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Close Shave Perk How to Use and Unlock

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Close Shave is a Perk unlocked at level 36 in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (BO7) under the Enforcer specialty. Read on to learn more about Close Shave including how to use and unlock it in-game.

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How to Use Close Shave

Perform Melee Kills for Health and Score

The Close Shave perk is used to regenerate health and earn bonus score when you perform melee kills. Combine this with the Lightweight perk to help close the gap between you and your enemies for easy melee kills.

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How to Unlock Close Shave

Unlocked at Level 36

The Close Shave Perk can be unlocked by reaching Level 36. You'll be able to add or swap them out once you unlock Loadouts at Account Level 4. You can earn XP to level up by playing matches in Multiplayer or Zombies.

The XP gained scales with your performance during the match. Gain more XP per match by using a Double XP token.

Close Shave Overview

Close Shave Basic Info

Black Ops 7 Close Shave Close Shave Slot
Perk 2
Combat Specialty
Enforcer
Effect
Automatically use dedicated melee when you perform a weapon butt. Melee kills replenish health and earn extra score.

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