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The SWAT 5.56 is one of the more unique weapons to use in Black Ops 6. Armed with a high damage output and a three-round burst firing mechanism, this marksman rifle manages to fly under the radar despite having one of the fastest times to kill. Compared to the AK-74 assault rifle and the C9 submachine gun, the SWAT 5.56 has excellent levels of accuracy and low amounts of recoil without you having to level up and unlock a variety of attachments. However, equipping the best combination is a surefire way of bolstering performance even further. Here, we’ve got all the intel on the best SWAT 5.56 loadout to use.
- Good damage in 3-round bursts
- Excels at medium range
- Accuracy falls of at longer ranges
- Low penetration
Best Black Ops 6 SWAT 5.56 attachments
The Gunsmith contains numerous attachments that gear the SWAR 5.56 to suit your style of play. With a meta starting to emerge, we’ve found a set of five that enhances the marksman rifle’s excellent mid and long-range performance:
Weapon part | Attachment | Level to unlock |
---|---|---|
Muzzle | Ported Compensator | Level 40 |
Barrel | Reinforced Barrel | Level 35 |
Underbarrel | Precision Foregrip | Level 23 |
Rear Grip | Commando Grip | Level 24 |
Stock | Heavy Stock | Level 11 |
The SWAT 5.56 flies under the radar despite its fast time to kill.
The Ported Compensator is the first attachment to form the best SWAT 5.56 loadout. This muzzle provides extra recoil control when the first shot is fired alongside further vertical recoil control to ensure your shots always hit the target. For even more stability, we’ve paired the Compensator with the Heavy Stock which provides some much-needed flinch resistance. An increase in damage range and bullet velocity comes from the Reinforced Barrel guaranteeing no drop-off in performance when you’re attempting to battle an LR 7.62 at long range.
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To keep the recoil under control, the Precision Foregrip reduces horizontal kick and any sway while aiming. This makes all the difference when you’re attempting to lock down a line of site. Next is the Commando Grip for slight improvements in aim-down sight (ADS) and sprint-to-fire time for quick reaction times. Last and by no means least is the Heavy Stock which offers you some flinch resistance when an enemy is also managing to hit you. Less flinch means a better chance of maintaining track of where the shots are landing.
Best Black Ops 5 SWAT 5.56 perks and equipment
When the best attachments are ready for battle, the next part of creating the best SWAT 5.56 loadout is selecting the right perks and equipment that improve performance even further. Here are the best ones to use alongside the marksman rifle:
Perks
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket
- Perk 2: Assassin
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Perk 4: Gung-Ho
- Wildcard: Perk Greed
The trio of Assassin, Double Time, and Gung-Ho are all designed to improve your movement, spotting, and Tac Sprint length. With Omnimovement playing an integral role in Black Ops 6 game modes, these perks go a long way in improving your gameplay. Thanks to the Perk Greed Wildcard, you can use four perks instead of three as part of the best SWAT 5.56 loadout. Alongside the three Enforcer perks, we’ve selected Flak Jacket for increased resistance to incoming explosives.
Combat Specialty adds a further layer of customisation to Black Ops 6 loadouts.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Concussion
- Field Upgrade: Trophy System
- Secondary: Stryder .22
Semtex remains a solid piece of lethal equipment thanks to its versatility. Stick it to an opponent for a guaranteed kill or you can place it into an objective for some additional damage. If the Semtex doesn’t secure the eliminations, make sure you follow up with a Concussion to slow the movement of the enemy then finish them off with a burst from the SWAT 5.56. The Trophy System is the most useful Field Upgrade available. Block any incoming grenades that are bound to land nearby over the course of a match. Stryder .22 is a good option for your secondary, letting you quick-swap when your ammo runs low.