Blackout is the battle royale mode of Black Ops 4 in which the perks system takes a different route. Instead of unlocking them as scorestreaks, you have to find them scattered around the map.
This does add a degree of luck because you will never find the same perk in the same location every time. Since there is a cap on the maximum perks you can carry at a time, it becomes important that you only equip the best perks in BO4 Blackout.
Complete list of all perks in Black Ops 4 Blackout
There are a total of 14 perks to choose from in Blackout, fairly less than what the developers originally promised. Some of them can be always ignored, but others should always be your priority.
| Perk | Effects | Uses | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stimulant | This will increase your health by 100 points for the duration of this perk. | 2 | 180s |
| Medic | Helps you heal yourself and your teammates faster | 2 | 240s |
| Consumer | Reduces the time duration for healing allies, using consumables, and healing by 20%. | 1 | 300s |
| Outlander | Allows you to resist more damage and move quicker while outside the circle or the so-called storm that we are familiar with in other Battle Royale games. | 2 | 180s |
| Paranoia | This will alert you with a sound cue whenever an enemy member has his/her aim at you. | 2 | 240s |
| Skulker | Gives a boost to the movement speed in the crouch and prone stance. | 3 | 180s |
| Looter | Your HUD will have an additional element added to it that will give information about the nearby stashes and equipment | 3 | 120s |
| Iron Lungs | Allows you to hold your breath for longer when underwater, or when sniping to improve stability and thus accuracy. | 2 | 300s |
| Awareness | Allows the player to listen to the enemy’s footsteps much more clearly giving them an idea of the enemy’s exact direction and location. | 2 | 140s |
| Reinforced | Reduces the damage from fire and explosives when active. Furthermore, the perk also grants resistance to flashbang, concussion, and razor wire. | 3 | 240s |
| Dead Silence | Allows you to make less noise while moving and opening stashes. | 2 | 120s |
| Mobility | Allows you to move faster and shoot while sprinting while taking no fall damage | 2 | 200s |
| Engineer | Allows players to detect nearby vehicles and enemy equipment. | 2 | 240s |
| Brawler | Increases the damage the player will deal when active, however, it only applies to melee damage. Furthermore, this perk also grants an additional 50 HP with each successful melee attack. | 1 | 240s |
| Squad Link | Allows you to see your teammates through walls | 2 | 120s |
Best perks to get in Black Ops 4 Blackout
Since Black Ops 4 Blackout is a Battle Royale, it is a good idea to know when to use which perk to get the most of the desired effect. We have selected 2 best perks for the early, mid, and end-game phases to maximize the efficiency of the consumable perks system in Blackout.
The early game
Looter
This should be the first pick you activate after finding it in Blackout. This perk allows you to see loot through walls and will save you a lot of time when you are looking for a gun right after landing. It might even let you get a drop on your enemies.
Engineer
Another Perk that you should acquire as soon as possible is Engineer. This perk will show you where vehicles are and you will be able to see enemy equipment through the walls making it easier to avoid mines and traps.
Though it is best suited for the early game, you can reserve its second charge for the late game as it will also provide you a quick getaway in case you find yourself in a tricky situation or need to find a vehicle to get out of the gas.
The mid-game
Awareness
This perk is best suited for mid-game of Black Ops 4 Blackout because it will allow you to hear any noise made by the enemy including footsteps and gunshots at a much greater distance. This will allow you to anticipate gunfights and better plot a route for yourself within the circle.
Outlander
Outlander will best suit you if you are planning to stick around the edge of the circle while gathering as much loot as you can.
This perk will decrease the amount of damage you take by the storm and allow you to move faster in the storm. This could be an effective mid-game strategy for survival provided you have this perk active.
The late-game
Mobility
Alright, now we are nearing the end of the battle royale match and only a handful of enemies remain in a much shorter circle. Camping is no use and you must utilize your special run and gun tactics. This is where the Mobility perk will give you an edge over the other Blackout players.
This perk will increase your movement speed and will also allow you to swap weapons and throw grenades faster. This is essentially a cheat code making you much faster than any opponent who does not have this perk active or has used it earlier in the game.
Dead Silence
This is easily one of the best perks you can get in Black Ops 4 Blackout. It will serve as a counter for players using the Awareness perk allowing you to move and open stashes silently.
You can sneak up on enemies faster and get a drop on them and what’s more, you can pair it up with Mobility to become a silent speedster in the battle ground zooming in and out while eliminating enemies one by one.
