Best KSV Loadouts and Class Guide in Black Ops 6

Crafting the best loadout in Black Ops 6 is essential to play at your best. For players looking to play aggressively & dominate short-range engagements, the KSV submachine gun is a great choice in the early stages.

The KSV resembles the the AK-74u from earlier games: a medium-recoil, harder hitting SMG capable of handling great in the short to medium ranges. These loadouts build on the gun's strengths: while it may not specialize in one specific area, in the right hands, it can compete with virtually any weapon in the game.

With the current meta and mapset in Black Ops 6, Assault & Marksmen Rifles are very powerful and can be effectively used on every map. Although those classes are favored, each of the remaining weapon classes can shine with the right loadouts. It is vital to find the right attachments, perks, and equipment to allow you to shine on the map. Below, you’ll find the best KSV loadout in Black Ops 6, how to unlock it, and the ideal class setup to complement it.

How to unlock the KSV & how good is it in Black Ops 6

The KSV is unlocked relatively early in the game. It is the second weapon in the SMG category to be unlocked, requiring players just to reach level seven.

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 7

"Full-auto submachine gun. Fast to aim with manageable recoil and good damage. Perfect for a dexterous operator seeking broad proficiency."

The KSV is one of the better SMG within Black Ops 6. It has a great fire rate and handling, which allows it to compete against the other SMGs fairly well. The base weapon can four-shot kill with just body shots, as the base headshot multiplier isn't powerful. This allows the weapon to be more forgiving in aiming, as players don't have to focus on hitting headshots. Below are the complete weapon statistics for the KSV:

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Camos for the KSV Black Ops 6

Each weapon within Black Ops 6 has nine Military Camos, two Special Camos, and four Mastery camos for both multiplayer and zombies.

The Military Camos for multiplayer are unlocked by headshot kills, requiring 100 to completely finish the category. In Zombies, players must get 2,000 critical kills in order to complete the Military Camos in that mode.

The Special Camos are:

Multiplayer
Kakapo Camo: Get 2 Kills without reloading 10 times with the KSV
Throwback Camo: Get 50 Kills while moving with the KSV

Zombies
Phoenix Camo: Get 300 Eliminations with Dead Wire equipped to the KSV
Throttle Camo: Get 300 Hipfire Kills with the KSV

To complete the Mastery Camos, we have a complete guide to each. They include Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine, and Dark Matter in multiplayer. In Zombies, the Mastery Camos are Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife, and Nebula.

Best Low-Level Class Setup for the KSV in Black Ops 6

In Black Ops 6, players don't have to fully level up the KSV in order to unlock all of the camos or to build a good weapon class. Below is a great low-level class setup for the KSV:

Muzzle: Suppressor
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag I

How to get the Gold Camo

Best Pubs Class Setup for the KSV in Black Ops 6

What is the best class build for the KSV for public matches? We have you covered with the best build with just 5 attachments. This build brings out the best characteristics of the weapon more in the great mobility, lower recoil, and excellent time-to-kill. Here are the attachments:

Muzzle: Ported Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Stock: Balanced Stock

How to get the Diamond Camo

Best Zombies Class Setup for the KSV in Black Ops 6

Zombies has made its great return in Black Ops 6, having two maps to play currently in Terminus & Liberty Falls, but more are coming. The KSV is a lethal weapon to use when combining the CHF Barrel (Extra headshot damage), Extended Mag II, and Rapid Fire Mod. Here is the full build for the KSV Zombies Class:

Muzzle: Ported Compensator
Barrel: CHF Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Laser: Fast Motion Laser
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Stock: Balanced Stock
Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

How to get the Afterlife Camo

Interested in more Black Ops 6 content? Check out the Black Ops 6 Hub with articles on competitive class guides for SMGs, competitive AMES 85 Classes, or guides for the campaign including completing the safehouse puzzles and other achievements.