AMES 85

Best AMES 85 Loadouts

#17 Assault Rifle
Best AMES 85 Loadout for Warzone
Long Range
Very Good

AMES 85 Long Range Warzone Loadout

Muzzle:Compensator
Barrel:Gain-Twist Barrel
Optic:Willis 3x
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
The AMES is one of the easiest loadouts to use and very casual friendly, but there's little reason to pick it over the Kilo.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 04:42 PM
Sniper Support
Other

AMES 85 Sniper Support Warzone Loadout

Optic:Kepler Microflex
Stock:Balanced Stock
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 09:26 PM
Versatile
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8 Attachments

AMES 85 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Reinforced Barrel
Optic:Kepler Microflex
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
Accurate, but lower damage and slower TTK; a truly balanced weapon.
Updated: May 08, 2025 01:10 AM
Versatile
Meta Contender

AMES 85 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Optic:Kepler Microflex
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Accurate, but lower damage and slower TTK; a truly balanced weapon.
Updated: May 30, 2025 03:31 AM
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good

AMES 85 Mobility Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Laser:Strelok Laser
Optic:Kepler Microflex
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Rear Grip:CQB Grip
Mobility loadouts use the Strelok Laser, swapping your ADS time with the S2F time. To use the Strelok Laser, aim (ADS) and shoot at the same time, instead of (traditionally) aiming *then* shooting.
Updated: May 30, 2025 03:32 AM
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good
8 Attachments

AMES 85 Mobility Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Laser:Strelok Laser
Optic:Kepler Microflex
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:CQB Grip
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
Mobility loadouts use the Strelok Laser, swapping your ADS time with the S2F time. To use the Strelok Laser, aim (ADS) and shoot at the same time, instead of (traditionally) aiming *then* shooting.
Updated: Apr 10, 2025 02:10 AM

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All Nerfs & Buffs to the AMES 85 in Warzone

Buff
Buff
Max Damage Range increased from 35.5m to 39.37m.
Medium Damage Range 1 extended from 45.7m to 50.8m.
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased from 31.7m to 35.5m.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased from 40.6m to 45.7m.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.3x.
Buff
Bullet velocity increased: 790m/s ? 880m/s
ADS speed improved: 265ms ? 230ms
Sprint to fire improved: 190ms ? 180ms
ADS move speed improved: 3.2m/s ? 3.3m/s

Heavy Stock:
? Flinch reduction: 50% ? 55%

Combat Stock:
? Flinch reduction: 25% ? 30%
Nerf
Buff
Leg Multiplier increased to 0.95x, up from 0.9x.
Headshot Multiplier increased to 1.15x, up from 1.1x.
Buff
CHF Barrel
Vertical View Kick and Gun Kick penalty decreased from 50% to 45%.
Buff
Bullet Velocity: Increased from 760m/s to 810m/s.

All AMES 85 Camo Challenges

Mastery Challenges

Dark Matter Get 5 Kills without dying 3 times BO6 Multiplayer Dark Matter camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Dark Spine Get 3 Triple Kills BO6 Multiplayer Dark Spine camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Diamond Get 3 Kills without dying 10 times BO6 Multiplayer Diamond camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Gold Get 10 Double Kills BO6 Multiplayer Gold camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Mystic Gold Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times BO6 Zombies Mystic Gold camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Opal Get 30 Special Zombie Eliminations BO6 Zombies Opal camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Afterlife Get 20 or more consecutive kills 10 times without taking damage BO6 Zombies Afterlife camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Nebula Get 10 Elite Zombie Eliminations BO6 Zombies Nebula camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies

Special Camos Challenges

Heatstroke Get 30 Kills without taking any damage BO6 Multiplayer Heatstroke camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Burial Get 2 Kills without reloading 10 times BO6 Multiplayer Burial camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Hyperion Get 300 Eliminations at Rare Rarity or Higher BO6 Zombies Hyperion camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Graveyard Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot equipped BO6 Zombies Graveyard camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies

Military Camos Challenges

Granite Get 5 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Granite camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Woodland Get 10 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Woodland camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Savanna Get 15 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Savanna camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Splinter Get 20 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Splinter camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Moss Get 30 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Moss camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Saboteur Get 40 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Saboteur camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Digital Get 50 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Digital camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Tide Get 75 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Tide camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Red Tiger Get 100 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Red Tiger camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Multiplayer
Slate Get 100 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Slate camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Desert Get 200 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Desert camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Evergreen Get 300 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Evergreen camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Rugged Get 400 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Rugged camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Grim Get 600 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Grim camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Stripe Get 800 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Stripe camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Oceanic Get 1000 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Oceanic camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Whiteout Get 1500 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Whiteout camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies
Purple Tiger Get 2000 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Purple Tiger camo for AMES 85 in BO6 Zombies

All AMES 85 Attachments

Long Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 2
5.56 NATO Overpressured Fire Mods Unlock Level: 3
Suppressor Muzzle Unlock Level: 4
Otero Micro Dot Optic Unlock Level: 5
Assault Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 6
Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 7
Flip Mag Magazine Unlock Level: 8
Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 9
Light Stock Stock Unlock Level: 10
Strelok Laser Laser Unlock Level: 11
Lightweight Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 12
Heavy Stock Stock Unlock Level: 13
Quickdraw Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 14
Pinpoint Holoscout Optic Unlock Level: 15
Extended Mag I Magazine Unlock Level: 16
Launcher - Drill Charge Underbarrel Unlock Level: 17
Steady Aim Laser Laser Unlock Level: 18
Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 19
Commando Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 20
Marksman Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 21
Launcher - Standard Underbarrel Unlock Level: 23
Tactical Laser Laser Unlock Level: 23
Dobrych 4x Optic Unlock Level: 25
Recoil Springs Fire Mods Unlock Level: 26
Fast Motion Laser Laser Unlock Level: 27
Muzzle Brake Muzzle Unlock Level: 28
Precision Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 29
5.56 NATO FMJ Fire Mods Unlock Level: 30
Fast Mag I Magazine Unlock Level: 31
Reinforced Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 32
Target Laser Laser Unlock Level: 33
Ranger Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 34
Merlin Reflex Optic Unlock Level: 35
Ported Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 36
Balanced Stock Stock Unlock Level: 37
Extended Mag II Magazine Unlock Level: 38
Rapid Fire Fire Mods Unlock Level: 39
Launcher - High Explosive Underbarrel Unlock Level: 40
Ergonomic Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 41
Combat Stock Stock Unlock Level: 42
Launcher - Smoke Underbarrel Unlock Level: 43
Short Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 44
CQB Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 44
Infiltrator Stock Stock Unlock Level: 45
CHF Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 46
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Best Perks to use with the AMES 85 in Black Ops 6

Best BO6 Perk Package

Use this combo in public matches.

Double Time icon for AMES 85Double Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Fast Hands icon for AMES 85Fast Hands

Swap weapons faster and extend fuses when throwing back grenades.

Unlock Level: 38
Ninja icon for AMES 85Ninja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Max Mobility

Unlock the Enforcer specialty to get movement speed bonuses and faster health regen!

Assassin icon for AMES 85Assassin

Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed. Pick up the Packs for more Score.

Unlock Level: 5
Double Time icon for AMES 85Double Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Gung-Ho icon for AMES 85Gung-Ho

Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using Equipment. Reload while Tactical Sprinting.

Unlock Level: 0
Level up faster

Pair that with UAV & Counter UAV and you'll gain XP really quick in modes like Harpoint or Domination.

Bankroll icon for AMES 85Bankroll

Start each life with +150 score towards Scorestreaks (non-lethal).

Unlock Level: 23
Dispatcher icon for AMES 85Dispatcher

Reduced score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks. Stacks with Bankroll (Slot 3 Enforcer Perk).

Unlock Level: 11
Flak Jacket icon for AMES 85Flak Jacket

Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage.

Unlock Level: 8
Wall Hacks

See ennemies through wall thanks to the Recon speciality!

Forward Intel icon for AMES 85Forward Intel

Increases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies.

Unlock Level: 47
Ninja icon for AMES 85Ninja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Vigilance icon for AMES 85Vigilance

Displays a HUD icon whenever you appear on enemy minimaps. Immune to CUAV (Scorestreak) and Scrambler (Field Upgrade). Immune to Sleeper Agent (Field Upgrade).

Unlock Level: 6