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Best Permanent Unlocks

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Best Permanent Unlocks

These are the best items to use your Permanent Unlock tokens on in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7). Read on to see the best Permanent Unlocks for both Multiplayer and Zombies modes, along with how to get Permanent Unlock Tokens and how to use them!

Best Permanent Unlocks

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Best Multiplayer Permanent Unlocks

Unlock and Level Explanation
SpecialistSpecialist
Wildcard
Level 53
Specialist replaces called-in Scorestreaks with three additional perks earned at 200, 400, and 600 score. It is a great permanent unlock choice for a super soldier-like build, especially since it appears late at Level 53.
MPC 25MPC-25
SMG
Level 55
The MPC-25 is one of the best SMGs in the game, but it only unlocks at max rank. If you mainly use SMGs, this is a clear choice to unlock permanently.
Perk GreedPerk Greed
Wildcard
Level 33
Perk Greed is another powerful Perk to have after Specialist if you want an extra perk to take advantage of in Multiplayer and still use Scorestreaks.
LightweightLightweight
Perk
Level 45
For Offensive perks, Lightweight is one of the more powerful choices for its great boost in movement speed and mobility. It also unlocks fairly late at Level 45.
NinjaNinja
Perk
Level 53
If you like to play Search and Destroy, Ninja is a must-have to mask footstep audio since sound info often decides rounds. Because it unlocks late at Level 53, it is a top priority for SnD players.
GuardianGuardian
Perk
Level 50
Guardian is the best support perk in Multiplayer and also unlocks late at Level 50. This is a perfect unlock for support or objective-focused players because it provides faster objective captures and healing.
GunfighterGunfighter
Wildcard
Level 29
Gunfighter is essential for weapon builds that rely on being fully decked out with attachments. If you mainly use these classes, such as our Quickscope Build, Gunfighter is a must-have.
HarpHarp
Scorestreak
Level 47
Harp is one of the best Scorestreaks, unlocking later at Level 47. It provides the best map awareness by showing enemy positions in real-time, giving you a huge information advantage.

Best Zombies Permanent Unlocks

Unlock and Level Explanation
Aether ShroudAether Shroud
Field Upgrade
Level 48
Aether Shroud is excellent in Zombies, letting you instantly lose enemy aggro by turning invisible. It helps with survivability and is useful during boss fights and potential Easter Egg steps.
DecoyDecoy
Tactical
Level 50
Decoys are excellent for Zombies mode for all sorts of situations, such as when you need to complete an objective without getting mobbed by the horde. You can also use it in emergencies to revive downed teammates.

Permanent Unlocks Explained

Get Permanent Unlock Tokens With Prestige Levels

You can get Permanent Unlock Tokens once you enter Prestige mode in Black Ops 7. This requires reaching Level 55 and choosing to reset your unlocks, although your weapon progression and Operator unlocks are retained.

Each Prestige level awards 1 token that you can use to permanently unlock any single item in the Progression tree, whether it is a weapon, perk, or wildcard. That item then becomes usable at any level and in your next Prestiges.

You can permanently unlock up to 10 items by Prestige 10. Upon reaching Prestige Master, every item in the Progression tree becomes permanently unlocked with no additional tokens required.

Used to Get Progression-Locked Items Early

With a Permanent Unlock Token, select any item in the Loadout menu and press the Permanent Unlock button. After confirming, the item will then remain unlocked even after Prestige resets.

Permanent unlocks cannot be refunded or reassigned, so plan carefully before choosing which items you want early access to! You'd ideally want to unlock items that are far into the level progression, such as those Levels 35+.

Vault Edition Owners Get a Free Token

Players who purchase the Vault Edition of Black Ops 7 get a free Permanent Unlock Token that can be used even before hitting Prestige 1.

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