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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7)

Shadow SK Best Loadout and Build

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Black Ops 7 - Shadow SK Best Loadout and Build

This is the best Shadow SK build and loadout guide for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7). Read on to learn the best loadout and build for the Shadow SK, including info on how to unlock it in Black Ops 7.

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Best Shadow SK Attachment Loadout

Standard
Gunfighter
Standard Build Code
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Attachment Pros and Cons
Short Barrel
Barrel
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+1 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
+1 Jumping Sprint to Fire Speed Jumping Sprint to Fire Speed
+1 Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed
8 Round Fast Mag
Magazine
+3 Reload Quickness Reload Quickness
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+2 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
-2 Magazine Ammo Capacity Magazine Ammo Capacity
Steady Sway Riser
Comb
+3 Aiming Idle Sway Delay Aiming Idle Sway Delay
+3 Aiming Idle Sway Aiming Idle Sway
+3 Aim Walking Steadiness Aim Walking Steadiness
+1 Horizontal Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control
Quickdraw Grip
Rear Grip
+3 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+2 Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed
Handling Laser
Laser
+2 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
Laser Visible in Hip Laser Visible in Hip
Gunfighter Build Code
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Attachment Pros and Cons
Suppressor
Muzzle
No Mini-Map Firing Ping No Mini-Map Firing Ping
Short Barrel
Barrel
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+1 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
+1 Jumping Sprint to Fire Speed Jumping Sprint to Fire Speed
+1 Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed
8 Round Fast Mag
Magazine
+3 Reload Quickness Reload Quickness
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+2 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
-2 Magazine Ammo Capacity Magazine Ammo Capacity
Steady Sway Riser
Comb
+3 Aiming Idle Sway Delay Aiming Idle Sway Delay
+3 Aiming Idle Sway Aiming Idle Sway
+3 Aim Walking Steadiness Aim Walking Steadiness
+1 Horizontal Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control
Quickdraw Grip
Rear Grip
+3 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
+2 Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed Jumping Aim Down Sight Speed
Mobility Stock
Stock
+2 Strafing Movement Speed Strafing Movement Speed
+2 Movement Speed Movement Speed
+2 Hipfire Movement Speed Hipfire Movement Speed
Handling Laser
Laser
+2 Sprint to Fire Speed Sprint to Fire Speed
+2 Aim Down Sight Speed Aim Down Sight Speed
Laser Visible in Hip Laser Visible in Hip
Recoil Springs
Fire Mod
+2 Vertical Recoil Control Vertical Recoil Control
+2 Horizontal Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control

This is a Shadow SK Build that mainly improves upon the weapon's ADS speed with added aiming sway control. With the Gunfighter setup, movement speed is also improved and a Suppressor can be comfortably added.

Its Prestige Attachment Steady Aim Laser (MFS Convergence Box Laser), which greatly improves hipfire spread, has been considered. But there are other more practical attachments to use since hipfire isn't something you'll usually use on a sniper rifle.

Best Loadout Equipment and Perks

Perk Loadout
Perk 1
Black Ops 7 Lightweight Lightweight
Perk 2
Black Ops 7 Vigilance Vigilance
Perk 3
Black Ops 7 Tracker Tracker
Specialty Hybrid Specialty
Scout
Wild Card Perk Greed
Tactical Lethal Field Upgrade
Stim Shot IconStim Shot
Combat Performance
Needle Drone IconNeedle Drone
High Density Explosive
Active Camo IconActive Camo
Recloak
ⓘ Feel free to adjust your perks and equipment according to your preference.

You can opt for the Gunfighter Wildcard to use up to 8 attachments.

The Shadow SK, especially with a Suppressor, will go fine in a Scout Hybrid Specialty with perks that improve your mobility and situational awareness. It's fine if you want to adjust towards a more Enforcer-leaning setup, should you wish to be more aggressive in your gunplay and movement.

How to Unlock Shadow SK

Unlocked at Player Level 13

Shadow SK
How to Unlock Unlocked at Player Level 13.
Max Gun Level: 46
Weapon Type Sniper Rifle
Fire Mode Semi-Auto (Default)
Ammo Mag Size: 10 | Mags: 3

The Shadow SK is unlocked by reaching Player Level 13. You can increase your level by earning XP in any game mode, meeting objectives, getting Medals, and completing challenges.

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