Best Weapons to use in Black Ops Cold War’s Fireteam Mode

Nicholas Sakadelis

Fireteam is Black Ops Cold War’s newest mode. Here are some of the best weapons to run on Sanitorium, Ruka, or Pine.

Black Ops Cold War’s fireteam mode has an eerie feeling to Black Ops 4’s Blackout mode. A “mini-battle royale” without the actual battle royale. Fireteam currently features the dirty bomb mode, which is a super fast-paced experience for players.

Before you arm up and get into combat, here’s some of the best weapons you should be running in Fireteam, to ensure you’re always on top of the game.

#1 – M16

The M16 is a burst fire juggernaut. It takes down enemies in just 2-3 bursts when they are fully armored up. Here are the best attachments.

  • Optic – Hawksmoor: Precision sight makes for easy shots at medium range, where the M16 truly shines.
  • Barrel – 20.5″ Match Grade: 100% effective damage range boost for that extra punch at a distance
  • Underbarrel – Field Agent Foregrip: Additional recoil control for a fast reset between bursts.
  • Magazine – Salvo 54 Rnd Fast Mag: Get back into the action fast with quick reloads on a large magazine.
  • Handle – Airborne Elastic Wrap: The best of all worlds. High flinch resistance, fast aim down sight, and aim while going prone.

#2 – XM4

The XM4 is versatile and mobile. It’s easily one of the most enjoyable weapons to use in Cold War, its overall design fits perfectly into fireteam.

  • Optic – Microflex LED: Similar to the Hawksmoor, the Microflex offers precision sight at medium range.
  • Barrel – 13.7″ Extended: Additional damage range and bullet velocity, to really hit those targets further out.
  • Underbarrel – Field Agent Grip: Overall recoil control for longer distances.
  • Magazine – Salvo 50 Round Fast Mag: You’re going to need large magazines for Fireteam.
  • Handle– Airborne Elastic Wrap: Dropshot with additional flinch resistance. Keeps your weapon shooting straight while you’re being shot at.

#3 – AK74U

Mobile and heavy-hitting, the AK74u makes for the ultimate companion while clearing out bomb sites and buildings.

  • Barrel – 10.3″ Task Force: Some extra damage, with huge increases to damage range and bullet velocity.
  • Underbarrel – Spetsnaz Grip: All around extra recoil control.
  • Magazine – VDV 50 Round Fast Mag: Large magazine with fast reloads.
  • Handle – GRU Elastic Wrap: Additional aim down sight speed, added flinch resistance and aim while going prone.
  • Stock – KGB Skeletal Stock: Faster sprint to fire speeds, additional aim walking movement speed.

#4 – MP5

Compact and reliable, the MP5 is an iconic sidekick to have while in combat. While not as good at range as the AK74u, the MP5 shines at close range.

  • Barrel – 9.5″ Reinforced Heavy: Additional damage range and bullet velocity to make the MP5 a bit better at medium ranges.
  • Underbarrel – Field Agent Grip: Horizontal and Vertical recoil control.
  • Magazine – Salvo 40 Round Fast Mag: Quick reloads on a large 40 round magazine.
  • Handle – Airborne Elastic Wrap: Faster aim down sight time, more flinch resistance, ability to dropshot.
  • Stock – No Stock: Aim quicker after sprinting. A huge need for aggressive players.

#5 – LW3 Tundra

The ultimate fireteam sniper. The LW3 Tundra is heavy but hits enemies like a bus. Aim high, you’ll get instant kills with headshots.

  • Barrel – 28.2″ Tiger Team: Extra damage, fire rate and bullet velocity for far out targets.
  • Underbarrel – Front Grip: Additional recoil control in between shots for easy re-centering.
  • Magazine – Stanag 9 Round: Large magazine, can never go wrong.
  • Handle – Airborne Elastic Wrap: Further aim down sights increase, flinch resistance.
  • Stock – Raider Pad: Quick sprint to fire time, huge boost to aim walking movement speeds.

Now, pick your favorite weapon, or combination of weapons, and get into the fight. Be sure to read up on the Season 1 Reloaded update as well if you’re interested in the newest maps and modes.