Best Black Ops 7 weapons - all beta weapons

What are the best Black Ops 7 weapons? Year after year, the search for the next meta-defining laser beam begins. Month after month, patch after patch, a new hotness arrives that guarantees lightning-fast TTK, delivered with devastating accuracy. It should come as no surprise that Black Ops 7 continues the trend.

The Black Ops 7 beta is upon us, and the CoD team has already revealed all of the weapons you'll be able to get your mitts on during the playtest. While they're mostly brand new, some of the Black Ops 7 weapons share key similarities with the beamers currently tearing up our best Black Ops 6 weapons list. As such, expect our predictions for the best BO7 weapons available in the beta to echo the top-tier tools of the trade you're likely already used to in one of the best FPS games. We've also listed all of the weapons available in the beta, so you can find something more aligned with your own playstyle.

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We expect the best Black Ops 7 weapons during the beta to be the M15 Mod 0, Dravec 45, Echo 12, and VS Recon.

The M15 Mod 0 is BO7's XM4 equivalent. The classic all-rounder Assault Rifle is touted to have solid stats across the board, making it the perfect blank slate weapon to load up on attachments and frag out early on. The MXR-17 may have better innate range and handling, but its "more modest" mobility and rate-of-fire is a potential deal-breaker. Likewise is the case with the Peacekeeper MK1's "high recoil and limited range."

Next up is the Dravec 45 SMG. The LC10 has been an absolute monster in BO6 due largely to its high range, and the Dravec 45 follows suit. Depending on its fire rate, the Dravec 45 is going to be able to hold its own against ARs at mid-range, making it an incredibly versatile option.

The ASG-89 semi-auto shotgun has been a go-to for the rattiest of players, and while the Echo 12 is a double-barrel, it has one big trick up its sleeve that we think could put it on a similar level. Between rechambering, the Echo 12 lets off two semi-automatic shots, which, if it works exactly how its flavor text implies, will ensure you'll never get caught while reloading. It's also said to have "great range," which is always a must on CQB weapons.

Finally, we'd recommend giving the VS Recon a spin, though there's a caveat. The SVG has found its place at the top of the sniper charts in BO6 thanks to it being a high-powered semi-automatic weapon. While the VS Recon is a bolt-action, it promises "a quick rechamber." Depending on how low the downtime is between shots, this could be an absolute monster.

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All Black Ops 7 weapons

Here are all of the confirmed Black Ops 7 weapons so far:

Assault Rifles

Weapon	Description
M15 Mod 0	Full-auto AR with well-rounded damage, range, and handling.
MXR-17	Full-auto AR with excellent range and accuracy, albeit at the cost of more modest mobility and rate of fire.
Peacekeeper MK1	Full-auto AR with excellent mobility and handling for its class, albeit at the cost of high recoil and limited range.

SMGs

Weapon	Description
Ryden 45K	Full-auto SMG with well-rounded CQB power, handling, and recoil.
Dravec 45	Full-auto SMG that's incredibly stable and effective at longer ranges, albeit at the cost of CQB power.
Razor 9mm	Full-auto SMG with an extreme rate of fire, albeit at the cost of limited range and slower handling.

Shotguns

Weapon	Description
M10 Breacher	Pump-action charge shotgun. Holding the trigger improves hip and ADS spread, tightening pellet spray.
Echo 12	Rechambering double-barrel shotgun. Fires two semi-automatic shots between rechambers. High range, high damage.

LMGs

Weapon	Description
MK.78	Full-auto LMG with great damage and plenty of ammo, albeit at the cost of lower mobility and slower handling.

Marksman Rifles

Weapon	Description
M8A1	Four-round burst Marksman Rifle with very high damage and an extremely fast burst rate of fire, albeit at the cost of a moderate burst cooldown.

Sniper Rifles

Weapon	Description
VS Recon	Bolt-action sniper with a quick rechamber and moderate recoil and stability.
XR-3 Ion	Three-round burst sniper with high power and low recoil, albeit at the cost of slower handling and a short pre-fire delay.

Pistols

Weapon	Description
Jager 45	Semi-automatic pistol with a very fast rate of fire and low recoil.
CODA 9	Full-auto pistol with high damage and rate of fire, albeit at the cost of strong recoil and a shorter effective range.

Launchers

Weapon	Description
A.R.C. M1	Charge launcher. Holding the trigger charges a piercing energy beam. Deals high damage to scorestreaks and vehicles.

Melee Weapons

Weapon	Description
Flatline MK.II	Melee weapon with high damage and moderate attack speed.

And those are our predictions for the best Black Ops 7 weapons, as well as all of the weapons that have been confirmed so far. Ahead of the beta, as well as the full Black Ops 7 release date, continue your prep by reading up on what we expect to be the best Black Ops 7 perks, as well as how the new Black Ops 7 Overclock system works.