At launch, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 comes with a total of 30 weapons for every major category — from dependable ARs and punchy SMGs to hard-shot snipers and brutal melee options. For Campaign, Multiplayer, or Zombies mode, these are the tools you’ll rely on from day one. Below are the full lists of all confirmed weapons in Black Ops 7 available from day one, how to unlock them, and a brief look at how each performs.
Black Ops 7’s assault rifles cover every type of player from precise mid-range shooters to high-speed close-quarters fighters. You’ll start with the versatile M15 Mod 0 and slowly earn your way up to the Peacekeeper MK1.
Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
M15 MOD 0
Unlocked immediately
Balanced full-auto rifle with solid accuracy, handling, and power.
30
47
AK-27
Level 4
Powerful rifle with low vertical recoil and massive damage. Slow aim speed and horizontal kick make it suitable for deliberate players.
30
47
MXR-17
Level 16
High-accuracy, long-range rifle that sacrifices mobility for precision.
25
47
X9 Maverick
Level 28
Burst rifle with three-round bursts that hit hard and stay accurate.
30
42
DS20 Mirage
Level 37
Full-auto rifle with a built-in grenade launcher—slightly heavy, but strong in hybrid combat.
30
43
Peacekeeper MK1
Level 52
Highly mobile and fast-handling rifle that trades stability and range for agility.
30
46
All Submachine Guns (SMGs) in Black Ops 7
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SMGs are the go-to weapons for fast, close-quarters combat in Black Ops 7, as you get mobility, speed to play aggressive.
Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
Ryden 45K
Unlocked immediately
Reliable full-auto SMG that balances power and recoil, a great starting weapon for CQB maps.
30
42
RK-9
Level 7
Burst-fire SMG with good aim accuracy and effective to strike chest and headshots.
30
42
Razor 9mm
Level 19
Incredibly fast rate of fire with limited range — perfect for shredding at point-blank distances.
30
42
Dravec 45
Level 34
SMG with tight recoil and impressive range, though it hits softer than others in its class.
36
36
Carbon 57
Level 46
High-capacity SMG that delivers steady control and long sprays, but with reduced per-shot damage.
50
41
MPC-25
Level 55
Extremely mobile and powerful SMG with sharp recoil, excellent for rush-heavy loadouts.
30
42
All Shotguns in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
M10 Breacher
Unlocked immediately
Pump-action shotgun with a unique charge mechanic — holding the trigger tightens pellet spread for more accuracy.
8
36
Echo 12
Level 22
Double-barrel shotgun with excellent damage and range.
12
36
Akita
Level 40
Fully automatic shotgun with lightning-fast fire rate and mobility, though recoil and short range keep it balanced.
12
43
All Light Machine Guns (LMGs) in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
MK.78
Unlocked immediately
Powerful, high-capacity LMG that deals heavy damage but handles sluggishly.
75
50
XM325
Level 31
Quick-fire gun and highly agile for its class, trading range and recoil control for speed.
60
50
All Marksman Rifles in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
M8A1
Level 10
Four-round burst rifle with an incredible rate of fire inside the burst.
32
50
Warden 308
Level 25
Semi-auto rifle with heavy damage output, with a slight delay between shots.
8
43
M34 Novaline
Level 49
Two-round burst marksman rifle with amazing range and power. Slow but deadly accurate.
20
48
All Sniper Rifles in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
VS Recon
Unlocked immediately
Bolt-action sniper that rechambers quickly and stays steady under pressure.
6
45
Shadow SK
Level 13
Semi-auto sniper with excellent control and high damage per shot.
10
46
XR-3 Ion
Level 43
Burst-fire sniper that blends consistency and raw stopping power.
15
44
All Pistols in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
Jäger 45
Unlocked immediately
Semi-auto pistol with solid recoil and fast fire rate.
32
31
Velox 5.7
Level 13
Burst pistol with strong mid-range power and stable recoil control.
15
30
Coda 9
Level 34
Fully automatic pistol that dumps rounds fast but kicks heavily at range.
20
30
All Launchers in Black Ops 7
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A couple of launchers are introduced to take down enemy killstreaks and vehicles, and can double as anti-personnel weapons.
Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
AAROW 109
Unlocked immediately
Lock-on hybrid launcher that tracks vehicles or can be fired freely at ground targets.
1
30
A.R.C. M1
Level 25
Charge-based energy launcher that pierces through enemies and deals heavy anti-vehicle damage.
3
30
All Melee Weapons in Black Ops 7
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Weapon
Unlock Requirement
Description
Base Mag
Weapon Level Cap
Knife
Unlocked immediately
Fast and lethal melee option for quick, close kills.
—
30
Flatline Mk.II
Level 49
Heavy melee tool that trades some swing speed for extra damage reach.
—
30
That’s the complete lineup for Black Ops 7 weapons, where every firearm brings its strengths, and with 30 options to choose from, there’s plenty to know whether you grind levels or go after mastery camos.
