'Perks' are passive abilities that provide various advantages in multiplayer, such as increased health, faster reloading, or immunity to certain enemy equipment. Black Ops 6 typically organizes perks into three tiers, and you can select one from each tier. 'Wildcards' are special modifiers that allow you to bend the rules of class creation, such as equipping extra perks, more attachments, or multiple primary weapons. Understanding how to combine perks and wildcards is essential for creating powerful and versatile classes.

Essential Perks
- Tier 1: Flak Jacket (reduces explosive damage), Tactical Mask (reduces tactical equipment effects), Engineer (detects enemy equipment).
- Tier 2: Scavenger (resupply ammo from fallen enemies), Quartermaster (recharge equipment faster), Cold Blooded (undetectable by AI targeting systems).
- Tier 3: Ghost (undetectable by UAVs while moving), Ninja (silent footsteps), Gung-Ho (fire while sprinting).
Wildcards
- Perk Greed: Equip an extra perk from each tier.
- Danger Close: Start with extra lethal and tactical equipment.
- Gunfighter: Equip more attachments on your primary weapon.
- Primary Gunfighter: Equip a second primary weapon.
Experiment with different perk and wildcard combinations to find what best suits your playstyle and the game mode you're playing. A well-chosen perk setup can significantly enhance your survivability and combat effectiveness.