Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Top SMGs Unveiled!

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 highlights the best SMGs in Black Ops 6, based on testing and data from sources like Warzone Meta.

Black Ops 6 Multiplayer & Ranked Play Top SMGs:

Several SMGs dominate Black Ops 6's multiplayer and ranked play due to their rapid fire rates and high mobility. Their effectiveness shines in close-quarters combat, typical of Black Ops 6's engagements. Gunsmith customization further enhances their mid-range capabilities, allowing them to compete with assault rifles.

4. PP-919: This SMG excels at medium range, compensating for its slower mobility and fire rate with an enormous 64-round magazine. This advantage is especially crucial in Ranked Play, where larger magazine attachments are restricted.

5. PPSh-41: A classic returning in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2, the PPSh-41 boasts a high fire rate, excellent mobility, and surprisingly manageable recoil. Attachments like the Vertical Foregrip further refine its recoil control. Multiplayer allows for the iconic drum magazine, boosting capacity to 55 rounds.

6. Jackal PDW: A consistent meta pick since the September 2024 Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced combination of mobility, fire rate, and recoil. Its versatility makes it suitable for various maps and game modes.

7. KSV: Similar to the AK74u from previous Call of Duty titles, the KSV is a Ranked Play favorite among professionals. Its fast fire rate, exceptional mobility, and manageable recoil, combined with clean iron sights, make it a top contender. The clean sights allow for an additional attachment to further enhance accuracy or mobility.

Black Ops 6 Zombies Top SMGs:

SMGs, excluding Wonder Weapons, are arguably the best weapon class in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Their speed and fire rate prove highly effective against hordes of undead.

4. Kompakt 92: The Kompakt 92's incredibly fast fire rate and controllable recoil make it ideal for eliminating elite enemies like Abominations and Amalgams.

5. Saug: A situational weapon, the Saug's unique Akimbo attachment allows dual-wielding, significantly increasing damage per second (DPS). While a nerf impacted its initial dominance, it remains valuable, especially with the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod.

6. PPSh-41: While the PP-919 offers higher magazine capacity (further amplified by Pack-a-Punch), the PPSh-41 surpasses it in other aspects. Its rapid fire rate, mobility, manageable recoil, and good reload time make it an excellent choice. The Deadshot Daiquiri and Dead Head Augment significantly boost its head-shot DPS against unarmored zombies.

7. KSV: The KSV's dominance extends to Zombies mode. Its high DPS, accuracy, and mobility, combined with Deadshot Daiquiri and Stamin-Up, make it exceptionally effective against various undead threats.

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