The Cypher 091 is a standout new Assault Rifle in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*, featuring a unique bullpup design with impressive damage and range, though tempered by a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. Below, you'll find the optimal loadouts for the Cypher 091 tailored for *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies.
How to Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
In *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* Season 2, the Cypher 091 can be unlocked through the Battle Pass. Positioned as the High Value Target on Page 8, it also boasts a Legendary rarity Blueprint on Page 11. To expedite your access to this new Assault Rifle, ensure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to Auto: Off, allowing you to allocate them specifically to unlock the Cypher 091. Owners of the Season 2 BlackCell have the advantage of skipping to any page of their choice, which, combined with tier skips, enables immediate access to Pages 8 or 11 and the Cypher 091.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines as a medium-range Assault Rifle. While its high damage and accuracy are assets, its slow fire rate can hinder performance at close quarters. The following loadout is designed to enhance its accuracy, extend its effective range, and bolster its close-range capabilities:
- 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, though at the expense of some increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, as well as slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
The Cypher 091 is ideally suited for controlling lanes and securing objectives. To maximize its potential, pair it with Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for better enemy positioning awareness. Recommended Perks focus on faster Scorestreak acquisition and resilience under fire:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher – Lowers the score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian – Accelerates healing during objective captures and revives downed teammates quicker.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to flash and concussion grenades and enemy Neuro Gas.
Utilizing three of these Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, speeding up Scorestreak acquisition and providing visibility of enemy Equipment through walls, along with faster deployment of your own Equipment and Field Upgrades.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
In *Black Ops 6* Ranked Play, adjustments to your Cypher 091 loadout are necessary due to the unique set of available attachments and perks. Swap the Rapid Fire attachment for Recoil Springs to boost both Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. The recommended Perks for Ranked Play are:
- 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 through headshots and critical kills. The optimal attachments for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Zombies are:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Enhances the Headshot Multiplier, at the cost of some Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Vertical Foregrip – Greatly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Increases Magazine Ammo Capacity, at the expense of some Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Commando Grip – Boosts Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Light Stock – Improves Hipfire Movement Speed, Movement Speed, and Strafing Movement Speed.
- Tactical Laser – Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs – Enhances both Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
To fully leverage your Cypher 091 loadout in *Black Ops 6* Zombies, pair it with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment to significantly increase your critical damage output.
*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
