C9

Best C9 Loadouts

Best C9 Loadout for Warzone
Sniper Support
Viable

C9 Sniper Support Warzone Loadout

Muzzle:Compensator
Barrel:Long Barrel
Stock:Balanced Stock
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
The C9 is the queen of consistency. After the recent buff, it performs great at close and mid range, making it a strong sniper support option.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 09:26 PM
Close Range
Viable

C9 Close Range Warzone Loadout

Barrel:Long Barrel
Stock:Balanced Stock
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
The C9 remains one of the strongest and most reliable SMGs in Warzone. A solid all-around choice you can always count on.
Updated: Dec 07, 2025 08:46 AM
Versatile
Absolute Meta
8 Attachments

C9 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Laser:Strelok Laser
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
The signature SMG - fast, easy to control, and with good midrange capability.
Updated: May 08, 2025 12:09 AM
Versatile
Absolute Meta

C9 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
The signature "good" SMG - fast, easy to control, and with good midrange capability.
Updated: Oct 09, 2025 11:05 PM
Conversion Kit
Very Good

C9 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Increased damage and recoil with slightly more range over the base C9 and an ironically slower TTK. Use for iconic MP5 nostalgia. Limited to 30 rounds.
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 10:39 PM
Conversion Kit
Very Good
8 Attachments

C9 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Laser:Strelok Laser
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags
Rear Grip:CQB Grip
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
Increased damage and recoil with slightly more range over the base C9 and an ironically slower TTK. Use for iconic MP5 nostalgia. Limited to 30 rounds.
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good

C9 Mobility Black Ops 6 Loadout

Barrel:Long Barrel
Laser:Strelok Laser
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
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 08, 2025 12:43 AM
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good
8 Attachments

C9 Mobility Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Laser:Strelok Laser
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.
Conversion Kit
TacStance
Viable

C9 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Laser:Tactical Laser
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Magazine:Extended Mag II
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
With extremely tight TacStance spread, this build of the C9 can surprise you with its amazing accuracy.
Conversion Kit
TacStance
Viable
8 Attachments

C9 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Laser:Tactical Laser
Stock:Infiltrator Stock
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
With extremely tight TacStance spread, this build of the C9 can surprise you with its amazing accuracy.

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All Nerfs & Buffs to the C9 in Warzone

Nerf
Buff
Max Damage Range increased from 13.2m to 13.97m.
Medium Damage Range 1 starts earlier: now 13.97m.
Buff
Max damage range increased: 11.9m ? 13.2m
Medium damage range extended: 20.3m ? 21.3m

10mm Mag: Max range increased: 13.2m ? 14.7m
Heavy Stock: Flinch reduction: 50% ? 55%
Buff
Maximum Damage increased from 38 to 40
Buff
10mm Auto 30-Round Mag:
Vertical recoil penalty reduced from 40% to 20%.
Buff
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range decreased to 12.1m, down from 13m.
Medium Damage Range 1 decreased to 12.1 - 22.8m, down from 13 - 24.1m.
Medium Damage Range 2 removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to >22.8m, down from >30.9m.
Bullet Velocity decreased to 540m/s, down from 570m/s.
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased to 13.0 meters, up from 12.1 meters.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 13.0 - 24.1 meters, up from 12.1 - 22.3 meters.
Medium Damage Range 2 increased to 24.1 - 31.0 meters, up from 22.3 - 31.0 meters.
Medium Damage increased to 31, up from 30.
Aim Down Sight Speed improved to 200ms, down from 210ms.
Sprint to Fire Time improved to 120ms, down from 130ms.
Bullet Velocity increased to 570m/s, up from 550m/s.
Leg Multiplier increased to 1x, up from 0.9x.
Buff
Medium Damage Range 2: Increased from 22.3-29.7m to 22.3-31m.
Minimum Damage Range: Increased from >29.7m to >31m.
Headshot Modifier: Increased from 1.07x to 1.1x.
Leg Modifiers: Increased from 0.77x to 0.9x.

All C9 Camo Challenges

Mastery Challenges

Dark Matter Get 5 Kills without dying 3 times BO6 Multiplayer Dark Matter camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Dark Spine Get 3 Triple Kills BO6 Multiplayer Dark Spine camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Diamond Get 3 Kills without dying 10 times BO6 Multiplayer Diamond camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Gold Get 10 Double Kills BO6 Multiplayer Gold camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Mystic Gold Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times BO6 Zombies Mystic Gold camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Opal Get 30 Special Zombie Eliminations BO6 Zombies Opal camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Afterlife Get 20 or more consecutive kills 10 times without taking damage BO6 Zombies Afterlife camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Nebula Get 10 Elite Zombie Eliminations BO6 Zombies Nebula camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies

Special Camos Challenges

Heatwave Get 30 Kills shortly after sprinting BO6 Multiplayer Heatwave camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Panther Get 50 Kills while using a Suppressor BO6 Multiplayer Panther camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Infrared Get 30 Parasite Eliminations BO6 Zombies Infrared camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Lynx Get 300 Eliminations while it's Pack-A-Punched BO6 Zombies Lynx camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies

Military Camos Challenges

Granite Get 5 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Granite camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Woodland Get 10 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Woodland camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Savanna Get 15 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Savanna camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Splinter Get 20 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Splinter camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Moss Get 30 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Moss camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Saboteur Get 40 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Saboteur camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Digital Get 50 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Digital camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Tide Get 75 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Tide camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Red Tiger Get 100 Headshots BO6 Multiplayer Red Tiger camo for C9 in BO6 Multiplayer
Slate Get 100 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Slate camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Desert Get 200 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Desert camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Slate Get 100 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Slate camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Desert Get 200 Critical kills BO6 Zombies Desert camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Evergreen Get 300 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Evergreen camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Rugged Get 400 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Rugged camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Grim Get 600 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Grim camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Stripe Get 800 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Stripe camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Oceanic Get 1000 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Oceanic camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Whiteout Get 1500 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Whiteout camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies
Purple Tiger Get 2000 Critical Kills BO6 Zombies Purple Tiger camo for C9 in BO6 Zombies

All C9 Attachments

Long Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 2
Suppressor Muzzle Unlock Level: 3
Quickdraw Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 4
Remuda Mini Reflex Optic Unlock Level: 5
9x19mm Parabellum Overpressured Fire Mods Unlock Level: 6
Flip Mag Magazine Unlock Level: 7
Lightweight Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 8
Assault Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 9
Redwell Reflex Optic Unlock Level: 10
Infiltrator Stock Stock Unlock Level: 11
Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 12
Steady Aim Laser Laser Unlock Level: 13
No Stock Stock Unlock Level: 14
Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 15
Extended Mag I Magazine Unlock Level: 16
CHF Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 17
Combat Stock Stock Unlock Level: 18
Tactical Laser Laser Unlock Level: 19
Jason Armory 2x Optic Unlock Level: 20
Recoil Springs Fire Mods Unlock Level: 21
CQB Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 22
Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 23
Precision Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 24
Fast Mag II Magazine Unlock Level: 25
Fast Motion Laser Laser Unlock Level: 26
Balanced Stock Stock Unlock Level: 27
Commando Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 28
Merlin Reflex Optic Unlock Level: 29
Ranger Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 30
Ported Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 31
Target Laser Laser Unlock Level: 32
Extended Mag II Magazine Unlock Level: 33
Reinforced Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 34
Muzzle Brake Muzzle Unlock Level: 35
Marksman Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 36
Ergonomic Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 37
9mm Parabellum FMJ Fire Mods Unlock Level: 38
VMF Variable Scope Optic Unlock Level: 39
Short Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 40
Heavy Stock Stock Unlock Level: 41
Strelok Laser Laser Unlock Level: 42
Rapid Fire Fire Mods Unlock Level: 43

Best Perks to use with the C9 in Black Ops 6

Best BO6 Perk Package

Use this combo in public matches.

Double Time icon for C9Double Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Fast Hands icon for C9Fast Hands

Swap weapons faster and extend fuses when throwing back grenades.

Unlock Level: 38
Ninja icon for C9Ninja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Max Mobility

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

Assassin icon for C9Assassin

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 C9Double Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Gung-Ho icon for C9Gung-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 C9Bankroll

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

Unlock Level: 23
Dispatcher icon for C9Dispatcher

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

Unlock Level: 11
Flak Jacket icon for C9Flak 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 C9Forward Intel

Increases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies.

Unlock Level: 47
Ninja icon for C9Ninja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Vigilance icon for C9Vigilance

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