Best SWAT 5.56 loadout in Black Ops 6: Class setup, attachments, perks

The SWAT 5.56 is by far the best marksman rifle you can use in Black Ops 6 and with the right loadout it can prove dominant.

The SWAT 5.56 is a three-round burst rifle, which, if built correctly, can be incredibly strong for small-medium range gunfights in BO6 thanks to its fast TTK and low recoil.

Here’s the ultimate SWAT 5.56 loadout in Black Ops 6, including all the best attachments, perks, and equipment you need for your setup.

Best Black Ops SWAT 5.56 loadout

• Optic: Kepler Microflex
• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

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The right attachments make the SWAT 5.56 a serious demon.

Despite it being a marksman rifle, the best way to build it is to create a classic assault rifle-style loadout where you can be more aggressive than with another marksman rifle, such as the DM-10.

That means prioritizing recoil control while also enhancing speed, and these attachments should do just that, starting with the Kepler Microflex optic that will provide better visuals on your opponents

The Ported Compensator is a must-have on most weapons and the SWAT 5.56 is no different, improving both first shot and vertical recoil control. Similarly, the Recoil Springs also improve vertical and horizontal recoil control.

With the Balanced Stock, you get some convenient movement speed buffs across the board, including strafing, running, hipfire and aim walking.

Finally, the Reinforced Barrel improves both damage range and bullet velocity, helping you pick off opponents in medium- to long-range gunfights.

Best Perks, Equipment & Combat Specialty

• Perk 1: Dexterity
• Perk 2: Fast Hands
• Perk 3: Quartermaster
• Lethal: Semtex
• Tactical: Concussion Grenade
• Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
• Wildcard: Danger Close

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Here’s how to build out the rest of your SWAT 5.56 loadout.

As mentioned, the SWAT 5.56 is much more similar to an assault rifle than a traditional marksman rifle, so you want to build the class as such.

For that reason, we’ve gone with Dexterity for Perk 1, meaning you get less punishment for moving or diving around the map, providing more control over your gun.

Fast Hands is a great Perk 2 pick almost universally because it allows you to quickly switch between weapons, and this can be vital especially with an Assault Rifle, where switching to a short-range pistol could be huge for turning a gunfight in your favor.

We’ve gone with Quartermaster for Perk 3, which recharges your lethals and tacticals so you can get them back without having to die. We’ve all seen how strong equipment is in Black Ops 6, and this will allow you to use them almost endlessly.

For your Field Upgrade, you’ll want the Assault Pack so you can easily restock your ammnunition, especially if you end up going on a streak. As for the Wildcard, the best pick here is Danger Close. Paired with Quartermaster, you may never run out of Semtexes to launch at your opponents!

How to unlock SWAT 5.56 in Black Ops 6

The SWAT 5.56 marksman rifle is unlocked by default and therefore will be instantly available when you hit Level 4 and Custom Classes are unlocked.

SWAT 5.56 alternatives

If you’re looking for something different from the SWAT, the AEK-973 Marksman Rifle is also a 3-round burst, but with a slightly higher damage and accuracy profile at the expense of the SWAT’s mobility and handling.

However, you might prefer the Model L assault rifle for its increased accuracy and handling, or maybe even the Tsarkov 7.62 marksman for its vastly superior damage distribution.