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What is the best AS Val loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The assault rifles in Black Ops 6 fill a similar role, capable of dominating any kind of mid-range fight. The AS Val is slightly different in that it comes with an integrated suppressor, and is just as much use in close-quarters combat as it is in extended firefights.
With our loadout, we think the AS Val takes a well-earned place in our best Black Ops 6 loadouts list. The recoil of the AS Val can be a little unruly, especially during sustained fire, so we’ve crafted a loadout and class setup that will see you dominate any fight in Black Ops 6 and Warzone with ease.
How to unlock the AS Val in Black Ops 6
The AS Val is unlocked at level 55, and is, in fact, the last thing you unlock before you can begin your Black Ops 6 prestige journey. It’s well worth the wait, and we would suggest spending some time with the weapon before resetting back to one.
Best Black Ops 6 AS Val loadout
- Barrel: Suppressed Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag III
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
The base version of the AS Val gives us a blueprint of what makes this Black Ops 6 weapon so deadly. A rapid fire rate with an integrated suppressor means that you’ll be able to take down enemies quickly and stay off the minimap while doing it.
The Suppressed Reinforced Barrel pushes out the damage range of the AS Val while also adding bullet velocity, making distant targets much easier to hit. The Vertical Foregrip takes away a lot of the horizontal recoil, meaning that you’ll only have to contend with the gun kicking upwards rather than side to side. The recoil can get unruly if you don’t correct it during sustained fire, but it is absolutely manageable.
The AS Val comes with a tiny magazine by default, so we’ve opted to swap that for the Extended Mag III; it does slow down the ADS time, but since the Val’s iron sights are so clean, we have no need for an optic. Add in the Quickdraw grip and the weight added by the extended mag is barely noticeable.
The Recoil Springs further calms the gun kick during sustained fire. It’s unlikely that your opponent will last that long, but if you have to empty your mag, rest assured this fire mod will keep those shots true.
Best Black Ops 6 AS Val class build
- Secondary Weapon: 9mm PM
- Melee: Knife
- Tactical: Flashbang
- Lethal: Semtex
- Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
- Perk 1: Ghost
- Perk 2: Forward Intel
- Perk 3: Vigilance
- Specialty: Recon
- Wildcard: Perk Greed – Bankroll
As the AS Val only requires a few attachments to be deadly, we’ve gone for Perk Greed, taking the Bankroll perk, along with three Recon perks to unlock the specialty. The idea is to seek and destroy opposing players, with Ghost, Vigilance, and Forward Intel keeping you aware of the enemy at all times while staying hidden.
Everything – even down to the silenced 9mm PM – is designed to keep you hidden. With Bankroll, it won’t take long before you can pop your UAV, and that’s when the real fun begins. If you want to get super spicy, you could even change the Assault Pack Field Upgrade for Sleeper Agent and get behind enemy lines as one of their own.
AS Val recoil pattern
With the addition of the Extended Mag III, we have to take recoil into account more than ever. This assault rifle has some upwards kick, but with our loadout that’s the only thing you have to contend with. A slight pull down on your mouse, or tilt of the stick, will see your shots stay on target from first to last.
Best Warzone AS Val loadout
- Barrel: Suppresed Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
- Rear Grip: Commando Grip
- Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Once again, we’ve skimped out on the optic because the AS Val’s iron sights really are that good. However, despite slamming on recoil-reducing attachments like the Vertical Foregrip and the Recoil Springs, the weapon’s rapid fire rate still makes it an unruly beast at range. It’s for this reason that we’d actually recommend running the AS Val in the SMG spot of a sniper support setup.
The argument for this is only strengthened by the AS Val’s in-built suppression, meaning you can get the benefits of the Suppressor without having to waste an attachment slot. The Suppressed Reinforced Barrel will serve you well out in the field, keeping you nice and hidden from the minimap while firing – a pre-requisite for any stealth-based sniper build.
Although the AS Val will never be as mobile as an SMG, the Commando Grip offers two major stats – ADS and sprint-to-fire speed – that are incredibly important to keep it competitive against them. Round out the build with the Extended Mag II for even more pellets to pew pew and you’re sorted.
Best Warzone AS Val class build
- Secondary weapon: LR 7.62
- Melee: Knife
- Tactical: Smoke Grenade
- Lethal: Frag
- Perk 1: Dexterity
- Perk 2: Tracker
- Perk 3: Ghost
- Wildcard: Overkill
As we’re using the AS Val in place of an SMG for an Overkill sniper build, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we’re setting it up to be a stealthy demon. The LR 7.62 has become our go-to sniper as of late, and with our best LR 7.62 loadout you’ll be decimating the field no matter the range.
While the Lethal slot is personal preference – the noble Frag is our pick – we’re fans of the Smoke Grenade as the Tactical of choice. Not only does it provide cover for your rotations, but you can use it offensively with your suppressed weapons to get the upper hand in a firefight against unsuppressed combatants.
The perk Tracker also synergizes with the smoke, as it marks enemies hit by your weapons. Throw smoke, tag target, polish off while they can’t see past the end of their nose, easy. As for the other perks we have Dexterity to keep your aim steady while you’re sliding and diving around, and Ghost which bolsters your stealth further by keeping you off UAVs and other recon tools.
Best AS Val alternatives
The Black Ops 6 weapon most similar to the AS Val is the XM4 loadout. It has a fast rate of fire, and performs better over long distances, but has a slightly longer TTK. It should help you get your eye in before you can unlock the AS Val.
That’s our best Black Ops 6 AS Val loadout – it might take a while to get there, but once you add this heavy hitter to your arsenal, there won’t be anything that can stop you. Check out our guide on Black Ops 6 maps and Black Ops 6 modes so you can start planning your attack.