Levelling up to become a master marksman in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 requires finesse, skill, and patience. This is especially true in the case of its multiplayer game modes, where certain weapons and perks can give you an almost unfair advantage.
As such, we will be breaking down a few recommended loadouts and a few tips for multiplayer matches in the sections below.
What Makes a Good Loadout in Black Ops 7?
A good loadout in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 has you juggle through various parameters, with the most important ones of them being accuracy and weapon balance.
- Weapon Balance: Balancing handling with time to kill is crucial, and ideally you’d want something that has a decent magazine size, high enough rate of fire, while dealing enough damage at the same time.
- Accuracy: Certain attachments can greatly increase the accuracy of your first 3-4 shots. Make sure to prioritize these attachments.
- Perks: Make sure to equip three perks of the same color (red, blue or green) to get access to additional hidden perks.
- Equipment: Always carry Stim Shots with you to top up health in the midst of a battle. Grenades are also useful to have equipped in a pinch.
- Playstyle (Rusher/Sniper/Support): For a rusher, use an SMG. For snipers, a Bolt Action gun is the best choice here, while supports might find it useful to have any LMGs with high capacity magazines. Always carry a pistol for backup as well.
Understanding Wildcards and Combat Specialties
Wildcards are special equips in Black Ops 7 that let players break pre-defined rules, and unlock a host of benefits in the process (such as being able to swap out for rarer Perks and attachments). However, you can only equip one per loadout.
On the other hand, Combat Specialties are unlocked when you equip 3 Perks of the
same color, and include the following:
- Enforcer (3x Red Perks): Kills temporarily boost movement speed and restore health.
- Recon (3x Blue Perks): Used to spot enemies through solid walls temporarily, and hide Death Skulls from opponents.
- Strategist (3x Green Perks): Completing objectives rewards bonus scores, while field equipment and upgrades recharge faster.
Best Weapon Loadouts for Black Ops 7
Each weapon has its own niche and usage. That being said, weapon loadouts are quite situational, and bringing the correct tools for the job will make your work a whole lot easier. We’ll be listing out the weapon loadouts for most weapon types here.
Best Assault Rifle Loadout
- Ideal weapon of choice: Maddox RFB
- Recommended Attachments: Lethal Tools ELO/17’’ Perfidy-75 Barrel/Horus Accuracy Grip/VAS 5.56 Suppressor
- Best Perks: Lightweight/Scavenger/Looper
- Tacticals & Lethals: Stim Shot/Sticky Grenade
Best SMG Loadout (For Fast Rushing Players)
- Ideal weapon of choice: Dravec 45
- Recommended Attachments: Lethal Tools ELO/Bowen .45 Suppressor/19’’ EAM Horizon Barrel/Gator Extended Mag
- Best Perks: Lightweight/Scavenger/Looper
- Tacticals & Lethals: Stim Shot/Sticky Grenade
Best Sniper Loadout (For Long-Range Players)
- Ideal weapon of choice: Shadow SK
- Recommended Attachments: SWF Tishina-11/17’’ Thrust Barrel/E-3 Billet Skeleton Grip/5MW Lockstep Laser
- Best Perks: Ghost/Fast Hands/Cold-Blooded
- Tacticals & Lethals: Stim Shot/Sticky Grenade
Best LMG/Tactical Rifle Loadout (High Damage Build)
- Ideal weapon of choice: M15 Mod 0
- Recommended Attachments: Lethal Tools ELO/VAS 5.56 Suppressor/Mayday Extended Mag/ Contour Grip
- Best Perks: Lightweight/Assassin/Dexterity
- Tacticals & Lethals: Stim Shot/Sticky Grenade
How Overclock System Changes Loadouts
The Overclock System is an intriguing progression layer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. In simple terms, it lets you ‘level up’ your utilities, which range between Equipment, Field Upgrades, and Scorestreaks.
Naturally, the Overclock loadout will vary greatly depending on your loadouts and general role. Keep in mind that you can only equip one Overclock at a time per item, which can then be unlocked by grinding through the game with that particular item equipped.
Best Equipment Setup for Multiplayer
The following equipment combinations work best for multiplayer scenarios in Black Ops 7:
- Maddox RFB/AK-27
- Coda 9
- Knife
- Stim Shot
- Sticky Grenade
- Drone Pod
Best Lethal Equipment
For offensive capabilities, try using the Maddox RFB, along with the Coda 9 pistol. These two weapons will be your bread and butter for clearing through waves of enemies.
Alternatively, consider switching to the AK-27 for a more rapid fire option. As always, consider carrying Knives and Sticky Grenades with you for extra damage options.
Best Tactical Equipment
The best in-game tactical equip is the Stim Shot, which lets you boost movement speed and restore health for a temporary period of time. Make sure to be stocked up on Stim Shots before heading into a major firefight.
Best Field Upgrades
The Drone Pod is a device that launches multiple aerial drones once you deploy it. These can track down enemy targets and explode near them, making this device essential for crowd control.
Conclusion
In addition to these tips mentioned above, do keep in mind that practice makes perfect. You’ll want to hone your skills and polish your gunplay to get better at the game.
As is the case with most multiplayer games, keep calm and play through matches till you have a better understanding of the whole game layout, and you should be able to master it in no time.
FAQs
What is the best gun to use in COD multiplayer?
While each gun is mostly situational, a few of these weapons stand out as being more effective. Try using the AK-27 or Maddox RFB for close range encounters. For snipers, the Shadow SK is the best choice overall.
What are the best perks in BO7 multiplayer?
The best three perks include Dexterity (boosts aim stability during movement), Ghost (reduces the chances of you being detected) and Ninja (silences footsteps by a great degree).
How often do loadout drops happen?
Loadout drops happen twice per match in Black Ops 7. Although, you can always make your way to a Loadout Drop Marker and purchase it directly at any Buy Station.
