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How to get Point Blank Kills in Black Ops 6

Close range combat, anyone?

Point Blank kills in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 might seem silly, given the nature of the gunplay involved on most maps, but it will be necessary if you’re trying to obtain certain specific camos.

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In simple words, Point Blank Kills represent any casualties you cause in melee range. However, only damage done by your guns will count for these achievements. No melee weapon or Killstreaks will be considered, which makes it slightly challenging. That said, you can get the kills done quite quickly if you know how to approach the situation appropriately.

How to get easy Point Blank kills in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

Before you start to focus on the main objective at hand, it’s always important to be clear about what you’re trying to achieve. You’re trying to finish the opponent from close quarters but with a gun. Naturally, you’ll want to use guns that are highly efficient at a lot of damage from close range. You’ll also want to play on a map that has tight spaces so that your enemies will be forced in close.

The Stakeout Map in Black Ops 6.
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  • Equip the right gun. For this, you’ll either want to use a shotgun or an SMG. I personally prefer SMGs due to their high mobility. Shotguns, on the other hand, can one-shot enemies if you know how to use them.
  • The correct map is necessary, and for that, you’ll want to play the Stakeout map in Face Off Moshpit. This playlist might feel too intensive, but you’ll want to respawn as quickly as possible.
  • The Stakeout map is all about the four corners. You’ll want to use a slide and aim up. On many occasions, an enemy will try to rush you, but a slide will take you away from the enemy’s firing line. Aiming up could get you a possible headshot and eliminate your enemy instantly.

Ultimately, getting Point Blank Kills in Black Ops 6 is more a matter of luck than precision. There will be times when you’ll be doing everything right but still end up missing the kills. I have personally found that it’s easier to get Direct Hits with launchers. That said, you can quickly wrack up the Point Blank kills by investing a few hours.

As of writing, there are four camos you can unlock by getting the Point Blank kills in Black Ops 6 – Thistlevine (GS45), Night Terror (ASG-89), Dread (Jackal PDW), and Idyllic (GPMG-7). All camos require you to get 30 Point Blank Kills with the specific weapons across any multiplayer playlist.


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