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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7)

Best Guns and Weapons Tier List (November 2025)

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Black Ops 7 - Best Guns Tier List

This is a tier list that ranks all the best guns for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (BO7). Learn about the best guns and their tier rank, as well the gun tier list criteria.

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Guns and Weapons Tier List Ranking

Tier Guns
S Tier MXR-17 MXR-17 M15 Mod 0 M15 Mod 0 M8A1 M8A1
AK-27 AK-27 Dravec 45 Dravec 45 Ryden 45K Ryden 45K
Akita Akita Warden 308 Warden 308 -
A Tier Peacekeeper MK1 Peacekeeper MK1 Razor 9mm Razor 9mm X9 Maverick X9 Maverick
M34 Novaline M34 Novaline DS20 Mirage DS20 Mirage VS Recon VS Recon
MK.78 MK.78 Carbon 57 Carbon 57 RK-9 RK-9
Shadow SK Shadow SK M10 Breacher M10 Breacher CODA 9 CODA 9
XR-3 Ion XR-3 Ion - -
B Tier
MPC-25 MPC-25 Echo 12 Echo 12 XM325 XM325
Jäger 45 Jäger 45 Velox 5.7 Velox 5.7 -
C Tier A.R.C. M1 A.R.C. M1 AAROW 109 AAROW 109 Flatline MK.II Flatline MK.II

Tier Lists are subject to changes! Stay tuned for any updates.

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Best Guns Tier List Criteria

Gun Tier List Criteria

Category Evaluation
Firepower Determined solely by the Damage Ouput stat of a weapon.
Time-to-Kill Refers to the amount of time required to kill enemy players and is based on the Fire Rate and Mobility statistics of a weapon.
Accuracy and Handling Determined by the aim-related stats Accuracy and Handling, as well as ease of use.
ⓘ Any weapon can be effective at the hands of a skilled player. Though, those up higher on list has been observed to be generally more effective or easier to use compared to others.

The guns are ranked according to firepower, accuracy and handling, and time-to-kill (TTK) in the BO7 multiplayer. Guns and the criteria itself may be re-evaluated as more weapons become available on release.

Tier List Overview

S Tier Tier Overviews
MXR-17 M15 Mod 0 M8A1
AK-27 Dravec 45 Ryden 45K
Akita Warden 308 -

MXR-17

MXR-17
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 16.
Max Gun Level: 47
Weapon Type Assault Rifle
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 25 | Mags: 3

The MXR-17 is a versatile Assault Rifle with great handling, having good recoil control and working best with anyone at close-mid range combat. It ties in close to the M15 Mod 0, making both a matter of preference.

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M15 Mod 0 (AR)

M15 Mod 0
How to Unlock Unlocked by default.
Max Gun Level: 47
Weapon Type Assault Rifle
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 3

The M15 Mod 0 is the ol' reliable versatile Assault Rifle that is easy to control thanks to its accuracy and handling stats. It's the first weapon you will be familiar with and undoubtedly the most accessible weapon in the game that can work at any skill level.

M15 Mod 0 Build Codes

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M8A1 (Marksman)

M8A1
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 10.
Max Gun Level: 50
Weapon Type Marksman Rifle
Fire Mode Burst Fire (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 32 | Mags: 3

The M8A1 Marksman Rifle is known for its noticeable recoil control and damage, making it a strong contender at mid-long ranges. Its only trade-off is in its burst-fire nature; meaning you will need the fire discipline and accuracy to make it work.

M8A1 Build Codes

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AK-27 (AR)

AK-27
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 4.
Max Gun Level: 47
Weapon Type Assault Rifle
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 3

The AK-27 is a hard-hitting Assault Rifle that works as a jack-of-all trades like the M15 Mod 0 or the MXR-17. It doesn't have as high as a fire-rate (unless you use its Rapid Fire mod), but it has pretty noticeable stopping power. You'll want to have recoil control attachments for it since it can be hard to handle at first.

AK-27 Build Codes

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Dravec 45 (SMG)

Dravec 45
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 34.
Max Gun Level: 36
Weapon Type SMG
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 36 | Mags: 3

The Dravec 45 is a balanced SMG that deals surprisingly effective amount of stopping power against targets, making it somewhat viable even at longer ranges. For an SMG, it has a great amount of handling, making it a comfortable pick for any run-and-gunner who also likes to spray.

Dravec 45 Build Codes

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Ryden 45K (SMG)

Ryden 45K
How to Unlock Unlocked by default.
Max Gun Level: 42
Weapon Type SMG
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 30 | Mags: 4

The Ryden 45K is the workhorse SMG for the run-and-gun player and one of the earliest weapons you can use alongside the M15 Mod 0. It has great recoil control and is easy to handle even for anyone who is just starting out.

Ryden 45K Build Codes

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Akita (Shotgun)

Akita
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 40.
Max Gun Level: 43
Weapon Type Shotgun
Fire Mode Full-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 12 | Mags: 3

The Akita is a noticeably strong, full-automatic Shotgun that is great for players who like to be very aggressive in close-quarters. Its main strength comes from its full-auto capability, which can further bolstered by ammuntion such as Shotgun Slugs.

Akita Build Codes

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Warden 308 (Marksman)

M34 Novaline
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 49.
Max Gun Level: 48
Weapon Type Marksman Rifle
Fire Mode Burst Fire (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 20 | Mags: 3

The Warden 308 is a reliable and exceptional semi-auto Marksman Rifle that works well at mid-long ranges. It's a good pick for anyone who wants a versatile hard-hitter, and can fit even as a Sniper alternative if you need the range.

Warden 308 Build Codes

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