Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch with 33 weapons in its multiplayer offering, giving players a large list of guns to unlock and unload. Some of the BO6 guns will be familiar to veteran players, while others are completely new to Call of Duty.
The game features an assortment of Assault Rifles, SMGs, LMGs, Shotguns, Marksman Rifles, Snipers, Pistols, and Melee weapons. As you level up, you’ll be unlocking weapons and racing to unlock a variety of camos.
So, here’s every gun in Black Ops 6, including how to unlock them.
Black Ops 6 gun list & unlock requirement
| Weapon Category | Weapon | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Rifles | XM4 | Unlocked immediately |
| AK-74 | Unlocked after reaching Level 10 | |
| AMES 85 | Unlocked after reaching Level 19 | |
| GPR-91 | Unlocked after reaching Level 28 | |
| MODEL L | Unlocked after reaching Level 40 | |
| GOBLIN MK2 | Unlocked after reaching Level 46 | |
| AS VAL | Unlocked after reaching Level 55 | |
| Submachine Guns | C9 | Unlocked immediately |
| KSV | Unlocked after reaching Level 7 | |
| Tanto .22 | Unlocked after reaching Level 16 | |
| PP-919 | Unlocked after reaching Level 37 | |
| Jackal PDW | Unlocked after reaching Level 43 | |
| Kompakt 92 | Unlocked after reaching Level 49 | |
| Shotguns | Marine SP | Unlocked immediately |
| ASG-89 | Unlocked after reaching Level 31 | |
| Light Machine Guns | PU-21 | Unlocked immediately |
| XMG | Unlocked after reaching Level 13 | |
| GPMG-7 | Unlocked after reaching Level 52 | |
| Marksman Rifles | SWAT 5.56 | Unlocked immediately |
| Tsarkov 7.62 | Unlocked after reaching Level 22 | |
| AEK-973 | Unlocked after reaching Level 34 | |
| DM-10 | Unlocked after reaching Level 43 | |
| Sniper Rifles | LW3A1 Frostline | Unlocked immediately |
| SVD | Unlocked after reaching Level 25 | |
| LR 7.62 | Unlocked after reaching Level 49 | |
| Pistols | 9mm PM | Unlocked immediately |
| Grekhova | Unlocked after reaching Level 13 | |
| GS45 | Unlocked after reaching Level 28 | |
| Stryder .22 | Unlocked after reaching Level 40 | |
| Launchers | CIGMA 2B | Unlocked immediately |
| HE-1 | Unlocked after reaching Level 19 | |
| Melee Weapons | Knife | Unlocked immediately |
| Baseball Bat | Unlocked after reaching Level 52 |
Assault Rifles
The most versatile guns are Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6, as they have the ability to perform at all ranges. According to the official CoD Blog, attachments make ARs incredibly versatile. They’re best used at medium-to-long ranges, with easy-to-control recoil and great damage.
XM4
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
AK-74
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 10
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
AMES 85
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 19
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
GPR-91
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching level 28
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
MODEL L
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 40
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
GOBLIN MK2
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 46
- Magazine size: 20
- Mags: 4
AS VAL
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 55
- Magazine size: 20
- Mags: 5
Submachine Guns
For the run-and-gunners, SMGs in Black Ops 6 are here to dominate alongside omnimovement, as they offer fast TTKs, movement speed, and rapid-fire rates.
C9
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 4
KSV
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 7
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 4
Tanto .22
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 16
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 4
PP-919
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 37
- Magazine size: 64
- Mags: 2
Jackal PDW
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 43
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 4
Kompakt 92
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 49
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 4
Shotguns
Arguably the strongest close-range option, Shotguns destroy anything in their path in close-quarters combat. That said, you’ll need to play in a specific way to perform well with them, as they lack range and accuracy.
Marine SP
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 6
- Mags: 4
ASG-89
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 31
- Magazine size: 6
- Mags: 4
Light Machine Guns
Heavy weaponry that pack a punch in terms of damage and sheer magazine size, LMGs are the big hitters in Black Ops 6. These guns may lack in mobility, but they more than provide in terms of damage per mag. You can shoot these guns for days, and they can take enemies out from range with excellent damage values.
PU-21
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 75
- Mags: 3
XMG
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 13
- Magazine size: 100
- Mags: 3
GPMG-7
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 52
- Magazine size: 50
- Mags: 3
Marksman Rifles
The perfect in-between, Marksman Rifles offer exceptional effectiveness at medium to long range. They emphasize semi-automatic accuracy, which is boosted by a fast trigger finger.
SWAT 5.56
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
Tsarkov 7.62
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 22
- Magazine size: 20
- Mags: 3
AEK-973
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 34
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 3
DM-10
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 43
- Magazine size: 20
- Mags: 3
Sniper Rifles
A one-shot dream, Snipers are better than ever in Black Ops 6 and remain the king of long-range with deadly precision and damage.
LW3A1 Frostline
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 5
- Mags: 4
SVD
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 25
- Magazine size: 10
- Mags: 3
LR 7.62
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 49
- Magazine size: 5
- Mags: 4
Pistols
Pistols in Black Ops 6 are your go-to option whenever you need to get a quick shot off when your primary weapon needs to be reloaded. As every Call of Duty vet knows, reloading your weapon is slower than swapping to your secondary to secure a kill.
9mm PM
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 10
- Mags: 3
Grekhova
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 13
- Magazine size: 20
- Mags: 3
GS45
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 28
- Magazine size: 10
- Mags: 3
Stryder .22
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 40
- Magazine size: 30
- Mags: 2
Launchers
Launchers are perfect for destroying annoying enemy Scorestreaks like UAVs and Overwatch Helos. They’re also useful for taking out enemies camping in positions of power, like a tower.
CIGMA 2B
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
- Magazine size: 1
- Mags: 2
HE-1
- How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 19
- Magazine size: 1
- Mags: 3
Melee Weapons
Melee weapons may not be the most popular, but they’re one of the most fun to use in Call of Duty games. You’ll need to avoid long lines of sight and work your way behind enemy lines to take advantage of melee weapons, so play to their strengths to get the most out of them.
Knife
- How to unlock: Unlocked immediately
Baseball Bat
How to unlock: Unlocked after reaching Level 52
The Black Ops 6 weapon list will no doubt grow as seasonal updates are released. Season 1 is set to bring some huge changes to Warzone, so stay tuned on Insider Gaming for the latest news and guides, including the full BO6 trophy list.
