Best Weapons in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Black Ops 6 marks the return of round-based Zombies, featuring two expertly crafted maps at launch with even more to come throughout various seasons. Players diving into Black Ops 6 Zombies will enjoy hours of content, including engaging main Easter Egg quests, terrifying enemies to face, and a variety of weapons to test on the undead.

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Black Ops 6 Zombies includes an arsenal of weapons that players can add to their loadouts, along with various Wonder Weapons that can be crafted or acquired through the Mystery Box. While a player's weapon choice ultimately comes down to personal preference, some options are definitely better than others. Here are the best weapons currently available to use in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Updated on April 13, 2025, by Nathan Round: Black Ops 6 is constantly receiving weapon updates with each major seasonal debut, from the arrival of additional weapons to adjustments to existing armaments. This list has been updated to include the top 13 weapons to use since the Season 3 update of Black Ops 6 Zombies, providing excellent options for all maps, including the Shattered Veil.

13 AMR MOD 4

Powerful Semi-Automatic Sniper With Excellent Damage

First up is the AMR MOD 4, a semi-automatic Sniper Rifle that might just be the strongest weapon in the game in its current state. When un-Pack-a-Punched, the AMR MOD 4 is already a powerful option, capable of one-shotting most zombies to the head up to around round 7, though its damage quickly falls off beyond that point. However, where the AMR MOD 4 truly shines—like most weapons on this list—is once it's upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch.

Once Pack-a-Punched, the AMR MOD 4 becomes the Distance Death, boosting the weapon’s damage output tremendously while slightly increasing its ammo capacity. That's not all, though—the weapon’s fire rate is also drastically increased, allowing players to spam shots much faster, proving rather deadly against Elites like the Mangler. The AMR MOD 4 is also an excellent choice for the Sentinel Artifact boss fight in The Tomb, allowing players to chip away at its health relatively quickly.

12 Kilo 141

Low-Recoil Assault Rifle That's Incredibly Easy To Use

Next up is the Kilo 141, a weapon that originally debuted in Modern Warfare (2019), but is now available in Black Ops 6 Zombies for Season 3. The Kilo 141 isn’t necessarily the highest-damage weapon on this list, but its output is still respectable, especially when paired with its already quick fire rate. Where the Kilo 141 truly shines, however, is in its ease of use.

The Kilo 141 is a laser beam of an Assault Rifle, featuring minimal vertical and horizontal recoil, making it a steady and easy-to-control option for landing critical shots on both zombies and Elite enemies. This advantage only gets better once Double Tap is applied, essentially doubling the weapon’s fire rate without significantly affecting its recoil. Throw this weapon into the Pack-a-Punch, and players will have an excellent Assault Rifle that's more than capable of holding off the incoming horde.

11 Sirin 9mm

Hard-Hitting Special Weapon

While Submachine Guns may be a go-to choice, the Sirin 9mm may just be one of the meta contenders. Serving as the only Special weapon in Black Ops 6, the Sirin 9mm’s main strength is just how lightweight it is. The weapon comes with barely any movement penalties, even when kitted out with the best attachments, making it great for players looking to stay agile. The aim-down-sight speed on the gun is also impressive, allowing players to draw their weapons quickly in sticky situations.

Of course, the key stat players will focus on is damage, and the Sirin 9mm does not disappoint. When Pack-a-Punched, it becomes a heavy-hitter, especially when paired with its also boosted fire rate. The only major drawback, however, is its magazine capacity, which falls short compared to other weapons on this list, requiring more frequent reloads.

10 LW3A1 Frostline

Fast Firing Sniper Rifle With Excellent Critical Damage

A Sniper Rifle may initially be the last weapon on a player’s mind when it comes to Zombies. However, the LW3A1 Frostline may just be one of the best weapons in the game when it comes to sheer damage potential. In its base form, the LW3A1 Frostline is excellent for early rounds, eliminating zombies with a single critical shot. The weapon is also one of the best-handling Sniper Rifles in the game, with excellent aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds.

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However, like most weapons, the LW3A1 Frostline's true strength shines with its Pack-a-Punched variant. When upgraded, the LW3A1 Frostline receives a massive boost in damage, particularly critical damage. Pairing the Frostline with Deadshot Daiquiri and augments like Dead Head or Dead First gives players one of the highest-damage weapons in the game. Combined with the weapon's increased rechambering speed after Pack-a-Punching, the LW3A1 Frostline has few drawbacks—aside from its reliance on accuracy.

9 Krig C

Excellent All-Round Assault Rifle

Following the LW3A1 Frostline is the Krig C, currently the go-to Assault Rifle for Black Ops 6 Zombies specifically. The Krig C is quite similar to the XM4, serving as a jack-of-all-trades option. The weapon has a decent level of range for players who want to maintain distance from harder-hitting Elite enemies while also boasting respectable damage. The biggest benefit of this weapon, however, is its ease of use.

The Krig C may be the easiest Assault Rifle in the game to handle. The recoil is rather manageable, making it easier to land critical hits, and its fire rate is moderate enough to rack up solid DPS. With the largest magazine attachment and a Pack-a-Punch upgrade, the Krig C also boasts a magazine capacity of 141 rounds, making it excellent for sustained fire.

8 CR-56 AMAX

Heavy-Hitting Assault Rifle With a Particular Attachment

The CR-56 AMAX is currently the top meta weapon in Warzone, but it’s also a highly viable option in Black Ops 6 Zombies. In its base state, the weapon performs similarly to many other Assault Rifles—delivering solid damage, but this time with excellent handling. However, the CR-56 AMAX can become one of the best weapons in the game when paired with one particular attachment.

Equipping the M-67 10-R Mags on the CR-56 AMAX dramatically boosts its damage output, especially once it's upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine. Even better, the magazine’s typical 10-round capacity is bumped up to 60 rounds when Pack-a-Punched. While this does convert the CR-56 AMAX into a semi-automatic weapon, more akin to a Marksman Rifle, the sheer firepower it offers is unmatched by other semi-automatic options, even against Elite enemies. All of this makes the CR-56 AMAX an exceptional pick for Zombies.

7 AS VAL

Highest DPS Assault Rifle With a Blistering Fire Rate

Wrapping up the Assault Rifle entries is the AS VAL, a true powerhouse in Black Ops 6 Zombies. In its base form, the AS VAL stands out as one of the lighter Assault Rifles, offering excellent handling and mobility—making it perfect for players who like to stay agile and weave through the maps. However, its real strength lies in its impressive damage potential.

Thanks to its already solid damage output and high fire rate, the AS VAL becomes a monster once Pack-a-Punched, effortlessly shredding through base zombies and delivering a serious punch against Elite enemies. While it does burn through ammo rather quickly, especially when paired with Double Tap, players looking for a full-auto, run-and-gun option with top-tier DPS will find the AS VAL to be one of the best weapons available.

6 GS45

Powerful Explosive Pistol When Pack-a-Punched

Following the Staff of Ice is the GS45, a rather unremarkable weapon that, at first glance, may seem like the most underwhelming option for Zombies. In its base form, the weapon deals fairly mediocre damage, only able to carry players through the first few rounds before becoming completely obsolete. However, like other weapons on this list, this changes entirely once players Pack-a-Punch it. Once Pack-a-Punched, the GS45 becomes the Sally. This version of the GS45 is outfitted with explosive ammunition, laying waste to any enemies in its path.

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Although it doesn’t deal critical damage, the overall damage is quite high, especially when upgraded in rarity and Pack-a-Punched further. If players equip the Akimbo Stock, they can make the weapon even more powerful by transforming it into the Mustang and Sally when Pack-a-Punched, doubling the explosive damage they can unleash. The only major caveat to the GS45 is that it is near useless for The Tomb's boss fight, failing to do any effective damage to the Sentinel Artifact. For every other map, however, it is an excellent choice.

5 ASG-89

Fast-Firing Shotgun With Great Damage Potential

In its base form, the ASG-89 is quite effective for a Shotgun, boasting high damage and a semi-auto fire mode that can easily carry players through the early rounds. It’s a solid weapon, perfect for firing from the hip and dispatching hordes of zombies in the early game. However, its damage range is limited, as expected from a Shotgun, and its effectiveness quickly falls off as players progress to higher rounds.

Once Pack-a-Punched, however, the ASG-89 becomes much stronger for the later rounds. Upgraded, the ASG-89 gains a tighter pellet spread that often results in more consistent damage, along with a bit more versatility at range. Overall damage is also enhanced, giving players a reliable weapon for both standard zombies and elite zombies. Though players may still tend to fire from the hip, the tighter pellet spread makes it beneficial to aim more accurately for even better results.

4 Jetgun (Thrustodyne M23)

High-Powered Wonder Weapon With Insta-Killing Abilities

The Jetgun may be the best weapon players can acquire in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Currently buildable on Liberty Falls, the Jetgun is a top-tier choice for high-powered weaponry. This weapon features two unique abilities, the first being the ability to pull nearby zombies toward the player with its primary fire mode, killing ordinary enemies instantly in most rounds. While elite enemies like the Mangler are more resilient to the weapon's primary attack, they can still be taken down relatively quickly if the weapon is Pack-a-Punched accordingly.

Aside from pulling nearby enemies into its grasp, the Jetgun can also reel in nearby Salvage, Power-Ups, and other items—a handy feature for players needing to retrieve an item blocked by an incoming horde of zombies. The Jetgun's secondary ability is also highly powerful; by pressing the ADS button, players can charge up a blast attack that deals massive damage to any zombies in the surrounding area, at the cost of consuming all remaining ammunition. This attack is perfect for clearing swarms of enemies and swiftly taking out Manglers with ease. To make this weapon even better, its ammunition is unlimited, as it slowly replenishes while the weapon is not in use.