#6 Dashy: Top 20 Players of Black Ops 6

The #6 Player of the Black Ops 6 season is the man with the straightest shot in the League & back-to-back World Champion, Brandon “Dashy” Otell of OpTic Texas.

After winning the World Championship last year, Dashy was already rising up the all-time ranks, but supercharged the climb after this season. Known as one of the best shots in the League, Dashy transitioned into a new role last season that made his impact even greater. While the team struggled at times this year, his leadership led the team to winning back-to-back Championships at the end of the year, including becoming the first team to win back-to-back Championships. The success he found, both on the team & individual level, puts him firmly at the top of the Top 20 list this season.

Season Review

OpTic Texas entered the Black Ops 6 season as defending World Champions and one of the preseason favorites to contend for another title. With the core of Kenneth “Kenny” Williams, Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro, and Amer “Pred” Zulbeari, the team was looking to make it back-to-back World Championships.

Their Stage 1 campaign started strong, posting a 6-1 record in online qualifiers to lock in a top seed for Major I in Madrid. The success wasn’t without controversy, as star SMG Pred was benched, and Cuyler “Huke” Garland eventually took his place.

Due to some unlucky seeding, OpTic began in Round 1 of the Minor but defeated Vegas Falcons and Boston Breach to reach the Semifinals. Shockingly, the Carolina Royal Ravens upset the defending Champs 3-2, eliminating them in the Top 4 of the opening Minor. It was a valuable experience for the new roster, serving as practice for the upcoming Major.

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The strong online form didn’t translate to the LAN stage, as OpTic stumbled early at the Major and exited with a disappointing Top-8 finish. While Hardpoint and Control looked solid during qualifiers, Search & Destroy inconsistencies were exposed by top-tier opposition, setting the tone for a rocky start. They lost to Miami Heretics 3-2 in the opening round and again to Carolina 3-1 in Lower Round 2.

Stage 2 quickly became one of the lowest points in OpTic’s CDL history. With Pred back in the lineup in place of Huke, the team never found momentum. They endured a brutal slump, going on a 0–18 map run against non-Falcon opponents, a record that stunned both fans and analysts. The collapse prompted immediate roster changes. Kenneth “Kenny” Williams was benched in favor of Cesar “Skyz” Bueno before the Major, in a last-ditch effort to reignite the team.

The Major proved underwhelming, as the squad started in the Lower Bracket and never caught fire. While they swept Minnesota Rokkr 3-0, they fell next to Toronto Ultra 0-3. That roster swap proved short-lived, as the team released Pred after another poor Major showing in favor of bringing back Huke. While online results remained grim, the team hoped the move would set them up for a rebound later in the year.

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The struggles carried into Stage 3. Although the team qualified for the Upper Bracket of the Major, their play still lacked cohesion. Finishing just 2-3 with a 9-11 map count, there was still plenty of work to be done. As in past tournaments, the team fell in Upper Round 1, this time to Boston Breach 0-3. OpTic battled through the Lower Bracket but fell short, settling for another Top-8 finish after a 0-3 loss to Atlanta FaZe. This stretch of back-to-back disappointing stages left their Champs qualification hopes in jeopardy, with analysts questioning whether they could regain championship form.

The final stage of the season brought a turning point. With Mason “Mercules” Ramsey signed in place of Skyz, OpTic looked revitalized. They posted a 3-2 online qualifier record with a 13-6 map count, securing the #3 seed for the Major at DreamHack Dallas. On LAN, improvement was clear, but it still wasn’t enough. OpTic fought into the Top 4, showing sharper teamwork and a more balanced map pool. Hardpoint and Control became consistent win conditions again (both ranked 3rd in W%), and S&D showed signs of returning to form. The run restored confidence heading into the most important part of the season.

Champs 2025 was where OpTic’s season truly came full circle. Opening in the Winner’s Bracket, they dismantled Atlanta FaZ 3–0 in a statement series, with Mercules and Dashy leading the charge from the backline. They carried momentum into dominant wins over Toronto Ultra and Boston Breach, with the entire team posting positive K/Ds and suffocating opponents in respawn modes. Dashy would have a 1.79 Series K/D in both series, leading OpTic through a dominant bracket performance.

In the Grand Final, OpTic faced Vancouver Surge in a tense nine-map showdown. Trading blows throughout, OpTic clinched the title with a 5–3 series win, making them the first team in CDL history to win back-to-back World Championships. Rookie Mercules earned Champs MVP honors after delivering in clutch moments across all three modes.

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OpTic carried their momentum to the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, competing under the OpTic Gaming banner. They cruised through pool play with a 6-0 map count, looking poised for another championship run. After surviving tense series against 100 Thieves and Team Heretics, they met Vancouver Surge again on the international stage, adding another chapter to one of the year’s most competitive rivalries. In a 4-map rout, OpTic came out firing to sweep Surge 4-0 and lift the EWC trophy, marking back-to-back tournament wins. Dashy finished with a 1.48 K/D in the Grand Finals, including tying the LAN SND K/D record with an 8.00 in Map 2.

OpTic Texas’s 2025 season was a rollercoaster of dramatic lows and triumphant highs. A disastrous Stage 2 and mid-season roster upheaval tested their resilience, but the turnaround in Stage 4 set the stage for one of the most dominant Champs runs in CDL history. Their ability to adapt, rebuild chemistry, and peak at the right time cemented their status as one of Call of Duty’s best teams.

How Good Was Dashy in 2025?

Hardpoint

Dashy was the anchor for OpTic Texas in Hardpoint, being one of the most reliable players in the League. He ended the year with a 1.03 K/D in the mode, but was 2nd in the CDL with 3,415 damage per 10 minutes. He added 25.2 kills and 67.0 seconds of hill time per 10 minutes as well. Dashy is also in the record book multiple times. He has two of the highest three damage totals in a single map at 5,743 and 5,641. Brandon also had the 4th highest hill time total in a map with 172 seconds. This playstyle was vital at the end of the season, where Dashy had a 1.29 K/D at Champs and 1.16 with 105 Hill Time per 10 minutes at EWC.

OpTic’s season in Hardpoint was defined by streaks. At their best, they were among the most efficient respawn teams in the league, finishing with a Top-5 win rate and dominant rotation control. They went 45-32 overall, including a 20-12 record on LAN (62.5%). They ranked top 3 in several metrics, including average margin (+17.9, 3rd), hold percentage (75.0%, 3rd), and break percentage (33.4%, 1st). At the two biggest events of the season, Texas went 6-0 at Champs and 6-1 at the Esports World Cup. Their late-season Hardpoint surge was a major factor in their postseason dominance.

Search & Destroy

Known as one of the best SND players to ever touch the sticks, Dashy has consistently been a top SND player for years. This season, he finished with a 1.06 K/D in the mode, which stayed steady at 1.05 on LAN. In total, he added 0.72 kills per round, 115.4 ADR, and an opening duel win rate of 56.7% to go with 10 SND clutches (4 1v1s, 6 1v2s). Dashy currently is tied for the record of highest SND K/D on LAN due to an 8.00 K/D versus Vancouver at EWC. Much like Hardpoint, Brandon finished the year hot. At Champs, the superstar AR had a 1.30 K/D in the mode with 0.73 kills per round and an OpD W% of 57.1%.

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SND was both a weakness and a weapon for OpTic. In the middle of the season, they struggled badly, going 2-9 in Stage II and 4-5 in Stage III. They turned it around by going 8-4 combined in the final two LANs. Overall, they ranked 6th in the League with a 32-31 record (50.8%), but improved on LAN to 15-11 (57.7%). Opening duels were their strength, ranking 2nd in the League with a 52.5% win rate. With more time for the final roster to gel, they likely would have outperformed their 6th-place finish.

Control

Control was arguably the best mode this season for Dashy, ending with a 1.13 K/D overall and 1.18 on LAN. For the season, Dashy ranked highly in both kills per 10 minutes (20.9) and damage per 10 minutes (2829). His individual highs in the mode could win maps outright, as seen when he set the record for most damage in a single map vs Toronto (5,294). Consistency was also key, finishing 70.6% of his maps played with a positive K/D, ranking 6th in the CDL. Behind their superstar AR, OpTic were able to excel at the end of the year.

Control was OpTic’s most consistent mode all season, ending 27-23 (54.0%) overall but 13-8 (61.9%) on LAN. Stage II’s struggles hurt their stats most, as OpTic went just 2-9 in the mode during that stage. From Stage IV to the season’s end, Texas went 14-4, including an 8-1 combined record from Champs and EWC, helping them raise two trophies. Their defense late in the year was elite, going 13-2 in the final two LANs. While S&D may win championships, Control was where they seized momentum.

A look ahead to Black Ops 7

Brandon “Dashy” Otell will return to OpTic Texas for Black Ops 7 as the reigning back-to-back World Champions look to cement their legacy with a historic three-peat. Widely regarded as one of the best AR players in the world, Dashy’s elite gunskill and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments have been integral to OpTic’s dominance. With the roster staying intact and their championship pedigree unquestioned, Dashy enters the new season poised to further solidify his place among Call of Duty’s all-time greats. Fans and rivals alike know that if Dashy is in form, OpTic will be a nightmare to take down.

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