The Cypher 091 is a standout new Assault Rifle in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*. This bullpup weapon is known for its impressive damage and range, though it comes with 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. This new Assault Rifle is featured as the High Value Target on Page 8 and comes with a Legendary rarity Blueprint on Page 11. To unlock the Cypher 091 as quickly as possible, ensure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to Auto: Off, allowing you to allocate them specifically to unlock this new AR. If you're a Season 2 BlackCell owner, you have the advantage of instantly skipping to one page of your choice. Combine this with the included tier skips to jump directly to Page 8 or 11 and claim 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 mid-range Assault Rifle. Its high damage and accuracy are offset by a slower fire rate, making it less effective at close quarters. The following loadout is designed to enhance its accuracy, extend its range, and bolster its performance in close-range encounters. Here are the optimal attachments for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer:
- Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Boosts Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly enhances Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Increases Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Rapid Fire – Enhances Fire Rate at the expense of increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, and slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
Given its effectiveness at mid-range, the Cypher 091 is ideal for controlling lanes and securing objectives. To maximize its potential, pair it with Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for better enemy location intel. The following Perks are recommended to help you earn these streaks more quickly and maintain combat effectiveness under pressure:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher – Lowers the score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian – Speeds up healing while capturing and holding objectives, and speeds up reviving downed teammates.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades, as well as Neuro Gas.
Using three of the four Perks listed above grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, enabling faster Scorestreak acquisition. 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. Start by swapping the Rapid Fire attachment for Recoil Springs to boost accuracy by enhancing Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. Then, equip the following Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands – Increases weapon swap speed 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 through headshots and critical kills. Here are the best attachments for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop 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, 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, pair it with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment to further amplify critical damage.
*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC*.
