This article will go over the top 10 best loadouts to use in Black Ops Cold War.
It is not always about the weapon itself that makes the gun amazing, Especially in Black Ops Cold War. The key factor aside from the player that decides whether or not the gun is effective is its attachments. Whether it is the GRU elastic wrap or extended mags, Attachments play a vital role in the overall effectiveness of the weapon. For today we will be going over ten of the best weapon loadouts that are guaranteed to make your next match a breeze.
10. AK47 “Cursed Angel blueprint/ 8 attachment build
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You do need to have the “GunFighter” wildcard for this class setup, The blueprint is not required. Primarily a Search And Destroy build but can be used in other game modes if desired. The weapon features 8 attachments, Altering the entirety of the weapon from its base build, and is versatile in almost any combat situation
Loadout Details
- Optic: Microflex LED
- Muzzle: Spetsnaz Compensator. PROS: +9% vertical recoil control
- Barrel: 20” Spetsnaz RPK barrel. PROS: +8% Damage, +50% damage range, +50% Bullet velocity
- Body: Steady Aim Laser. PROS: +20% Hip Fire Accuracy
- UnderBarrel: Spetsnaz SpeedGrip: PROS: +5% sprinting move speed, +15% Horizontal recoil control
- Magazine: 40 rounds. PROS:+33% ammo capacity, +33% starting ammo, +33% magazine ammo capacity.
- Handle RU Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% aim down sight time, +90% Flinch resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: KGB Skeletal stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to fire time, +40% Aim walking movement speed.
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja.
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this Loadout Great?
- The focus on Recoil control makes for the steadiest shots possible with a trained hand.
- Extra ammo capacity leaves breathing room when facing multiple enemies.
- Increases in aim down sight time and aim walking speed allows players to strafe enemies guarding the objective or camping out in a building.
9.XM4 (White Rabbit BluePrint/ 8 Attachment Build)
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An Assault Rifle Class, this weapon possesses an 8 attachment loadout so be sure to have the Gunfighter Wildcard unlocked before starting up the build. This weapon class does not have a preferred Gamemode, It is exceptional in all modes. This loadout challenges the AK47 and any of its loadouts due to it being slightly more accurate than the AK47.
Loadout Details
- Optic: Microflex LED
- Muzzle: Infantry Compensator. PROS: +15% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 13.7” Ranger. PROS: +100% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Steady Aim Laser. PROS: +20% Hip fire Accuracy
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +3% Vertical Recoil Control +17% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: STANAG 50 ROUND. PROS: +67% Magazine Ammo Capacity, +67% Max Starting Ammo, +67% Ammo Capacity
- Handle Airborn Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance and the ability to go prone
- Stock: Raider Pad. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire Time, +40% Aim Walking Movement Speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this Loadout Great?
- XM4 already has exceptional recoil control and handling so increasing that makes that for laser-accurate shots.
- Aim down sight time and Flinch Resistance Gives the player an edge in firefights and can take damage without ruining your shot.
- Adding the ranger barrel for +100% Bullet velocity adds extra bullet damage and allows the player to shoot through certain solid surfaces such as wood, Making this a menace for camping players.
8. Krig 6 (Ice Drake BluePrint/ 8 attachment build
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Usually, for the player with a selective taste, Some say this rivals the XM4 but I have my own opinions on that subject. Nonetheless, the weapon, Including the build itself, are both very deadly in their rights and the eyes of other community members.
Loadout Details
- Optic: Microflex LED
- Muzzle: Infantry Compensator. PROS: +12% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 19.7” Ranger. PROS: +126% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Tiger Team Spotlight. PROS: +40% reveal Distance
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +5% Vertical Recoil Control and +20% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: STANAG 50 ROUND. PROS: +67 Magazine Ammo, +67% Starting Ammo, +67% Ammo Capacity
- Handle AirBorn Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim down sight time, +90% flinch Resistance with the ability to go prone.
- Stock: Raider Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire Time, +40% Aim Walking movement speed.
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this Loadout Great?
- The even larger increase in bullet velocity compared to previous builds adds idiotic amounts of damage and through-wall hit chances.
- STANAG 50 Round boosts overall ammo capacity on all fronts. Eliminating the need for scavengers in Objective-based matches
- Tiger Team Spotlight and its reveal distance buff allow for players to see the enemy before they see them.
7. EM2 (GEOMATIC BluePrint, 8 Attachment build.
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An all-around decent assault rifle, The stats can be increased overall stats by adding the following attachments. Not widely used, however, it gives players, does not degrade its reputation among other weapons. In the right hands, this AR will be getting you killstreaks in no time. This weapon also does not have a preferred Gamemode.
Loadout Details
- Optic: Microflex LED
- Muzzle: Infantry Compensator. PROS: +12% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 25.8” Task Force. PROS: +7% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +50% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Steady Aim Laser. PROS: +20% Hip fire Accuracy
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +8% Vertical Recoil Control, +15% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: STANAG 50 Round. PROS: +100% Magazine Ammo Capacity, +100% Max Starting Ammo, +100% Ammo Capacity
- Handle AirBorne Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: Raider Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire Time, +40% Aim Walking Movement Speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this Loadout Great?
- AirBorn Elastic Wrap and its aiming down sight time buff giveplayers an edge when aiming down sights allowing them to kill people before enemies can even aim down the sight.
- The attachments increase the overall performance of the weapon instead of a few key components like most builds. This one focuses on increasing the weapon across the board.
6. TEC-9( Tropic Punch BluePrint/ 7 Attachment Build
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Moving away from assault rifles and moving to smgs in this slot in the list. TEC-9 is a lightweight smg that is a fan-favorite in the community and this build gives the player an even larger edge in close-range engagements while utilizing its clean iron sight style.
Loadout Details
- Optic: None, Uses iron sights for this build
- Muzzle: FullAuto Repeater. PROS: +40% Fire Rate
- Barrel: 8.1” Task Force. PROS: +6% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +75% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Steady Aim Laser. PROS: +17% Hip fire Accuracy
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +6% Vertical Recoil Control, +20% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: STANAG 39 Round. PROS: +86% magazine ammo capacity, +86% max starting ammo as well as +86% ammo capacity
- Handle AirBorne Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: Raider Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire Time, +40% Aim Walking Movement Speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this loadout great?
- The 40% increase in fire rate gives its already high fire rate an extra boost, Mowing down the opposition.
- Steady aim laser helps increase hits on the enemy when firing from the hip.
- Iron Sights. Iron sights are always the most accurate, Especially if the sights are done well. Plus it adds an aesthetic appeal to the weapon.
5. LC10 ( Neurotransmitter BluePrint/7 Attachment build)
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When the TEC-9 was released it seemed like everyone just upped and forgot about the LC10 but I can assure you that this smg is still not one to be reckoned with and left in the dust. It will still come back and merk you before you even realize you have been smoked. Also a fan-favorite lightweight SMG.
Loadout Details
- Optic: None, Uses iron sights for this build
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor. PROS: +100% Muzzle Flash Concealment, +7% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 13.9” Task Force. PROS: +7% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +75% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Steady Aim Laser. PROS: +15% Hip fire Accuracy
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +6% Vertical Recoil Control, +20% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: Salvo 52 Round Fast Mag. PROS: +53% Magazine ammo capacity, +40% Reload Quickness, +53% Max starting ammo as well as 53% Ammo Capacity.
- Handle AirBorne Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: Raider Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire Time, +10% Aim Walking Movement Speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this loadout great?
- The Ammo attachment gives the smg a considerable ammo increase with a good reload speed buff so you can have that extra sleight of hand when it matters most
- The barrel increases overall damage as well as effective damage range and bullet velocity allowing you to hit your shots farther even though you are using an smg.
- Aiming down sight time is critical and is always a proof why any build is great.
4. MP5 (CodeBreaker BluePrint/ 5 Attachment setup/ six perk build
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Moving away from cold war only guns and Gunfighter wildcard required builds, This loadout utilizes six perks of the standard three due to the perk greed wildcard. Using a call of duty icon, The MP5 still holds its own even though the years may seem like it is getting to our beloved smg, It is not and still packs a punch to this day. This loadout revitalizes a classic to stand against the new age of multiplayer play.
Loadout Details
- Optic: None, Uses iron sights for this build
- Muzzle: Agency Suppressor. PROS: +100% Muzzle Flash Concealment, +7% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 9.5” Task Force. PROS: +6% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +75% Bullet Velocity
- Body: This build does not have anybody mods
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +6% Vertical Recoil Control, +20% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: STANAG 50 Round Drum. PROS: +67% magazine ammo capacity, +67% max Starting ammo, +67% Ammo capacity
- Handle AirBorne Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: This build has no stock mods
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja, Ghost, Tactical mask, QuarterMaster
- WildCard: Perk Greed.
What makes this loadout great?
- Perk Greed allows the player to add more perks, giving them more buffs to their play
- The barrel adds additional range as well as a damage buff giving players an edge over weapons that would usually have longer range against it.
- Magazine attachment allows players to stay in the fight longer and not have to switch to a secondary or pick up a weapon fallen on the ground.
3. BULLfROG ( Power Coil BluePrint/5 attachment/six perks build
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Used mostly in Call of duty Warzone this weapon is all but forgotten in cold war, However that is a grave mistake from new and veteran players alike because this smg is just as good in cold war as it is in warzone. This build also only uses 5 attachments and utilizes the Perk Greed WildCard.
Loadout Details
- Optic: None, Uses iron sights for this build
- Muzzle: Gru Suppressor. PROS: +100% Muzzle Flash Concealment, +7% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 7.4” Task Force. PROS: +3% damage, +50% Effective damage range, +75% Bullet velocity
- Body: This build does not have anybody mods
- UnderBarrel: Spetsnaz Grip. PROS: +6% Vertical Recoil Control, +20% Horizontal recoil control
- Magazine: This build has no magazine mods.
- Handle Gru Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim down sight time, +90% Flinch resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to fire time, +10% Aim walking movement speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja, Ghost, Tactical mask, QuarterMaster
- WildCard: Perk Greed.
What makes this loadout great?
- The muzzle adds 100% muzzle flash concealment which allows the player to send off shots and not be caught on the radar on another player's screen.
- The barrel adds damage and effective range boosts giving this smg an edge against ARs and snipers.
- Underbarrel attachment allows players to more precisely line up their shots for greater accuracy.
2. Milano (XOXO Love Lost BluePrint/5 attachment/six perk build)
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Some consider it TEC-9’s and the LC10’s contender while some say it is not. Play a few games and see where you stand but the stats on this gun are still worthy of being on this list as well as being considered a goated loadout in its own right. As the last few slots, this weapon is also a lightweight smg and is used for players with more upfront and fast-paced playstyles.
Loadout Details
- Optic: None, Uses iron sights for this build
- Muzzle: This build does not have muzzle mods.
- Barrel: 10.6” Task Force. PROS: +5% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +75% Bullet velocity
- Body: This build does not have anybody mods
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Grip. PROS: +7% Vertical recoil control, +16% Horizontal recoil control
- Magazine: 45 Round Drum. PROS: +41% Magazine ammo capacity, +41 Max starting ammo, +41% ammo capacity,
- Handle Airborn Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim down sight time, +90% flinch resistance as well as the ability to go prone
- Stock: Raider Stock. PROS: +30% Sprint to fire time and +10% Aim walking movement speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja, Ghost, Tactical mask, QuarterMaster
- WildCard: Perk Greed.
What makes this loadout great?
- The stock attachment and its sprint to fire time buff allow players to run and gun more freely than compared to without.
- Using six perks instead of the usual three gives the player a larger advantage to someone who has three because of the gunfighter wildcard and the 8 attachments.
- The handle attachments give the player an even bigger run and gun mentality since it is also paired with the stocks sprint to fire time buff.
M16(Incubator BluePrint/8 attachment build)
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Ending today's list we have a personal favorite of mine as well as another OG in the Call of duty franchise, The M16 has been a strong, reliable weapon since its release in Black Ops 1. Thankfully it is not used very much in the cold war as it was back in the day because this weapon is even more of a monster than it was back in the old days. This tactical rifle stands above essentially all weapons when used in the right, Skilled hands.
Loadout Details
- Optic: Milistop Reflex
- Muzzle: Infantry Compensator. PROS: +25% Vertical Recoil Control
- Barrel: 20.5” Task Force. PROS: +14% Damage, +50% Effective Damage Range, +50% Bullet Velocity
- Body: Tiger Team Spotlight. PROS: +40% Reveal Distance
- UnderBarrel: Field Agent Foregrip.PROS: +10% Vertical Recoil Control, +40% Horizontal Recoil Control
- Magazine: 45 Round. PROS: +50% magazine Ammo Capacity, +50% Max Starting Ammo and +505 Ammo Capacity
- Handle AirBorne Elastic Wrap. PROS: +30% Aim Down Sight Time, +90% Flinch Resistance as well as the ability to go prone.
- Stock: Raider Pad. PROS: +30% Sprint to Fire time, +40% Aim Walking Movement Speed
- Equipment: StimShot, C4, and Field Mic
- Perks: Flak Jacket, Assassin, Ninja
- WildCard: GunFighter
What makes this loadout great?
- Barrel attachment adds a generous damage boost as well as boosts its already exceptional range and bullet velocity. Guaranteeing kills in one to two bursts. Nothing more nothing less.
- Stock attachments allow players to strafe, run and gun enemies if they wish to use the more aggressive style of play
- Magazine attachment increases overall ammo capacity, keeping players in the fight longer in objective game modes and leaving running out of ammo a thing of the past in search and destroy matches.
