Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a return to the franchise's Cold War branch of covert warfare and espionage. The game has received a large amount of praise from fans alongside a highly successful launch. The full package includes a single-player campaign, multiplayer, and the fan-favorite Call of Duty Zombies mode. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is also the first time that a CoD has been available on Game Pass from day one.

Tactical Stance, commonly shortened to Tac-Stance, was an aiming mode added in Modern Warfare 3. This aiming mode returns in Black Ops 6. Tactical Stance can be very handy in the frenzy of a chaotic firefight. Continue reading to learn why it's useful and how to enable Tac Stance in CoD Black Ops 6.

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Tactical Stance Explained

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Tactical Stance is a mode of aiming for close-range combat encounters. When you have Tac-Stance enabled, your character will quickly tilt their gun sideways when you aim down your sights. This is much faster than normal ADS. It's also more accurate than simply hip-firing a weapon.

Speed and mobility are important in Multiplayer game modes, and the Tac-Stance can give you a leg up. The Tactical Stance can be the difference between life and death when fighting in close quarters. Use it to quickly dispatch enemies before they can even aim.

How to Use Tactical Stance

You need to equip a certain attachment to gain this ability in CoD Black Ops 6. Go to the weapons menu on the multiplayer screen, then edit your custom loadout. Custom loadouts are available for you at Level 4. Find the weapon you want to enable Tac-Stance on and press the Square/X button to customize it in the Gunsmith menu. Go to the laser attachments section and equip the Tactical Laser. Nearly every firearm can use this attachment, but you may need to level up your weapon XP. Most weapons can have the Tactical Laser equipped at around Level 10 or higher. Snipers will unlock the attachment at higher levels above 20.

Once you've attached the Tactical Laser you can now use Tac-Stance. Press left on the D-pad to toggle your laser on and off. Turning it on will make sure you tilt the weapon whenever you aim. Be aware that the laser is visible to both friends and foes while it's turned on. Make sure to toggle it off when fighting at long distances so you don't give away your location and sacrifice accuracy.

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October 25, 2024
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
IW 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Cross Save
Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Franchise
Call of Duty
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
October 25, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 25, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 25, 2024
Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
8 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
216 GB (October 2024)
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Strong