JACKAL PDW

Best JACKAL PDW Loadouts

#17 SMG
Best JACKAL PDW Loadout for Warzone
Close Range
Very Good

JACKAL PDW Close Range Warzone Loadout

Muzzle:Compensator
Barrel:Long Barrel
Underbarrel:Ranger Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
The Jackal rewards accurate players who hit the upper body but is unforgiving when shots land outside the chest or head area.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 07:52 PM
Sniper Support
Other

JACKAL PDW Sniper Support Warzone Loadout

Muzzle:Compensator
Barrel:Long Barrel
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag II
Fire Mods:Recoil Springs
The Jackal PDW is the best SMG in the game right now for both Close Range and Sniper Support playstyles.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 09:26 PM
Versatile
Very Good
8 Attachments

JACKAL PDW 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 Jackal has suffered nerf after nerf but remains the battle implement of choice for pros. Balanced and challenging, but with a high ceiling.
Updated: May 08, 2025 01:10 AM
Versatile
Very Good

JACKAL PDW Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout

Muzzle:Suppressor
Barrel:Long Barrel
Underbarrel:Vertical Foregrip
Magazine:Extended Mag I
Rear Grip:Ergonomic Grip
The Jackal has suffered nerf after nerf but remains the battle implement of choice for pros. Balanced and challenging, but with a high ceiling.
Updated: Jun 05, 2025 09:59 PM
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good

JACKAL PDW 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 12:58 AM
Mobility
Omnimovement
Very Good
8 Attachments

JACKAL PDW Mobility 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: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 02:22 AM

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All Nerfs & Buffs to the JACKAL PDW in Warzone

Buff
Buff
Max Damage Range increased from 11.9m to 13.2m.
Medium Damage Range 1 extended to 21.34m.
Min Damage Range starts after 21.34m.
ADS Speed improved from 200ms to 195ms.
Buff
Max damage range increased: 10.9m ? 11.9m
Medium damage range extended: 18.8m ? 19.8m
Lower torso multiplier: 0.7x ? 0.75x
ADS speed improved: 210ms ? 200ms

Marksman Foregrip:
? View kick reduction: 15% ? 20%
? Gun kick reduction: 20% ? 25%

Buff
Nerf
Medium Damage 1 decreased to 31, down from 35.
Medium Damage 2 decreased to 28, down from 30.
Minimum Damage decreased to 26, down from 28.
Nerf
Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 195 to 210ms
Sprint to Fire time slowed from 110ms to 120ms
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range decreased to 10.1 meters, down from 11.4 meters.
Medium Damage Range 1 decreased to 10.1 - 18.2 meters, down from 11.4 - 20.3 meters.
Medium Damage Range 2 decreased to 18.2 - 27.9 meters, down from 20.3 - 27.9 meters.
Upper Torso and Arm Multiplier decreased to 0.93x, down from 1x.
Lower Torso Multiplier decreased to 0.83x, down from 0.9x.
Bullet Velocity decreased to 500m/s, down from 530m/s.

All JACKAL PDW Camo Challenges

Mastery Challenges

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

Special Camos Challenges

Deep End Get 30 Kills shortly after sprinting BO6 Multiplayer Deep End camo for JACKAL PDW in BO6 Multiplayer
Dread Get 30 Point Blank Kills BO6 Multiplayer Dread camo for JACKAL PDW in BO6 Multiplayer
Plunge Get 300 Eliminations with Napalm Burst Equipped BO6 Zombies Plunge camo for JACKAL PDW in BO6 Zombies
Distress Get 300 Hipfire Kills BO6 Zombies Distress camo for JACKAL PDW in BO6 Zombies

Military Camos Challenges

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

All JACKAL PDW Attachments

Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 2
Assault Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 3
Suppressor Muzzle Unlock Level: 4
Kepler Red Dot Optic Unlock Level: 5
9x18mm Makarov Overpressured Fire Mods Unlock Level: 6
Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 7
Steady Aim Laser Laser Unlock Level: 8
Lightweight Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 9
Quickdraw Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 10
Extended Mag I Magazine Unlock Level: 11
No Stock Stock Unlock Level: 12
Long Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 13
Infiltrator Stock Stock Unlock Level: 14
CQB Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 15
Ranger Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 16
Tactical Laser Laser Unlock Level: 17
Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 18
Recoil Springs Fire Mods Unlock Level: 19
K&S Thermal Holo Optic Unlock Level: 20
Extended Mag II Magazine Unlock Level: 21
Combat Stock Stock Unlock Level: 22
Fast Motion Laser Laser Unlock Level: 23
Balanced Stock Stock Unlock Level: 24
Commando Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 25
Fast Mag I Magazine Unlock Level: 26
9x18mm Makarov FMJ Fire Mods Unlock Level: 27
Target Laser Laser Unlock Level: 28
Muzzle Brake Muzzle Unlock Level: 29
Precision Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 30
CHF Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 31
Ergonomic Grip Rear Grip Unlock Level: 32
Rapid Fire Fire Mods Unlock Level: 33
Strelok Laser Laser Unlock Level: 34
Volzhskiy Reflex Optic Unlock Level: 35
Marksman Foregrip Underbarrel Unlock Level: 36
Reinforced Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 37
Fast Mag II Magazine Unlock Level: 38
Heavy Stock Stock Unlock Level: 39
Ported Compensator Muzzle Unlock Level: 40
Short Barrel Barrel Unlock Level: 41
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Best Perks to use with the JACKAL PDW in Black Ops 6

Best BO6 Perk Package

Use this combo in public matches.

Double Time icon for JACKAL PDWDouble Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Fast Hands icon for JACKAL PDWFast Hands

Swap weapons faster and extend fuses when throwing back grenades.

Unlock Level: 38
Ninja icon for JACKAL PDWNinja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Max Mobility

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

Assassin icon for JACKAL PDWAssassin

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 JACKAL PDWDouble Time

Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.

Unlock Level: 14
Gung-Ho icon for JACKAL PDWGung-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 JACKAL PDWBankroll

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

Unlock Level: 23
Dispatcher icon for JACKAL PDWDispatcher

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

Unlock Level: 11
Flak Jacket icon for JACKAL PDWFlak 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 JACKAL PDWForward Intel

Increases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies.

Unlock Level: 47
Ninja icon for JACKAL PDWNinja

Move more quietly.

Unlock Level: 35
Vigilance icon for JACKAL PDWVigilance

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