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, many SMGs are top-tier weapons. Their high fire rates and mobility make them incredibly effective at close range—where most *Black Ops 6* encounters occur. Gunsmith customization allows for mid-range effectiveness, rivaling even Assault Rifles. Based on our testing and data from resources like *Warzone* Meta, here are our top picks:

#4. PP-919:

A unique SMG, the PP-919 shines at medium range. While its mobility and fire rate are slower than most, 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, even without attachments. In standard Multiplayer, its iconic drum mag boosts capacity to an impressive 55 rounds.

#2. Jackal PDW:

A 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 or mode.

#1. KSV:

Reminiscent of the AK74u, the KSV is a Ranked Play favorite. Its fast fire rate, even faster movement, and clean iron sights make it incredibly effective. 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 (besides Wonder Weapons). Their speed and fire rate make them ideal for navigating hordes. Here are our top choices:

#4. Kompakt 92:

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

#3. Saug:

A highly situational weapon, the Saug's Akimbo attachment allows dual-wielding for massive DPS. While a nerf impacted its peak 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 increased by Pack-a-Punch), the PPSh excels in other areas: fire rate, mobility, recoil, and reload speed. Combined with Deadshot Daiquiri and its Dead Head Augment, it delivers high DPS against unarmored zombies.

#1. KSV:

Dominant in both Multiplayer and Zombies, the KSV's speed and accuracy deliver high DPS. Upgraded and paired with Deadshot Daiquiri, it shreds through zombies. Its high mobility synergizes perfectly 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.