Best AMES 85 Loadouts
AMES 85 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the AMES 85.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Long Range
Best AMES 85 Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
8.4
Attachments
Loadout Description
The AMES is one of the easiest loadouts to use and very casual friendly, but there’s little reason to pick it over the Kilo.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Sniper Support
Best AMES 85 Loadout for Sniper Support
Ease Score
7.2
Attachments
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
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Hardcore
Hardcore Optimized
Long Range
AMES 85
Resurgence
Mid Range
AMES 85 Statistics
The statistics of the AMES 85 in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Sniper Support (5) - 0 ms
Key AMES 85 Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Sniper Support (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
230 ms
Sprint To Fire
180 ms
Reload Speed
2,550 ms
Bullet Velocity
840 m/s
RPM
750 rpm
Movement
4.7 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.2 m/s
Sprint
6.2 m/s
ADS Movement
3.3 m/s
Gun Kick
16.88
Horizontal Recoil
12.31
Vertical Recoil
39.93
Magazine Size
30
Hipfire Max
7.8
Hipfire Min
3.8
AMES 85 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the AMES 85.
Black Ops 6
#3
Versatile
Contender
#3
Versatile
Contender
#4
Mobility
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
BO6 Zombies
#4
High Rounds
Very Good
Warzone
#4
Long Range
Very Good
#6
Sniper Support
Other
AMES 85 Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the AMES 85 used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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AMES 85 Camos Challenges
The collection of all AMES 85 camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
B06 Weapons
Multiplayer
Zombies
Mastery
Gold Tiger
Get 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
King’s Ransom
Get 3 Kills without dying 5 times
Catalyst
Get 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
Abyss
Get 5 Kills without dying 2 times
Special Camos
Netherworld
Get 5 Longshot Kills
Death Thrones
Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times
Military Camos
Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
AMES 85 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the AMES 85 in Warzone!
Oct 21, 2025
Season 6
Buff
Max Damage Range increased to 45m, up from 39.4m.
Medium Range shifted to 45–60m, up from 39.4–50.8m.
Minimum Range shifted to >60m, up from >50.8m.
Bullet Velocity increased from 880m/s to 910m/s.
Aug 6, 2025
Season 5
Buff
Max Damage Range increased from 35.5m to 39.37m.
Medium Damage Range 1 extended from 45.7m to 50.8m.
Jul 8, 2025
Season 4 Reloaded
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased from 31.7m to 35.5m.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased from 40.6m to 45.7m.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.3x.
May 28, 2025
Season 4
Buff
Bullet velocity increased: 790m/s → 880m/s
ADS speed improved: 265ms → 230ms
Sprint to fire improved: 190ms → 180ms
ADS move speed improved: 3.2m/s → 3.3m/s
Heavy Stock:
▸ Flinch reduction: 50% → 55%
Combat Stock:
▸ Flinch reduction: 25% → 30%
Apr 3, 2025
Season 3
Nerf
Max damage increased to 34 with shorter 31.7m range. New medium range (31.7–40.6m) added at 28 damage. Min damage lowered to 24, starting from >40.6m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.2x. Leg multiplier set to 1x. Bullet velocity reduced to 790m/s.
Jan 27, 2025
Season 2
Buff
Leg Multiplier increased to 0.95x, up from 0.9x.
Headshot Multiplier increased to 1.15x, up from 1.1x.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range: Reduced from 0-50.8m to 0-15.2m.
Medium Damage Range: Added; 22 damage from 15.3-50.8m.
Minimum Damage Range: No changes.
Headshot Multiplier: Increased from 1.12 to 1.2.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Buff
CHF Barrel
Vertical View Kick and Gun Kick penalty decreased from 50% to 45%.
Dec 5, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Buff
Bullet Velocity: Increased from 760m/s to 810m/s.
Nov 14, 2024
Season 1
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased from 21 to 23 (0 - 50.8m).
Minimum Damage Range increased from 17 to 19 (>50.8m).
Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.25 to 1.12.
Nov 11, 2024
Pre-Season 1
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range increased to 50.8 meters (from 8.3 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 21 (from 23).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 50.8 meters (from 55.9 meters).
Minimum Damage remains at 17.
AMES 85 Attachments
All the attachments available on the AMES 85, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Filter by slot
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 4 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 5 | Optic | ||||
| Level 6 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 7 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 8 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 9 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 10 | Stock | ||||
| Level 11 | Laser | ||||
| Level 12 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 13 | Stock | ||||
| Level 14 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 15 | Optic | ||||
| Level 16 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 17 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 18 | Laser | ||||
| Level 19 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 20 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 21 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 23 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 23 | Laser | ||||
| Level 25 | Optic | ||||
| Level 26 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 27 | Laser | ||||
| Level 28 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 29 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 30 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 31 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 32 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 33 | Laser | ||||
| Level 34 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 35 | Optic | ||||
| Level 36 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 37 | Stock | ||||
| Level 38 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 39 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 40 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 41 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 42 | Stock | ||||
| Level 43 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 44 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 44 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 45 | Stock | ||||
| Level 46 | Barrel | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Muzzle | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Underbarrel |
AMES 85 Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-56 Amax |  | Assault Rifle | 1.6% | View  | |
| MODEL L |  | Assault Rifle | 0.5% | View | |
| KRIG C |  | Assault Rifle | 8.2% | View | |
| Merrick 556 |  | Assault Rifle | 11.5% | View | |
| KILO 141 |  | Assault Rifle | 6.8% | View | |
| XM4 |  | Assault Rifle | 5% | View | |
| Cypher 091 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.8% | View | |
| FFAR 1 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.9% | View | |
| AS VAL |  | Assault Rifle | 1.3% | View | |
| GOBLIN MK 2 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.9% | View | |
| ABR A1 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.5% | View | |
| GPR 91 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.9% | View | |
| AK-74 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.1% | View |
CR-56 AmaxAssault Rifle
MODEL LAssault Rifle
KRIG CAssault Rifle
Merrick 556Assault Rifle
KILO 141Assault Rifle
XM4Assault Rifle
Cypher 091Assault Rifle
FFAR 1Assault Rifle
AS VALAssault Rifle
GOBLIN MK 2Assault Rifle
ABR A1Assault Rifle
GPR 91Assault Rifle
AK-74Assault Rifle
AMES 85 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the AMES 85 Popularity.
Warzone
BO6
Current AMES 85 Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
AMES 85 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the AMES 85.
Is the AMES 85 meta in Warzone?
The AMES 85 is currently ranked as Very Good in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 1.5%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best AMES 85 Loadout?
The best AMES 85 Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Willis 3x Optic, Compensator Muzzle, Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel, Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel, Extended Mag II Magazine.
Is the AMES 85 easy to use?
The AMES 85 has a base EaseScore of 6.8/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the AMES 85 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the AMES 85 has an weighted average time to kill of 640ms up to 10m. Then 666ms up to 40m, 922ms up to 80m and 995ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the AMES 85?
The best alternatives to the AMES 85 are CR-56 Amax, MODEL L, KRIG C, Merrick 556, KILO 141.
What is the AMES 85 pick rate?
The current AMES 85 pick rate is 1.5%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.