The Cypher 091 is a standout new Assault Rifle in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*, characterized by its bullpup design, impressive damage and range, and a slower fire rate paired with manageable recoil. Here are the top loadouts for maximizing the Cypher 091's potential in both *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
How to Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
To get your hands on the Cypher 091 during *Call of Duty* Season 2, you'll need to navigate the Battle Pass. This unique Assault Rifle becomes available as the High Value Target on Page 8, with an exclusive Legendary rarity Blueprint unlockable on Page 11. To unlock the Cypher 091 swiftly, ensure your Battle Pass Tokens are set to "Auto: Off", allowing you to strategically spend them on unlocking this new AR. If you're a Season 2 BlackCell owner, you have the advantage of instantly skipping to any page, which, when combined with your tier skips, lets you jump directly to Page 8 or 11 and claim the Cypher 091 right away.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines as a mid-range Assault Rifle, boasting high damage and accuracy but a slower fire rate, making it less effective at close quarters. The following loadout is designed to enhance its accuracy, extend its range, and bolster its close-range performance:
- Compensator – Enhances Vertical Recoil Control.
- Reinforced Barrel – Boosts Damage Range and Bullet Velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip – Significantly improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Commando Grip – Increases Aim Down Sight Speed and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Rapid Fire – Increases Fire Rate, though at the cost of some increased Vertical and Horizontal Recoil, and slight reductions in Bullet Velocity and Damage Range.
The Cypher 091 excels at controlling lanes and securing objectives. To maximize its effectiveness, pair it with Scorestreaks like the 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 four Perks grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, which offers score bonuses for objectives and destroying enemy Equipment, enabling faster Scorestreak accumulation. It also allows visibility of Equipment through walls and quicker 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 different available attachments and perks. Swap out the Rapid Fire attachment for the Recoil Springs to enhance accuracy by improving both 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 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. Here are the optimal attachments for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases the chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel – Enhances Headshot Multiplier, though 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 boost your critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.