In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Fireteam, teamwork and compatible loadouts are vital to victory. By wielding more powerful weapons, players can become a more impactful member of the team. While Call of Duty: Warzone may restrict its meta to a few weapon types, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has a home for each category.
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Tactical Rifle - M16
Optic - Hawksmoor Precision Sight Barrel - 20. 5" Match Grade Underbarrel - Field Agent Foregrip Magazine - Salvo 54 RND Fast Mag Handle - Airborne Elastic Wrap
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War M16 is a powerful burst-fire tactical rifle that can often take enemies down in only a few shots. The Hawksmoor Precision Sight makes the weapon more focused on medium-range endeavors, while the 20.5" Match Grade barrel increases damage range. Players should add the Field Agent Foregrip for recoil control and the Salvo 54 RND Fast Mag so that reloads are quick and ammo is plentiful. The Airborne Elastic Wrap adds the finishing touch to this build by adding flinch resistance and fast ADS times to the weapon.
Assault Rifle - XM4
Optic - Microflex LED Barrel - 13. 7" Extended Underbarrel - Field Agent Grip Magazine - Salvo 50 Rnd Fast Mag Handle - Airborne Elastic Wrap
As an assault rifle, the XM4 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War loadout tries to optimize the weapon’s versatility. The Microflex LED adds a precision sight to compliment the 13.7 Extended barrel which increases damage range and bullet velocity. The Field Agent Grip once again controls recoil while the Salvo 50 RND Fast Mag increases ammo supply and decreases reload times. The Airborne Elastic Wrap once again comes into the mix by adding flinch resistance and increasing drop shot capabilities.
Submachine Gun - MP5
Barrel - 9. 5" Reinforced Heavy Underbarrel - Field Agent Grip Magazine - Salvo 40 Rnd Fast Mag Handle - Airborne Elastic Wrap Stock - No Stock
The compact MP5 was a Call of Duty: Warzone standard for several weeks. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans will find that it shines in close range combat, but the 9.5" Reinforced Heavy barrel can improve it for medium ranges by increases damage and bullet velocity. The Field Agent Grip controls recoil while the Salvo 40 RND Fast Mag increases ammo supplies. The Airborne Elastic Wrap increases ADS time while No Stock allows for a faster aim after sprinting. This is a great built for aggressive players who want to breach enemy locations.
Light Machine Gun - Stoner 63
Optic - Quickdot LED Barrel - 16" Cut Down Underbarrel - Foregrip Stock - Sprint Pad Handle - Quickdraw Handle
The goal of the Stoner 63 loadout is to control open areas of the map. It is best left as a medium to long-range weapon that can hold down an area with covering fire. The Quickdot LED adds a precise optic while the 16" Cut Down barrel gives it an extra punch on the damage. The Foregrip increases recoil control and the Sprint PAd adds a mobility boost that most LMGs will need in battle. The Quickdraw Handle allows for a fast switch between primary and secondary allowing for fast ADS times and unexpected agility within the LMG class.
Sniper Rifle - LW3
Barrel - 28. 2" Tiger Team Underbarrel - Front Grip Magazine - Stanag 9 Round Handle - Airborne Elastic Wrap Stock - Raider Pad
As far as snipers go, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War LW3 Tundra rifle is a heavy hit precision weapon. Any shot from the chest up is an instant kill, and the weapon is deadly at medium and long ranges. Fans will likely love the 28.2" Tiger Team barrel, which increases damage, fire rate, and bullet velocity. The Front Grip adds much-needed recoil control between shots, and the Stanag 9 Round magazine offers a longer break between reloading times. Airborne Elastic Wrap adds ADS time increases, while the Raider Pad stock makes the weapon more mobile and increases aim walking movement speeds.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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