Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ships with a broad weapon pool across assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, LMGs, marksman rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, launchers, and melee options. Below is a practical, class by class reference showing what is available immediately and what requires leveling to unlock.
The list here expands on earlier coverage and is useful when building a loadout or deciding which weapon to grind first. For more background on the weapons and equipment that appeared during the reveal period see Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Weapons and Equipment Revealed.
How to unlock all Black Ops 7 weapons
Assault rifles
Assault rifles balance accuracy and handling for mid-range engagements.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| M15 Mod 0 | Available immediately |
| AK-27 | Level 4 |
| MXR-17 | Level 16 |
| X9 Maverick | Level 28 |
| DS20 Mirage | Level 37 |
| Peacekeeper MK1 | Level 52 |
SMGs
SMGs trade range for mobility and rate of fire and are ideal for quick engagements around objectives.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| Ryden 45K | Available immediately |
| RK-9 | Level 7 |
| Razor 9mm | Level 19 |
| Dravec 45 | Level 34 |
| Carbon 57 | Level 46 |
| MPC-25 | Level 55 |
Shotguns
Shotguns are best when closing distance and finishing fights in tight spaces.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| M10 Breacher | Available immediately |
| Echo 12 | Level 22 |
| Akita | Level 40 |
LMGs
Light machine guns trade mobility for sustained fire and large magazines.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| MK.78 | Available immediately |
| XM325 | Level 31 |
Marksman rifles
Marksman rifles fill the gap between assault rifles and sniper rifles with semi auto and burst options.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| M8A1 | Level 10 |
| Warden 308 | Level 25 |
| M34 Novaline | Level 49 |
Sniper rifles
Sniper rifles are the long range specialists for one shot kills at a distance.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| VS Recon | Available immediately |
| Shadow SK | Level 13 |
| XR-3 Ion | Level 43 |
Pistols
Sidearms are faster to pull than reloading and remain a useful fallback in most builds.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| Jager 45 | Available immediately |
| Velox 5.7 | Level 13 |
| Coda 9 | Level 34 |
Launchers
Launchers handle enemy scorestreaks and aircraft that frustrate small unit play.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| Aarow 109 | Available immediately |
| A.R.C. M1 | Level 25 |
Melee
Melee weapons are niche but necessary for camo challenges or a stealth finish.
| Weapon | Unlock requirement |
|---|---|
| Knife | Available immediately |
| Flatline MK.II | Level 49 |
New weapons arrive with each season of Black Ops 7 so the arsenal will expand over time. For notes on seasonal content and milestones see Black Ops 7 Endgame Will Unlock for All Players on Friday which covers timing around major unlocks.
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