When it comes to Call of Duty, you’re likely either an assault rifle or submachine gun main. No matter which you prefer, Black Ops 6 has multiple good options for you.
SMGs especially are flourishing in BO6 thanks to omnimovement and a large number of small maps. When it’s time to run and gun, we’ve got you covered with the best of the best when it comes to the myriad of solid SMGs in the game.
Read on below for our picks on the best SMGs in BO6 so far.
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Best SMGs in BO6
You truly cannot go wrong with several SMGs in BO6, although they each have their different strengths and weaknesses. Below, we’ve listed the best SMGs in the game and what they excel at.
Jackal PDW
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Ported Compensator (First Shot Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel (Bullet Velocity, Damage Range) |
| Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip (Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, ADS Speed) |
| Stock | Balanced Stock (Aim Walking Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, Strafing Movement Speed) |
| Fire Mods | Recoil Springs (Horizontal Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
While it was far and away the best gun in the BO6 beta, the Jackal PDW has been nerfed to a point of competitiveness. Even after that, though, it’s still one of the best run-and-gun SMGs in the game.
KSV
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Compensator (Vertical Recoil Control) |
| Barrel | Long Barrel (Damage Range) |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip (Horizontal Recoil Control) |
| Magazine | Extended Mag I (Magazine Ammo Capacity) |
| Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip (Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, Aim Down Sight Speed) |
The KSV is reminiscent of the AK-74u SMG from previous CoD titles, and it’s a personal favorite of mine.
PP-919
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Ported Compensator (First Shot Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel (Bullet Velocity, Damage Range) |
| Magazine | Fast Mag II (Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, Sprint to Fire Speed) |
| Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip (Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, ADS Speed) |
| Stock | Balanced Stock (Aim Walking Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, Strafing Movement Speed) |
This loadout for the PP-919 is the best close-range SMG in BO6 so far—it falters at longer ranges but excels up close and when it comes to Handling and maneuverability.
Saug
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Ported Compensator (First Shot Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel (Damage Range, Bullet Velocity) |
| Underbarrel | Vertical Foregrip (Horizontal Recoil Control) |
| Magazine | Extended Mag I (Magazine Ammo Capacity – 45) |
| Rear Grip | Commando Grip (Aim Down Sight Speed, Sprint to Fire Speed) Gunfighter |
| Stock | Balanced Stock (Aim Walking Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, Strafing Movement Speed) Gunfighter |
| Fire Mods | Recoil Springs (Horizontal Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
The new SMG added in season one of BO6 is a solid addition to the game, but it’s outshined by a couple of other weapons already on our list.
C9
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Ported Compensator (First Shot Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
| Barrel | Reinforced Barrel (Damage Range, Bullet Velocity) |
| Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip (Slide to Fire Speed, Dive to Fire Speed, Aim Down Sight Speed) |
| Stock | Balanced Stock (Strafing Movement Speed, Movement Speed, Hipfire Movement Speed, Aim Walking Movement Speed) |
| Fire Mods | Recoil Springs (Horizontal Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
The C9 does a bunch of things well, but is not the best at anything. That’s why I like to consider it the best all-around SMG in BO6 so far. You really can’t go wrong with it at close range, and it holds its own at mid range, too, but there are better options.
This article will be updated over time as weapons are buffed and nerfed, and more SMGs are added to BO6.
Published: Dec 23, 2024 12:11 pm