Best PML 5.56 loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone

The PML 5.56 is a new LMG introduced in Black Ops 6 and Warzone with Season 5. You can unlock it for free by progressing through the Battle Pass and completing Page 3, where it serves as the High Value Target (HVT) reward. This weapon offers a high fire rate and strong damage output compared to others in its category, although it comes with noticeable recoil and reduced mobility.

With the right loadout, you can maximize its potential. Since the PML 5.56 performs best in medium to long-range battles, it can be a solid choice for many situations. The weapon is not considered a meta weapon, but it is still fun to use.

In this article, we will provide the best loadout for the PML 5.56 LMG in both Black Ops 6 and Warzone.

Best PML 5.56 loadout in Warzone

Here is the best loadout for the PML 5.56 for Warzone:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Optic: Willis 3x Scope

The Compensator reduces gun kick and vertical recoil, keeping the weapon stable during long-range engagements.

The Gain-Twist Barrel is specially designed to boost bullet velocity by 30%, taking it to 1,092 m/s. This increases the hitscan range to 55 meters, meaning your bullets will register instantly within this distance. It makes the weapon highly effective in medium to long-range fights.

The Vertical Foregrip helps control recoil, particularly horizontal recoil, which is usually harder to manage. It also improves gun kick, making it a key attachment for stability.

The Recoil Springs further enhance both horizontal and vertical recoil control while reducing gun kick, making the PML 5.56 even more reliable at longer ranges.

Finally, the Willis 3x Scope is recommended for improved accuracy, as its magnification is ideal for longer-range battles where precision matters most.

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Best PML 5.56 loadout in Black Ops 6

Equip the following loadout to get the best performance from the PML 5.56 in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer:

Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs
Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex

For Multiplayer, most of the attachments remain the same since the focus is still on reducing recoil to make the weapon easier to control. However, unlike Warzone, where long-range battles are frequent, Multiplayer maps are more compact, with medium-range engagements being the most common. To adapt, this setup is tailored for medium-range effectiveness.

Only two attachments are different here. The Long Barrel is used to extend the weapon’s damage range, making it more reliable across mid-range fights.

The Volzhskiy Reflex provides a clean sight picture, though this choice ultimately comes down to personal preference.

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Edited by Animesh Talukdar