The Cypher 091 is a unique bullpup assault rifle in *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*, boasting impressive damage and range despite a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. This guide details optimal loadouts for both Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
How To Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
The Cypher 091 is unlocked via the Season 2 Battle Pass. It's featured as the High Value Target on Page 8, with a Legendary blueprint on Page 11. To expedite unlocking, disable auto-spending of Battle Pass Tokens. BlackCell owners can instantly skip to a page of their choice, strategically utilizing this to reach Pages 8 or 11 immediately.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

In Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 shines at medium range, leveraging its high damage and accuracy. Its low fire rate makes close-quarters combat challenging. This loadout enhances accuracy, extends range, and improves close-range performance:
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
- Reinforced Barrel: Increases damage range and bullet velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip: Significantly improves horizontal recoil control.
- Commando Grip: Boosts aim down sight speed and sprint-to-fire speed.
- Rapid Fire: Increases fire rate (at the cost of increased recoil and slight reductions to bullet velocity and damage range).
This build is ideal for controlling lanes and holding objectives. Pair it with Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP for enhanced situational awareness. Recommended Perks:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket: Reduces explosive and fire damage.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher: Lowers score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian: Faster healing while capturing/holding objectives; faster revives.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask: Resistance to flash/concussion grenades and Neuro Gas.
This perk setup, combined with the Strategist Combat Specialty, provides score bonuses for objectives and equipment destruction, accelerating Scorestreak acquisition. It also allows for seeing equipment through walls and faster deployment of equipment/Field Upgrades.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
Ranked Play requires adjustments. Replace Rapid Fire with Recoil Springs for enhanced accuracy. Use these Perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands: Faster weapon swaps and extended grenade fuse times.
- Perk 3: Double Time: Significantly increased Tactical Sprint duration.
- Perk Greed: Flak Jacket
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies

The Cypher 091's high damage and accuracy make it effective against zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses, especially with headshots. Use these attachments:
- Suppressor: Chance to drop extra salvage.
- CHF Barrel: Improves headshot multiplier (at the cost of some recoil).
- Vertical Foregrip: Significantly improves horizontal recoil control.
- Extended Mag II: Increased magazine capacity (at the cost of ADS speed, reload speed, and sprint-to-fire speed).
- Commando Grip: Improves aim down sight speed and sprint-to-fire speed.
- Light Stock: Improves hipfire movement speed, movement speed, and strafing speed.
- Tactical Laser: Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs: Improves horizontal and vertical recoil control.
Maximize its potential with the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk and the Dead Head Major Augment for increased critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.