Best Jackal PDW loadout for Black Ops 6

The Jackal PDW has been among the best SMGs in Black Ops 6 since its launch but you’ll need the best loadout possible to take full advantage of the powerful weapon.

While the Jackal lacks range and stability, its close-range TTK and handling stand out from the crowd. The SMG can even outpower ARs like the XM4 and Model L when it comes to close-quarters combat.

To make sure you’ve got the best chance possible to dominate, here’s the best Jackal PDW loadout for Black Ops 6 including attachments, Perks, and Equipment.

Best BO6 Jackal PDW loadout attachments

• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Ranger Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag 1
• Rear Grip: CQB Grip

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This high-mobility Jackal PDW loadout is perfect for rushing enemies and using omnimovement to outmaneuver them. Not all fights will be up close though, so the Ported Compensator and Reinforced Barrel are essential for staying accurate and dealing damage at those longer ranges.

The Ranger Foregrip helps with horizontal recoil while also improving your movement speed, and the CQB Grip lets you shoot while diving and sliding, letting you take full advantage of the omnimovement system. Finally, the Extended Mag 1 ensures you can take down multiple enemies before having to reload.

Best Perks & Equipment to use with Jackal PDW

• Wildcard: Perk Greed
• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Dexterity
• Perk 3: Double Time
• Bonus Perk: Gung-Ho
• Lethal Equipment: Semtex
• Tactical Equipment: Stim

First, you want to ensure you have the Perk Greed Wildcard equipped to get an extra Perk. Then, take Ghost as it’ll hide you from enemy UAVs when moving, planting a bomb, or using a Killstreak.

Next, take both Dexterity and Gung-Ho from the second Perk slot. Now, you can reload while sprinting and stay accurate while jumping, diving, and sliding, which is a huge bonus when using a high-mobility SMG. Then, use Double Time to increase your Tactical Sprint duration.

This way, you have three red Perks equipped which means you have the Enforcer Speciality, where killing enemies gives you a major health regen and movement speed boost.

For Equipment, Semtex is a solid choice to deal quick damage to enemies you can’t see, and the Stim immediately gets you back in the fight. Finally, the Assault Pack will keep your streak alive by replenishing your ammo and Equipment, making the Nuke slightly easier to get.

How to unlock Jackal PDW in Black Ops 6

The Jackal PDW is unlocked by reaching Level 43 in Black Ops 6. This means that the SMG will be one of the last weapons you acquire before hitting the level cap. To speed things up, make sure to check out our guide on how to level up quickly.

Best alternatives

If you haven’t unlocked the Jackal yet or want to try something else, the C9 SMG is another deadly choice. The MP5 successor is well-rounded and offers better TTK at medium distances. Another weapon worth trying out is the KSV, which comes with a faster fire rate and better stability.

You can also check out the best controller and PC settings for Black Ops 6 to get even more of an advantage.