Black Ops 6 Season 6: best meta loadouts to use right now

Best Meta Loadouts for Black Ops 6 Season 6

A new set of the best meta loadouts for Black Ops 6 has arrived with the launch of the Season 6 patch. The latest seasonal update not only introduces Halloween’s spooky event, “The Haunting,” but also brings a series of buffs and nerfs to several guns in the game’s armory.

These changes to weapon stats have shaken up the meta, making it essential to stay updated with the latest loadouts if you want to remain competitive. Below, we break down the top-performing weapons and their recommended setups for Black Ops 6 Season 6.

Top Meta Weapons in Season 6

The meta race in Black Ops 6 Season 6 features a few clear standouts. While multiple firearms can be considered meta, four weapons rise above the rest:

– **Dresden 9mm**
– **Merrick 556**
– **Krig C**
– **C9**

The first two are new additions in Season 6, with the latter two being returning favorites.

Merrick 556 – Long-range Meta

The Merrick 556 is the latest assault rifle introduced in Season 6. Typically, new arrivals boast impressive stats to encourage player experimentation, and Merrick 556 is no exception.

It offers an exceptional 348ms Time to Kill (TTK) over a range of 51 meters — a distance covering most multiplayer maps. If you can manage its sharp first-shot recoil, you can eliminate opponents with just 5 bullets, making it the preferred long-range weapon this season.

Dresden 9mm – Close-range SMG

The Dresden 9mm, essentially a renamed MP40, dominates the SMG category with outstanding stats. It features a TTK of just 224ms up to 14 meters, which translates to only 3 shots to kill (STK) within that range.

No other firearm beats its close-range TTK in Season 6, with the C9 coming closest, as detailed below.

Krig C – Best Mid-range Assault Rifle

The Krig C continues to shine in Season 6 with an impressive 282ms TTK at 37 meters. This TTK compares favorably to SMG statistics and, combined with a 4-bullet STK at 50 meters, positions the Krig C as the best mid-range firearm this season.

C9 – Proven Close-range SMG

The C9 SMG has been a staple meta weapon across multiple seasons. Before the Dresden 9mm’s introduction, it held the top close-range spot in Black Ops 6.

It boasts a solid 246ms TTK up to 20 meters with only 4 shots to kill in that range. Despite its impressive stats, the Dresden 9mm has recently surpassed it in close-range performance.

Why Attachments Matter

While each of these firearms boasts strong core stats, none will perform optimally without proper attachments. All four weapons have significant recoil in their base forms, and without compensatory attachments, landing consecutive shots consistently becomes challenging.

To help you get the most out of these guns, we’ve compiled the best loadouts for each meta contender.

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Best Close-range Meta Loadouts in Black Ops 6 Season 6

Best Dresden 9mm Loadout

Muzzle: Suppressor
Barrel: Long Barrel
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

Best C9 Loadout

Muzzle: Suppressor
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag I

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Best Mid-range Meta Loadout in Black Ops 6 Season 6

Best Krig C Loadout

Muzzle: Suppressor
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Optics: Kepler Microflex (or your personal preference)
Magazine: Extended Mag I

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Best Long-range Meta Loadout in Black Ops 6 Season 6

Best Merrick 556 Loadout

Muzzle: Suppressor
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Optics: Kepler Microflex (or your personal preference)
Stock: Ergonomic Stock

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Conclusion

These loadouts represent the best meta setups for Black Ops 6 in Season 6. Equipping your weapons with these attachments will help you manage recoil effectively and leverage each gun’s strengths, keeping you competitive across close, mid, and long-range engagements.

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