Call of Duty Black Ops 7 was packed with 30 weapons at launch, with more being added at a regular cadence. But only some of these guns are worthy of being labeled as meta, so you’re bound to find a majority of players running the same loadouts. This is for good reason too, as some guns are clearly superior when it comes to firepower and TTK. With this in mind, we’ve put together the best weapons in Black Ops 7 along with their meta attachments in this guide.

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1. M15 Mod 0 – Best Gun in Black Ops 7

    Muzzle: VAS 5.56 Suppressor
    Barrel: 16.5″ Fusion Barrel
    Underbarrel: Ironhold Angled Grip
    Rear Grip: Contour Grip
    Stock: Wander-3V Stock

The M15 Mod 0 was virtually unbeatable during the early days of Black Ops 7. Its unmatched combination of accuracy and fire rate saw it ascend to the top of the meta. And despite enduring a few nerfs, it still remains the best gun in the game. What stands out immediately about the weapon is its versatility, allowing you to beam enemies across nearly every range. Make sure to equip the meta attachments listed above for the best results.

2. MXR-17 – Mid-Range Meta

    Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
    Muzzle: Redwell 7.62 Brake
    Barrel: 18” Rift-M7 Barrel
    Underbarrel: Sentry Pro Handle
    Magazine: Vault Extended Mag
    Rear Grip: Aria Assail Grip
    Stock: Gait-Lux Stock
    Fire Mods: Recoil Sync Unit

Black Ops 7’s MXR-17 might not be the full meta, but it’s certainly a mid-range beast. It comes with excellent accuracy and range, offset by its more modest mobility and rate of fire. Its recoil can take some getting used to, but once you’ve got it nailed down, the AR is extremely effective at medium-range engagements. The slow fire rate also means it’s more forgiving than the meta Peacekeeper.

3. Dravec 45 – Best SMG in the Black Ops 7

    Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
    Muzzle: Hawker Stabilizer MK. II
    Barrel: 18” Jetstream Barrel
    Rear Grip: QuikArm Grip
    Fire Mods: Acclerated Recoil System

Rapid rate of fire, best-in-class range, and excellent stability – all the traits needed for a top-tier SMG. This is precisely what Black Ops 7’s Dravec 45 offers in spades, so it’s no surprise that it enjoys an exceptionally high pick rate. Every second player you run into is more than likely to carry the Dravec, and frankly, you should too.

While its fire rate may be the lowest in its class, it still feels quick enough for all sorts of combat scenarios. Where the SMG truly shines is at mid-range combat, where its advanced accuracy will give you the edge over most other weapons. It’s not flawless, of course, since it can’t match up to the Ryden 45K in CQB, but that’s a shortcoming worth overlooking.

4. M8A1 – One-Burst Destroyer

    Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
    Muzzle: VAS 5.56 Suppressor
    Barrel: 21” Frontline Barrel
    Underbarrel: Envoy Foregrip
    Fire Mods: Buffer Spring

The M8A1’s four-round bursts hit like a truck, capable of flooring enemies with direct headshots up to 30 meters. Even if you cannot hit the sweet spot, two body shots almost always do the trick, which really sums up how reliable the weapon is. When fitted with the meta attachments, it’s also extremely stable while firing.

Mid to long-range engagements with the marksman rifle feel like a breeze, although CBQ is definitely uncomfortable. While putting together a class for this weapon, be sure to check out the best Perks in our BO7 M8A1 loadout guide.

5. Peacekeeper MK1 – High TTK Assault Rifle

    Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
    Muzzle: K&S Brake-2B
    Barrel: 21” DF-3 Merge Barrel
    Underbarrel: EAM Steady-90 Grip
    Magazine: Vulcan Reach Extension
    Rear Grip: Kinetic-Mk1 Grip
    Stock: Swift-B Guard Stock
    Fire Mods: Buffer Spring

The Peacekeeper, last seen in Black Ops 4, is back with a vengeance in BO7. It boasts an exceptional fire rate, paired with best-in-class mobility and handling, instantly making it one of the fastest-killing guns in the game. With that said, your first few sessions using the weapon are likely to be uncomfortable since it runs out of bullets way too quickly while also having strong vertical recoil.

These issues can easily be addressed by equipping the attachment mentioned above, but you will have to level up the gun quite a bit. Nevertheless, the grind is certainly worth it because the Peacekeeper MK1 is among the best assault rifles in the game.