The Cypher 091: Mastering the New Assault Rifle in Black Ops 6
The Cypher 091, a unique bullpup assault rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, offers a compelling blend of damage and range, balanced by a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. This guide details optimal loadouts for both Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
Unlocking the Cypher 091
Available in Call of Duty Season 2, the Cypher 091 is unlocked via the Battle Pass. It's featured as a High Value Target on Page 8, with a Legendary blueprint on Page 11. To expedite unlocking, disable "Auto: Off" for Battle Pass Tokens and strategically spend them. BlackCell owners can instantly skip to a page of their choice, streamlining the acquisition process.
Optimal Cypher 091 Multiplayer Loadout
The Cypher 091 excels at medium range in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer. This loadout prioritizes accuracy, extended range, and improved close-quarters combat capabilities:
- Compensator: Enhanced vertical recoil control.
- Reinforced Barrel: Increased damage range and bullet velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip: Significantly improved horizontal recoil control.
- Commando Grip: Faster aim down sight and sprint-to-fire speeds.
- Rapid Fire: Increased fire rate (at the cost of recoil and slight reductions in bullet velocity and damage range).
This setup is ideal for controlling lanes and securing objectives. Pair it with Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for superior intel. Recommended Perks:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket: Reduced explosive and fire damage.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher: Lower score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian: Faster healing during objective capture and holding; quicker revives.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask: Resistance to flash/concussion grenades and Neuro Gas.
The Strategist Combat Specialty synergizes well, providing objective and equipment destruction score bonuses, accelerating Scorestreak acquisition and enhancing situational awareness.
Cypher 091 Loadout for Ranked Play
Ranked Play requires adjustments. Replace Rapid Fire with Recoil Springs for enhanced accuracy. Utilize these Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands: Quicker weapon swaps and extended grenade fuse times.
- Perk 3: Double Time: Extended Tactical Sprint duration.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
Optimal Cypher 091 Zombies Loadout
The Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it effective against zombies, elites, and bosses. This Zombies loadout focuses on maximizing critical hits:
- Suppressor: Chance for extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel: Improved headshot multiplier (at a cost to recoil).
- Vertical Foregrip: Significantly improved horizontal recoil control.
- Extended Mag II: Increased magazine capacity (at a cost to ADS speed, reload, and sprint-to-fire).
- Commando Grip: Faster aim down sight and sprint-to-fire speeds.
- Light Stock: Improved hipfire, movement, and strafing speeds.
- Tactical Laser: Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs: Improved horizontal and vertical recoil control.
Combine this with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and Dead Head Major Augment to further boost critical damage.
Availability
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
