Summary
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed and long-tenuredfirst-person shooterfranchise,Call of Duty.Black Ops 6boasts all the modes players expect from aBlack Opstitle, including a well-made multiplayer experience that features various modes. One of these modes is called Face-Off, a standard 6v6 mode with an emphasis on smaller maps, known as Strike maps.
The smallest strike map, and thus the smallest map in the game, is Stakeout. It takes place on a single floor of an apartment block, featuring tight claustrophobic corridors in a three-lane structure. It will come as no surprise to players that Stakeout prompts a fast and action-packed play style. As such, players should be aware of the weapons they can use to dominate in the small arena.
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The SVDis one of three base sniper rifles included in the launch ofBlack Ops 6. It differs from its counterparts because it is the only semi-automatic sniper rifle, rather than bolt-action. The SVD boasts high damage and a faster fire rate and aim-down sight speed when compared to other sniper rifles.
While thechoice of a sniper riflefor such a small map may appear confusing at first, the benefit of the SVD comes with its high damage. The SVD operates at its highest damage everywhere within Stakeout, often resulting in a one-shot kill with good shot placement. When built for handling and utilizing a red dot sight, the SVD can perform very well on this map.
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The PU-21 is the base unlock in the LMG category, based on the iconic PKP Pecheneg. It is a typical Light Machine Gun for theCall of Dutyfranchise, especially when compared to itsBlack Ops 6counterparts, characteristically featuring a large magazine and outputting solid and consistent damage.
Although the PU-21 is consistent and can be operated like an assault riflewhen built well, it excels especially at one part of Stakeout. Stakeout features a long corridor, where the B flag is located in domination. This corridor is an uninterrupted sightline with penetrable walls. Players can utilize the high penetration rounds and large magazine capacity, coupled with a bipod, to effectively clear this corridor. This will not only gain the player many kills, but will also prove valuable in maintaining B control in domination.
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The C9 is the base unlock SMG, and arguably the best SMG inBlack Ops 6. It is incredibly versatile, offering a respectable range and damage, as well as solid handling that makes it easy to pick up and use.
The versatility of the C9, as well as its position as an SMG, makes the weapon ideal for Stakeout. It can be built entirely for mobility, lending players the ability to use their movement in order to close in on the enemy. Failing that, players can build the C9 for more mid-range engagements, while still keeping its mobility and damage for closer-range engagements. No matter how players decide to utilize the C9, they can be sure of its effectiveness on Stakeout.
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The Marine SPis one of two shotguns in the base weapon pool ofBlack Ops 6, and the first that players will unlock. It is the only pump shotgun in the game, as the other shotgun is semi-automatic. Players with the vault edition will already have a blueprint variant of the Marine SP ready for use, along with attachments and a unique appearance.
Whilst the pump nature of the Marine SP can mean the fire rate is slow, it makes up for this with its massive damage output. With solid positioning, the Marine SP can be unstoppable on Stakeout, often resulting in consistent one-shot kills. Players will excel the most with the Marine SP if they use it on the lane with the balconies, weaving in and out of those small rooms and playing corners.
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The AS Val is the final unlock on the Assault Rifle path, and the last unlock in the entire game before prestige. This factor could make the weapon somewhat inaccessible for newer players. It has an integrated suppressor and offers a fast fire rate when compared to other assault rifles inBlack Ops 6.
The AS Val often struggles at range on some of the larger maps, especially without the correct build. This downside, however, is not present on Stakeout, given the map’s close engagement range. This means that players can utilize the AS Val effectively on Stakeout, given they have unlocked larger magazine capacity. The weapon does solid damage within most ranges on Stakeout, whilst boasting a fast fire rate too. This makes it an ideal weapon for Stakeoutwith light building.
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The PP-919 is the penultimate unlock in the SMG category. It is a fantastic SMG and is one of the most statistically well-rounded weapons, bolstered by its large base magazine size. Many players deem the PP-919 their favorite SMG in the game, likely due in part to its magazine capacity.
The base magazine capacity of the PP-919 makes it perfect for Stakeout, allowing players to kill multiple enemies when pushing spawns or flanking heavily populated areas of the map. At more than double the average magazine capacity for SMGs, the PP-919 offers almost LMG levels of ammo, while maintaining the fast fire rate and easy handling of SMGs. These two factors make it the perfect weapon for Stakeout.
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The XM4 is the first assault rifle in Black Ops 6, and likely the first weapon most players will use extensively. It is highly versatile and customizable, boasting solid and consistent statistics that only improve with attachments.
While Stakeout is a map often catered towards SMGs, the versatile nature of the XM4 makes it the best pick for the map. It can be built for closer-range engagements, while still maintaining enough of its range and damage to tackle gunfights down some of the longer sight lines on the map. It is also easily accessible, meaning any player can use it to do well if they find themselves on Stakeout.
