The Cypher 091 is a standout new Assault Rifle in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*. This bullpup weapon offers impressive damage and range, balanced by a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. Here's how to unlock it and the best loadouts for using the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, Ranked Play, and Zombies.
How to Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2, you can unlock the Cypher 091 through the Battle Pass. It's available as the High Value Target on Page 8, with a Legendary rarity Blueprint on Page 11. To get your hands on the Cypher 091 as soon as possible, make sure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to Auto: Off. This allows you to spend them strategically to unlock the Assault Rifle. If you're a Season 2 BlackCell owner, you can instantly skip to one page of your choice and use included tier skips to jump directly to Page 8 or 11 and secure the Cypher 091 right away.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
In Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines as a medium-range Assault Rifle. It boasts high damage and good accuracy, though its slow fire rate can be a disadvantage up close. The following loadout enhances its accuracy, extends its range, and improves close-range performance. Here are the optimal attachments for the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer:
- Compensator – Enhances Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Boosts Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Increases Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Rapid Fire – Increases Fire Rate, but at the cost of increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, and slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
The Cypher 091 is ideal for controlling lanes and holding objectives. To maximize its effectiveness, pair it with Scorestreaks like Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for better enemy intel. Here are the recommended Perks to complement the Cypher 091:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher – Lowers the score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian – Accelerates healing while capturing and holding objectives, and speeds up reviving teammates.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades and Neuro Gas.
Using three of these four Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, enabling faster Scorestreak accumulation. It also allows you to see Equipment through walls and deploy your own Equipment and Field Upgrades more quickly.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
In Black Ops 6 Ranked Play, you'll need to adjust your Cypher 091 loadout due to different available attachments and Perks. Swap out the Rapid Fire attachment for Recoil Springs to enhance accuracy through improved Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. Equip the following Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands – Speeds up weapon swapping and extends grenade fuse times when throwing them back.
- Perk 3: Double Time – Significantly extends the duration of Tactical Sprint.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
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Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies
The Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it an excellent choice for dealing with zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses, particularly with headshots and critical kills. Here are the recommended attachments for using the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6 Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance of dropping extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Boosts Headshot Multiplier, at the cost of some Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Vertical Foregrip – Greatly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Enhances Magazine Ammo Capacity, but at the expense of Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Commando Grip – Improves Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Light Stock – Increases Hipfire Movement Speed, Movement Speed, and Strafing Movement Speed.
- Tactical Laser – Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs – Enhances Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
To maximize the effectiveness of your Cypher 091 loadout in Black Ops 6 Zombies, combine it with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment to further amplify your critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
