Black Ops 7 Best Class Setups Guide: Top Weapons for Every Playstyle

Finding the right weapon in Black Ops 7 feels overwhelming. The game throws dozens of guns at you, each with different attachments, perks, and wildcard combos. Which one actually slaps?

We tested every weapon across multiplayer and Warzone modes. Here's the top performer in each category. Check out our Class Setup Builder to get instant meta loadouts for any weapon.

Assault Rifles

M15 MOD 0

The starter weapon that refuses to fall off. This AR dominates with exceptional mobility, minimal recoil, and a lethal 315ms time-to-kill out to 46 meters. What makes it special is the balance—you get AR range with near-SMG handling. Perfect for beginners learning the game and sweats pushing objectives. You don't even need to unlock it, making it the most accessible meta weapon in the game.

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SMGs

Dravec 45

Breaks the SMG rulebook. While most submachine guns struggle past 15 meters, the Dravec maintains accuracy and damage into medium range. The recoil pattern is exceptionally manageable for sustained fire, letting you control fights that other SMGs would lose. Pair that with typical SMG mobility and you've got a weapon that excels in close quarters without becoming useless when enemies back up. S-tier for a reason.

Running SMGs means you need the right perks and equipment. Build complete loadouts here instead of copying random YouTube builds that might be outdated.

Snipers

VS Recon

Bolt-action perfection. One-shot kills to the upper chest and head with enough mobility for aggressive sniping. The VS Recon strikes the ideal balance between stopping power and handling speed—you can quickscope or hold lanes without feeling sluggish. Unlike heavier snipers that lock you into defensive positions, this rifle lets you adapt mid-match and stay mobile.

Sniper builds need precise tuning. Wrong attachments kill your ADS speed or mobility. Get optimized sniper classes here.

LMGs

MK.78

The only LMG you need. Unlocked immediately and dominates with high damage and massive ammo capacity. The best build uses the MFS Heatshield Belt prestige attachment, replacing traditional reloads with an overheat system—manage your bursts and you'll never need to reload again. Great for locking down lanes and providing suppressive fire. While mobility is typical LMG-slow, the damage output and constant uptime make it worth the trade-off.

Marksman Rifles

M8A1

Four-round burst devastation. Land your shots and opponents disappear in two bursts. This returning classic from Black Ops 2 rewards precision with some of the fastest kill times in the game. Perfect for mid-to-long range where you can control engagements and leverage the burst damage. Miss your initial burst though, and faster-firing weapons will punish you. High skill ceiling, high reward.

Marksman rifles are tricky to build. You need the right balance of ADS speed, recoil control, and damage range. Our tool handles that automatically.

Getting Your Perfect Setup

Knowing the best guns is half the battle. Attachments, perks, equipment, and wildcards make or break your performance.

Testing every combination takes hours. Watching outdated YouTube videos gets you killed.

Use our Class Setup Builder instead. Pick your weapon, playstyle, and game mode. Get instant optimized builds that work.

Stop copying random loadouts. Start dominating lobbies.

The meta shifts with every patch. Weapons get buffed and nerfed. What worked last week might suck today. Staying current matters if you care about winning.

These rankings reflect the current state of the game. Check back regularly as we update based on balance changes and community feedback.

Good luck out there.