The Best SMGs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Top SMGs for Multiplayer and Zombies

Submachine Guns (SMGs) consistently reign supreme in the Call of Duty franchise. Black Ops 6, with its fast-paced maps and Omnimovement, elevates SMGs to a prominent position in the meta. This guide highlights the best SMGs in Black Ops 6, based on testing and data from sources like Warzone Meta.

Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

SMGs dominate Black Ops 6's multiplayer and ranked play. Their rapid fire rates and high mobility make them lethal at close range, where most encounters occur. Gunsmith customization allows for effective mid-range performance, rivaling even Assault Rifles. Here are our top picks:

4. PP-919: This SMG excels at medium range, compensating for slower mobility and fire rate with a massive 64-round magazine. This advantage is particularly 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 delivers a high fire rate, excellent mobility, and surprisingly manageable recoil. Attachments like the Vertical Foregrip further enhance its recoil control. Multiplayer modes allow for the iconic drum magazine, boosting capacity to 55 rounds.

6. Jackal PDW: A mainstay since the Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced profile. Its strong mobility, decent fire rate, and manageable recoil make it versatile across all maps and modes.

7. KSV: Similar to the AK74u from previous Call of Duty titles, the KSV is a ranked play favorite. Its high fire rate, exceptional mobility, and clean iron sights (allowing for additional attachments) make it a top contender.

Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Besides Wonder Weapons, SMGs are arguably the best weapon type in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Their speed and fire rate are invaluable for navigating hordes. Our top choices are:

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

5. Saug: The Saug's unique Akimbo attachment, enabling dual-wielding, significantly increases DPS. Combined with the Napalm Burst Ammo Mod, it becomes a devastating close-range weapon, despite a recent accuracy nerf.

6. PPSh-41: While the PP-919 boasts higher magazine capacity (further amplified by Pack-a-Punch), the PPSh excels in other areas. 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.

7. KSV: Dominating both multiplayer and zombies, the KSV's high DPS, accuracy, and mobility (especially when combined with Stamin-Up) make it a top choice.

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