The Best Stryder .22 Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 – Destructoid
Although not the most damaging of its class, the high handling and fire rate of the Stryder .22 makes it a solid pick for those looking to score well-placed headshots and perform acrobatic eliminations in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.
As you can expect, however, unlocking the weapon’s true potential will demand a thoughtful selection of modifications focused on mitigating its weaknesses and dialing up its precision. Here’s the best Stryder .22 loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6.
The Best Stryder .22 Loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 6
Following the above, the best build for the Stryder .22 in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will have the Ported Compensator and the Recoil Springs as its foundations, as they will massively boost its recoil control and allow you to perform consecutive shots while keeping your gun as steady as it can be.
To further boost the gun’s efficiency and make sure you can aim quickly when in do-or-die situations, we will also be using the Quickdraw Grip and Fast Mag II for a huge boost in ADS Speed, as well as the Reinforced Barrel for a welcome increase in both range and damage. If you prefer, switching the Fast Mag II for the Tactical Laser can also work great, as it will give you access to the Tac Stance, although at the cost of a visible beam. Once you are done, your gun will look like the one below:
To recap., here are the best attachments for the Stryder .22 COD BO6, as well as a few alternatives sure to offer similar results:
- Muzzle: Ported Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel / Long Barrel or Gain-Twist Barrel (The Reinforced Barrel will pair the effects of both alternatives)
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip / Ergonomic Grip (A more all-rounder option that offers a good amount of ADS Speed and a huge boost to Slide and Drive to Fire Speed)
- Magazine: Fast Mag II (Can be replaced by the Tactical Laser)
- Fire Mods: Recoil Springs / Rapid Fire (More damage at the cost of a manageable increase recoil)
Given its role as a secondary weapon and inability to fit the Akimbo playstyle well, I don’t recommend picking your perks and equipment based on the Stryder .22 in BO6. Instead, simply add it to that of your favorite primary weapon and treat it as a situational pick. Regarding the latter, I believe the Strider to be a perfect match for a reliable SMG or assault rifle, such as the KSV and XM4.
The Best Stryder .22 Zombies Loadout in BO6
Although I don’t recommend using the Stryder .22 in Zombies, given its low rate of fire, damage, and the strain firing a semi-auto pistol against hundreds of enemies will have on your hands, those looking to use the mode to level the gun fast should use the Suppressor for its Salvage collection boost.
The Tactical Laser is also a must-have here, as entering the tac stance will boost your performance when dealing with swarms of infected. Going with Akimbo can also work in place of the Tactical Laser, but keep in mind that, unlike the GS45, you cannot use the Stryder .22 to get Mustang and Sally. To recap, here are the best attachments for the Stryder .22:
- Muzzle: Ported Compensator
- Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Laser: Tactical Laser
- Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
While any Lethal capable of crowd control works just fine in Zombies, I recommend going with the Stim Shot for your Tactical when assembling your Stryder .22 loadout, as it will allow you to heal when cornered. Field-Upgrade-wise, the Energy Mine can do wonders in the earlier rounds. When in the late rounds, go with Healing Aura for the healing, or with the Aether Shroud so that you can heal teammates without putting yourself in danger.
