Shotguns tend to be meta no matter the iteration of CoD Zombies—and that trend continues in Black Ops 6. While the ASG-89 will also serve you well in early rounds, getting ahold of the Marine SP should be your priority. This pump-action shotgun starts as a heavy hitter but becomes a monster after Pack-a-Punch.
As a bonus, it’s one of the first weapons you unlock, which makes equipping it as your starting weapon a no-brainer. This bad boy is dripping with 1-shot kill potential, even on higher rounds. Specing into Deadshot Daiquiri or Ammo Mods will take the Marine SP to the next level.
LMGs can be excellent for laying down firepower and thinning out large hordes. Unfortunately, Black Ops 6’s LMG choices haven’t overly impressed in Zombies thus far. However, if you like spraying and praying, the PU-21 is a solid pick. This full-auto light machine gun boosts good damage and mag size on par with the GPMG-7. While the XMG has them both beat with the sheer amount of ammo at your disposal, the PU-21 offers a more well-rounded Pack-a-Punch.
To combat the PU-21’s sluggishness, you’ll want to improve your ADS. The Quickdraw Grip will work wonders here. Recoil isn’t quite as much of a concern in Zombies, so feel free to hold down that trigger and go wild.
Be warned. The LR 7.62 is slow and a little cumbersome. Is that great in Zombies? Not necessarily. However, its transformation after a trip to the Pack-a-Punch more than makes up for it. The humble bolt-action earns explosive bullets that hit like mini-tanks.
Of course, that doesn’t guarantee success. The LR 7.62 is still slow to reload and shoot. Adding a Quickdraw Grip will improve ADS, and opting for the Extended Magazine will help with reloads. Even still, the LR 7.62 is very much about high risk, high reward.