The Cypher 091 is a unique assault rifle in *Call of Duty*, a bullpup weapon boasting impressive damage and range, offset by a slower fire rate and manageable recoil. This guide details the optimal loadouts for the Cypher 091 in *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies.
How To Unlock the Cypher 091 in Black Ops 6
In Call of Duty Season 2, the Cypher 091 is unlocked via the Battle Pass. This assault rifle is the High Value Target on Page 8, with a Legendary rarity Blueprint on Page 11. For quickest access, set your Battle Pass Tokens to Auto: Off to control spending. BlackCell owners can instantly skip to any page, allowing immediate access to Page 8 or 11 and the Cypher 091.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

In Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, the Cypher 091 excels at medium range. Its high damage and accuracy are countered by its low fire rate, hindering close-quarters combat. This loadout prioritizes accuracy, range, and close-range capabilities:
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
- Reinforced Barrel: Improves damage range and bullet velocity.
- Vertical Foregrip: Significantly improves horizontal recoil control.
- Commando Grip: Improves aim down sight speed and sprint-to-fire speed.
- Rapid Fire: Improves fire rate at the cost of increased recoil and slight reductions in bullet velocity and damage range.
Best utilized for controlling lanes and holding objectives at mid-range, the Cypher 091 benefits from knowing enemy positions. Scorestreaks like the Scout Pulse, UAV, and HARP are excellent choices. These perks enhance Scorestreak earning and survivability:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket: Reduces explosive and fire damage.
- Perk 2: Dispatcher: Reduced score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks.
- Perk 3: Guardian: Faster healing while capturing objectives and reviving teammates.
- Perk Greed: Tac Mask: Resistance to flash/concussion grenades and Neuro Gas.
This perk setup grants access to the Strategist Combat Specialty, providing score bonuses for objectives and equipment destruction, accelerating Scorestreak acquisition and revealing enemy equipment through walls.
Best Cypher 091 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play
Ranked Play requires adjustments. Replace Rapid Fire with Recoil Springs for improved accuracy. Use these perks:
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Fast Hands: Faster weapon swapping 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 ideal for eliminating zombies, special enemies, elites, and bosses 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: Improves magazine ammo capacity at the cost of ADS speed, reload quickness, 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 movement speed.
- Tactical Laser: Adds Tactical Stance Toggle.
- Recoil Springs: Improves horizontal and vertical recoil control.
Maximize its potential in Black Ops 6 Zombies by using the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk with the Dead Head Major Augment for increased critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.