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Best Assault Rifles in Call Of Duty Black Ops 6Here are our favourite Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6
Here are our favourite Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6
Image credit:Activision
Image credit:Activision
What are the best Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6?Assault Rifles are the mainstays of Call of Duty and the tried and true way to rip apart opponents in multiplayer. Not sure which gun you want to start with? Searching for a weapon that’s relatively easy to wrap your head around? Pick an AR. Black Ops 6 is no exception to this tradition, and there’s a fine array of Assault Rifles available for you to experiment with as you get ready to engage in Cold War firefights.
In this guide, we’ve divided all Assault Rifles in the game into a tier list, based off of time playing the Black Ops 6 beta and full game. Read on for our complete rundown of thebest Assault Rifles in Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6!
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What is the best Assault Rifle in Black Ops 6?
Here is our tier list of Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6:
From best to worst, we’ve outlined the major details of each Assault Rifle below, with some more explanation about why we’ve ranked them as we have.
1. XM4
Reliable for all types of operators, this AR is our current go-to. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision
The XM4 is a handsome gun that rises above its peers thanks to big strength, minor recoil, and excellence at fulfilling the AR’s role of serving up dependability that just works out of the box. This is just a very useful jack-of-all-trades weapon that both wide-eyed beginners and grizzled veterans can excel with, especially at close and medium ranges.
If you feel that placing the XM4 at number one is too conservative and are looking for a gun with some more oomph, try equipping it with the right accessories, like a solid Merlin Reflex optic and a Long Barrel to open up long range possibilities. OurXM4 loadout guidehas additional information.
2. AMES 85
The lightning fire rate on the AMES 85 may be worthy of a number one spot, depending on what sort of player you are. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision
Depending on how Black Ops 6’s multiplayer evolves over time, the AMES 85 may outclass the XM4 in future updates of this list. At the moment, some players prefer this as the number one AR, mostly because it excels with a top-tier fire rate and low recoil. The damage output is so-so and the AMES 85 does seem clumsy at close range in my eyes, but this might not matter to you when you’re focused on firing a multitude of bullets over and over again. With the Overkill Wildcard Perk, you can also equip a primary gun as your secondary weapon, so if that’s your thing, try pairing the AMES 85 with aquality SMGlike the Jackal PDW for maximum efficiency and damage.
3. AS VAL
The integral suppressor on the AS VAL is very useful for stealthy gunners. |Image credit:Activision
The AS VAL returns from 2019’s Modern Warfare with the same rockin' fire rate. We’re talking one of the most rapid-fire, explosive rates in the entire game, and the damage is also impressive. That said, the tradeoff is heavy vertical recoil and low ammunition. While you can make up for the ammo with the right attachments, you’re still going to struggle mightily with the bounciness of this gun at longer distances. That said, the AS VAL’s integral suppressor is darn handy, since it lets you fire without appearing on the mini-map. So if you’re the stealthy type, the AS VAL is absolutely perfect.
4. AK-74
If you want to knock someone out with a big bang, equip yourself with the AK-74. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Activision
The AK-74 takes fourth spot for prioritising sheer strength at blowing the opposition to bits over other stats. More specifically, the slow fire rate is really what’s holding this puppy back, and it does feel like your bullets are chugging when compared to the speedy clip of the XM4 and the AMES 85. Nevertheless, ourAK-74 loadout guidegoes a long way towards fixing up the firing and the speed, and it’s hard to argue with this AR’s stopping power when you need a single shot to kill an operator quickly in a tight corridor.
5. Model L
The TTK’s not great, but this is a reliable AR, all things considered. |Image credit:Activision
Featuring chugging time-to-kill stats, the Model L isn’t going to win any awards for fast shooting, though it does offer low recoil and nice damage that will award pinpoint accuracy. The mobility is also very good, so for all the straight shooters and swift-moving gunners out there, the Model L is worth the trouble, and may very well rise in the ranks when we next update this list.
6. Goblin Mk2
I do appreciate a gun called “Goblin,” though there are better ARs on display here. |Image credit:Activision
The Goblin Mk2 is a semi-auto AR that works well at short to mid ranges thanks to good handling and mobility. The time-to-kill stats are fine, but the fire rate’s slow and but the damage feels somewhat lacking compared to the other Assault Rifles on display, especially heavy hitters like the AMES 85. You can still outfit the Goblin Mk2 to be a dependable weapon, and if you enjoy scurrying around a map like this gun’s namesake, give it a go.
7. GPR 91
Great handling, but a bit weak in firepower. |Image credit:Activision
That finishes up our guide to the best Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6. If you’d rather deal with a Submachine Gun, perhaps you should take a peek at ourbest SMGsguide. We’ve also got guides to thebest gunsand thebest loadouts, if you’d prefer a broad overview of everything Black Ops 6 has to offer. Good luck!
