Best CR-56 AMAX loadout, class build in Black Ops 6

The best CR-56 AMAX loadout in Black Ops 6 may come as a surprise given that this is another simple automatic assault rifle — or at least, that’s what it seems like on the face of it. It’s another familiar face returning to the series from both Modern Warfare 2019 and Warzone, joining season 3 as Verdansk makes its way back to the battle royale mode.

However, while this gun is a strong contender for one of the best guns in Black Ops 6 with a more traditional setup, the attachments would be pretty much identical to our recommended Kilo 141 loadout. So for a little more variety, we’re opting for one of the CR-56 AMAX’s only unique attachments, which converts it into a semi-automatic assault rifle, but also increases the damage considerably.

Here’s our recommendation for the best CR-56 AMAX loadout in Black Ops 6, alongside the best class to use with it and how to unlock the gun in the first place.

How to unlock the CR-56 AMAX in Black Ops 6

To unlock the CR-56 AMAX in Black Ops 6 Season 3, you must complete page six of the battle pass. Since each page has seven rewards, this means you must spend a total of 42 battle pass tokens to get your hands on the CR-56 AMAX, but the silver lining is that along the way, you’ll also unlock the HDR sniper rifle at the end of page three.

Best CR-56 AMAX loadout in Black Ops 6

Here’s the best CR-56 loadout in Black Ops 6:

The core attachment to this CR-56 AMAX build is the M-67 10-R Magazine, because this increases your weapon damage, aim down sight speed, and reload speed, albeit in exchange for a hit to the recoil control. However, it also makes the gun fire exclusively in semi-auto mode, which means it basically becomes a DMR. To manage this, you need eight attachments, so use the Gunfighter wildcard.

As a result, the CR-56 AMAX goes from being a weapon suited to short to mid-range engagements to one that excels at longer distances, though you’ll need to slow down your playstyle. It may be a stretch to call this loadout the outright best for the gun, but it’s certainly a contender and it offers a fresher way to play rather than just mimicking a number of the other top assault rifles such as the XM4 and Krig C.

To make this build work, you’ll want a decent optical sight. Our favourite is the Willis 3X, but you may also have luck with the Hawker Hybrid due to its ability to toggle an iron sight view when needed. That, combined with the Long Barrel for increased damage, means you’ll be much more effective at range.

Go for the Ported Compensator muzzle attachment, thanks to its first shot recoil control buff, because without it, the first shot can veer off to the side afterward. The Vertical Foregrip helps with the recoil even more (not to mention the Recoil Springs fire mod). Finally, the Quickdraw Grip lets you aim down the sights quicker — which is handy with a 3X zoom that naturally has a slower ADS time — and the Combat Stock offers flinch resistance, so you can stay on target when you’re dodging return fire.

Best CR-56 AMAX class in Black Ops 6

Here’s the best class to use alongside the CR-56 AMAX in Black Ops 6:

Since this loadout is a little more unorthodox than your standard assault rifle, we’ve adapted the class to match. Firstly though, it uses the often-recommended Grekhova due to its ability to finish off enemies at close range, alongside the Katanas, which are the best melee weapon in the game right now.

The Flashbang is always a reliable tactical option, but then opt for the Blast Trap in the lethal spot because you’re likely to be posted up somewhere or defending an area, so this will come in handy taking out or at least distracting any enemies that try to get behind you. The same goes for the Neurogas field upgrade, because you’ll be able to turn around and finish them off.

We’ve opted for the blue perks thanks to the Recon specialty, which lets you see enemies through walls for a short while after respawning, plus your HUD will flash when an enemy is outside of your view. Ninja completely muffles your footsteps, so while you won’t be moving around too much with this style of play, it will stop enemies from hearing you when you do.

Forward Intel shows you the direction enemies are traveling when revealed with a UAV, so you can stop foes from coming up behind you more effectively, and Cold-Blooded means enemy AI targeting and thermal optics can’t target you. There’s nothing worse than being taken out by an enemy AI scorestreak when you’re on a streak yourself.

Finally, go for Gunfighter as the wildcard — due, of course, to the three extra attachments for your primary weapon, but if you want to stick with just five, go for Perk Greed here and pick either Flak Jacket or Tac Mask to defend you from incoming throwables.