The Cypher 091 is an innovative new Assault Rifle introduced in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*. Designed as a bullpup weapon, it offers impressive damage and range, but its slower fire rate is offset by highly manageable recoil. Here are the optimal loadouts for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
How to Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
In *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Season 2, you can unlock the Cypher 091 through the Battle Pass. This Assault Rifle is featured as the High Value Target on Page 8, with a Legendary rarity Blueprint available on Page 11. To expedite your access to the Cypher 091, ensure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to Auto: Off. This setting allows you to strategically allocate your tokens to unlock the new AR swiftly. Additionally, if you own the Season 2 BlackCell, you have the advantage of instantly skipping to one page of your choice. By utilizing the included tier skips, you can directly advance to Page 8 or 11 and acquire the Cypher 091 immediately.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines as a mid-range Assault Rifle, excelling in medium-range engagements due to its high damage and accuracy, despite a slower fire rate. The following loadout enhances its accuracy, extends its range, and bolsters its close-range effectiveness:
- Compensator – Enhances Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Boosts Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Increases Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Rapid Fire – Increases Fire Rate at the expense of increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, along with slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
Given its mid-range prowess, the Cypher 091 is ideal for controlling lanes and securing objectives. To maximize its effectiveness, pair it with Scorestreaks like Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for enhanced enemy location intel. The following Perks will help you earn these streaks more quickly and maintain your combat effectiveness:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher – Lowers the score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian – Speeds up healing while capturing and holding objectives, and allows faster revives of downed teammates.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades, and Neuro Gas.
Utilizing three of these four Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objective play and destroying enemy Equipment. This not only helps you earn Scorestreaks faster but also allows visibility of Equipment through walls and quicker deployment of your own Equipment and Field Upgrades.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
In *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play, adjustments are necessary due to the different available attachments and Perks. Replace the Rapid Fire attachment with Recoil Springs to boost accuracy by enhancing both Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. Opt for the following Perks to optimize your performance:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands – Facilitates faster weapon swapping and extends grenade fuse times when throwing them back.
- Perk 3: Double Time – Significantly extends the duration of Tactical Sprint.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
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Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies
In *Black Ops 6* Zombies, the Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it an excellent choice for dealing with zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses through headshots and critical kills. The following attachments optimize its performance in Zombies mode:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Enhances the Headshot Multiplier at the cost of some Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Increases Magazine Ammo Capacity, at the expense of Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Commando Grip – Boosts Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Light Stock – Improves Hipfire Movement Speed, Movement Speed, and Strafing Movement Speed.
- Tactical Laser – Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs – Enhances Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
To maximize the Cypher 091's potential in *Black Ops 6* Zombies, pair it with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment to significantly boost your critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.