Black Ops 6 Best Tanto .22 loadout

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Using the Tanto .22 is a surefire way of dominating close-quarters combat in multiplayer matches. The Tanto .22 is one of six submachine guns (SMG) available and is already proving a hit if you’re after plenty of firepower alongside excellent mobility. Armed with a steady rate of fire, this particular SMG is extremely easy to control thanks to its low recoil. With the right attachments equipped, the chances of you topping the scoreboard are greatly increased. Here we take a closer look at the best Tanto. 22 loadout in Black Ops 6 along with the strongest build.

Pros
  • Excellent control and low recoil
  • Very good damage compared to other SMGs
Cons
  • Lower rate of fire for its class

Best Black Ops 6 Tanto .22 attachments

Black Ops 6 Tantpo .22 in Gunsmith
Tanto .22 is one of six other SMGs in Black Ops 6. Captured by VideoGamer

After some extensive testing in the Gunsmith, this set of five attachments guarantees the best performance out of the Tanto .22:

Weapon partAttachmentLevel to unlock
MuzzleCompensatorLevel 16
BarrelShort BarrelLevel 40
MagazineExtended Mag ILevel 3
Rear GripErgonomic GripLevel 42
StockBalanced StockLevel 19

Kicking things off is the pairing of the Compensator and the Short Barrel. Improvements to vertical recoil along with extra accuracy in the form of jumping ADS and jumping sprint-to-fire speed give you the best possible chance of winning a gunfight while making the most of Omnimovement. Next is the Extended Mag I which increases the ammunition capacity to 40. This is plenty of bullets for you to take care of multiple threats without the need to reload regularly. For the fastest reaction times, the Ergonomic Grip is key, thanks to drastic improvements in slide-to-fire, sprint-to-fire, and ADS speed. Last and by no means least is the Balanced Stock which delivers even more mobility improvements. Better aim walking, hipfire, and strafe movement speeds, all make the difference in those hectic close-range battles.

Best Black Ops 6 Tanto .22 perks and equipment

After equipping the strongest attachments for the Tanto .22, it’s time to take a look at which Perks and equipment bolster your performance even further. Here’s what we recommend.

Perks

  • Perk 1: Dexterity
  • Perk 2: Assassin
  • Perk 3: Double Time
  • Perk 4: Enforcer

Dexterity reduces any unwanted weapon motion while utilising Omnimovement to your advantage while Assassin marks enemies on a streak on the map. You also get an additional score for eliminating them. Next is Double Time which increases the length of Tac Sprint allowing you to navigate the maps as fast as possible. Three of these Perks slot into the Enforcer category which activates the Combat Specialty which provides movement buffs and faster health regeneration. The ability to select four Perks is thanks to the Perk Greed Wildcard, which adds even more benefits to use alongside the Tanto .22.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Flash
  • Field Upgrade: Trophy System

The pairing of Semtex and Flash remains the most versatile in all of Black Ops 6. The sticky nature of Semtex allows you to deal plenty of extra damage while the Flash blinds the opposition long enough for you to eliminate them with the Tanto .22. A well-placed Trophy System blocks plenty of incoming grenades which is crucial when you’re attempting to lock down a Hardpoint hill or Domination flag.

That’s all the intel on the best Black Ops 6 Tanto .22 loadout. For more, check out when the next double XP event takes place along with the best settings to avoid encountering any performance issues.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Shooter