How to use the Knife in Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 has an abundance of weapons to use against your opponents, whether they’re real-life players in multiplayer or the hordes of the undead in Zombies, and the Knife is a popular choice for many.

Hitting an enemy with a melee attack in Black Ops 6 does not automatically use the Knife. Instead, you will hit the enemy with the butt of your gun while holding a weapon or use your fists if you are not holding a weapon. Fortunately, equipping the Knife can be done easily.

We’ve got all the details you need on how to equip the Knife in Black Ops 6 below, along with tips on using it most effectively.

How to equip the Knife in BO6

To equip the Knife in Black Ops 6, hold the melee button. Doing so for a short duration will result in your character pulling out their Knife and putting away their weapon. If you’re unsure about the exact buttons, we’ve detailed them below:

• Xbox Series X|S: Hold the right-stick button.
• PlayStation 4 & 5: Hold the R3 button.
• PC: Hold V.

If you want to switch back to your main weapon after using the Knife, press Y to change weapons. When you want to equip your Knife again, just follow the process above.

How to use the Knife in BO6

The Knife in Black Ops 6 is a deadly weapon from close range and is useful in a variety of situations, particularly because it’s a silent weapon and won’t reveal your location on the map to nearby enemies in multiplayer.

In multiplayer, the Knife is a one-hit kill weapon and is great for sneaking up on enemies. It’s best to remain unseen, however, as you have no defense from a distance and need to get up close and personal.

In Zombies, the Knife is a one-hit kill on Zombies in rounds one to three. After that, a few slashes are required to kill Zombies—although you can return to a one-hit state by using Pack-a-Punch on your Knife—just equip it before you interact with the machine to upgrade it.

The Knife is also extremely useful while you have the Insta Kill buff active, as it saves ammunition on your main weapons, and it’s also the easiest way to tick closer towards completing the camo objectives for the Knife in Zombies.

While using the Knife in any mode, you benefit from increased movement speed and can traverse the environment a lot quicker. Being able to switch quickly between your Knife and main weapon is therefore invaluable when you’re trying to escape.