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But it is also strikingly good.

And certainly from my time in the game, there are plenty of folks using it in every match.

Using the AMES 85 in a round of Hardpoint in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

You don’t start out with the AMES 85, but it doesn’t take long to unlock it.

Now I’ve been using it for a while, I’m absolutely beaming with it.

Here’s how I’ve set mine up, and I think you should definitely give it a try.

Fortunately, it doesn’t take very long.

The AMES 85 in Black Ops 6 in gold camo showing all its attachments.

An overview of how I have the AMES 85 set up in Black Ops 6.

Once you’ve progressed yourself to level 19 you’ll unlock the weapon to use in your custom loadouts.

This is so you’re free to unlock the necessary attachments that will really make it kick.

I’m not, so I’ve stuck with the maximum ADS speed from the Quickdraw grip.

The Quickdraw Grip on the AMES 85 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 showing its improvement to ADS speed

The Quickdraw Grip feels like an essential for Black Ops 6 and its fast-paced style of play.

The choice of optic is entirely up to you.

Gunfighter gives you more attachment points to use, and honestly, it’s worth it.

Being able to add extra attachments transforms the AMES 85 from just OK into something good.

The Gunfighter wildcard in Black Ops 6 allows you to add extra attachments to your weapons

The Gunfighter Wildcard lets you add more attachments to your weapons, which in this case, makes all the difference.

Someone on your team will usually pack one, but it can certainly help keep you firing for longer.

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