The AS VAL is an assault rifle featured in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. It will be available in the game starting from its release on October 25, 2024, and will also arrive in Warzone later in the year with Season One.
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The AS VAL is modeled after the real-life AS Val rifle. Here, you’ll find key details about the AS VAL in BO6, including unlockable attachments and the full list of Weapon Blueprints available for it in both COD Black Ops 6 and COD Warzone.
AS VAL Overview
| Weapon Class | Assault Rifles |
| Game | Black Ops 6 |
| Release Date | Game Launch |
| Weapon Type | Primary Weapon |
| How to Unlock | Awarded upon reaching Level 55 |
| Level Unlocked | Level 55 |
Best AS VAL Class Build in Black Ops 6
The AS VAL comes with a built-in suppressor, making it an attractive choice for players who often prioritize stealth in their builds. With the suppressor as a standard feature, one attachment slot is freed up, though this also means muzzle attachments aren’t an option for the AS VAL.
Despite this limitation, you can outfit the AS VAL with up to six attachments—or even nine by using the Gunfighter Wildcard—giving it unique versatility compared to other rifles.
Our recommended build focuses on increasing ammo capacity while minimizing the downsides of these additions. This approach enhances the AS VAL’s accuracy and power, making it a highly effective weapon. We’ll also recommend a few perks that complement stealthy playstyles, maximizing the benefits of its built-in suppressor.
Here’s our recommended AS VAL attachment and build setup:
- Barrel: Suppressed Reinforced Barrel
- Underbarrel: Precision Foregrip
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
Our class loadout when using the AS VAL
- Secondary: Player preference
- Tactical: Stim Shot or Concussions
- Lethal: Semtex or Frag (player preference really)
- Field Upgrade: Assault Pack (if you burn through ammo) or Scrambler (for bonus points)
- Perk 1: Flack Jacket
- Perk 2: Dispatcher
- Perk 3: Quartermaster
- Combat Specialty: Strategist
- Wildcard: Perk Greed (w/ Ninja/Ghost)
My class is set up with XP in mind, all while running support streaks, such as UAV and Counter UAV together. The Dispatcher perk aids you massively, especially when playing the objective, meaning with a couple kills while on the hill, for example, will easily get you a UAV and Counter. The integration of the classic prestige system has got us back in the mood for grinding, and with double XP not being around at the moment, you need all the help you can get for progression through those 55 levels.
How to Unlock the AS VAL in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The AS VAL is one of the hardest weapons to unlock in Black Ops 6, as it requires reaching Level 55, the final level before Prestige.
Eventually, a blueprint might become available in a future season, providing an alternative way to access the AS VAL. However, if you don’t want to wait, using a Prestige permanent unlock token is a good option, allowing access to the weapon across all future Prestige levels.
Currently, leveling up by earning XP is the only way to unlock the AS VAL for core Multiplayer and Zombies loadouts. To reach Level 55 as quickly as possible, focus on completing challenges, finishing matches, and maximizing XP. Make sure to use any XP tokens you earn or take advantage of double XP events to help speed up your progression.
