In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, players are using flashbangs in unexpected ways to score easy XP.
Instead of disorienting enemies as intended, gamers have found a sneaky method to earn 15 XP by blinding their own teammates. YouTube streamer Expel shared this quirky tactic
, noting that the game registers this act as “Flashed Enemy,” possibly by mistake. “Do with this information what you will,” he commented, hinting at the unintended benefits of such mischief.
The pursuit of XP and prestige is a big deal in games like Black Ops 6, where players constantly hunt for shortcuts to level up. A decade ago, Destiny’s infamous loot cave had players shooting endlessly at a cavern to farm items, which later inspired an in-game dungeon. History seems to repeat as players always seek new exploits.
Fans really love finding these clever tricks.
Black Ops 6 launched with a bang, breaking records in its first three days with the most players, hours logged, and matches played in Call of Duty history. On October 28, the frenzy was so intense that more than half of Xbox Series X|S users and over a third of PS5 owners explored the Call of Duty HQ app, which also features Warzone and Modern Warfare 3.
Today, the nostalgic Nuketown map is back in Black Ops 6, bringing players back to the 1950s setting from the original Black Ops. Meanwhile, everyone is buzzing with excitement for the start of Season 1 on November 14.
