Best ABR A1 Loadout in Black Ops 6

The legendary AUG is back in Black Ops 6, now rebranded as the ABR A1 Assault Rifle—and in the right hands, it can shred through opponents.

Season 5 has shaken up the game’s meta with a mix of weapon buffs, nerfs, and entirely new additions. The ABR A1 is one of the standout newcomers, making a return from Black Ops Cold War where it dominated both multiplayer and Warzone. This burst-fire rifle is ready to make waves again, especially if you kit it out properly.

Below is the go-to build for getting the most out of the ABR A1 in the current meta.

Meta ABR A1 Setup

• Optic: Iron Sight

• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor

• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel

• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip

• Magazine: Extended Magazine 1

Why this build works:
Swapping to the Iron Sights ditches the stock optic and gives you the classic AUG view—great for visibility and precision. If you prefer, you can stick with the red dot and free up an attachment slot for a Stock or Comb.

The Monolithic Suppressor boosts bullet velocity and range, making the weapon more reliable at longer engagements. Pairing the Reinforced Barrel with a Vertical Foregrip cuts recoil to almost nothing, turning the ABR A1 into a mid-range laser beam. Finally, Extended Magazine 1 ensures you can deal with multiple targets before pausing to reload.

Best Perks & Equipment

• Perk 1: Ninja

• Perk 2: Hunter’s Instinct

• Perk 3: Double Time

• Perk 4: Gung-Ho

• Lethal: Frag Grenade

• Tactical: Flashbang

• Field Upgrade: Trophy System

• Wildcard: Perk Greed

Why these picks:
Using Perk Greed lets you double up on perks for more flexibility. Ninja is invaluable in multiplayer—especially in Search and Destroy—by silencing your footsteps. Hunter’s Instinct reveals your next target after a kill, helping keep your momentum.

Double Time extends Tactical Sprint so you can reposition quickly, while Gung-Ho unlocks the Enforcer Specialist bonus, giving you extra health regen and movement speed after kills.

For equipment, the classic Frag handles quick kills, the Flashbang sets enemies up for an easy takedown, and the Trophy System is perfect for protecting objectives from incoming explosives.

Is the ABR A1 Top Tier Right Now?

The ABR A1 is a strong contender in Black Ops 6, but it’s not the undisputed meta leader. Weapons like the AMAX and Kilo 141 still have the edge at longer ranges. The burst-fire design—while faster than most—slightly slows the time-to-kill compared to top fully-automatic rifles.

Still, if you stick to mid-range combat and land your shots (especially headshots), the ABR A1 can go toe-to-toe with the best.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Very low recoil

• High damage

• Excellent mid-range performance

Cons

• Burst fire can slow TTK

• Needs an attachment slot for Iron Sights

• Less effective at long range

How to Unlock

You can earn the ABR A1 by completing Page 6 of the Season 5 Battle Pass. Unlock all other rewards on the page with Tokens, then spend one final Token to claim the rifle.

This tier is free, so you don’t need to buy the full Battle Pass. If you miss it during the season, it’ll be available in the Armory after Season 5 ends.

Good Alternatives

If the ABR A1 isn’t your style, try the Cypher 091 for a simple, effective option, or the FFAR 1 for aggressive, close-range play.