Summary
Call of Duty’snewest series in the franchise,Black Ops 6,is unapologetically entertaining players with a plethora of new (and returning) maps. Gearing up and choosing the right weapon based on map size, mechanics and style is essential tosecure a victory and XP points.
Among these weapons lies the sniper. Sniping is all about positioning, patience, and picking shots wisely. Each map has its own distinct features that either help or hinder snipers, with some providing long sightlines, high vantage points, and plenty of open space for players to showcase their sharpshooting skills. Here are the best maps for snipers inBlack Ops 6and why each one is ideal for precision gameplay.
8Payback
Close Quarts Sniping For An Element Of Surprise
Payback may seem like a daunting map for sniping as a new player but don’t underestimate the power of long-range fights in this beauty. Featuring plenty of tight interior spaces, snipes can thrive in close-quarters combat and players can snipe outside from these interior spaces through broken foundations and windows.
Interior positions may seem less conventional, but they’re incredibly effective whenpredicting enemy movementand protecting the team. Quick repositions between spaces make it easier to keep pressure on and stay out of sight.
7Hideout (Released Season 1)
Sniper’s Paradise: Versatility
Sniping requires careful positioning, patience, and an ability to read the flow of the game, making the right map selection crucial to success. Released withBlack Ops 6first new season,Hideout is the perfect map for a blend of long-range and close combat. Hideout’s longer sightlines make for distant fights and easy kills, eliminate flankers and campers with a sniper from one of the many cargo crates or bunker down in the bunker.
Whether players are positioned on a high vantage point or along the edges of the map, Hideout’s expansive layout makes it easier to line up those long-distance shots.
6Skyline
Wide Open Skies And High Vantage Points
Skyline stands out as a map designed with snipers in mind. This two-level, luxury resort, features large, high vantage windows, wide hallways, and open-air spaces, making it anabsolute playground for skilled, long-range sharpshooters.Skyline offers excellent opportunities to take down enemies from sharp corners while minimizing the risk of retaliation, allowing players to dominate critical areas of the map and pick off targets before they even have a chance to react.
The roof’s elevated position gives players a wide, unobstructed view of the key area by the pool, pathways, and objectives, making it an incredibly powerful spot for controlling the flow of the game. Enemies moving through the main areas of the map, whether trying to push forward or retreat, are often forced to move along the upper hallway or staircases, making these prime spots for players to take advantage of.
5Vorkuta
Sniping In The Snow
Set in a snow-covered, abandoned prison, this map features a blend of open spaces, narrow corridors, and high ground, all of which create the perfect backdrop for sniping. Whether players are on top of snow-covered vantage points, holding down the excavator, or hiding behind pieces of wreckage, Vorkuta offers snipers a variety of ways to pick off enemies from long-range while staying protected. To truly dominate this blizzard map, having the right sniper rifle and agood set of scorestreaksmakes for an easy victory.
4Derelict
Strategic Cover and Concealment
InBlack Ops 6, Derelict stands as one of the most versatile and sniper-friendly maps in the game, capable of turning even the most novice snipers into deadly threats. The map, seemingly set in a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland, features abandoned buildings, a destroyed central train coach, and the perfect tower for new snipers and seasoned pros alike.
Players who want to enjoy a good snipe on a fairly large map will appreciate the range of Derelict. Equip the sniper with an optic that gives just enough zoom to reach from one end of the tracks to the other, precision is key, but don’t go overboard with the magnification.
3Redcard
Arena Of Chokepoints
Redcard offers a unique environment for snipers who thrive on controlling key chokepoints and holding mid-to long-range ground. This stadium-themed map is packed with opportunities for snipers to dominate from elevated positions, givingmany views of enemies and objectives.Whether players prefer a short scope for quicker shots or a long-range optic for picking off targets from a distance, Redcard has the perfect setup for every sniper.
The open sightlines across the arena give players plenty of opportunities to pick off targets, while the cover provided by the ticket booth and other POIs allows players to peek in and out to stay hidden. This map is ideal for snipers who prefer to hold back and control the flow of the game from a safe distance, ensuring the other team has to think twice before rushing forward.
2Extraction (Released Season 1)
Eyes On The Prize: Tracking Enemies Every Move
Extraction, the latest map to be released with theBlack Ops 6Battlepass, is a vast, open space perfect for snipers who love to control wide sightlines and pick off targets from a distance. Set in a sprawling heliport cargo area, this map is designed with large open spaces and key vertical spots that make it ideal for sharpshooters looking to capitalize on long-range engagements and strategic positioning.
Whether players are perched on top of a cargo crate, defending the main tower, or moving through the heavily exposed helipad, there’s no shortage of opportunities for snipers to control long-range chokepoints and eliminate enemies from a distance. Stay vigilant of surroundings and anticipate enemy movement to avoid getting caught off-guard by an opponent moving through a blind spot.
1Rewind
Endless Sightlines: Sniper’s Playground
Rewind is a map that offers snipers a playground with long-range angles from almost every corner. Whether players are positioned on the rooftop above the restaurant, behind cover in the courtyard, or in the ground-level parking lot, the map’s wide-open spaces and verticality ensure that snipers always have the upper hand in terms of sight lines.
The ability to control key chokepoints from a distance makes Rewind a fantastic map for those who love to keep enemies at bay with precise, long-distance shots. For players looking tohone their sniping skills and rack up headshots,Rewind is just one example of the many sniper-friendly maps inBlack Ops 6, each offering unique challenges and opportunities to dominate from a distance.
