Summary
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6offers a diverse arsenal of weapons suited to various playstyles. While Assault Rifles and SMGs are popular choices,Light Machine Gunscaneffectivelycontrolmid- to long-range engagements.
Although LMGs aren’t known for their mobility or speed, they make up for it with high damage and low recoil, making them ideal for players who prefer a more tactical and methodical approach. That’s why pairing them with a well-optimized class setup is essential for getting the most out of this weapon category and maximizing its effectiveness in the game. With that in mind, here arethe best loadouts for each LMG available inBlack Ops 6.
26 / 23 / 23
710 ms
909 RPM
6.8 seconds
230 ms
370 ms
Due to its extremely high fire rate and low damage, theGPMG-7is one of the less popular LMGsinBlack Ops 6. Itsblistering fire rate demands a larger magazine, limiting attachment choices that could otherwise boost its damage output and improve its performance at mid-to-long ranges.
Meanwhile, itslow base damage puts it at a disadvantagecompared to many weapons in other categories, making it less effective in most engagements. While it may hold up against players who prefer to stay back and avoid direct confrontations, it willlikely struggle against surprise attacks or fast-moving enemies, leaving users with limited defensive options.
34 / 29 / 29
929.5 ms
697 RPM
7.5 seconds
209 ms
388 ms
TheXMGis aviable but not highly competitiveLMG option in multiplayer, primarily due to its balanced stats, which prevent it from standing out against ARs or SMGs. While it boastshigh bullet velocity and a competitive fire rate, itslong reload time,75-round magazine, andslow ADS speedhold it back compared to other choices – though it remains more effective than some alternatives.
For players seeking a weapon that can hold its own without requiring excessive exposure or expert recoil control, the XMG could be a solid choice. However, there are more potent LMG options inBlack Ops 6.
35 / 27 / 27
875 ms
750 RPM
6.2 seconds
240 ms
34 ms
ThePU-21stands out on the battlefieldthanks to several key strengths, most notably itsBelt-Fed magazine, which holds animpressive 500 rounds. However, a drawback is its tendency to overheat with sustained fire.
That said, in thefast-paced nature of multiplayer, this rarely becomes an issue. Additionally, itshigh damage outputpaired with a continuous ammo supply makes it a deadly choice. When combined with itsextremely low recoil, the PU-21 excels at eliminating enemies from long distances with ease while keeping exposure to a minimum. This loadout is designed to provide ample ammunition to prevent running out mid-fight while also enhancingbullet velocityandsprint-to-fire speed, ensuring players are always ready for combat.
51 / 38 / 38
1021 ms
461 RPM
4.1 seconds
210 ms
280 ms
Designed as ahybrid between an AR and a Battle Rifle, theFeng 82functions as anLMG that delivers high damage, excellent mobility, and a fast reload time,balanced by its 50-round magazine. While it has the slowest fire rate in its category, its high damage output (especially on headshots) andlow recoilmake it one of the best LMG options inBlack Ops 6once mastered.
This loadout is optimized to enhance bullet velocity, ADS speed, and sprint-to-fire time,making the Feng 82 as agile as possible. With this setup, players of all playstyles can efficiently take down enemies with ease.
Keep in mind that for all of these loadouts, players canswap the underbarrel attachment for an Opticif they need better aiming control, especially since most LMGs come with iron sights, which may not be comfortable for everyone. This change won’t significantly impact the loadout but may slightly affect recoil control, so consider that when making adjustments.
