All Weapons in Black Ops 7: How to Unlock Them

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.

All Assault Rifles (ARs) in Black Ops 7

Blacks Ops 7 Peacekeeper MK1 — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 Dravec 45 SMG — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 M10 Breacher Shotgun — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 MK.78 LMG — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 M34 Novaline Marksman Rifle — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 Shadow SK Sniper — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 Coda 9 Pistol — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 A.R.C. M1 Launcher — Image Credit: Activision

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

Black Ops 7 Flatline MK.II Melee — Image Credit: Activision

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.