Karlach is one of the best companions in Baldur's Gate 3. Her perso??nal storyline is one of the most ?interesting, and her prowess in battle makes her essential to have along for the ride.

As a Barbarian, Karlach only has access to three feats in Baldur's Gate 3, compared to other cla??sses like Rogue and Fighter, which get four. This means that you've got to pick your Karlach feats carefully when you unlock them at Levels 4, 8, and 12.

So, which ones should you take? To help you decide, let's look at the best feats for Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3 to make the strongest build possible.

Best feats for Barbarian Karlach in BG3

There are 41 feats to choose from in Baldur's Gate 3, so narrowing it down to just three is toug?h. We've picked out what we think are the ?best feats for Karlach, as well as a few honorable mentions that you can't completely rule out.

With any Barbarian build in BG3, the aim should be purely about dealing as much damage as possible while being able to take a hit or two. You'll be right in the middle of the action, so this is crucial. These ??feats will help you achieve that.

Great Weapon Master feat for Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Great Weapon Master feat is absolutely essential for any party featuring Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3. With this, you c??an take an extra attack each turn using your bonus action. Your attacks are going to be deadly as a Barbarian anyway, so getting to take two will result in enormou??s damage, especially if you're using a Heavy melee weapon you're proficient in.

We'd recommend takin??g Great Weapon Master as early as possible, ideally making it your Level 4 feat. Doing this k??ind of damage so early in the game will make combat encounters a breeze with Karlach in your party.

Savage Attacker feat for Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3

It should be pretty obvious why you should pick the Savage Attacker feat as Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3. She's capable of dealing enormous amounts of damage, so getting to roll the dice twice?? and use the highest result is comically overpowered.

Grab Savage Attacker at Level 8, after taking Great Weapon Master. That way, you'll always get the +10 damage buff too - a potent combination that will ensure Karlach plays an important role in your party throughout Baldur's Gate 3.

Tough feat for Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3

BG3's Karlach can already take tons of damage compared to the other companions. The Tough? feat takes that up a notch by giving her plenty more HP. When combined with the previous two feats, you create a re??silient melee monster by taking the Tough feat.

You should take the Tough feat for Karlach last, once you reach Level 12. As you hur?tle toward the end of the game, the extra health will make Karla??ch extremely tough to kill. If you're really struggling earlier in the game, don't be afraid to take the Tough feat earlier, though.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Karlach feats: honorable mentions

While we can heartily recommend taking the above feats for Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, there are plenty of ways to build this Tiefling Barbarian. We've added five more honorable mentions for the best feats for Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3 that you can use to switch up your playstyle.

I??f you find you've made the wrong choice with your feats, you can always r?espec Karlach by paying 100 gold to Withers at camp. You're not locked into one specific build, so why not try out a few different feat selections throughout your playthrough?

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With over two decades of classic maps to choose from, is it really a surprise that the Call of Duty series keeps looking to its past when it comes to making new additions? As the seasonal content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 begins to roll out, I'm taking a look at 10 classic ma??ps that I think should return in ??the new game.

I've kept all of these maps as Treyarch-exclusive. The studio doesn't have a history of taking maps from previous g??ames it didn't develop, and there's no reason to think it will start now. No Shipment here - sorry.

10. Kowloon

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

Originally released as part of the First Strike map pack for the original Black Ops, Kowloon is a map that has kind of been resigned to Call of Duty history. It's not a map you hear ??players mention often, that's for sur?e.

Set on the rooftops of the night city of Kowloon, Hong Kong, this map is notable for featuring ziplines for the first time in series history. For the original Black Ops, this was a little ahead of its time, and the map felt too big as a result. But with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?'s speedy movement, Kowloon could ?prove to be a great addition.

9. Battery

• First appearance: Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

Battery is yet another DLC map that has been forgotten over the years, this time from Call of Duty: World at War. Not by us - Battery would be perfect for any playstyle in Black Ops 6, with its exterior spaces a sn??iper's playground and its interior areas perfec??t for close-quarters combat.

Battery is a pretty small map, but the two towers attached to the side of the main playing area make it feel much bigger than it is. There's no doubt it'd go down a treat among the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 community.

8. Carrier

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

If chaos is what Treyarch wants in a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, it needn't look any further than Carrier. It's probably one of the most close-qu?arters maps ever in the series, despite being relatively large in size.

The obstacles littered around the map essentially force you into constant close-range duels, meaning your next fight is always around the next corner. I just know the Black Ops 6 community would have a ball with this classic Call of Duty map.

7. Raid

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

When looking at the criteria for a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map, playstyle variety must be high on the agenda. That's why Black Ops 2's Hollywood Hills mansion map,?? Raid, would be a perfect candidate??.

Snipers can enjoy the long sightlines from either side of the center lane, although moving centrally rewards that run-and-gun playstyle that Black Ops 6 players ??love. In terms of game modes, Raid is unique in that it suits just about everything, too. It's a real Swiss Army map in its versatility.

6. Launch

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

Launch's mid-map rocket launch was awesome back in 2010, and guess what? It still rules now. It was a great way to add a dynamic element to this classic Call of Duty map, even if the layout?? itself usually turned into an all-out brawl in the center.

If Launch was to return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, it co?uld take the dynamic effects of that rocket launch even further. There's untapped potential here, and it'd be cool to se??e Treyarch take a crack at it.

5. Summit

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is in dire need of some great Search and Destroy maps. May I present Summit, which almost feels purpose-built for the popular Black Ops 6 game mode.

Every area in Summit feels extremely narrow. One misstep can spell doom. Diligent clearing of every corner is required. Bringing such a tactical map into Black Ops 6 could provide a breath of fresh air fr??om the game's typical ??run-and-gun gameplay loop.

4. Castle

• First appearance: Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

The birds-eye-view layout of Call of Duty: World at War's Castle suggests a map that shouldn't work. Yet, it does. There's lots of dead space on the map where very little happens, but ??Castle does such a great job of naturally?? drawing players to the center that it simply doesn't matter.

Lore-wise, Castle doesn't make much sense for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. If you can ignore that, I'd love to see how this one plays i?n the new game's m??eta.

3. Firing Range

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)

Firing Range is about as perfect as the three-lane layout gets. Long-range encounters take place on the outer lanes, while the m?iddle becomes a stirring pot of absolute chaos. Objective matches on Firing Range are an absolute blast.

If Firing Range returned in Black Ops 6, it wou?ld mark a fifth appearance in the series for the map. There's a reason it keeps coming back.

2. Standoff

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

If we're talking classic Treyarch Call of Duty maps, you have to include Standoff. It's one of the be??st objective maps ever, with tons of verticality allowing engagements to come? from just about anywhere.

We last saw Standoff in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, bu?t if Treyarch does decide to delve into its back pocket for an old favorite, don't be surprised to see it make another app??earance.

1. Hijacked

• First appearance: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

Hijacked is one of the best Call of Duty multiplayer maps ever, and it's a surprise that it hasn't featured in every Treyarch title since its debut in Black Ops 2. It came back in Black Ops Cold War, and should make one more appearance in Black Ops 6.

Hijacked is symmetrical map design at its finest - two main structures on the yacht opposite one another, with close-quarters mayhem happening in between. This was already an extremely fast-paced Call of Duty map, and Black Ops 6's omnimovement would only amplify this.

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A feature not present in any of the game's previous versions, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake allows players to catch�or recruit�friendly ??monsters during their journey, as well as battle wi?th them for the chance of getting large sums of gold and exclusive items.

But although you will get your first monster after being introduced to the mechanic by Monty, the game features a massive array of 121 monsters. To help you rescue them all, here's how to catch monsters in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

• Table of Contents:

  • How to Catch M?onsters in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
  • How to Level Up Your Monsters
  • How to Get the Monster Wrangler Vocation

How to Catch Monsters in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

After coming face to face with any type of friendly monster in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, you will be able to recruit them by simply getting close, which will prompt your hero to calm them down and tell them about Monty's Monster menagerie. A??s some monsters will run away after spotting you, I recommend getting a Monster Wrangler in your party as soon as possible, as they will allow you to approach all monsters without trouble and get new abilities based on how many you rescue.

After acquiring a monster, or a few if you wish to be 100% sure,?? you can take them to battle by heading to any of the arenas located across the world and then talking to its? set receptionist. The first arena you can find will be located in Romaria.

How to Level Up Your Monsters in DQ 3 HD-2D Remake

Raising the level of your monsters is a must if you plan on challenging the higher ranks in the arenas, but unlike your party, they won't level up by wi?nning matches. Instead, you will only be able to increase their level and have them unlock new abilities by recruiting more monsters of the same type.

The above also means that species with a larger variety of friendly monsters, such as the slimes, will have a higher ceiling when compared to, for example, the Spiked Hare seen in the image above. So that you can make your monsters unstoppable early on and glide past the ranks, I highly recommend that you check out our All Friendly Monster Locations in Dragon Quest 3 guide.

How to Get the Monster Wrangler Vocation in Dragon Quest 3

There are currently two ways to get a party member with the Monster Wrangler vocation in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, with the first one being by visiting the receptionist on the second floor of Patty's Party Planning Place. If you want to build the world's most dangerous Wrangler by switching the vocation of one of your party members, you will then be able to do so by visiting the Abbot of Alltrades Abbey. Keep in mind, however, that?? you will only be able to change a character's vocation after they reach level 20.

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My absolute favorite among the game's wide array, the Paragon personality can be seen as the perfect choice for those looking to get a huge boost in strength and one-shot enemies no matter their game stage in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

But how can you get the personality at the start of the game? And for those looking to battle with a Paragon duo, is it possible to switch to it later on or get a party member with it? Here are all the ways to get the Paragon Personality in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

• Table of Contents:

  • How to Get the Paragon Personality at the Start
  • How to Switch a Personality to Paragon

How to Get the Paragon Personality at the Start of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

You can get the Paragorn personality at the start of your journey in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by completing the Monste??r Personality Test without killing more than 2 NPCs. You can unlock the test by answering the questions a??sked by the goddess in the following way:

• Question #1: Do you believe that victory can be won in the field of battle? Yes
• Question #2: Do you prefer spells and sorcery to swords and sweat? No
• Question #3: Do you find the company of unfamiliar people tiresome? No
• Question #4: Are you able to prevent failure from preying upon your mind? Yes
• Question #5: Do you find yourself unable to argue with others, even if you disagree with them strongly? No
• Question #6: Do you enjoy physical pursuits? Yes
• Question #7: Can even the most minor of matters irritate you? No
• Question #8: Do you believe that a promise, once made, can under no circumstances be broken? Yes (Answering this question or the one below in any other way will lock you out of the Personality Test)
• Question #9: Do you believe in a power higher than that of man? Yes

Although it is possible to unlock the test by following a path different from the one above, I recommend that you restart your playthrough until your first question matches ours. Apart from that, all the following inquiries will be directly related to your previous answer. Differently from the Vamp and like the Tough Cookie personality, Paragon is not gender locked.

How to Complete the Monster Personality Test

After answering the questions as shown above and starting the Monster Personality Test on DQ 3, you can complete it without killing more than a single NPC by avoiding the dog and then making your way down the ma?in path. Keep in mind that it is impossible to complete the test without torching the villager by the well.

How to Switch a Personality to Paragon in Dragon Quest 3

If you fail to get the personality at the beginning or just want to turn a party member ??into a Paragon, you will be able to do so by eith??er using The Champion's Code book or equipping the Mighty Armlet. Keep in mind that equipping the item will only change your chosen character's personality when they are wearing it. When creating a party member on the second floor of Patty's Party Planning Place, using five Seeds of Strength will allow them to come with the Paragon personality, although whether or not they will get it will still be up to chance.

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As part of the Beginning of Misfortune Ant Nest Exploration Quest in Throne and Liberty, players are tasked with finding and then defeating a Honeypot Ant. But finding a specific ant within a nest can be considered as easy ?as ??finding a needle in a haystack, or at least that's how it was supposed to be.

Here's where to find and how to defeat a Honeypot Ant in Throne and Liberty, as well as where to find the Giant Acid Ant.

• Table of Contents:

  • Where to find and how to defeat a Honeypot Ant in Throne and Liberty
  • Where to Find and how to defeat the Giant Ac??id Ant

Where to Find and How to Defeat the Honeypot Ant in Throne and Liberty

Unlike all of the other enemies located inside the Ant Nest, you will need to force a Honeypot Ant to appear to defeat it, a feat you can accomplish by defeating ??a set number of ants around a Honeypot Egg. The eggs will be easy to spot, given their bright yellow light. As you can see below, I found one by heading to the northwestmost portion of the Spawning Ground area.

After you make the Honeypot Ant appear, there will be no secret to defeating it, as it will be significantly weaker than even the regular Working and Soldier Ant??s found in spades around the area. If you don't want to have to face all of the ants featured between the entrance of the dungeon and the egg, you will be able to get past them undisturbed by morphing into a creature. In my case, the Toximaw Spider did the job well.

Where to Find and How to Defeat the Giant Acid Ant

Now that the Honeypot Ant is done with and if you have?? already acquired the area's Expedition Records, you will only need to defeat the Giant Acid Ant to complete Beginning of Misfortune. As you can see below, you can find the Giant Acid A??nt by heading to the lower portion of the Garbage Dump area, located in the eastmost portion of the map.

Unlike any other enemies within the nest, however, I don't recommend facing the Giant Acid Ant alone while at level 30-40, as it will have a massive health pool and the ability to drain ??your HP in seconds through poison. If that is not enough, facing the ant will also mean going against all of the ones surrounding your target.

Now that you know where to find both the Honeypot and the Giant Acid Ant, don't forget to also check out how to defeat the Dark Specter in Throne and Liberty.

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With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's rapid progression system, it can be hard to keep track o??f all your stats as you s??wiftly rise through the Prestiges.

You can find all the information you need about your multiplayer stats in the Combat Record. If you're not sure we're to find this, I've got you covered - here's how you can view all your Combat Record stats in Black Ops 6.

How to view Combat Record stats in Black Ops 6

Viewing your Combat Record stats in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is simple. Follow these steps to keep track:

• Open Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
• Head to the "Barracks" tab along the top of the screen
• Press "Stats" then "Combat Record"

Voila! You're in the Black Ops 6 Combat Record. You can also go straight there by ??pressing the "Launcher Menu" button in the top-right corner of your screen and pressing "Combat Record." Th?is is represented by six small rectangles - you can't miss it.

Once in the Black Ops 6 Combat Record, you can keep track of all the following stats??:

• Time played
• Games played
• Average Eliminations per game
• Score per minute
• Win/Loss ratio
• Elimination/Death ratio
• Total wins and losses
• Total Eliminations and deaths
• Highest Elimination streak
• Highest Eliminations in one game
• Best weapons by total Eliminations and Eliminations/Death ratio
• Recent matches (stats for last ten matches)
• Total Victories by game mode

Every time you Prestige in Black Ops 6, a new tab is added to your Combat Record stats. This shows you all of the above stats per Prestige, allowing you to ??see the improvements (or decline) in your performance over time. Don't worry - you can still view your lifetime stats ??on the main tab.

Can I check K/D ratio in Black Ops 6?

Sadly not - K/D ratio has been replaced with Elim/D ratio in Black Ops 6, which adds any assists to your total tally. The??re's no way to check classic K/D li?ke back in the day.

Does the Black Ops 6 Combat Record track Zombies stats?

No. You can track your Zombies stats by heading to the "Leaderboards" tab in the "Barracks." From there, select "Zombies" to track tons of different stats acros??s these cat??egories:

• Career
• Eliminations
• Rounds
• Critical Damage
• Maps

You can filter these stats by Friends or Global to see where you stack up in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 rankings.

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Among the massive array of personalities you can attain in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, its high resilience value makes the Tough Cookie one of the best for those looki?ng to make sure their hero (or teammate) will be able to deal ?high damage while also staying sturdy against all threats.

But how can you get the personality at the start? And if you failed to acquire it, is it possible to switch to it later on? Here's how to get the Tough Cookie Personality in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

• Table of Contents:

  • How to Get the Tough Cookie Personali??ty at the ??Start
  • All Other Ways to Get the Tough Coo?kie Personality

How to Get the Tough Cookie Personality at the Start in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake

When starting your journey in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, you ?can get the Tough Cookie Pe??rsonality by pushing the boulder 40 times toward the old man during the Forest Personality Test. To unlock the test, you will need to answer the questions provided by the mysterious being in a set way, with the first question determining the path you must follow. I was able to unlock the test by answering the Personality Quiz in the following way:

• Question #1: Do you believe that the sun in the sky above is the king of all nature? Yes
• Question #2: Do you dream often? No
• Question #3: Do you prefer spells and sorcery to swords and sweat? No
• Question #4: Do you find the company of unfamiliar people tiresome? No
• Question #5: Are you able to prevent failure from preying upon your mind? No
• Question #6: Is your circle of acquaintances wide and varied? Yes
• Question #7: Do you pay much heed to the gossip of others? Yes
• Question #8: Do you believe the world to be filled more with sadness than with joy? Yes (Answering it in any other way will lock you from the Forest Test)

Keep in mind that even if your first question does not match ours, answering any of the questions above, as shown, will unlock the one below it and set you on the path toward the Forest Test. I, however, recommend restarting your pl??aythrough until your first question matches ours for an easier time. Unlike the fan-favorite Vamp, Tough Cookie can be unlocked no matter your hero's gender.

How to Push the Boulders During the Forest Test

After answering all of the questions as shown above and being teleported into the Forest Test, you will be able to push the boulder toward the old man by simply heading left while facing it. As you can ??guess, there's no way to speed up the process apart from running and skipping the dialogue. In other words, if you want to start as a Tough Cookie, you will need to go back and forth 40 times. There's no need to keep count, though, as the old man will let you k?now once you deliver your fortieth boulder.

All Other Ways to Get the Tough Cookie Personality

You can momentarily change the Personality of any of your party members (including the Hero) in DQ 3 HD-2D by equipping them with the Weightlifter's Belt, which can be acquired by heading to the Mini Medal Manor and talking to Morgan Minimann after acquiring 35 Mini Medals. You can reach Mini Medal Manor by jumping down a well located on the lower left p?ortion of the Aliahan map, more specifically on the spot below:

Now that you know how to get the Tough Cookie Personality in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, don't forget to also check out a few other highly anticipated November 2024 game release?s.

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With the release of Black Op 6 Season 1, many weapons in the roster received a significant balance pass to better suit the game state. Here's a list?? of every weapon balance change made in Season 1.

All Balance Changes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1

Despite having many of the same weapons available, the balance passes for Multiplayer and Zombie modes are treated differently, so I'l??l provide the changes for each mode separately.

Multiplayer Balance Changes

Multiplayer received the largest assortment of changes across most weapon types despite the relatively decent balance and usage rates since release. All weapons received the following changes:

• Adjusted weapon motion while moving and changing stances to improve aiming feel and centering (especially with optics). 
• Hold Breath focus state will now be maintained while firing if applicable.
• Improved Weapon depth of field settings when performing a Weapon Inspect.

Assault Rifles

XM4

• Maximum Damage increased from 21 to 23
• Medium Damage increased from 20 to 22
• Minimum Damage increased from 17 to 19
• Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.3 to 1.15
• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.42 to 1.25

AMES 85

• Maximum Damage increased from 21 to 23
• Minimum Damage increased from 17 to 19
• Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.25 to 1.12
• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.4 to 1.25

GPR 91

• Maximum Damage increased from 21 to 23
• Medium Damage increased from 20 to 22
• Minimum Damage increased from 17 to 19
• Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.3 to 1.15 
• Sprint to Fire time improved from 165ms to 160ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 275ms to 270ms 
• Slide to Fire time improved from 0.37s to 0.33s 
• Dive to Fire time improved from 0.45s to 0.42s
• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.4 to 1.2 

Goblin Mk2

• All movement speeds improved by 0.01m/s
• Sprint to Fire time improved from 180ms to 175ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 290ms to 285ms 

SMGs

Kompakt 92

• Minimum Damage decreased from 11 to 10
• Headshot multiplier improved from 1.05 to 1.1

Shotguns

• Strelok Laser Attachment -

  • Increased the time it takes to reach ADS spread from 20% of Aim Down Sight Speed to 70% of Aim Down Sight Speed 

• Slug Attachment

  • Slugs allow players to run shotguns as mid-range precision weapons. As a tradeoff, they have limited short-range effectiveness if you are not carefully hitting headshots.

Marine SP (Slugs)

• Maximum Damage increased from 92 to 102
• Maximum Damage Range decreased from 9.7m to 2m
• Medium Damage 1 increased from 84 to 96
• Medium Damage Range 1 decreased from 9.8 - 15.2m to 2.1 - 12.7m
• Medium Damage 2 increased from 60 to 70
• Medium Damage Range 2 increased from 15.3 - 18.2m to 12.8 - 25.4m
• Medium Damage 3 increased from 49 to 50
• Medium Damage Range 3 increased from 18.3 - 20.7m to 25.5 - 33m
• Minimum Damage Range increased from 20.7m to 33m
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1 to 1.5 
• Upper Torso and Upper Arm multipliers increased from 1 to 1.1 
• Now increases hip spread by 15% 

ASG-80 (Slugs)

• Maximum Damage increased from 92 to 102
• Maximum Damage Range decreased from 0 - 3.8m to 0 - 1.3m
• Medium Damage decreased from 84 to 70
• Medium Damage Range increased from 3.9 - 5.3m to 1.4 - 15.2m
• Medium Damage 2 increased from 49 to 50
• Medium Damage Range 2 increased from 5.4 - 12.1m to 15.3 - 21.6m
• Medium Damage 3 increased from 33 to 40
• Medium Damage Range 3 increased from 12.2 - 19.1m to 21.7 - 29.2m
• Minimum Damage increased from 24 to 30
• Minimum Damage Range increased from >19.1m to >29.2m
• Headshot multiplier increased from 1 to 1.5 
• Upper Torso and Upper Arm multipliers increased from 1 to 1.1 
• Now increases hip spread by 20% 

Marksmen Rifles

Swat 5.56

• Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 340ms to 315ms 
• Sprint to Fire time improved from 215ms to 205ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 325ms to 315ms
• Rapid Fire Attachment:

  • Recoil Gun Kick penalty increased from 25% to 30% 
  • Vertical Recoil penalty increased from 25% to 30% 
  • Horizontal Recoil penalty increased from 25% to 30% 

AEK-973

• Sprint to Fire time increased from 205ms to 215ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time increased from 315ms to 325ms 
• Rapid Fire Attachment:

  • Rate of Fire benefit reduced from 10% to 5% 
  • Burst Fire Delay increased from 115ms to 295ms 
  • Recoil Gun Kick penalty increased from 25% to 50% 
  • Vertical Recoil penalty increased from 20% to 50% 
  • Horizontal Recoil penalty increased from 25% to 50% 

Sniper Rifles

• All snipers now have 1 second of 50% Idle Sway scaling at the beginning of Aim Down Sight 
• All snipers have had base Flinch Resistance improved by 17% 

LW3A1 Frostline

• Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 550ms to 535ms 
• Sprint to Fire time improved from 300ms to 290ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 450ms to 430ms 
• ADS Idle Sway reduced (improved) by about 10%
• Infiltrator Stock Attachment 

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.48m/s to 0.58m/s 

• Heavy Stock Attachment

  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 60% to 53% 

• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Recoil Gun Kick penalty improved from 75% to 50% 
  • Vertical Recoil penalty improved from 65% to 50% 

• Combat Stock Attachment

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.25m/s to 0.33m/s 
  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 35% to 23% 

SVD

• Introduced a delay after firing before a new shot can be queued. This does not change the rate of fire, but prevents accidentally firing extra unintended shots when repeatedly pulling the trigger. 
• Sprint to Fire time improved from 310ms to 300ms 
• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 460ms to 450ms 
• Infiltrator Stock Attachment

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.5m/s to 0.56m/s 

• Heavy Stock Attachment

  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 50% to 42.5% 

• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Recoil Gun Kick penalty improved from 75% to 50% 
  • Vertical Recoil penalty improved from 65% to 50% 

• Combat Stock Attachment

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.27m/s to 0.3m/s 
  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 25% to 12.5% 

LR 7.62

• Tactical Sprint to Fire time improved from 470ms to 460ms
• Infiltrator Stock Attachment

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.43m/s to 0.51m/s 

• Heavy Stock Attachment

  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 55% to 48% 

• CHF Barrel Attachment

  • Recoil Gun Kick penalty improved from 75% to 50% 
  • Vertical Recoil penalty improved from 65% to 50% 

• Combat Stock Attachment

  • Aim Walking Movement Speed improvement increased from 0.2m/s to 0.25m/s 
  • Flinch Resistance decreased from 30% to 18% 

Zombies Balance Changes

Assault Rifles

AMES 85 (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 27 to 31.6
• Crit Damage increased from 130 to 153

AK-74 (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 27 to 31.6
• Crit Damage increased from 130 to 153

AS Val (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 20 to 23
• Crit Multiplier decreased from 5.55x to 5.35x
• Crit Damage increased from 111 to 123

Model L (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 27 to 30.5
• Crit Multiplier increased from 4.25x to 4.85x
• Crit Damage increased from 114 to 141

XM4 (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 23 to 25
• Crit Damage increased from 106 to 116

GPR-91 (Pack-a-Punch)

• Bullet Damage increased from 23 to 34.5
• Crit Multiplier decreased from 4.6x to 3.75x
• Crit Damage increased from 105 to 129

Launchers

HE-1

• Increased Stock Ammo from 5 to 11
• Increased Inner Explosion Radius from .4 meters to 3.25 meters
• Increased Mid Explosion Radius 1.6 meters to 4.1 meters
• Increased Outer Explosion Radius 3.26 meters to 5 meters
• Lowered Inner Explosion Damage from 1045 to 800
• Increased Mid Explosion Damage from 475 to 600
• Increased Outer Explosion Damage from 220 to 400

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As one of two shotguns available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the ASG-89 excels at high-speed hip-fire-style gameplay due to its incredibly generous spread. As such, the best builds wi?th this beast involve empowering that hip-fire game??play further with the right loadout and attachments.

Unlocking the ASG-89 requires you to have been playing for a bit, requiring you to achieve a mid-progression rank of level 31. Once unlocked, it can be equipped at any time in the prim?ary slot of your custom loadouts.

What is the best build for the ASG-89 in Black Ops 6?

If you use the ASG-89 as it comes in stock, it may seem underwhelming to you, and I'd agree. This is one of the few weapons in Black Ops 6 that pretty much requires attachments to be made viable. This ?is largely due to its mediocre range and slow TTK (Time to Kill) beyond?? very close ranges. Where it is excellent though is its hipfire, and the best build will focus heavily on this aspect while shoring up its weaknesses where possible.

• Muzzle: Full Choke
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Fast Mag 1
• Rear Grip: Assault Grip
• Stock: Balanced Stock
• Laser: Steady Aim Laser
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Starting off, the Full Choke muzzle attachment reduces the hipfire spread of the ASG-89, allowing for better accuracy and an inherent improvement to its ability to engage targets at a distance. Since you will only be firing this gun for the hip, this is one of its mo??re important stats to be concerned with.

The Reinforced Barrel boosts both the weapon's Damage Range and Bullet Velocity further extending its engag?ement distance.

With the Ranger Foregrip equipped, you will sprint faster with the gun, which is important since the ideal place on the battlefield ?for it is up close and pers??onnel.

The Fast Mag 1 is your magazine of choice since it improves the ASG-89's Reload and Sprint to ??Fire speed at the cost of magazine ammo capacity. You want to be ready to fire as soon as possible with this gun.

Using the Assault Grip on the ASG-8?9 doubles down on improving the weapons Sprint to Fire speed.

With the Balanced Stock equipped, your Movement Speed across the board is dramatically increase??d. This is great for closing distance and helps you av??oid enemy bullets in the midst of a firefight.

The Steady Aim Laser doubles down on improving the ASG-89's hipfire spread, its effects stacking with the aforementioned Ful??l Choke attachment.

Finally, the Rapid Fire attachment is a requirement for the ASG-89 to be considered functional. This mod alone significantly improves this ??weapon's performance by letting you fire it off more often. A faster fire rate means a faster TTK, which means you'll win more fights in general at all viable engagement distances.

Best Equipment and Perks for the ASG-89 in Black Ops 6

With the above attachments, the ASG-89 is a strong aggressive weapon for direct engagements that can be used anywhere if? you come with the right loadout. As such, the Equipment and Perks setup you s??hould use should support this weapon by helping you get as close to the enemy as possible before engaging.

• Tactical: Smoke or Stim Shot
• Lethal: Semtax
• Field Upgrade: Sleeper Agent
• Perk 1: Ninja
• Perk 2: Tracker
• Perk 3: Double Time
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

The ideal Tactical should be Smoke as it allows you to obscure sight lines long enough for you slip through to the enemy's backline without noticing you. Ninja also helps with this, preventing the enemy from hearing you coming until it's far too late. Double Time lets you move at full speed for significantly longer than normal. Finally, Gunfighter is a necessit????y so you can equip the abovementioned perks.

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The second Co-Op Dungeon you will unlock in Throne and Liberty, Roaring Temple (also known as Temple of Roar) will put you up against two sub-bosses and th?e party-killing ma??chine known as King Chimaerus.

But believe it or not, although a completely different beast compared to Specter’s Abyss, clearing the dungeon can be a fairly simple affair. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Roaring Temple Co-Op Dungeon in Throne and Liberty.

How to Complete the Roaring Temple Dungeon in Throne and Liberty

After diving into t?he Roaring Temple on any given role, you will need to first defeat two Ancient Zombie Mutts, one Ancient Shade Monk, and one Ancient Dark Shaman to break through its first barrier. Among the enemies, the Dark Shamam will pose the biggest threat, as they can chip away large portions of your health from afar, so make sure to have a tank clinch their attention.

After defeating the enemies, it will be time to break the second barrier, a feat you can accomplish by heading down toward the newly unlocked ground level and interacting with the Mana Fluid Regulator shown below. You will need to defeat a set of four Ancient Zombie Mutts, as well as an Ancient Dark Assa??ssin and Ancient Shade Wizard to unlock the ability to interact with the device.

O??nce you interact with the monument, swim toward the newly unlocked ledge and then repeat the process to interact with the second regulator and get access to the dungeon's next area, where you wi?ll meet the Ancient Berserk Dark Enforcer sub-boss.

How to defeat the Ancient Berserk Dark Enforcer

After spotting them, you will be able to defeat the Ancient Berserk Dark Enforcer by going with the old but classic jump-in. To be more specific, your team's tank must face the enemy first to aggro it, which will allow all of your DPSs to join forces and obliterate the foe without issue??. As with all bosses, your party's healer must always be on standby to keep your tank's HP on the high end.

Now, continue forward and glide past the fire pits while avoiding the geysers and the su??spended cages until you reach the lower le??vel of the dungeon. After landing, focus on staying close to your party and continue onward until you spot the Ancient Berserk Shade Wizard.

How to defeat the Ancient Berserk Shade Wizard

As the boss will face you alone, w??e will be applying the same strategy used against the Dark Enforcer to defeat the Ancient Berserk Shade Wizard. Be aware, however, as during the fight, they will likely summon a few Ancient Zombie Mutts. Once the sub-boss? and his minions are no more, you will have unlocked a path leading to both a fireplace and to the King Chimaerus boss area.

How to defeat King Chimaerus and complete the Roaring Temple Dungeon

As we talked about in our how to defeat King Chimaerus guide, you can defeat the Beast of Chaos in Throne and Liberty by focusing on?? deali??ng constant damage to the boss while staying true to your role and doing the following:

• Tank: Focus on staying close to the boss to aggro it while making use of constant buffs.
• DPS: Focus on attacking the boss nonstop while staying relatively close to your tank but away from the enemy's range. If playing as close-range-exclusive DPS, focus on attacking the flanks.
• Healer: Focus on providing buffs and dealing damage to the boss on occasion. Your focus should be on keeping your tank and highest damage dealers alive above all else.
• No matter your role, make sure to avoid the lion's acid spit, as it will both poison you and apply debuffs that will last until the end of the fight.

Those lookin?g to defeat King Chimaerus will also need to keep a close eye on two of his attacks, his paralyze/fireball combo and his team-wiping stage-wide wave. You can check out a more in-depth overview of each move, as well as how to counter them below:

Now that you know how to complete the dungeon, I also highly recommend checking out the game's lastest codes for a few exclusive items.

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Astarion is one of the most popular companions in Baldur's Gate 3. You'll likely meet him early in your adventur??e, a Rogue whose tongue is as fast as his sword. One thing's for sure: you want to keep Astarion around.

As a Rogue, Astarion has one distinct advantage over other Baldur's Gate 3 characters. Whether you're playing as ?him or bringing him along as a companion, Astarion can choose up to four feats as he levels up, as opposed to others' three. These come at Levels 4, 8, 10, and 12 for Rogues.

But which ones should you be taking for your playthrough? We're going to take a look at the best feats for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, to make sure you get your build just right.

Best feats for Rogue Astarion in BG3

When looking at the best feats for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, we'll highlight the four we think you should be taking throughout your playthrough. There are so many BG3 feats that these four aren't the only ones you can take, so we'll also include some honorable mentions t??hat also work pretty well for a?n Astarion run.

The priority with these feats is to create a ranged Astarion BG3 bu??ild. In the late game, this can result in some pret??ty crazy damage with the right feats in place.

Ability Improvement feat for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

With four feats to choose from, you should always be taking Ability Improvement. Usu?ally, for a Rogue, you'd dump the extra two points here into Dexterity, allowing you to take advantage of Stealth skills and giving you a bonus for abilities such as Sleight of Hand.

We'd recommend taking Ability Improvement for your Level 4 feat in Baldur's Gate 3. Astarion will reap the benefi??ts if you take this? one as early as you possibly can.

Sharpshooter feat for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

Any Astarion build in BG3 isn't complete without taking the Sharpshooter feat. It makes him an absolute menace from range, and the removal of penalties from low ground is just overpowered. Make no mistake - if you choose Sharpshooter as one of your feats for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, you should switch primarily to ranged attacks.

You should take Sharpshooter as your Level 8 feat for Astarion. The -5 penalty to Attack Roles can be negated by high Dexterity if you took Ability Improvement earlier, and the extr??a 10 damage is an enormous buff in exchange.

Dual Wielder feat for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

When you're really starting to hone your Astarion build in Baldur's Gate 3, we'd definitely recommend Dual Wielder. This feat will allow you to dual-wield cross??bows, which, when combi?ned with your previous two feats, makes Astarion a damage-dealing machine. The +1 bonus to Armour Class isn't too shabby, either.

Dual Wielder is a Baldur's Gate 3 feat you should take for Astarion at Level 10. The previous two?? are so beneficial at an early stage, that you'll see more rewards from taking them first. Dual Wielder is great, but it's quite a specialist feat.

Mobile feat for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

The Mobile feat is one of the best for players who enjoy the stealthy aspects of a Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion playthrough. It's commonly used alongside Dash to avoid Opportunity Attacks as yo?u maneuver around the battlefield, then Cunning Action: Hide to go into Stealth mode.

When using Mobile as part of that combination, Astarion can pop in and out of stealth during combat, dealing massive damage before slipping away into the night. Even for ranged characters, Mobile is great for simply repositioning quickly without?? taking tons of damage. Grab this feat at Level 12 - it shouldn't be an early priority, but it's worth having.

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion feats: honorable mentions

The four feats above aren't the only viable ones for an Astarion playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3. Here are some honorable mentions ??you can use, eve??n if you're not embracing the range-heavy build we recommended above.

It's also worth noting that you can always experiment with your Astarion feats in Baldur's Gate 3. If you think you've made the wrong choice for your playthrough, you can respec your class via Withers and choose your feats all over again. This will set you back 100 gold each time, which isn't much at all when you get into the latter stages of Baldur's Gate 3.

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Attack on Titan: Revolution allows Roblox players to hone their Omni-directiona??l mobility (ODM) skills while reenacting some of the franchise's greatest m??oments, including, of course, the Rumbling.

But how can you tackle, and most importantly, complete the Rumbling stage? Here's how to find and stop the Rumbling in the Attack on Titan: Revolution Roblox experience.

How to Face the Rumbling in Atack on Titan: Revolution

Whether you are an experienced player or a recently admitted member of the Survey Corps, you can face the Rumbling in Attack on Titan: Revolution by heading to Missions, selecting ??????????????????????????the Loading Docks map, and changing its objective to Stall before diving in. The stage and objective will be a??vailable from the get-go.

How to Stop the Rumbling and Complete Loading Docks in AoT:R

After starting the objective, you will be able to beat the Rumbling —and reenact one of the most dramatic moments in the franchise's final arc�by not letting a single Colossal Titan move past the area marked by the airplane during a set time limit. The limit will vary from 120 seconds at E-Grade (Easy) to 200 seconds at A (Aberr??ant).

Although whether or not you will be able to complete the task will ultimately depend on skill, you can get rid of the Titans quickly by staying above their heads and downing them one by one thro??ugh well-placed strikes at their napes. You will have to defeat around two or three waves of Titans depending on your difficulty to complete the stage and should be able to down each enemy in one move while using a gear matching that of your chosen grade.

If you are having trouble completing the stage, I recommend boosting your ODM Speed and ODM Range. Using any ODM Gear Control and Range-related perk (such as Gear Expert, Gear Intermediate, and Sixth Sense) will also help a lot by allowing you to at least go back and forth between faraway targets at a quicker pace. Those having a hard time performing well-placed strikes in Attack on Titan: Revolution might also want to enable Nape?? Assist b?y heading to Settings and then to Gameplay.

If you can, I also consider unlocking the Target Acquisition Skill a game changer here, as it will allow you to hook at a Titan's nap?e for a sure-to-kill hit. You can unlock the skill by heading to the Support tree and expending 1,850 Gold after unlocking the Durability I, Control? I, Bandages, Durability II, Tained Cadet, Regen I, Red Flare, and Durability III skill nodes.

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Mobility plays an enormous role in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, esp??ecially with the new Omni-movement feature added with its release. Thus, having the right movement settings toggled can make all the difference in outplaying your opponents.

Best Settings for Smooth Movement in Black Ops 6

There are a slew of settings to play around with in the Movement menu within Black Ops 6, and many of them are going to be up to your preference whether or not you decide to use them. However, the ones I'm about to recommend make for smooth, precise gameplay, letting you focus much more on the shooting and less on the?? technicals of mobility.

For your cl??arity, I'll walk through each of the important settings and offer you my recommendation.

Intelligent Movement

This section d??eals with the automation of simplistic movements such as Sprinting and Mantling.

Sprint Assist

This setting lets you control how you want to initiate a Sprint. I recommend turning this setting Off since Sprinting can be initiated manually with its dedicated control scheme, which gives you more agency on when?? and where it is activated. This is valuable as you do not want to always be Sprinting at full speed in volatile situations where you need to have your gun up and ready. You don't need to deal with any of its sub-settings when the core one is set to off.

If you're playing with a keyboard and mouse, then there is a use case where you can set this setting to Tactical Sprint Assist to perform the new omnidirectional Dive behavior much more easily. This will make it so that when initial movement in any direction, you will automatically go into a Tactical Sprint without further input. Thanks to this, simply pressing Dive will Dive you in the direction you wish without having to have to press the Sprint button. The trade-off here is that you will have less general access to Hipfiring, which can be a determinant.

Mantle Assist

Mantle Assist lets you automate the ability to climb over low obstructions. Definitely leave this setting off, as with it toggled on, you will climb over obstacles a??nytime you touch one that is climbable. This can easily disrupt your flow of combat, especially in the midst of a shootout near stairs or similar locations.

Crouch Assist

Crouch Assist, when toggled on, will automatically crouch you when you get close to high obstructions with space below. You absolutely want to have this off, as, like with the above-mentioned settings, you don't want to have? this sort of ?movement automated due to agency. There are times when you don't want to crouch but are near places where crouching will let you transverse.

Corner Slice

Corner Slice is a new mechanic introduced with Black Ops 6 that will automatically 'lean' your character around corners when you're ADS (Aiming Down Sights). This option is entirely your preference as, despite its appearance from your perspective, it has no noticeable effect on gameplay. Thanks to testing, it is arguably cosmetic in nature, as players looking toward you while you perform a Corner Slice will not see the lean effect occur.

Movement Behaviors

These settings determine how you manually activate all of the possible mobility maneuvers available to you in Black Ops 6.

Crouch Behavior

Agency is the most important aspect when it comes to movement, and that remains the case for Crouching as well. I highly recommend you set this setting to Toggle, as it means you have less to press for the same results. Toggle is ideal because you need to be able to smooth initial Sliding, which is done when Crouch is either held down or Toggle by a key press while Sprinting. It is extremely cumbersome to Slide when you'r?e forced to hold down the Crouch key.

Prone Behavior

Like Crouching, you want to be able to simply press the 'Prone' button and remain as such without needing to hold down additional keys. Diving, a new mechanic introduced in Black Ops 6, requires the Prone maneuver to be initiated while Sprinting. Once more, you don't want to hold down several keys to initiate what should just be a simple movement. Set this to Toggle if it isn't already.

Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior

With the Sprint button, you can set it to either Toggle or Hold. Set this setting to Toggle, because using Hold will re??quire you to hold an additional key input to activate Tactical Sprint. This will make you slower to react to the actions of other players. Toggle Sprint can be canceled at any ti??me with a simple ADS input.

Sprint Restore

Keep this setting set to On, as it allows you to keep sprinting after performing any other mo?bility action. Turning ??this off will slow you down as you'd need to initial a Sprint every time you perform a movement behavior (Dive, Slide, etc...).

Slide/Dive Activation

Slides and Dives inherently use different inputs to perform during a Sprint, but this setting allows you to tie both together, separating the actions by how you input them (Hold vs Tap). Set this setting to Independent so that you don't accidentally perform the wrong m?obility behavior when it co?unts.

Combat Behaviors

These settings influenc??e how you utilize combat-related mechanics and mobility.

Aim Down Sight Behavior

This setting adjusts how you want to enter ADS mode, with both a Toggle and Hold option available to you. I highly recommend you set this to Hold because entering ADS and exiting is something you want to be able to do with a single press. If you?? set Toggle on this setting, you will require two inputs to accomplish the same effect, effectively slowing you down. Not good if you're trying to be competitive.

Dedicated Melee Weapon Activation

Unique to Black Ops 6, you will always have a melee weapon that can be equipped. This weapon can, by default, be accessed by holding down the melee button. However, this is incredibly slow and not viable if you intend to make use of your melee weapon unless you change this setting to Dedicated Keybind. This allows you? to set a specific key for?? swapping to melee, which happens instantaneously when you press it.

Weapon Mount Activation

Despite popular belief, Weapon Mounting is an incredibly strong mechanic that is not often used by the player base in Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty in general. Whether you decide to take advantage of it is your preference, but if you do, make sure this setting is set to Toggle so you don't need to hold the key down once you've found a location to set up shop. There is also some viability in setting this to Hold instead if you intend to make use of Weapon Mounting in short b?ursts, as you are technically faster if you do.

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Widely considered the best assault rifle in the game, given its built-in suppressor, excellent handling, and ability to stay lethal no matter the range, the AS VAL makes speedrunning to level 55 more than worth it in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

But as no gun in the game is perfect, picking the right modifications and equipment is a must if you plan on truly turning the weapon into the ultimate AR. Here's the best AS VAL loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

• Table of Contents:

  • The Best AS VAL Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6
  • The Best BO6 Zombies AS VAL Loadout

The Best AS VAL Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

As the AS VAL has its high overall recoil as its biggest weakness, we will start by mitigating that through the use of the Vertical Foregrip and Recoil Springs, all while boosting the gun's overall time-to-kill and range by using the Suppressed Reinforced Barrel and its ADS and Slide to Fire Speed with the Ergonomic Grip. We will?? then close off by addin?g an optic for that always-welcome boost in precision.

Although the above will allow you to keep the gun as steady as it can be and boost its bullet velocity by 30%, using the Gunfighter perk will allow you to take its performance even further by equipping the Balanced Stock for an increase in overall mobility and the Extended Mag I for what can be a game-changing increase in?? magazine size (believe me, 10 bullets will make a huge difference here). For those who don??'t mind the presence of a beam when in ADS, the Target Laser will offer a great boost in accuracy when aiming down sights.

To recap, here are the best modifications for the AS VAL in COD BO6, as well as ??a few variant picks sure to offer great results:

• Optic: Kepler Microflex / Accu-Spot Reflex
• Barrel: Suppressed Reinforced Barrel
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip / Using the Quickdraw Grip can also work if you are not a fan of sliding
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs (Will offer a massive boost to recoil control)
• If Using Gunfighter:

  • Stock: Balanced Stock / No Stock
  • Magazine: Extended Mag I / Flip Mag
  • Laser: Target Laser

Best equipment and perks for the AS VAL

Now that our gun is sorted out, going with a set of three Recon perks will be your best bet when using the AS VAL, as they will give you access to its meta-defining Specialty and allow you to highlight enemies across the whole map after each spawn. While your Lethal option will depend on your playstyle, I recommend using the Flashbang as your Tactical so that you can open targets and ??clear rooms more efficiently. You can check out the best perks, secondary, and Field Upgrade for the AS VAL, as well as a little more on our already mentioned picks below:

• Secondary: Grekhova (The only full-auto pistol in the game, I considered it a primary weapon in all but name)
• Tactical: Flashbang (A great tool for any scenario, given its ability to blind targets).
• Lethal: Will depend on your playstyle
• Field Upgrade: Morphine Injection (Will pair well with our secondary of choice and allow you to come back to the fight) / War Cry / Sleeper Agent
• Perk #1: Ghost (Will lower the sound made by your footsteps)
• Perk #2: Forward Intel (Will boost your minimap and pinpoint the location of targets after being spotted by them)
• Perk #3: Cold-Blooded (Will make you immune to thermal and UAV. Will also stop killstreaks and cameras from tracking you)
• Wildcard: Gunfighter for the extra attachment slots or Perk Greed for the ability to add Double Time to our perk list

The Best BO6 Zombies AS VAL Loadout

As the presence of beans won't mean a thing when facing the infected, the best BO6 Zombies build for the AS VAL will have in the Tactical Laser (and thus in the ability to enter the tac-stance) its biggest differential when compared to the above. We will also be using the Quickdraw Grip to double down on ADS Speed. To recap, here are the best attachments for those looking to take the AS VAL for a spin in Black Ops 6 Zombies:

• Optic: Kepler Microflex (or any optic that does not offer diminishing results)
• Barrel: Suppressed Reinforced Barrel
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Stock: Balanced Stock / No Stock
• Magazine: Extended Mag I / Flip Mag
• Laser: Tactical Laser
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

To close our Zombies loadou??t, we will use the Stim Shot for a boost in survivability. I also recommend using either the Energy Mine or the Aether Shroud as your initial Field Upgrade, as while the former will allow you to get rid of large sums of infected, the latter will make escaping?? critical situations and reviving teammates way easier.

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No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is celebrating N7 Day by adding Mass Effect's Normandy SR-1 back into the game for a limited time. Each year, N7 Day celebrates th??e legendary BioWare fran??chise, and 2024 is no different.

This isn't the first time we've seen the Normandy in No Man's Sky. It was first released back in 2021, marking the launch of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. This crossover makes tons of sense, so it's great to see it retu??rn.

Mass Effect's Normandy is Returning to No Man's Sky

With a trailer and a set of release notes, Hello Games confirmed that Mass Effect's Normandy SR-1 is finally back in the game to mark N7 Day. The Normandy will only be available in No Man's Sky for the next two weeks, making it yet another limited-time event for Mass Effect's iconic frigate.

Described as "a love-letter from one science fiction game to another," this No Man's Sky update comes with a revamped version of the mission released back in 2021. When completed, you'll a??dd the Normandy to your fleet, which you can then send out on expeditions to complete. You still can't pilot it, though. Disappointing, I know.

For the rest of N7 Day, players shouldn't expect anything too exciting from BioWare. The recent release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has already seen the studio confirm it doesn't have any huge plans for a Mass Effect announcement, so as not to distract from its mo??st recent release.

The wait goes on for any news about the upcoming Mass Effect title. In years gone by, N7 Day has s??een multiple teasers for the next game in the series??, yet it still feels as though we know very little about the game at the moment.

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If you're like me, you've just finished Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and are looking for your next adventure game fix. Max Caulfield's return was great, bu?t it's not the only thing the genre has to offer.

To help, we've put together a list of the eight adventure games you need to play if you like Life is Strange: Double Exposure. This should keep you busy.

Tell Me Why

Tell Me Why is pretty much Life is Strange 2.5. Released back in 2020, the project was DONTNOD's first project in its post-Life is Strange era, retain??ing everything that made its previous titles so eng??aging.

You've got supernatural powers, deep characters, and impactful choices throughout this powerful story, which also tackles transgender issues with tact. If you're looking for something to really scratch that Life is Strange itch, then look no further than Tell Me Why.

The Wolf Among Us

If you're someone who enjoyed the mystery element of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, then The Wolf Among Us could be right up your alley. Based on the Fables comic book series, you play Bigby Wolf, inves?tigating Fabletown to solve several murders.

Its stylish cel-shaded graphics sets The Wolf Among Us apart from the crowd, while its narrative is arguab??ly as strong as anything Telltale put out during its 2012-2018 heyday. We're still waiting on that sequel, though.

Twin Mirror

Twin Mirror is yet another DONTNOD game. No one quite captures the feeling of Life is Strange quite like its original creator - go figure.

What really separates Twin Mirror from other adventure games is its use of two dimensions - the real world, and main character Sam's "Mind Palace," where players can go to solve the game's main mystery. If this multi-dimension mechanic sounds a little Life is Strange: Double Exposure-y, that's because it is.

Road 96

Road 96 is one of the most unique games I've ever played. This isn't your typical adventure game, with one main character driving the narrative. Instead, Road 96 sees you play as a group of teenagers trying to flee ??an authoritarian regime.

In each section, you'll learn more about these characters and their individual circumstances. You can succeed in your escape, or fail and be arrested or killed. It's a game that allows you to fail - the narrative hurtles to its conclusion regardless, giving every player a unique ending. The entire package is wrapped in unique minigames, making Road 96 unlike any ad??ven??ture game you'll have previously played.

As Dusk Falls

2022's As Dusk Falls is a part adventure game and part interactive novel. Most of the time, you're watching the story unfold, interjecting to make narrative decisions at key moments. It's a very different experience coming from Life is Strange: Double Exposure, but one I?'m confident fans of the game will enjoy?.

As Dusk Falls' most striking element has to be its art style. Each scene is portrayed through images, which have almost a realistic oil painting effect. It's a fantastic way to hide a lower budget, and you still f??eel every choice the game offers you with the same emotional weight.

Detroit: Become Human

Straight from the brain of writer-director David Cage comes Detroit: Become Human. Set in the kind-of-distant future of 2038, this adventure game goes heavy on the detective-mystery angle, which is sure to appeal to those coming off the back of Life is Strange: Double Exposure.

You're always making choices in Detroit: Become Human. Some are small and inconsequential, while ?others are the difference between?? life and death for the game's three protagonists. It's a thrilling sci-fi adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat, even if its social commentary feels a little heavy-handed at times. As far as production value goes, it's second to none on this list.

Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods is a small-scale adventure that broadly explores the changing economic circumstances in Rust Belt America and the effect of mental illness. It's n?ot?? exactly the most light-hearted topic for a video game, but it makes for an engaging story nonetheless.

Night in the Woods rewards you for engaging with the world around you. Speak to certain characters more than others, and you'll see them pop up more later in the story. Ignore them, and you'll be left in the dark, giving Night in the Woods tons of replayability for more playthroughs. If you've just hopped out of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, this experience will represent an interesting change of? pace.

Life is Strange

If you've finished Life is Strange: Double Exposure, why not go back to where Max Caulfield's adventure began with the original Life is Strange? It's the perfect opportunity to go back and compare the differences between how DONTNOD and Deck Nine handled M?ax.

Obviously, if you've played Double Exposure, there's a good chance you've already played 2015's Life is Strange. Still, its emotional stor??y packs just as much of a punch as it did almos??t a decade ago, even on repeat playthroughs.

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Ode to Castlevania brought to Vampire Survivors a massive roster of ?40 characters from the legendary Konami franchise, going from Leon Belmont to his bloodline's fateful rival, Dracula.

But just like a man is nothing more than a miserable pile of secrets (c'mon, you knew this was coming), you will first need to meet the Dark Lord to unlock him. Here's how to unlock Dracula in Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania.

How to unlock Dracula in Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania

Once at the Castlevania stage, you can unlock Dracula in Vampire Survivors by heading to his throne room while playing as Richter Belmont (you can check out how to unlock Richter by hea??ding further down). As you can see below, the throne room will be located at the very top of the castle, past the Abbadon boss fight.

Unlike how their battle played out in Rondo of Blood, Dracula X Chronicles, and Symphony of the Night, and although his location will be marked with a Skull, Dracula is not a boss here. Instead, upon performing a comical reenactment of their classic confrontation, the vampire will immediately join your squad and unlock the stage's true final boss, Death. After defeating Death, you will both complete the stage and? become able to get 20 secret characters, including fan favorites like Isaac.

How to unlock Richter Belmont in Vampire Survivors

You can unlock Richter Belmont in Vampire Survivors by evolving the Guardian's Targe into the Sacred Beasts Tower Shield. You can p??erform the evolution by opening a chest while having both the weapon at max level and a Pummarola in your inventory.

If you have yet to unlock the Targe, you will get it together with Maria Renard. But?? don't go thinking that will be easy, as you will only be able to get her after unlocking a series of 12 characters, including most of the Belmonts. To be more specific, here's a step??-by-step guide on everything you will need to do to unlock both Maria and Richter:

• Open the first coffin in the Castlevania map to get Leon Belmont. Kill the Giant Medusa Head with him to unlock Trevor Belmont.
• Defeat the Doppelganger with Trevor to unlock Alucard.
• Evolve Alucard's Alucart Sworb into the Alucard Swords to unlock Christopher Belmont.
• Evolve Christopher's Jet Black Whip to unlock Simon Belmont.
• Evolve Simon's Wind Whip into the Spirit Tornado Tip to unlock Juste Belmont.
• Open the second coffin in Dracula’s Castle to unlock Julius Belmont.
• Defeat the Gergoth with Julius to unlock Soma Cruz.
• Evolve Soma's Hand Grenade into The RPG to unlock Jonathan Morris.
• Evolve Jonathan's Javelin into the Long Inus to unlock Eric Lecarde and get access to the Alucard Spear.
• Unlock Charlotte Aulin by getting seven Mirrors of Truth after unlocking the Capra Gate.
• Evolve Charlotte's Raging Fire, as well as the Ice Fang, Gale Force, and Rock Riot spells to unlock John Morris and get access to the Iron Ball.
• Evolve the Alucard Spear into the Thunderbolt Spear and the Iron Ball into the Wrecking Ball to unlock Shanoa.
• Complete one stage with Shanoa and then Juste Belmont (or vice versa) to unlock Maria Renard.
• Evolve Maria's Guardian's Targe into the Sacred Beasts Tower Shield to unlock Richter.

You can check out how to get all of the evolutions above in our All new Weapon Evolutions in Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania guide.

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Queen Sigma is widely considered to be the best character in Vampire Survivors, given her immediate access to Victory Sword —aka one of?? the game's best weapons �and a wide array of massive buff??s.

True to that, however, unlocking the queen will demand a lot out of you, even if you decide to go with a shortcut. Here's how to unlock Queen Sigma in Vampire Survivors.

How to unlock Queen Sigma in Vampire Survivors

You can unlock Queen Sigma in Vampire Survivors as a reward by unlocking all collection entries part of the game's 1.0 version, with the exception of her Victory Sword, the Sole Solution, and all variants of the Candybox. If you are looking to get her as soon as possible, you can also unlock Queen Sigma by heading to Secrets and then casting the spell "ALLATONCE".

You can unlock both the Secrets tab and the ability to cast spells in Vampire Survivors by ac?quiring the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane. It's also important to point out ??that Queen Sigma's Victory Sword cannot evolve. Instead, the weapon will allow you to get the Sole Solution passive by using Torrona's Box.

How to get the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane in Vampire Survivors

You can get the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane in Vampire Survivors by heading to The Bone Zone and defeating the Sketamari boss. The boss's location will be marked by an interrogation symbol, but his position will only be highlighted on the map screen after you acquire the Yellow Sign. You can check o??ut a step-by-step guide on how ??to get the Sign below:

• Enter the Moongolow stage while using any non-secret base character except for Sir Ambrojoe, Divano, Gallo, and Zi'Assunta. You will know you picked an eligible character if the stage is shown under a red moon.
• Survive 14 minutes to get transported to the Holy Forbidden stage.
• Go right until you reach the end of the stage to unlock the Yellow Sign.

After doing the above and getting the item, you will be thrown back into the title screen. As you will lose all of your equipm?ent except your starting weapon once at Holy Forbidden, I recommend using a character capable of performing constant forward attacks like Antonio or Pugnala. But don't worry if you fail to get the item at first, as you can jump right back into Holy Forbidden from the stage selection menu until you complete it.

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Unlike past titles, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched with an entirely new set of maps rather than reusing old ones, but unfortunately, not all of them are hits, exactly. Here are the worst maps in Black Ops 6.

Ranking the Worst Maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 was released with a healthy selection of 14 unique maps, which is quite modest for a Call of Duty title. Not all maps were created equal though, and of these??? 14, some of them are, let's just say, not as appetizing to play on as others.

Red Card

Starting with the absolute worst map in the game, Red Card is a ?really cool concept on paper but plays awful in-game. Not only is it on the large side of the spectrum (meaning a lot more running around and less shooting), but it has quite a few genuine problems that affect how it flows, regardless of the game mode it's being played ??on.

My biggest gripe with it is the stadium section of the map. Despite being able to move all about the area, much of it is oddly out of bounds, leading to really frustrating situations where you'd think an aggressive action would be beneficial, only t?o be hard stopped ??by the out-of-bounds warning in the middle of your screen. Then, there's the hallway of death, where one team is at an elevated, advantageous position, and the other has to push through a thin corridor leading toward said position. Everyone loves chokepoints, right?

Vault

Even though Vault is right next to Red Card on this list, know that I consider Red Card far worse than Vault by all metrics. That said, Vault sti??ll makes the list because of its sheer size. It is most certainly a map where the game mode you're playing on matters a lot.

Generally, playing an objective mode like Domination or Hardpoint tends to make Vault a reasonable play experience (still not great thoug??h). The moment Team Deathmatch or Kill Confirmed shows?? up though, the flow of the map breaks into pieces, leading to really random-feeling spawns and encounters that are hard to predict.

Lowtown

In the middle of the worst maps of Black Ops 6 is Lowtown, a map that, like Vault, plays much better on objective game modes. Lowtown is a map that sometimes feels like a maze. I've played this map dozens ??of times at this point, and I still feel like there are places I've never even seen on it because of how big it is, especially on the outskirts. Then, there's the water aspect, which includes tunnels you can swim up and round to flank enemies. It is definitely one of the more confusing maps on the list.

The biggest issue with Lowtown, as I mentioned, is the game mode you're on?. Domination plays well enough on it, but point B is such a difficult point to capture due to the small amount of cover and significant sight lanes around it. Oftentimes, if a team is entrenched on the point, it becomes incredibly hard to break through. This is a minor gripe though, as there are many flank lanes on this map that allow attempts at it, along with reaching the other points. On non-objective modes though, this map just feels awful to play on for similar reasons to Vault.

Vorkuta

So you may be starting to notice a trend with this list. Vorkuta is not a terrible map if you're playing it on an objective game mode. In fact, I'd argue it plays very well with objectives in mind. It's large, but not so much that lanes become blurry. It also has long? sight lanes, allowing for all manner of play? to do well. It makes this list because the moment the objective becomes 'kill the enemy', the flow of it falls apart.

It's a big map meaning lots of places for random spawns. You may find yourself often being shot in the back on Vorkuta because certain spawns just allow the enemy to do so easily. The spa?wns on this map are the main reason it's on my list. I think they're terrible generally, but manageable as long as an objective is the focal p??oint.

SCUD

The last map on this list, SCUD, suffers from all the same problems Vorkuta does, only I feel they are not nearly as bad. You will spawn behind an enemy line often, which leads to being shot in the back often. It's annoying. It's a drag when it happens. For SCUD, it's not as common, but it does occur. Also, like every other map on this list, the map plays con?siderably better with an objective in mind, and not just mindless Team Deathmatch.

My biggest issue with this map is how sniper-friendly it is. I'd argue it is the most snipe-friendly map on this list, as there are literal sniper nests built into the map. Now don't misunderstand. I completely get that there are numerous counters to snipers in Black Ops 6. However, I'm the type of player who prefers not dealing with them if I can help it. That said, I enjoy snipers on objective modes here, as it often means the enemy team won't take the objective. This map is big enough for snipers to sit in their nests and take potshots without getting anywhere to an actual object?ive, which is a benefit as long as it is happening on the other team.

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In the LMG category, the PU-21 is the premium choice for raw damage per bullet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Its recoil is a bit unwieldy, but the best builds focus?? on reducing this downside so that you can effectively use it at all ranges

The PU-21 is the very first LMG you have access to. The game automatically unlocks the PU-21 at level 4, letting you equip it?? in any custom loadout. Let's explore the best build for the PU-21.

What is the best build for the PU-21 in Black Ops 6?

As mentioned, the PU-21 does the most damage per bullet of any LMG, making it a strong contender for those looking to put down targets in just a few shots. As with all LMGs, it has a slow ADS (Aim Down Sights) and relatively poor handling stats. The downsides are its shaky recoil and lower RoF, but these can be mitigated with the correct attac??hment build equipped to it. This build focuses on reducing the PU-21's downsides so that it can be used in any situation, whether it be point defense or aggressive gameplay.

• Optic: Accu-Spot Ultra Holo
• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Fast Mag 1
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Stock: Infiltrator Stock
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Optics are always a personal preference, but I've found that the Accu-Spot Ultra Holo strikes the perfect balance for all combat scenarios and engagement dis??tances. It offers a clear sight line, allowing you to make moment-to-moment adjustments to remain on target.

With a Ported Compensator attached, the PU-21 is far more controllable with reduced vertica??l recoil and a more normalized first-shot recoil, improving accuracy.

Using the Reinforced Barrel, the PU-21 is more of a threat to distant targets thanks to its already high damage profile, allowing you to bring down enemies at any range in just a few shots. It won't be c?ommon to outgun snipers, thanks to this attachment.

Equip this weapon with a Vertical Foregrip to reduce its horizontal recoil, improving its accuracy. This means this weapon's side-to-side shake while firing full-auto will be much ?more c??ontrolled.

The Fast Mag 1 dramatically improves the PU-21's handling stats, allowing you to ADS faster and be ready to fire more quickly after a sprint. This allows a fighting chance a??gainst enemies that ambush yo??u.

Equipping the Quickdraw Grip massively boosts ?your ADS speed, improving the weapon's handling during combat engagements.

With the Infiltrator Stock, your ADS strafe speed is increased, allowing you some solid mobility in the middle of an active firefight. The faster you can move with ADS, the harder it is for your enemie?s to hit you.

Lastly, using the Rapid Fire attachment removes the low rate of fire limitation on the PU-21 at the expense of some Damage Range and increased recoil. However, these negatives pale in comparison to the incredible DPS (Damage Per Second) increase this weapon gets with Rapid Fire ??attached.

Best Equipment and Perks for the LR 7.62 in Black Ops 6

With the above attachments, the PU-21 is a strong all-rounder weapon that can be used anywhere. As such, the E?quipment and Perks you should use with it should be within the same vein of logic, further boosting the build's versatility.

• Tactical: Flash Bang or Stim Shot
• Lethal: Semtax or Molotov
• Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
• Perk 1: Flak Jacket
• Perk 2: Fast Hands
• Perk 3: Quartermaster
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

Thanks to Gunfighter, you can fully kit out the PU-21 with the above-mentioned attachments. With all three Perks being green, you also have access to the Strategist Speciality, allowing you to see enemy equipment through walls. This also lets you throw down your own Equipment and Field Upgrades much faster than normal. The rest of the mentioned Equipment is designed to be largely your own choice, dependent on the situation, but the ones I mentioned will fit most anyway. Still, feel f??ree to change things to your liking as needed.

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A great pick for those looking to farm or add an extra challenge to their runs, Vampire Survivors allows players ?to boost the speed of all characters within most of its stages, as well as a few other aspects of it by turning on Hyper Mode.

But as expected, the large majority of the game's maps won't have the mode unlocked from the get-go. To help you see everything and become the worst nightmare of the creatures of the night, here's how to unlock Hyper Mode for all Vampire Survivors stages.

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  • How to unlock Hyper Mode for all base stages in Vampire Survivors
  • How to unlock Hyper Mode for All DLC Stages

How to unlock Hyper Mode for all stages in Vampire Survivors

You can unlock Hyper Mode for all of the regular stages in Vampire Survivors by diving into them and defeating certain bosses only available after the 25-minute mark. Unloc??king it for al??l Bonus and Challenge maps not featuring it from the get-go, however, will demand unlocking a certain number of Hyper Modes. To be more specific, you can check out how to unlock Hyper Mode for all of the stages featured in the base game below:

How to unlock Hyper Mode for All DLC Stages in Vampire Survivors

Much like the game's regular stages, you can unlock the Hyper Mode for most of the DLC maps in Vampire Survivors by defeating certain bosses within them. The only exceptions lie in the Operation Guns Hectic Hallway, which will demand evolving the C-U-Laser into the Pronto Beam, and in the Ode to Castlevania Castlevania stage, which will have the mode unlocked from the get-go. So that you can know which booses you need to hunt, here's how to unlock Hyper Mode for all DLC stages in Vampire Survivors:

Now that you know how to unlock Hyper Mode for all stages, consider checking out how to unlock all characters in Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLC.

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Although its semi-automatic function will require some getting used to, the high damage per shot with the Goblin Mk2 Loadout makes it one of the best in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

As you can expect, however, the assault rifle will also demand a lot of care if you wish to compete with some of its meta siblings, such as the AS Val and XM4. Here's the best Goblin Mk2 loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

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  • The Best Goblin MK2 Loadout
  • The Best Goblin MK2 Zombies Loadout

The Best Goblin Mk2 Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

As being able to take aim fast and make every shot count will be a must when using the Goblin Mk2, we will start by adding a non-magnifying optic for better tracking and the Muzzle Brake and Vertical Foregrip for a huge boost in recoil mitigation and a guarantee your gun will stay on target no matter the scenario. To further boost its overall performance and above all its damage, we will then add the Gain-Twist Barrel for a welcome 35% increase in bullet velocity and the Rapid Fire mod for a much-needed 11% ?boost in fire rate.

But we're just getting started, as the Goblin Mk2 needs a bit more to excel, which in this case means using the extra modification slots courtesy of the Gunfighter Wildcard to further boost your movement with the Balanced Stock and add a welcome boost in ADS Speed with the Quickdraw Grip. If you are finding yourself out of bullets often, adding the Extended Mag I can also help, although at the?? cost of bo?th handling and ADS Speed.

To recap, here's the best Goblin Mk2 loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6, as well as a fe?w lower-level alternatives offering similar results:

• Optic: Kepler Microflex / Remuda Mini Reflex
• Muzzle: Muzzle Brake / Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel / Using the Long Barrel can also work
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag I (Only if using Gunfighter / Not a must)
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip (Only if using Gunfighter)
• Stock: Balanced Stock (Only if using Gunfighter)
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire / Recoil Springs (Will further boost recoil control at the cost of per millisecond damage)

The best perks and equipment for the Goblin MK2

Since you cannot expect the Mk2 to put up a fight against full-auto weapons in honest confrontations, we will use a full set of Recon perks to enhance your ability to move in undetected and put your opponents on the back foot. I also highly recommend taking the Grekhova as your secondary, as the weapon's full-auto function will boost your options. You can check out which perks we recommend you pick, as well as a deeper view of a??ll of the best equipment for the Goblin Mk2 below:

• Secondary Weapon: Grekhova / GS45
• Tactical: Smoke / Flashbang
• Lethal: Frag / Sentex / Impact Grenade
• Field Upgrade: Sleeper Agent / Morphine Injection (Will pair well with both our chosen pistols)
• Perk #1: Ninja (Reduces the noise you make when moving)
• Perk #2: Forward Intel (Will boost your minimap size and point you toward revealed enemies)
• Perk #3: Cold-Blooded (Makes you undetectable with UAV and immune to thermal. Will also make you immune to spy cams and stop enemy killstreaks from tracking you).
• Specialty: Recon (Will allow you to spot enemies across the map after respawning. You won't leave skulls behind after killing hostiles)
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

The Best Goblin MK2 BO6 Zombies Loadout

As you can see above, the best Goblin Mk2 loadout for Zombies will be almost identical to its multiplayer one, with the only differences being in the presence of the Suppressor for a great boost in Salvage collection and that of the Tactical Laser. The latter will be vital here, as although using the weapon in this mode will still be cruel to your hands —to say the least�the ability to enter the Tac Stance will make dealing with swarms way easier. To recap, here are the best attachments for those looking to use the Goblin Mk2 in BO6 Zombies:

• Optic: Kepler Microflex
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel / Using the Long Barrel can also work
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag I (Not a must)
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Stock: Balanced Stock
• Laser: Tactical Laser

To close our loadout, go with the Stim Shot as your Tactical for survivability. No matter if you?? are playing solo or in a squad, I recommend going with either the Healing Aura or the Aether Shroud as your initial Field Upgrade.

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Among the plethora of characters and items that debuted as part of the Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC, none? is more unusual than the Parm Aegis, which will boost your invulnerability and must be used to acquire the game-changing Stellar Blade.

But unlike most would expect, you can get the item within minutes after diving into Dracula's backyard. Here's how to get the Parm Aegis in Vampire Survivors, as well as what you need to do to unlock the Stellar?? B?lade.

How to get the Parm Aegis in Vampire Survivors

You can get the Parm Aegis in Vampire Survivors by either selecting it through the Arma Dio or finding it within Dracula's Castle in the Castlevania map. Regarding the latter, you will be able to find the item by heading to the spot highlighted in the image below, located north of the Giant Medusa Head boss area. After acquiring the passive weapon in any of the ways above, you will be able to unlock it as a level-up/chest reward by rais?ing its level to five d?uring the run.

If you haven't unlocked it yet, you can get the map for the Ode of Castlevania stage by heading west of its starting point and east from the Behemoth boss seal. Like all of the castle keys in Ode to Castlevania, the map's effect will be?? valid for all the runs fol?lowing its acquisition, so make sure to get it asap.

How to make the Stellar Blade in Vampire Survivors

A clear homage to Maxim Kischine's Stellar Sword, first shown in Harmony of Dissonance, I was able to make the Stellar Blade in Vampire Survivors by opening a chest after leveling both the Parm Aegis and the Discus to their respective maximum levels. You can get the Discus in Vampire Survivors by taking a hidden path above the northmost corridor in the Dracula's Castl??e Library. Raising the weapon's level to five during a run will unlock it as a chance reward after both leveling up or opening chests.??

Now that you know how to get the Parm Aegis and make the Stellar Blade, I also highly recommend checking out how to unlock all of the new characters available as part of Ode to Castlevania.

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A fan-favorite given its full-auto function, the Grekhova is widely considered to be in a tier of its own when compared to the remaining pistols in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

But as you can expect, awakening the gun's true potential as a primary weapon in all but name will demand a very thoughtful selection of attachments. Here's the best Grekhova loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

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  • The Best Grekhova Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6
  • The Best Grekhova BO6 Zombies Loadout

The Best Grekhova Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

Since the Grekhova has its significant recoil as its biggest weakness, we will start by mitigating that through the use of the Weighted Stock and Muzzle Brake, which will reduce the accumulated impact when shooting an?d offer a massiv?e boost in overall control. I cannot overstate how important the stock is here, as it will allow you to keep the gun almost static during long bursts while also giving you access to a tactical-like stance.

To make up for the loss in ADS Speed, the above will make sure you can take aim fast. Then, we add the Ergonomic Grip to the mix. Lastly, go with the Long Barrel for a welcome boost in range and with the Recoil Springs Fire Mod for a further boost in recoil? mitigation.

If you are confident in your ability to score constant headshots, going with the CQB Grip in place of the Ergonomic Grip can also work, given its welcome DMG bonus. In the same way, using the Extended Mag I in place of our chosen Fire Mod can help those looking for a few extra bullets per magazine. To recap, here are the best modifications for the Grekhova in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

• Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip / Quickfire Grip / CQB Grip
• Stock: Weighted Stock
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

Although fully capable of putting up a front against even meta pick??s, I don't recommend building your equipment selection around the Grekhova. Instead, the secondary shines the most when approached as an alternative in loadouts not using the Overkill Wildcard. Needless to say, its full-auto function also makes the gun the perfect pairing for the Morphine Injection Fie??ld Upgrade.

The Best Grekhova BO6 Zombies Loadout

As you can see above, our recommended BO6 Zombies loadout for the Grekhova will retain the foundation of our best multiplayer build while adding the Suppressor for a welcome boost in Salvage collection. We will also be replacing the Ergonomic with the Quickfire Grip, as ADS Speed will be way more vital here. Unfortunately for all who were hoping to go full Dante, the gun's lack of hip-fire accuracy makes its Akimbo performance underwhelming, to say the least. To recap, here's the best Grekhova build for Zombies:

• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Rear Grip: Quickfire Grip (ADS Speed will affect the transitions when using the Weighted Stock) / Alternative: CQB Grip (Its boost in headshot DMG can be extremely valuable)
• Stock: Weighted Stock
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs (Going with the Extended Mag I Magazine Attachment can also work for those having trouble reloading in peace)

Now that you know how to set up your gun, I recommend that you go with either the Energy Mine or the Aether Shroud as your Field Upgrade at first. Tactical and Lethal-wise, the Stim Sho??t is the best whe?n the subject is survivability, while the Molotov is a favorite of many when in the early rounds.

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The final boss of the Roaring Temple Co-Op Dungeon in Throne and Liberty, King Chimaerus will mark a big spike in difficulty when compared to the Heliber, given his ability to apply heavy amounts of pois??on and one-shot players with ease.

True to that, knowing what to expect and how to counter his strengths is a must when facing the corrupted lion. Here's how to defeat King Chimaerus and clear the Roaring Temple Co-Op Dungeon in Throne and Liberty.

How to Defeat King Chimaerus in Throne and Liberty

Like most bosses in Throne and Liberty, th??e way you will tackle King Chimaerus will change based on your role of choice. For example, if you are playing as a tank, you should position yourself close to the boss to aggro it. Thos?e playing as focused damage dealers or supports, on the other hand, should stay further away. No matter your role, make sure to attack the boss constantly.

The real fight, however, will only start once a good portion of the boss's health has been depleted, as he will start using his sure-to-kill paralyze com?bo, which will see him petrify a player before sending three fireballs toward them. He will also be able to wipe out your whole party by sending out a stage-wide wave attack. Although King Chimaerus will perform chants before both attacks, he will also jump to the center of the area before sending the wave. You can check out how?? to anticipate and deal with both attacks below:

• Paralyse + Fireball: Although there's no way to telegraph which player will be paralyzed, you can counter the fireballs by staying behind your tanks at all times. In the same way, you can protect affected teammates by standing between them and the boss. Do not underestimate the fireballs, and make sure your healer is on standby to offer support to the player taking the hits. If playing as a Longbow user, you can also remove the effect from a teammate with Purifying Touch. In the same vein, Crossbow users can free themselves from it with Selfless Diffusion.
• Stage-Wide Wave: At the moment the boss jumps to the center of the arena and begins chanting, aim at any of the three chains located around it and use your hook to pull it. That will cause the fluid housed in the chandelier to fall on the boss and stop him from performing the attack. You can use your hook by pressing either F (PC) or â—?X (on consoles).

Aside from that?, there's no secret, so just stay focused on your role and repeat the above when needed until King Chimaerus's massive HP pool hits zero. Make sure to also dodge his poison spit and ?avoid its AOE effects, as each poison stack will come with debuffs valid until the end of the fight.

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The LR 7.62 is the premium sniper rifle for pure power in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The best loadout for it focuses on improving it?s ability t?o remain accurate for long periods of time.

The last of the sniper rifles, the LR 7.62 is unlocked very late in every soldier's career, accessible only once you reach level 49. Once you're there, you can equip it into any custom ?loadout you like??.

What is the best build for LR 7.62 in Black Ops 6?

The LR 7.62 is a powerhouse sniper in Black Ops 6, trading speed for raw damage. It's not exactly built for quickscoping like the Frostline or rapid-fire action like the SVD, but ??it shines in locking down critical map areas. Its slow ADS speed and handling mean you’ll want to find a good position near objectives or chokepoints where you can take your time and hit hard. For this beast, you want a build focused on stability and accurac??y to help it do what it’s best at: hardscoping and dominating sightlines.

• Optic: K&S Thermal Holo
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: CHF Barrel
• Underbarrel: Precision Handguard
• Stock: Combat Stock

The Optic of choice is up to your preference, but the K&S Thermal Holo is perfect for locating enemies without all the visual noise of the map cluttering your sight. Enemies give off heat signatures that make them extremely easy to spot and fire at a moment's notice. The downside is that other heat signatures, such as fire or ??explosions, can clutter your vision signi?ficantly.

Equipping a Suppressor keeps you off the enemy's mini-map while masking your fir??e from sight.??

The CHF Barrel improves the one-shot kill potential of the LR 7.62 by improving its damage multipliers to the lower body. The cost is even worse handling for the ?LR 7.62, but since you'll be hardscoping more with this sniper than others, it is fine.

The Precision Handguard dramaticall??y reduced the sway motion you get while ADS, allowing you to take accurate shots outside of Focus windows.

Finally, the Combat Stock vastly reduces the amount of flinch you receive when un??der fire, while ??also slightly boosting your ADS walking speed.

Best Equipment and Perks for the LR 7.62 in Black Ops 6

The LR 7.62 is perfect for hardscoping along sight lanes and defending ?locations, especially with a thermal scope equipped to spot enemies from a distance. To make it even more effective in this role, a select set of Equipment and Perks can enhance its strengths, keeping you steady, aware, and lethal while holding do?wn key map locations.

• Tactical: Smoke Grenade
• Lethal: Molotov
• Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
• Perk 1: Flak Jacket or Tac Mask
• Perk 2: Fast Hands
• Perk 3: Quartermaster
• Wildcard: Tactical Expert

Tactical Expert and Smoke Grenade are the most important as??pects of this lo?adout. Your goal will be to throw down as much smoke coverage on a critical location as possible and use your thermal scope to snipe confused enemies stuck within. In most cases, they won't see you (or your glint), but you'll clearly see them.

Supporting this, the Assault Pack and Quartermaster will keep you constantly in a constant supply of smoke on the field at all times. Swap between Flak Jacket or Tac Mask depending on the situation. With all three above Perks active, Strategist will also be enabled, allowing you to throw your Equipment do?wn quic?kly.

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Quickscoping is an age-old art in the Call of Duty franchise at this point, and its relevancy continues into the franchise's newest title: Black Ops 6. Quickscoping itself is all about speed and precision, with the best loadouts?? built around these concepts.

Strongest Quickscoping loadout in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Of the three sniper rifles available to you in Black Ops 6, the LW3A1 Frostline is the best quickscoping one. This is because it naturally has the fastest ADS (Aim Down Sight) speed out? of the three rifles, giving it a distinct advantage over t??he other two. While the SVD is comparable, the Frostline's superior damage profile makes it a much better option right out of the gate. Here are the best attachments to use:

• Optic: Remuda Dual Zoom or Kepler Red Dot
• Barrel: Short Barrel
• Stock Pad: Lightweight Pad
• Magazine: Fast Mag 1
• Comb: Quickdraw Riser
• Laser: Target Laser
• Stock: Balanced Stock
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

While the Optic is your preference, I found the Remuda Dual Zoom to be strong while quickscoping. Its dual-zoom mechanic also lets you take longer-range shots when desired as well. Alternatively, you can use a low-zoom optic instead, like the Kepler Red Dot, which boosts your ADS Speed.

Of particular note, the Short Barrel improves your ADS speed when you do? so while jumping, letting you sight down your scope as soo?n as possible even when airborne.

The Lightweight Pad significantly red??uces the sway you suffer from while aiming down a scope.

Equipping the Fast Mag 1 not only improves your ADS speed but also your Sprint to Fire speed as well. This lets you scope from a sprint just a bit faster than the standard. The shortcoming is that? you'll have less ammo per magazine, but this is hardly an actual problem.

The Quickdraw Riser dramatica??lly improves your ADS speed at all times, which stacks with the effects of the Short Barrel.

Additionally, the Target Laser makes aiming down sights and moving a much smoother motion, letting you stay on target, even if its just for a split moment to quickscope som??eone.

The Balanced Stock is a general-purpose attac??hment, improving your mo?vement speed across the board.

Rapid Fire boosts your rechamber speed, letting you fire off your next round much faster for fo??llow-up shots.

Best Quickscoping Equipment and Perks in Black Ops 6

Quickscoping inherently puts you at a disadvantage the moment you m?iss a shot, so you need?? to tailor your Equipment and Perks around ensuring you get the jump on an enemy as much as possible. Use the following setup for the best results.

• Tactical: Spycam or Stim Shot
• Lethal: Impact Grenade or Molotov
• Field Upgrade: Sleeper Agent
• Perk 1: Ninja
• Perk 2: Tracker
• Perk 3: Vigilance
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

With the Spycam and Recon perks, you’ll have an excellent view of enemy positions, even when they?’re out of sight. Recon not only helps track targets but also alerts you when someone is aiming in your direction, giving you a crucial moment to either break their line of sight or take them down with a swift quicksco??pe.

Ninja adds stealth by muffling your movements, allowing you to move quietly for surprise attacks. Tracker enhances your ability to follow enemies by revealing their recent footprints Finally, Vigilance ensures you're alerted whenever you're revealed on the enemy HUD, so you can reposition before they g??et a clear shot. This combination of perks makes you highly mobile, stealthy, and vigilant. You still need stellar reflexes to quickscope effectively, but this loadout setup will help you maintain the speed and precision required to stay competiti??ve.

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Although not the most damaging of its class, the high handling and fire rate of the Stryder .22 makes it a solid pick for those looking to score well-placed headshots and perform acrobatic eliminations in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

As you can expect, however, unlocking the weapon's true potential will demand a thoughtful selection of modifications focused on mitigating its weaknesses and dialing up its precision. Here's the best Stryder .22 loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

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The Best Stryder .22 Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

Following the above, the best build for the Stryder .22 in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will have the Ported Compensator and the Recoil Springs as its foundations, as they will massively boost its recoil control and a??llow you to perform consecutive shots while keeping your gun as steady as it can be.

To further boost the gun's efficiency and make sure you can aim quickly when in do-or-die situations, we will also be using the Quickdraw Grip and Fast Mag II for a huge boost in ADS Speed, as well as the Reinforced Barrel for a welcome increase in both range and damage. Switching the Fast Mag II for the Tactical Laser can als?o work, as it will give you access to the Tac Stance, although at th?e cost of a visible beam. Once you are done, your gun will look like the one below:

To recap., here are the best attachments for the Stryder .22 COD BO6, as well as a ??few alternatives?? sure to offer similar results:

• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel / Long Barrel or Gain-Twist Barrel (The Reinforced Barrel will pair the effects of both alternatives)
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip / Ergonomic Grip (A more all-rounder option that offers a good amount of ADS Speed and a huge boost to Slide and Drive to Fire Speed)
• Magazine: Fast Mag II (Can be replaced by the Tactical Laser)
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs / Rapid Fire (More damage at the cost of a manageable increase recoil)

Given its role as a secondary weapon and inability to fit the Akimbo playstyle well, I don't recommend picking your perks and equipment based on the Stryder .22 in BO6. Instead, simply add it to that of your favorite primary weapon and treat it as a situational pick. Regarding the latter, I believe the Strider to be a perfect match for a reliable SMG or assault rifle, such as the KSV and XM4.

The Best Stryder .22 Zombies Loadout in BO6

Although I don't recommend using the Stryder .22 in Zombies, given its low rate of fire, damage, and the strain firing a semi-auto pistol against hundreds of enemies will have on your hands, those looking to use the mode to level the gun fast should use the Suppressor for its Salvage collection boost.

The Tactical Laser is also a must-have here, as entering the tac stance will boost your performance when dealing with swarms of infected. Going with Akimbo can also work in place of the Tactical Laser, but keep in mind that, unlike the GS45, you cannot use the Stryder .22 to get Mustang and Sally. To recap, here are the best attachments for the St?ryder .22:

• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Laser: Tactical Laser
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

While any Lethal capable of crowd control works just fine in Zombies, I recommend going with the Stim Shot for your Tactical when assembling your Stryder .22 loadout, as it will allow you to heal when cornered. Field-Upgrade-wise, the Energy Mine can do?? wonders in the ea?rlier rounds. When in the late rounds, go with Healing Aura for the healing, or with the Aether Shroud so that you can heal teammates without putting yourself in danger.

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Without any attachments, the Kompakt 92 is already the fastest-firing ??SMG in Call of Duty: Black Ops?? 6, which makes it a monster in close-quarter engagements. With the right loadout, it can excel in ranges you would not expect an SMG like this one to be able to.

The Kompakt 92 is a weapon for veteran soldiers who've been in the trenches, requiring level 49 to gain access. It? can then be equipped on any custom loadout, whi?ch is integral for crafting the right build for this bullet spitter.

What is the best build for the Kompakt 92 in Black Ops 6?

The Kompakt 92’s blistering rate of fire is both its biggest flex and fatal flaw. Up close, it shreds enemies so fast they won’t even know what hit them. But beyond close range? Those bullets feel more like a tickle. This build hones in on maximizing its close-range power while adding enoug?h range to make it a little less of a pea-shooter at mid-range. Use these attachments to make it happen:

• Optic: Accu-Spot Reflex
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag 2
• Rear Grip: Commando Grip
• Stock: Infiltrator Stock
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

The Accu-Spot Reflex Optic is a good option that allows you to stay on target with a clear sight line. Optics are generally your preference, however, so if you fancy another one, fe??el free to use it.

The rapid fire rate of the Kompakt 92 creates significant noise and a noticeable visual signature, making you easier to detect. Adding a Suppressor greatly reduces these issues, damp??ening the noise and concealing muzzle flash, which also improves your visibility when aiming.

The Long Barrel is an absolute requirement for this weapon, as it has poor Damage Range and needs as much as it can get to make it ?somewhat viable in mid-range fights.

With the Ranger Foregrip equipped, the horizontal recoil of the Kompakt 92 is noticeably re??duced, while also slightly improving your sprint speed.

The Extended Mag 2 should be used on this weapon, as its blisteringly fast rate o??f fire exhausts your standard magazine much too quickly to be viable.

The Commando Grip? simply improves the weapon's ADS (Aim Down Sights) and Sprint to Fire speeds. This is useful for ensuring you're on target the moment an enemy decides to pay you a visit.

Equipping the Infiltrator Stock speeds up your ADS Movement Speed, making it harder for you?r enemies to hit. This is especially important for longer ranger engagements, as every bullet you avoid while firing makes you more likely to win the firefight.

Lastly, Rapid Fire is equipped to increase this gun's rate of fire further, making it even mor?e deadly in close quarters, and somewhat formidable at longer ranges.

Best Equipment and Perks for the Kompakt 92 in Black Ops 6

The Kompakt 92's ideal place on the battlefield is in close quarters thanks to its insane rate o??f fire, so a proper loadout for it focuses on ensuring you can reach that point as often as pos?sible, no matter the map or game mode.

• Tactical: Smoke or Stim Shot
• Lethal: Semtex
• Field Upgrade: Sleeper Agent
• Perk 1: Ninja
• Perk 2: Tracker
• Perk 3: Double Time
• Wildcard: Gunfighter

Ninja and Double Time keep you silent and on the move, allowing you to navigate the battle much faster than your enemies. Additionally, Sleeper Agent lets you effectively cloak yourself against your foes, letting you rack up kills with your silenced Kompakt 92, undetected. Finally, Gunfighter?? is what allows you to equip the eight above attachments.

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The GPMG-7 is the ultimate suppression tool; capab??le of firing a staggering amount of lead down range at high speeds. As it comes,?? the LMG is an extremely potent piece of hardware, but with the proper attachments, it becomes a terror on the battlefield.

The GPMG-7 is for veteran agents, unlocking only once you've reached level 52. When properly built, this weapon leaves enemies little chance to escap?e its intense rate of fire, tearing through foes the moment they’re in sight. Even behind cover, this build almost completely negates any possible protection they might have. There is no escape from the GPMG-7.

What is the best build for the GPMG-7?

As mentioned, the GPMG-7 has an insane rate of fire, allowing it to close off entire movement lanes while buzzing away. The best build takes full advantage of this, build?ing around allowing the ?weapon to fire for longer periods without interruptions.

• Optic: Merlin Reflex
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Magazine: Extended Magazine 3 or 4
• Rear Grip: Commando Grip
• Fire Mods: 7.62 NATO FMJ

The choice of Optics is up to your preference, but I've found the Merlin Reflex to be the perfe??ct sight for staying on target and laying down lead. A cle??ar sight is your best friend when firing the GPMG-7.

Equip the Reinforced Barrel to dramatically improve the gun's Damage Range and Bullet Vel?ocity, a much-needed addition to ensure you can shred targets even at the longest distances.

Thanks to its high rate of fire, the GPMG-7 runs out of ammo quickly in its magazine, which is why equipping the Extended Magazine 3 or 4 is practically a requirement for this? weapon to? function as intended.

Using the Commando Grip improves you??r AD?S (Aim Down Sight) speed and Sprint to Fire speed for the GPMG-7. This is important because, as an LMG, its handling and mobility stats are quite poor. This attachment helps reduce these negatives.

Finally, the 7.62 NATO FMJ Fire Mod attachment is what makes this LMG a nightmare for the enemy team. Cover becomes nothing ?but a stopgap for your bullets, as you watch them shred through and kill your intended targets.

Best Equipment and Perks for the GPMG-7 in Black Ops 6

The ideal Equipment and Perks for using the GPMG-7 focus heavily on taking advantage of the 7.62 NATO FMJ Fire Mod attached to the weapon. Cover is an obstacle that you significantly negate wit?h the following loadout:

• Tactical: Spy Cam
• Lethal: Molotov
• Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
• Perk 1: Flak Jacket
• Perk 2: Dispatcher
• Perk 3: Quartermaster
• Wildcard: Danger Close

Spy Cam allows you to spot enemies for your team, highlighting them even through walls for a few seconds. However, this is highly valuable for you as those few seconds are enough for you to tear into cover where an enemy is hiding, ripping them to shreds. Open with your Spy Cam for most mid-long range engagements, then take aim. Molotovs are for getting your foes out of cover as well. Using the Assault Pack along with Quartermaster lets you keep a?? healthy supply of Spy Cams and Molotovs at your disposal.

All three Perks enable the Strategist Specialization which lets you see any equipment through walls (which you can also destroy) while speeding up your Equipment throw speed. Finally, Danger Close gives you two ?Molotovs instead of one, to keep your foes running in the open.

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