Black Ops 6 Season 4 Reloaded is live, and it has made some shifts to the Assault Rifle meta. With new weapon buffs, recoil adjustments, and a few nerfs, some ARs have risen to the top while others are getting left behind. For multiplayer or Warzone, the right AR loadout is extremely important because Assault Rifles have always been the best weapons in Call of Duty titles. So, here are the top Black Ops 6 AR loadouts you should use in Call of Duty Season 4 Reloaded.
CR-56 AMAX
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
Even with the recoil nerf making it twitchier than a caffeine-fueled Quickscope montage, the CR-56 AMAX is still a powerhouse. You just need to optimize the gun with the right attachments to turn it into a high-damage AR that can deliver fantastic high damage. In multiplayer, the AMAX thrives in close-to-mid engagements like pushing through lanes on Shutdown or holding rooftops on Babylon. The recent changes impact its mobility and headshot multiplier, but it’s still lethal if you aim high and burst correctly.
FFAR 1
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Suppressor or Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: G-Grip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Pad
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
Say hello to the FAMAS of doom, reintroduced in Season 4 and tearing through loadouts. The FFAR 1 comes with a fire rate that’s basically a panic attack in weapon form. If you want a gun that seems like an SMG with AR work, this weapon is what you need. Its recoil can be hard to control at long range, but the attachments this season make it into a close-mid range dominator. It’s little slow fire rate might not satisfy you in comparison with a few other meta picks. Use this on maps like Fugitive or Standoff and melt anyone who dares peek a corner.
XM4
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex or Kepler Microflex
- Muzzle: Suppressor or Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger or Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Buffer Weight or Infiltrator Stock
- Laser: Strelok Laser
XM4 has always had a “safe pick” element in the meta. Now, with the Buffer Weight Stock and improved handling attachments, the XM4 has climbed back into S-tier as if it never left. It’s an all-rounder among assault rifles due to its low recoil, solid TTK, and adaptability across all maps. If you’re posting up in Scud or running routes in Nuketown, this weapon adapts to your playstyle without breaking a sweat. It greatly deserves a spot in the Black Ops 6 meta thanks to no real weaknesses. It may not win the TTK race, but it stays competitive everywhere.
Krig C
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Kepler Microflex or Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Gain-Twist or Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger or Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Ergonomic or Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
Even after its recent nerf in Warzone, the Krig C still is the lovechild of the XM4 and Kilo. It’s smooth, accurate, and steady, with a barely wiggling recoil pattern when the correct attachments are equipped. Although it lacks the feral fire rate of the FFAR or AMAX, it’s good for precision-focused players. This AR does the most damage in mid-to-long range fights and thrives in team objective modes where you hold lines and anchor spawns. Simply keep your shots to the upper torso or head to shoot enemies with it.
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Kilo 141
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Barrel: Short Barrel (for mobility) or Long Barrel (for range)
- Underbarrel: Ranger or G-Grip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Commando or Ergonomic Grip
- Stock: Infiltrator or Balanced Stock
- Laser: Strelok Laser
The Kilo 141 gets a lot of nostalgia points thanks to MW2019, and Treyarch has smartly repackaged it for BO6’s meta. After its Season 4 buffs to attachments, it now fires more comfortably across distances with low recoil, is easy to handle, and has decent range. Kilo 141 is handy for players who don’t want to overthink things. Build it for mobility, equip a short barrel, and it works somewhat like a sprinter’s rifle that still works for mid-range peek battles.
Model L
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Muzzle: Suppressor
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
The Model L is that weirdly underrated cousin everyone forgets about until they get beamed across the map by it. It’s not as good as the AMAX or FFAR, but what it lacks in brute force, it makes up for with pinpoint precision. With the right attachments, recoil becomes a faint memory, and the bullet velocity makes it a light shooting gun. It’s a go-to for mid-range combats, primarily to hold angles without overshooting targets. Though the fire rate is meh, and TTK is underwhelming. It’s more like the AR you use to annoy people, not obliterate them.
AS VAL
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Barrel: Suppressed Long or Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag III
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Laser: Strelok Laser
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
The AS VAL isn’t for everyone. It’s the spicy taco of Assault Rifles, delicious in small bites, but you’ll regret it if you mess it up. Low ammo capacity, noticeable kick, and a love-hate recoil pattern make it a high-risk, high-reward pick. It has the power to melt enemies. In short-range encounters, the TTK is absurdly fast. It needs a lot of reloads in heavy casualties, so carry along Sleight of Hand or a backup SMG.
Goblin Mk2
Recommended Loadout:
- Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
- Fire Mod: Mini Rocket Conversion Mod
The Goblin Mk2 is a semi-auto rifle that screams “try me.” At first look, it seems underwhelming, but seasoned players know its burst potential is actually deadly, mainly with the Mini Rocket Mod. To use it, you’ll need timing, smart position, and good trigger discipline.
