The Best SMGs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Assault Rifles and SMGs consistently dominate the *Call of Duty* landscape. With *Black Ops 6*'s fast-paced maps and Omnimovement, SMGs reign supreme. Here's our breakdown of the best SMGs in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*.

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In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Ranked Play, several SMGs stand out. Their rapid fire rates and high mobility make them incredibly effective at close range—where most *Black Ops 6* encounters happen. Gunsmith customization allows for mid-range effectiveness, even rivaling Assault Rifles. Based on our testing and data from sources like *Warzone* Meta, here are our top picks:

#4. PP-919:

An anomaly among *Black Ops 6* SMGs, the PP-919 shines at medium range. While its mobility and handling are slower, and its fire rate isn't the fastest, its massive 64-round magazine compensates. This advantage is especially crucial in Ranked Play, where larger magazines are restricted.

#3. PPSh-41:

This WWII classic returned in *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone* Season 2. It boasts a high fire rate, excellent mobility, and surprisingly manageable recoil, making it a close-range powerhouse. In standard Multiplayer, the iconic drum mag further boosts its already impressive capacity.

#2. Jackal PDW:

A *Black Ops 6* meta staple since the Beta, the Jackal PDW offers a balanced package: good mobility, decent fire rate, and manageable recoil. Its versatility makes it suitable for any map and mode.

#1. KSV:

Reminiscent of the AK74u from previous *Call of Duty* titles, the KSV is a Ranked Play favorite. Its speed, clean iron sights, and manageable recoil make it a top contender. The clean sights allow for an extra attachment, further enhancing accuracy or mobility.

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The Best SMGs in Black Ops 6 Zombies

SMGs are arguably the best weapon type in *Black Ops 6* Zombies (excluding Wonder Weapons). Their speed and fire rate are ideal for clearing hordes. Here are our top picks:

#4. Kompakt 92:

The Kompakt 92's fast fire rate and controllable recoil make it excellent against elite enemies like Abominations and Amalgams.

#3. Saug:

A situational weapon, the Saug's Akimbo attachment allows dual-wielding for massive DPS. While a nerf impacted its performance, it remains valuable for close-quarters combat, especially 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 excels in other areas: fast fire rate, mobility, manageable recoil, and a good reload time. Combined with Deadshot Daiquiri and its Dead Head Augment, it deals high DPS against unarmored zombies.

#1. KSV:

Dominating in both Multiplayer and Zombies, the KSV's speed and accuracy deliver high DPS. Fully upgraded and paired with Deadshot Daiquiri, it shreds zombies. Its mobility synergizes well with Stamin-Up.

These are the best SMGs in *Black Ops 6*. *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.