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Black Ops 6 Zombies weapons tier list: All guns ranked

From best to worst

Black Ops 6 Zombies has been my favorite mode in this year’s Call of Duty title, and it’s an amazing area to test out all the available guns in the game.

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While Wonder Weapons are certainly the best options, you won’t always find them. In simpler words, the normal guns will have to do on most days, and like Warzone and Multiplayer, Zombies also has its tier mode. Some weapons will shine more when it comes to killing the undead, while the rest might not be as effective.

Disclaimer: Includes the new weapons, but more time is required for proper testing.

Complete Black Ops 6 Zombies weapons tier list

The weapons have been grouped into four different tiers based on their effectiveness when played alone or in a group.

  • S-tier weapons: Absolutely shreds the zombies into pieces, and they can only get better with suitable perks and upgrades.
  • A-tier weapons: Good weapons that can match the S-tier weapons in the right hands and Pack-A-Punch level 3 upgrade.
  • B-tier weapons: They are decent weapons, but could get you into trouble in the later waves.
  • C-tier weapons: Only play with these guns if you’re looking to level them up, complete Prestige challenges, or love to watch the undead chewing on your legs.

Black Ops 6 Zombies S-tier weapons

My personal favorites are the XM4 and the GS45 Akimbo, but you can’t go wrong with any of the guns mentioned here.

Black Ops 6 Zombies A-tier weapons

  • AEK-973
  • Model L
  • PP-919
  • SVD
  • PU-21
  • Krig C

Black Ops 6 Zombies B-tier weapons

  • SVD
  • LW3A1 Frostline
  • Tanto .22
  • AS Val
  • Saug
  • DM-10
  • Jackal PDW
  • PU-21
  • Tsarkov 7.62
  • KSV
  • CIGMA 28

Both the SVD and LW3A1 can also be included in the A-tier, but I seem to struggle with both of them. The CIGMA 28 is crucial for late-game waves as it can take down the elite zombies and Patient 13.

Black Ops 6 Zombies C-tier weapons

  • GPR 91
  • Swat 5.56
  • Ames 85
  • Goblin Mk.2
  • 9mm PM
  • HE-1
  • Kompakt 92
  • Grekhova
  • Stryder .22

Ultimately, always pay attention to the respective strengths and weaknesses of your guns, and make sure to adapt as the situation calls for. For example, elite enemies will have higher hit points, and they won’t be taken down easily with standard guns. If you haven’t found wonder weapons, I will focus on using the launchers on them.

Similarly, shotguns are extremely useful against the undead. With the correct attachments, they can clear waves easily and more efficiently than assault rifles. Ideally, a loadout of an SMG/assault rifle and a shotgun is a great choice in most situations.


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