Black Ops 6 Gamers Counter Campers with Bouncing Blades

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer, countless final kill cams flood the internet as players showcase their best moments. Yet few can top this jaw-dropping ricochet shot.

The D1.3 Sector's Ricochet Blades, introduced during last month's polarizing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event, quickly became notorious for their erratic trajectories after bouncing off surfaces. Community members affectionately dubbed these projectiles "pizzas."

Player kev99gh captured an unbelievable final kill during a Hardcore Search and Destroy match on Lowtown. Their ricochet blade - launched outside the map boundaries - miraculously curved back through a window to eliminate an opponent mid-peek.

Longest ricochet blade ever. Bounced a pizza out of the map. Final kill cam.
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This spectacular kill likely holds the record for longest Ricochet Blade trajectory. The clip shows kev99gh firing blindly from cover before tracking the blade via minimap as it skirts the map's edge before curving back for the window kill.

Such improbable trick shots aren't pure luck. As Redditor SpawnTubing explains, dedicated players study common camping spots. The victim's perfectly timed peek exemplifies Black Ops 6's signature clutch-or-cringe moments we all experience.

The ricochet mechanic has birthed an entire bounce-kill meta, with players sharing increasingly creative projectile paths across multiplayer maps. Some kills involve multiple surfaces before impacting targets.

Ricocheted a blade around Subsonic. Final kill cam.
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Not all players appreciate this gameplay element, criticizing the unpredictable blades as frustrating. Developer Treyarch's recent buff - increasing damage to ensure one-hit kills while reducing fire rate and speed - won't please critics. Patch notes outline the changes:

Ricochet Blades were initially designed for rapid blind-firing into tight spaces. Based on feedback, we're enhancing viability with 100 damage (ensuring one-hit kills) offset by reduced fire rate and projectile speed. These adjustments should spark renewed interest while maintaining balance.

Damage increased from 75 to 100
Rate of fire decreased
Projectile velocity reduced
Improved bounce physics and speeds

With Season 3 approaching and Verdansk's Warzone return imminent, players should brace for even more ricochet mayhem.