Best B23R Loadout in Black Ops 2
29 октября 2026 г. · Обновлено 10 ноября 2026 г. · 2 мин чтения
Original-game build
Original-game guide from the October 2026 editorial snapshot. Accessible sources confirm the attachment names; this is not a claim of a majority consensus or current Warzone compatibility.
Source check: 2026-11-10 · 3 independent source families
- Muzzle
- Suppressor
- Magazine
- Fast Mag
- Perk 1
- Ghost
- Perk 2
- Scavenger, Fast Hands
- Perk 3
- Dexterity
- Wildcard
- Secondary Gunfighter, Perk 2 Greed
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Source review — 10 November 2026: This is an original-game loadout from the dated guide below. Accessible source pages confirm the listed weapon attachment names. Perks and equipment retain their original dated attribution; the source review does not imply hands-on testing or a fresh balance-patch analysis.
The B23R is a burst pistol that games.gg recommends as a reliable secondary in Black Ops II multiplayer, with solid damage and fire rate. It ranks A-Tier there and B-Tier on wzstats, ahead of the Five-Seven and Tac-45. Our verdict: this is the safe sidearm to carry, and it is the pistol games.gg's Ballista class and Treyarch's own class both use.
Best B23R loadout
Only wzstats publishes this class (last updated 22 July 2026). Bo2loadouts confirms both attachments fit, but GameRevolution's 2012 pistol table does not list Fast Mag, so check that one in game.
| Slot | Pick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | Suppressor | Removes the muzzle red dot and dampens sound; damage drops at long range |
| Magazine | Fast Mag | Faster mag swaps and reloads |
| Perk 1 | Ghost | Invisible to UAVs while moving |
| Perk 2 | Scavenger, Fast Hands | Replenish ammo from fallen enemies; swap weapons and use equipment faster |
| Perk 3 | Dexterity | Aim faster after sprinting |
| Wildcard | Secondary Gunfighter, Perk 2 Greed | Second secondary attachment; second Perk 2 |
Wzstats lists no primary, lethal or tactical with this class.
Why this build works
Techplayguide describes it as a three-round burst that is fast and accurate. GameRevolution's guns guide says pistols handle easily and can be swapped to quickly when a primary runs dry, and Fast Hands speeds that swap. It also recommends a Suppressor for stealthier pistol play.
How to play it
Use it as the backup for close and medium fights, the range GameRevolution gives for pistols. Games.gg's Ballista guide says to fire short, controlled bursts at close range. Bo2loadouts describes it as strong in close-to-mid finishes.
Alternative setups
Ballista backup (games.gg, 20 July 2026; bo2loadouts' "Quickscoper's Alibi" card): B23R with Extended Clip.
Treyarch's defensive class (David Vonderhaar, via GamingBolt, 25 December 2012): plain B23R behind a SCAR-H or Type 25.
Techplayguide (undated): akimbo through Secondary Gunfighter.
Unlock notes
The B23R unlocks at player level 19, per GameTipCenter (November 2012). GameRevolution lists Suppressor at pistol weapon level 8, and wzstats' data has Fast Mag at 7.
Sources
- WZStats: B23R Black Ops 2 loadouts
- BO2 Loadouts: B23R
- GAMES.GG: Black Ops 2 Weapon Tier List
- GAMES.GG: Best Ballista Class Setup
- Techplayguide: Black Ops 2 Weapons, Perks, and Scorestreaks Guide
- GamingBolt: Treyarch Design Director Outlines his Pick 10 Loadout
- GameRevolution: Attachments Guide and Tips
- GameRevolution: Black Ops 2 Guns Guide
- GameTipCenter: How to Unlock Weapons
Checked: 30 October 2026. Reflects Black Ops II multiplayer; no source names a patch.