Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 5 has launched, bringing new weapons and attachments to Warzone and multiplayer. To help players adapt to the evolving meta, several top-tier weapon builds and loadouts have been identified for both game modes.
The game's Gunsmith feature now includes a weapon build code system, allowing players to easily share and import custom weapon configurations. By pressing L3 in the Gunsmith, players can access options to import a build code, while their own creations will generate a code in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Warzone Loadouts and Archetypes
For the standard Warzone battle royale and Resurgence modes, the FG42 assault rifle is a strong contender for long-range engagements. Recommended attachments focus on boosting damage range, bullet velocity, and reducing recoil.
FG42 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor Barrel: 16" Bandolier Barrel Underbarrel: RIF Handguard Magazine: Debase Extended Mag Build code: A16-34FIQ-XHAUL-11
The AN-94 assault rifle, while slightly nerfed in damage range, remains a viable option for medium-to-long-range fights. Attachments are recommended to improve its bullet velocity and reduce recoil.
AN-94 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor Barrel: 15" Benthic Barrel Underbarrel: VAS Convergence Foregrip Magazine: Rexford Extended II Build code: A13-34FD7-2SNPJ-11
For sniper support, the VX Compact assault rifle is a good choice due to its fast rate of fire. Attachments aim to mitigate its recoil.
VX Compact Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor Barrel: 14.3" Redwell Ascent Magazine: Inclination Extended Mag Stock: Lactic Light Stock Build code: A14-34FBS-LIF4B-11
Close-range combat is dominated by submachine guns. The VST SMG is a top pick for Resurgence maps, with attachments enhancing its fire rate and movement speed while reducing recoil.
VST Loadout: Muzzle: LTI Stentorian Brake Barrel: 9.7: Enmity Barrel Underbarrel: EAM Steady-90 Grip Magazine: Amplify Extended Mag I Stock: Hawker Cub-55 Pad Build code: S12-6KDYX-HL11
Another strong close-range option is the REV-46 SMG, which offers slightly easier handling than the VST. Its recommended attachments also focus on recoil reduction, fire rate, and movement speed.
REV-46 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: LTI Stentorian Brake Barrel: Caudal Target barrel Underbarrel: Sapper Guard Handstop Magazine: Cawdor Extended Mag Build code: S09-2W2AD-Q3U75-11
The Strider 300 sniper rifle remains a popular choice. Recommended attachments improve bullet velocity, ADS time, and reload speed.
Strider 300 Loadout: Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor Barrel: 25″ Bowen Grooved Barrel Magazine: Carnation Fast Mag Rear Grip: Hatch Quick Grip Fire Mods: .300 WM Overpressured Build code: R07-2JD6P-5NM5G-6J11
While not among the most powerful, the new Gremlin dual-wield SMG is an honorable mention, with attachments boosting ammo count and improving movement speed and hipfire.
Gremlin Loadout: Muzzle: Hawker Hybrid .45 Magazine: Procural Extended Mag Rear Grip: Saber Grip Stock: Rhapsody Stock Laser: Convergence Box Laser Build code: S16-3M63C-4PF11
For Black Ops Royale mode on Avalon, where custom loadouts are not used, players must rely on ground loot. The updated loot pool for Season 5 includes recommended archetypes:
- Voyak KT-3 assault rifle: Recon archetype
- MK35 ISR assault rifle: Recon archetype
- AN-94 assault rifle: Covert archetype
- MK. 78 LMG: Heavy-Metal archetype
- VST SMG: Burner archetype
Multiplayer Loadouts
In Black Ops 7 multiplayer, the FG42 assault rifle is also a top choice, with attachments focusing on ammo count, fire rate, and recoil reduction.
FG42 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor Magazine: Overbook Extended Mag Underbarrel: RIF Handguard Rear Grip: Tress Grip Stock: MFS Ambilateral Stock Build code: A16-34FC8-LJJUI-11
The AN-94 assault rifle is a powerful and user-friendly option for multiplayer, with attachments aimed at reducing recoil and increasing ammo count.
AN-94 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: RL-5.56 Brake Barrel: 18.5" Aphelion Barrel Underbarrel: VAS Convergence Foregrip Rear Grip: Bowen Umbral Grip Build code: A13-34FDI-QTUDI-11
The DS20 Mirage assault rifle, recently buffed, is another strong multiplayer pick. Its recommended attachments improve recoil control, ammo count, and aim-down-sight speed.
DS20 Mirage Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor Underbarrel: VAS Convergence Foregrip Magazine: Andean Extended Mag Rear Grip: Viceroy Grip Build code: A05-34FKE-AMI23-11
For long-range engagements in multiplayer, the Swordfish A1 marksman rifle is a potent burst-fire option. Attachments focus on reducing recoil and improving ADS speed, along with a clearer scope.
Swordfish A1 Loadout: Optic: Fang Hoverpoint ELO Muzzle: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor Underbarrel: Fixus Underbarrel Rear Grip: Hawker VIC-R Grip Fire Mods: MFS Penta Burst Mod Build code: M05-2TKLA-WUX5U-71
The Sturmwolf 45 submachine gun is an excellent choice for close-quarters multiplayer combat due to its low recoil. Attachments boost ammo count, reduce recoil, and increase damage range.
Sturmwolf 45 Loadout: Muzzle: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor Barrel: 14.8" Perigee Barrel Underbarrel: VAS Convergence Foregrip Magazine: Locus Extended Mag Rear Grip: Selene Rover Grip Build code: S07-9PP5F-JU11
The Gremlin dual-wield SMG, while not ideal for battle royale, can be effective in multiplayer with hipfire builds. Recommended attachments improve hipfire spread, reload speed, and reduce recoil. Note that dual-wield SMGs do not allow aiming down sights.
Gremlin Loadout: Muzzle: Hawker Series Magazine: Leaper Fast Mag Rear Grip: Saber Grip Laser: Convergence Box Laser Fire Mod: Buffer Springs Build code: S16-3M5Z7-FLY31