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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 make SMGs particularly potent. This guide highlights the best SMGs, based on testing and data from sources like Warzone Meta.

Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer:

Many SMGs are top-tier in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Ranked Play. Their high fire rates and mobility excel in close-quarters combat, Gunsmith customization extends their effectiveness to mid-range engagements.

• #4. 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 rivaling LMGs. This is a significant advantage in Ranked Play, where large magazine attachments are restricted.

• #3. 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 use of its iconic drum magazine for a 55-round capacity.

• #2. Jackal PDW: A mainstay since the Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced combination of mobility, fire rate, and recoil. Its versatility makes it suitable for various maps and modes.

• #1. KSV: Similar to past Call of Duty AK74u variants, the KSV is a Ranked Play favorite. Its fast fire rate, superior mobility, clean iron sights, and manageable recoil make it exceptionally effective, especially when combined with attachments to further enhance accuracy or mobility within the Omnimovement system.

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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.

• #4. Kompakt 92: Its incredibly fast fire rate and controllable recoil make it ideal for eliminating elite enemies like Abominations and Amalgams.

• #3. Saug: A situational weapon, the Saug's Akimbo attachment allows dual-wielding for significantly increased DPS. While a nerf impacted its early performance, it remains valuable for close-quarters combat, especially when paired with the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod.

• #2. 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 a strong contender. The Deadshot Daiquiri and Dead Head Augment significantly boost its head-shot DPS against unarmored zombies.

• #1. KSV: As in Multiplayer, the KSV excels in Zombies. Its high DPS, accuracy, and mobility (especially when combined with Stamin-Up) make it highly effective against various zombie types.

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