiri and its Dead Head Augment maximizes DPS against unarmored zombies.
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KSV: As in Multiplayer, the KSV dominates Zombies. Its high DPS, accuracy, and mobility, especially when combined with Deadshot Daiquiri and Stamin-Up, make it a top choice.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
