All Black Ops 7 Prestige Icons and How to Level Up Fast

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the return of the beloved classic Prestige system, bringing players 10 distinct Prestige ranks followed by Prestige Master with its massive 1,000-level grind. Each Prestige tier features a unique military-themed icon representing different battlefield roles, from psychological warfare specialists to combat medics, along with exclusive rewards that showcase your dedication to the grind.

Understanding the Black Ops 7 Prestige System

The Prestige system becomes available once you reach Level 55, the maximum military rank in Black Ops 7. At this point, you're given a choice: stay at Level 55 with all your unlocks intact, or enter Prestige to reset your rank to Level 1 in exchange for exclusive rewards and bragging rights. Unlike previous Call of Duty titles that used a seasonal system, Black Ops 7 brings back the traditional progression structure that fans have been requesting for years.

What makes Black Ops 7's Prestige system unique is its cross-mode functionality. For the first time, you can earn Prestige progress by playing Multiplayer, Zombies, Co-Op Campaign, and even Warzone when Season 1 integration arrives in December. This means you're not locked into grinding multiplayer if you prefer the PvE experience or want to switch things up to avoid burnout.

All Prestige Icons and Rewards

Each Prestige level in Black Ops 7 features a thematic icon inspired by real-world military roles that evolve into personified warrior symbols. Here's the complete breakdown:

Prestige 1: Psyop Soldier Theme: Psychological warfare, bending reality to control perception Rewards: Permanent Unlock Token, Prestige Icon Icon Design: Features elements of mind manipulation and tactical deception

Prestige 2: EOD Specialist Theme: Explosive mastery, forged in fire, fearless in the blast Rewards: Permanent Unlock Token, Operator Skin, Prestige Icon Icon Design: Represents bomb disposal expertise and explosive ordnance handling

Prestige 3: Combat Medic Theme: Battlefield mercy, bleeding to keep others alive Rewards: Permanent Unlock Token, Wei Lin "Lifebringer" Operator Skin, Prestige Icon Icon Design: Symbolizes selflessness and the critical role of keeping the team operational

Prestige 4: Infiltrator Theme: Stealth, misdirection, striking from the shadows Rewards: Permanent Unlock Token, M8A1 "Mudline" Weapon Blueprint, Prestige Icon Icon Design: Features a green-tinted design similar to Phantom from Infinite Warfare, representing covert operations

Prestige 5: Zombie Theme: Survival against overwhelming odds, enduring the horde Rewards: Permanent Unlock Token, Dempsey "Ravager's Rise" Operator Skin, Prestige Icon Icon Design: Dark Aether-inspired design with Terminator-like aesthetics, featuring the iconic half-eaten eye

Prestige 6-10: Additional Military Roles Each subsequent Prestige features unique icons representing drone operators, reconnaissance specialists, heavy weapons experts, and other specialized combat roles. All include Permanent Unlock Tokens and exclusive cosmetic rewards.

Prestige Master Upon completing all 10 Prestige levels, you unlock Prestige Master, which extends from Level 1 to Level 1,000. Every 100 Prestige Master levels, you unlock a new set of legacy Prestige icons from past Call of Duty games, allowing you to showcase classic emblems from Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and other franchise entries. The game features over 200 classic Prestige icons spanning nearly two decades of Call of Duty history.

Prestige Master also introduces Level Colors, a new feature that allows you to customize how your display name appears in-game, adding another layer of visual prestige to your profile. Special classified rewards await at Level 1,000, though these remain hidden until unlocked.

How Permanent Unlock Tokens Work

Each time you Prestige, you receive one Permanent Unlock Token. These tokens allow you to permanently unlock a single item from the progression system, making it available from Level 1 in all future Prestiges. For example, if you unlocked the MPC-25 Submachine Gun at Level 55 and enjoyed using it, you can spend a Permanent Unlock Token to keep it permanently unlocked even after prestiging. Strategic players often save their Permanent Unlock Tokens for Field Upgrades, Wildcards, or Perks since these can't be obtained through Battle Pass rewards or Store bundles, unlike weapons which often have blueprint alternatives available.

How to Level Up Fast in Black Ops 7

Reaching Level 55 and beyond requires efficient XP farming strategies. Here are the fastest methods to maximize your progression:

Play Objective-Based Modes

Objective modes offer significantly more XP than Team Deathmatch because they reward both kills and objective interactions. The best modes for fast leveling include:

Kill Confirmed: Collecting dog tags grants bonus XP on top of elimination points. Each tag collected provides substantial experience, making this one of the highest XP-per-hour modes.

Domination: Capturing and holding flags provides constant passive XP. You earn points every few seconds while controlling objectives, turning defensive play into steady experience gains.

Hardpoint: Similar to Domination, holding the hardpoint location generates continuous XP while also creating predictable spawn patterns that make engagements easier to chain.

Overload: While matches run longer, the sustained combat and objective variety make this an excellent mode for dedicated grinding sessions.

Complete the Co-Op Campaign

The Co-Op Campaign is one of the most underrated leveling methods. Completing all 11 missions rewards approximately 55,000 XP in completion bonuses, plus the experience from thousands of enemy eliminations throughout the story. A typical playthrough takes 4-5 hours and can get you to Level 30 or higher.

More importantly, completing the campaign unlocks Endgame mode, a 32-player PvE experience set in the Avalon map. Endgame features high enemy density and constant combat encounters, making it ideal for grinding XP in a more relaxed environment without the pressure of PvP competition. Players who speedrun to Endgame have reported reaching Prestige 1 within the first 3-4 hours of playtime.

Farm Zombies with Rampage Inducer

Zombies mode remains one of the fastest ways to gain both account XP and weapon XP. The key strategy involves playing Survival mode and activating the Rampage Inducer at the start of matches. The Rampage Inducer (identified by a skull icon on the minimap) makes zombies move faster, dramatically speeding up the early rounds that would otherwise be slow.

For maximum efficiency, use Directed Mode, which allows you to loop rounds without progressing the difficulty. This lets you farm low-level zombies repeatedly for consistent XP gains. Combining this method with Double XP tokens can yield massive progression in short sessions.

Maximize Double XP Events

Black Ops 7 regularly features Double XP weekends and events. The current Thanksgiving event (November 26 - December 2) offers Double XP, Double Weapon XP, and Double GobbleGum earn rates across all modes. During these events, you can often gain an entire Prestige level or more in a single weekend of dedicated play.

Additionally, any Double XP tokens you earned in Black Ops 6 carry over to Black Ops 7, giving veteran players an instant advantage. Always activate these tokens during focused play sessions on small maps with objective modes for maximum value.

Focus on Challenges and Camo Unlocks

Weapon camo challenges and calling card challenges provide substantial bonus XP that stacks with your regular progression. Black Ops 7 has streamlined camo requirements, removing weapon level gates and making challenges straightforward (headshots, multi-kills, etc.). Every completed camo category awards significant XP bonuses.

Daily and weekly challenges are often overlooked but provide 5,000-10,000 XP with minimal effort. Select challenges that align with your natural playstyle and let them complete passively as you play.

Use Efficient Scorestreaks

Low-cost scorestreaks like UAV, Counter-UAV, and Watchdog Helo generate passive XP throughout matches while remaining easy to earn. Cycling through these streaks consistently provides steady experience gains beyond your kill-based XP. The constant information advantage also leads to more kills, compounding your XP earnings.

Play Small Maps When Available

Now Nuketown is released, it is one of the premier grinding locations due to its compact size and high kill potential. Small maps generate more engagements per minute, leading to faster XP accumulation. Always prioritize small-map playlists when available during XP farming sessions.

Rotate Weapons for Mastery Badges

Mastery Badges provide additional passive XP as you complete multi-step milestones with different weapon types. Rotating through your arsenal instead of using only one weapon generates extra experience that accumulates quickly over time. This strategy also helps you work toward multiple weapon camos simultaneously.

Optimal Leveling Route

For the absolute fastest progression, follow this hybrid approach:

1. Complete the Co-Op Campaign to reach Level 30+ and unlock Endgame
2. Grind Endgame mode for high-density kills and consistent XP
3. Switch to Multiplayer during Double XP events, focusing on Kill Confirmed or Domination on small maps
4. Use Zombies Survival with Rampage Inducer to level weapons quickly
5. Complete daily challenges and work toward 2-3 camo challenges simultaneously
6. Save Double XP tokens for dedicated 60-90 minute sessions on small maps with objective modes

By combining these methods strategically, players can reach Prestige Master significantly faster than grinding a single mode. The key is understanding when to switch modes based on your current needs and taking advantage of the cross-progression system that makes Black Ops 7's Prestige grind more flexible than ever before.