#16 aBeZy: Top 20 Players of Black Ops 6

The #16 Player of the Black Ops 6 season is the SND superstar, Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris of the Atlanta FaZe.

The Tiny Terror continued his run of terrifying the rest of the League in Search & Destroy during Black Ops 6, finishing the year with a 1.10 K/D in the mode and 1.00 overall K/D. He was instrumental in FaZe’s championship runs during Major I & II, having a 1.07 adjusted K/D during that time period. With a 1.48 SND K/D at Major I and 1.62 at Major II, aBeZy continues to show that he’s one of the best SND players in the World.

Season Review

After FaZe signed Zack “Drazah” Jordan going into the Modern Warfare 3 season, the goal was to win Championships. They’d achieve that goal, winning the Major II Tournament and the Esports World Cup at the end of the year. They weren’t able to achieve all of their goals, as they finished Top 6 at Champs, disappointing the players & fans alike. With another offseason, the books, the trio of Chris “Simp” Lehr, McArthur “Cellium” Jovel, and aBeZy set out to win another World Championship.

Atlanta FaZe entered the Black Ops 6 season as one of the league’s top contenders, keeping their championship-caliber core intact. However, Stage 1 got off to a shaky start. FaZe finished the online qualifiers with a 4-3 record, locking in the 6th seed heading into Major I in Madrid. During the season’s first online Minor, they exacted revenge on the LA Thieves with a 3-1 Quarterfinal win, then powered through Miami, Minnesota, and Carolina to claim the Minor title and a $20,000 prize.

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FaZe’s championship pedigree was on full display at Major I in Toronto. After dominant sweeps over Boston Breach and the Toronto Ultra, they advanced to the Winner’s Final and ultimately defeated the LA Thieves in both that match and one of the season’s most thrilling Grand Finals. They became the first team to lift hardware in Black Ops 6, proving that their Esports World Cup win in 2024 was no fluke. aBeZy lit up the Thieves in the Finals, dropping a 1.56 SND K/D over the three maps played.

In Stage 2, FaZe elevated their level of play. They went 6-1 in qualifiers and entered Major II as the favorites. Their Hardpoint performance across the Stage, including the Minor and Major, was exceptional, posting a league-best 16-5 record. However, their campaign hit a bump when they were eliminated early in the second Minor by Vancouver Surge. FaZe dismissed the loss as an online anomaly and shifted focus to the Major in Texas.

At Major II, FaZe had their sights set on a threepeat. Benefiting from a favorable bracket, they collected wins over Minnesota Rokkr and Cloud9 New York. Once again, they clashed with Vancouver in both the Winner’s Final and Grand Final. This time, FaZe dominated, sweeping the Surge 4-0 to claim their second title of the season. aBeZy had a highlight match, having a 1.24 Hardpoint K/D and 2.00 SND K/D in the Grand Finals versus Surge. FaZe looked to be in championship form heading into the back half of the season.

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Despite entering Stage 3 with momentum, flaws began to surface. FaZe finished qualifiers 3-2 with a 4-6 record in Hardpoint, raising concerns. At the Major, they were upset by Vancouver in the opening round and later eliminated by the Miami Heretics, finishing Top 6. Their inconsistency in Hardpoint, particularly against elite teams, became a pressing issue. Although FaZe remained one of the CDL’s strongest rosters, the gap between them and their rivals had clearly narrowed.

Stage 4 brought a mix of progress and lingering concerns. FaZe ended qualifiers with a solid 4-1 record and secured the #2 seed for Dreamhack. However, their Hardpoint struggles persisted, finishing just 3-4 in the mode during qualifiers. SND remained a bright spot, where they went a perfect 6-0. At the Major, FaZe made a strong run to the Grand Finals with 3-1 wins over New York, Texas, and Miami. There, they met longtime rivals LA Thieves. The Thieves neutralized FaZe’s biggest strength, SND, by winning both maps and claiming the title. As Champs and the Esports World Cup approached, doubts loomed over FaZe’s ability to win when it mattered most.

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For the first time in CDL history, FaZe entered Champs without the top seed. Their campaign started in disaster, suffering a blowout loss to OpTic Texas. Though they rebounded with a win over Carolina, FaZe were eliminated in their next match by the Miami Heretics, exiting the tournament in a disappointing Top 6 finish. For the second consecutive year, their season ended with rivals outperforming them on the biggest stage.

The Esports World Cup served as FaZe’s final opportunity to win a trophy in Black Ops 6, but it ended in disaster. After barely scraping by OMiT in their opening pool play match, FaZe dropped consecutive series and were knocked out early with a Top 12 placement. The result confirmed what many had expected: significant changes would be coming to the roster in the offseason. While it wasn’t his best performance, aBeZy had an SND K/D of 2.17 vs OMiT in the second match and 3.33 K/D versus Miami.

How Good Was aBeZy in 2025?

Hardpoint

The weakest mode for aBeZy this season was Hardpoint. In the mode, the entry SMG finished with a 0.96 K/D, which was the same K/D on LAN as well. For the per-10-minute data, aBeZy was below average with 23.7 kills, 2902 damage, and 53.7 seconds of hill time per 10 minutes played. While he struggled in most stages, aBeZy played very well in Hardpoint at Champs. There, he had a 1.12 K/D in the mode with 25.9 kills per 10 minutes and a 74.1% non-traded kill percentage. While his individual numbers struggled, he made a winning impact for FaZe on the year.

While the team displayed some troubling inconsistencies throughout the season, Atlanta FaZe still ended the year with the third-best Hardpoint record in the CDL. Finishing 52-35 overall, their 59.8% win rate placed them firmly in the top tier. On LAN, their performance dipped slightly to 20-16 (55.6%), and their struggles became more apparent at the Esports World Cup and Champs, where they posted a combined 3-6 record and lost their final four Hardpoint maps. Despite these setbacks, FaZe remained elite in rotation play, leading the league with a 55.9% rotation win rate. However, they were below average in both Hold percentage (70.5%, 7th) and Break percentage (24.6%, 10th). Their map pool lacked depth, though they performed well on staples like Rewind (6-3) and Red Card (11-7).

Search & Destroy

Search & Destroy has been aBeZy's best mode since breaking into the League during the World War 2 season. He continued that form during Black Ops 6 with Atlanta FaZe, finishing with 1.10 K/D in the mode. Tyler added 0.76 kills per round, an opening duel win rate of 52.8%, 12 clutches, and a total of 122 opening duel wins. He upped a 1.48 K/D at Major I to go with 0.91 KpR and 64% OpD W%. Then at Major II, followed up with a 1.62 K/D to go with 0.89 KpR and 58% OpD W%. Looking at pure output, aBeZy had the second most double-digit kill maps at 16. The Tiny Terror was a do-it-all player in the game mode yet again in Black Ops 6.

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True to form, Atlanta remained the gold standard in Search & Destroy. They led the CDL with a 42-23 record (64.6%) and took their dominance up a notch on LAN, improving to a 20-9 record (69.0%). Their success stemmed from a deadly combination of elite opening duels and strong objective execution. FaZe topped the league in opening duel win rate (54.7%) and ranked second in converting those openings into round wins (76.3%). On the objective side, they were clinical, ranking second in post-plant win percentage (65.9%) and first in retake win rate (48.6%). The consistency across both sides of the map made them one of the most well-rounded S&D teams in the game.

Control

While SND is the known go-to mode for aBeZy, Control has been a great mode for years for the superstar SMG. This season, he finished with a 1.06 Control K/D, including a 1.02 K/D on LAN. aBeZy added per-10-minute stats of 21.5 kills, 2628 damage, and 1.8 ticks per attacking round. He holds the 3rd highest single-map K/D this season at 2.44, and was positive in 64% of maps played. His best stage was Stage III, where he had a 1.22 K/D with a 1.13 K/D on the attacking side, leading FaZe in K/D, Kills per 10 minutes (22.7), and KA/D (1.35). 

Control remained another strong suit for Atlanta, a mode they’ve historically thrived. FaZe placed second in the CDL with a 33-19 record (63.5%), and for most of the season, were among the top Control squads. However, their late-season drop-off was noticeable, going just 1-5 at Champs and EWC combined. Before those events, they were a dominant 13-4 on LAN, highlighting how steep the decline was when it mattered most. Still, Atlanta finished second in both offensive and defensive win rates, while also ranking top-three in ticks per attack (3.9, 3rd) and ticks per defense (3.6, 3rd), proving their fundamental strength in the mode, even when the wins didn’t come.

A look ahead to Black Ops 7

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aBeZy enters the Black Ops 7 offseason as one of the most sought-after names on the free agent market. After being granted permission to explore options outside of Atlanta FaZe, the veteran SMG, known for his relentless pace and championship pedigree, has now become a prime target for several top-tier organizations. As a restricted free agent, FaZe still holds some leverage, but multiple teams are expected to make strong pushes for his services. Toronto Ultra is reportedly interested in pairing him with JoeDeceives, while the LA Thieves see him as a potential partner to flank alongside HyDra. Other suitors include Gentle Mates and Vegas Falcons, both of whom are looking to take the next step and could benefit greatly from adding an aggressive, proven SMG like aBeZy to their roster.