Learn how to optimize your loadout to win in CoD Black Ops 4's Blackout Mode! From understanding your loadout, to some sample loadouts, read this tips & safety guide to get the Victory!
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A Good Loadout Makes a Difference
It is best to be ready for any situation. This is why you need to optimize your loadout with the right weapons, perks, and equipment to be able to come out on top!
Get To Know Available Weapons And Items
There are many weapons and items that you can choose from in-game. Getting to know the different traits of these weapons and items such as effective range, effects, and more, will give you an edge over battle!
Know Best Weapons To Get
Some weapons will have better stats than others such as damage, fire rate, and more. It is recommended to get to know these weapons to help you prioritize which weapons to keep, and which weapons to swap.
Check Out The All Weapons List hereHave A Weapon For Each Range
Having a weapon for long, mid, and close range will help you out a lot since you will be able to engage enemies no matter how far they are! Try having weapons in your loadout that can cover you for each range!
Understanding Your Loadout
It is important to understand your loadout for you to be able to begin optimizing it. Here are some things you will need to remember about your loadout.
Weapons
You will be able to bring with you two weapons. These will be your primary method of engaging enemies, and dealing damage. Make sure to have good weapons that can cover you at different ranges to maximize your loadout.
Check Out The All Weapon List HereAttachments
Attachments are pieces that you can attach to your weapon to augment their traits. There are attachments that will allow you to lessen recoil, aim faster, increase your magazine size, and more.
Check Out The All Attachment ListEquipment
Equipments are items that you can use to give yourself an edge in battle. These range from disorienting the enemy, remotely damaging the enemy, negating other equipment effects, and more!
Check Out Equipment HereBackpack
Your backpack will be where you will be able to store your loadout. You will initially have 5 storage spaces, but will be able to upgrade it up to 10 storage spaces throughout the match.
Recovery Items
Recovery Items will be able to heal a portion of your health. Applying these will only take a short amount of time, but will immobilize you for its duration.
Check Out Recovery Items HereArmor
Armor will grant you a percentage of damage reduction. However, taking lots of damage will eventually wear it out, negating its effects!
Check Out Armor HerePerks
Perks can be equipped to your character, giving them special abilities. These can range from moving silently, decreases damage from explosions, and more. However, in Blackout Mode, these Perks are consumable and have a time limit!
Check Out The All Perk List HereSample Loadout
Here are some sample loadouts for different playstyles.
Sample Loadout 1 - Stealthy Playstyle
To add to the sample loadout below, it would be wise to bring with you recovery items, and some armor.
| Weapon 1 | Weapon 2 |
|---|---|
| Koshka Sniper Rifle | Ray Gun |
| Perk 1 | Perk 2 |
| Dead Silence | Iron Lungs |
This Loadout prioritizes stealth. Using a Sniper Rifle will let you pick out enemies from afar while the Ray Gun will let you engage closer enemies.
Attach A Suppressor To The Koshka
Attaching a suppressor to your Sniper Rifle will greatly decrease the sound it makes when you fire. This will make it harder for enemies to figure out your location when you are shooting at them!
Perks That Complement Your Play Style
The Dead Silence Perk muffles the sound of your movement, while the Iron Lungs Perk makes you hold your breath for longer when aiming down the sights of the Sniper Rifle.
Sample Loadout 2 - Aggressive Playstyle
To add to the sample loadout below, it would be wise to bring with you recovery items, and some armor.
| Weapon 1 | Weapon 2 |
|---|---|
| Vapr-XKG Assault Rifle | MX 9 Submachine Gun |
| Perk 1 | Perk 2 |
| Reinforced | Consumer |
This loadout is for the more aggressive players in the game. Having an Assault Rifle will let you engage enemies from mid to close range. Swapping to a Submachine Gun can also give you an advantage in close-quarter fights!
Attach A Fast Magazine To The Vapr-XKG
Attaching a Fast Magazine will decrease your reload times, letting you jump back in fights sooner!
Perks That Complement Your Play Style
Reinforced reduces damage taken from explosions and fire, while decreasing the effects of Flashbangs Concussion Grenades, & Razor Wires. Consumer reduces the time you need to apply recovery items, making you a hard target to pin down!
