Bouncing Blades Kill Campers Outside Map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

In the competitive multiplayer realm of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the thrill of final kills is a spectacle that captivates players and fans alike. Among the countless clips shared online, one particular kill stands out, showcasing the unique mechanics of the Ricochet Blades.

Introduced during the controversial Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event, the Ricochet Blades are special ammunition for the D1.3 Sector secondary weapon. These blades quickly became a hot topic due to their unpredictable paths as they ricochet off multiple surfaces. The gaming community has affectionately dubbed them "pizzas," a nod to their TMNT origins.

In a stunning display of skill, player kev99gh captured a remarkable final kill in a hardcore Search and Destroy match on the Lowtown map. Kev99gh executed a seemingly impossible shot by bouncing a Ricochet Blade outside the map and then back inside, securing a one-hit kill on an enemy who was peeking out of a window. The clip, shared by Redditor SpawnTubing, showcases what might be the longest Ricochet Blade kill ever recorded.

Longest ricochet blade ever. Bounced a pizza out of the map. Final kill cam.
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Kev99gh's incredible shot involved lining up the shot from behind cover, launching the blade into the unknown, and then tracking its trajectory using the overhead map view. The blade moved along the map's edge before bouncing back perfectly through the window for the kill. Such elaborate and improbable trick shots are not mere luck; they result from players practicing and studying common camping spots.

SpawnTubing highlighted the dedication of the Black Ops 6 community, noting that players often practice for these scenarios. Commenters praised the impeccable timing, with the enemy player peeking just as the "pizza" entered the window—a moment described as "peak" Black Ops 6 gameplay.

The Ricochet Blades have sparked a new "bounce kill" meta, with various clips showcasing different, though less impressive, kills across the game's multiplayer maps. For instance, another clip shared by SpawnTubing demonstrated a blade ricocheting multiple times before reaching its target on the Subsonic map.

Ricocheted a blade around Subsonic. Final kill cam.
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Despite the excitement, some players find the bouncing blades frustrating and annoying to play against. Their concerns may intensify following a recent update from developer Treyarch, which buffed the Ricochet Blades' physics and bouncing speeds to ensure one-hit kills. The relevant patch notes detail these changes:

D1.3 SectorOur initial design for the D1.3 Sector Ricochet Blades revolved around quickly launching many high-speed blades, meant to perform best blind firing into enclosed spaces. We have been following your feedback and agree that, in practice, the use cases for this ammo type are too low. The Ricochet Blades will now do 100 damage to enable one-hit kills, and to compensate we are lowering the fire rate and projectile speed. We think the popularity of this ammo type will see some new interest with these changes and look forward to seeing more of your cross-map killcams in MP.

Ricochet Blades

• Increased damage from 75 to 100.
• Decreased rate of fire.
• Decreased projectile velocity.
• Improved bouncing speeds and physics.

With these adjustments, the dominance of Ricochet Blades is likely to continue growing, especially as Season 3 approaches and the much-anticipated return of Verdansk to Warzone looms on the horizon.