The Dresden 9mm is one of the new weapons introduced in Black Ops 6 with the season six update. It has a high rate of fire, but you must use the right attachments to bring out the best in the gun in multiplayer.
BO6 has got a lot spookier, thanks to The Haunting update. Nuketown, especially, has been completely revamped to match the Halloween theme, and the Dresden 9mm is easily one of the best choices for this map.
The majority of the gunfights happen in close range in multiplayer, and the SMG would stand out from the rest during those intense situations. With that said, here’s the best Dresden 9mm loadout in Black Ops 6 with the right attachments, perks, and equipment.
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How to unlock Dresden 9mm in Black Ops 6
You can unlock the Dresden 9mm SMG by reaching page 3 of the season six battle pass. It used to be one of the most favorite guns among the fans, and last appeared in Call of Duty: Vanguard, so it came back to the game after a pretty long time.
By default, it comes with 33 levels that you can level up to, and its magazine can hold 32 bullets at once. You can add other attachments as you level up. It’s Activision’s iteration of the MP40 weapon, and has been one of the most iconic SMGs of all time in CoD.
Best Dresden 9mm loadout in BO6 Multiplayer
Best Dresden 9mm build in BO6

Slot | Attachment |
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Muzzle | Compensator (Vertical Recoil Control) |
Barrel | Long Barrel (Damage Range) |
Rear Grip | Ergonomic Grip (Dive to Fire Speed, Slide to Fire Speed, Aim Down Sight Speed, Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed) |
Stock | Combat Stock (Horizontal Recoil Control, Flinch Resistance, Aim Walking Movement Speed) |
Fire Mods | Rapid Fire (Fire Rate) |
Optics are not necessary for this weapon, as the iron sight is clean enough to take down enemies easily. You can start with the Compensator, which will significantly reduce vertical recoil, allowing you to control the SMG better.
Long Barrel will improve long-range combat effectiveness by increasing the damage range. The Ergonomic Grip will increase your shooting speeds while aiming, diving, sliding, and jumping.
The Combat Stock also provides moderate improvements to aim walking movement speed while reducing horizontal recoil and Flinch Resistance. Lastly, Rapid Fire will provide a faster rate of fire to give you an edge in multiplayer.
Best Dresden 9mm class setup in BO6

- Secondary: Personal preference
- Melee: Personal preference
- Tactical: Stim Shot
- Lethal: Semtex
- Field Upgrade: Trophy System
- Perk 1: Dexterity
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Perk 4: Gung-Ho
- Wildcard: Perk Greed
Secondary and melee weapons are your choice; you can choose whichever weapon you want. For tactical and lethal, go with Stim Shot and Semtex for fast health recovery and additional damage when enemies are low on health, to finish them off.
The Trophy System will prevent enemy throwables from exploding, providing additional protection in multiplayer matches.
Coming to the perks, Dexterity will reduce weapon motion during movement and make you take less fall damage. Fast Hands allows quicker swapping of weapons, Double Time increases tactical sprint duration, and the fourth perk (thanks to Perk Greed Wildcard), Gung Ho, further increases sprint and tactical sprint speeds.
Published: Oct 10, 2025 03:30 am