What is the best BO6 Cypher 091 loadout? It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that firing more bullets is a good thing, and it can be, so long as your rounds hit their intended target. The Cypher 091 is proof that speed isn’t the most important factor; this assault rifle offers high damage and high controllability with a medium rate of fire, making it a great all-rounder for those who enjoy a pragmatic approach to combat.
On paper, it may seem like the Cypher 091 is a bit of a jack of all trades, master of none; our loadout, however, not only adds additional recoil control, but we’ve extended the range and bullet velocity for the battle royale mode, making distance targets easier to pin down. The Cypher 091 is a force to be reckoned with in Black Ops 6, too, with a fast ADS time and TTK – it’s getting up there with the best BO6 weapons you can use right now.
How to unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
To unlock the Cypher 091, you must unlock everything on page eight of the current battle pass. Once the base items have been claimed, you can use a battle pass token to unlock the Cypher 091.
Alternatively, there is the Killer Content Mastercraft bundle in the store that includes an ultra variant of the Cypher 091 named Stream Team. This bundle costs 2,400 CP and is perfect for those who don’t want to wait, and those who just really enjoy streaming.
Best Black Ops 6 Cypher 091 loadout
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
To get the most from our Cypher 091 loadout, it’s important to focus on short skirmishes; quick bursts of fire can take down multiple opponents, so we have to keep that initial volley efficient. To that end, we have the Muzzle Brake, Vertical Foregrip, and the Recoil Springs which all serve to tighten your bullet spread. The Cypher 091 is deadly in the mid-range, and you won’t have any issues hitting your target at distances of up to 50m.
The Quickdraw Grip keeps your ADS time right down, making this hard-hitting assault rifle feel like a snappy SMG. You’ll still want to keep your opponents at arm’s length, but if they do rush you, you shouldn’t have any problem turning on them. The Kepler Microflex is an optional addition, but we feel like a clear sight picture is vital in hectic firefights, and when you’re covering distance with your shots.
Best Black Ops 6 Cypher 091 class build
- Secondary Weapon: Grekhova
- Melee: Knife
- Tactical: Concussion
- Lethal: Semtex
- Field Upgrade: Spring Mine
- Perk 1: Ghost
- Perk 2: Forward Intel
- Perk 3: Cold-Blooded
- Specialty: Recon
- Wildcard: High Roller
With the Grekhova in hand, you’ll have a plan B if someone gets too close for comfort, with the handgun being able to dispatch enemies with surprising efficiency in close quarters. The three Recon perks are in place to make sure you stay off the map as much as possible; posting up in a spot and picking off enemies is the name of the game here, with the Spring Mine giving an early warning if anyone attempts to creep up on you.
Best Warzone Cypher 091 loadout
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Muzzle: Suppressor
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
For Warzone, any engagements we take will likely be at a greater distance than in the multiplayer game. For that reason, we’ve kitted out the Cypher 091 with increased bullet velocity, and greater damage range, while maintaining a controllable recoil pattern.
The Reinforced Barrel does a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of range, increasing both the bullet velocity and the damage range of the Cypher 091. Couple this with the Vertical Foregrip and you only have to worry about the slight amount of vertical recoil while firing, but this can be manually negated by keeping your reticle centered.
The Kepler Microflex offers a clean sight for close and mid-range fights; we don’t believe that increased magnification will do you much good here, so sticking with a basic optic is the best bet. As always, the Suppressor keeps you off the minimap while firing, and the Extended Mag II means you have lots of ammo in reserve should things get busy.
Best Cypher 091 alternatives
If you’ve yet to unlock the Cypher 091 but want to play in a similar style, we suggest our best Model L loadout; similar rate of fire, but slightly less damage overall than the Cypher 091, this assault rifle should put you in great stead for when you finally do get your hands the new AR.
Now that you know how to kit your BO6 Cypher 091 out to dominate, there’s nothing left to do but get out there and rank it up. Check out our best Black Ops 6 loadouts for more great setups, and take a gander at the BO6 new season guide to see what’s coming up next.
