How to use a Body Shield in Call of Duty Black Ops 6

As a seasoned Call of Duty Black Ops 6 player with countless hours under my belt, I can’t help but appreciate the tactical depth that the game offers, even in its body shield mechanics. I remember the days when I’d be taken down left and right without understanding why – now, I can turn the tables and use those very same tactics against my enemies!


In Call of Duty: Black Ops VI, a strategic feature allows you to utilize opponents as human shields for added protection during assaults against the opposing team. This handy gameplay element could potentially save your life, but not everyone is aware of its application or the optimal moments to employ it. As a result, we’ve prepared a guide specifically for using enemy players as body shields in Black Ops VI.

How Do You Use an Enemy as a Body Shield in Call of Duty Black Ops 6?

As a passionate fan, I’d say, “To employ an adversary as a human shield in Call of Duty Black Ops 6, I sneak up from behind them and swiftly press the melee button twice. The location of the melee button varies depending on the gaming platform you’re using.

  • PC – ‘V’
  • Xbox/PlayStation – RS/R3

When executed properly, you’ll seize your foe and position them as a human shield, enabling you to maneuver albeit at a reduced pace. This protective measure safeguards you from incoming enemy fire as you navigate the environment. Employing an enemy as a human shield also immobilizes them, effectively sidelining one of their team members momentarily.

How to get rid of your Body Shield in Black Ops 6

But what happens when you want to get rid of your shield? To do so, you have a couple of methods:

  • Tap the melee button to execute your enemy quickly
  • Hold the melee button to perform a much longer execution

For those who enjoy competitive play, swiftly defeating opponents is crucial before returning to combat. Prolonged defeat animations might seem entertaining, but they increase the chance of being attacked by another adversary. However, if you’re willing to take the risk, prolonged defeat animations can be quite thrilling to watch.

Additionally, the Body Shield feature facilitates communication through voice chat between you and your adversary. Brace yourself for some intense banter as you engage your enemy.

Absolutely! You have the option to deactivate the specific feature in the game itself. Navigate to Settings, then select Controller, under that choose Combat Settings, followed by Combat Advanced Settings. Here you can toggle off the Body Shield and Execution functions if they’re not to your liking.

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2024-10-23 22:38