Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Top SMGs: A Comprehensive Guide
Submachine guns (SMGs) consistently reign supreme in the Call of Duty franchise, and Black Ops 6 is no exception. The game's fast-paced maps and Omnimovement mechanics make SMGs particularly potent. This guide ranks the best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies, based on testing and data from sources like Warzone Meta.
Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
Black Ops 6's competitive multiplayer and ranked play feature several top-tier SMGs. Their high fire rates and maneuverability excel in close-quarters combat, the norm in this title. Gunsmith customization further enhances their effectiveness, even extending their range to compete with assault rifles.
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PP-919: This SMG stands out with its medium-range effectiveness. While mobility and fire rate lag behind other Black Ops 6 SMGs, its massive 64-round base magazine compensates. This is a significant advantage, especially in ranked play where larger magazine attachments are restricted.
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PPSh-41: This WWII classic returns in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2. It boasts a high fire rate, excellent mobility, and surprisingly manageable recoil for its rate of fire, further improved with attachments like the Vertical Foregrip. Multiplayer allows for the iconic drum magazine, boosting capacity to 55 rounds.
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Jackal PDW: A mainstay since the September 2024 Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced profile. It doesn't dominate any single area, but its user-friendly design and overall quality make it suitable for all maps and modes.
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KSV: Evoking memories of the AK74u, the KSV is a ranked play favorite. Its rapid fire rate, high mobility, and manageable recoil, combined with clean iron sights (allowing for an extra attachment), make it ideal for Black Ops 6's dynamic gameplay.
Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Zombies
SMGs, excluding Wonder Weapons, are arguably the best weapon class in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Their speed and firepower are crucial for navigating hordes of undead.
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Kompakt 92: The Kompakt 92's incredibly fast fire rate and controlled recoil make it excellent against elite enemies like Abominations and Amalgams.
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Saug: A highly situational weapon, the Saug's unique Akimbo attachment allows dual-wielding for significantly increased DPS. While a nerf impacted its initial dominance, it remains valuable in close-quarters combat, especially when paired with the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod.
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PPSh-41: While the PP-919 boasts higher magazine capacity (further amplified by Pack-a-Punch), the PPSh excels in other areas. Its rapid fire rate, mobility, recoil control, and reload speed, combined with Deadshot Daiquiri and its Dead Head Augment, deliver high DPS against unarmored zombies.
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KSV: The KSV's dominance extends to Zombies mode. Its fast fire rate and accuracy result in high DPS. Fully upgraded and paired with Deadshot Daiquiri, it efficiently eliminates standard zombies and Doppelghasts. Its mobility complements Stamin-Up, enabling players to outmaneuver the undead.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
