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 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, with a Legendary rarity Blueprint available on Page 11. To unlock the Cypher 091 as quickly as possible, ensure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to Auto: Off. This allows you to manually allocate your tokens to the necessary pages. 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 directly access Page 8 or 11 and claim the Cypher 091 immediately.
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 enhances its accuracy, extends its range, and boosts its close-range performance:
- Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Enhances Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Boosts Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Rapid Fire – Increases Fire Rate, though it slightly increases Vertical and Horizontal Recoil and reduces Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
The Cypher 091 excels at controlling lanes and securing 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 your gameplay:
- 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 teammates.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask – Provides resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades, and Neuro Gas.
Using three of these Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, helping you earn Scorestreaks faster. 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
For 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 by improving Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control. Equip the following Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands – Increases weapon swap speed and extends grenade fuse times when thrown back.
- Perk 3: Double Time – Significantly extends Tactical Sprint duration.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
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Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies
In Black Ops 6 Zombies, the Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it ideal for dealing with zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses through headshots and critical kills. Here are the optimal attachments for the Cypher 091 in Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Boosts Headshot Multiplier, though it slightly reduces Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Vertical Foregrip – Greatly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Increases Magazine Ammo Capacity, at the cost of some Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Commando Grip – Enhances 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 Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
To maximize the effectiveness of your Cypher 091 loadout in Black Ops 6 Zombies, use the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk along with the Dead Head Major Augment to further increase critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
