Black Ops 7 Level Unlocks: Complete Progression Guide for Multiplayer & Zombies
Discover all 55 level unlocks in Black Ops 7 for Multiplayer and Zombies. Complete breakdown of weapons, perks, scorestreaks, and operator unlocks to plan your perfect loadout.
If you’ve just jumped into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, you’re probably wondering what’s waiting for you as you grind through those 55 levels. The good news? There’s a ton of gear to unlock. The slightly annoying news? Some of the best weapons and perks are locked behind higher levels, so you’ll need to put in the hours to access everything.
Let me break down exactly what you’ll unlock at each level, so you can plan your progression and know when you’ll finally get your hands on that weapon you’ve been eyeing.
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How Level Progression Works in Black Ops 7
Before we dive into the unlock list, here’s something important: Black Ops 7 uses the same leveling system as Black Ops 6, which means your progression counts across both Multiplayer and Zombies modes. Whether you’re grinding out matches in Multiplayer or surviving rounds in Zombies, you’re working toward the same level cap.
The level cap sits at Level 55, and once you hit that ceiling, you’ll have unlocked everything available in the base progression system. After that, you can dive into the Prestige system—but be warned, that resets most of your unlocks (except Operators).
Quick tip: When you prestige, you get 1 Prestige Token per level that lets you permanently unlock one item. Choose wisely! I’d recommend locking in a weapon or perk that unlocks late in the progression, so you don’t have to wait 40+ levels to use it again.
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Complete Black Ops 7 Unlock List (Levels 1-55)
Here’s the full breakdown of what unlocks at each level for both Multiplayer and Zombies. I’ve organized it so you can quickly scan for specific gear types or plan out when you’ll be able to build your ideal loadout.
Early Game Unlocks (Levels 1-10)
These first 10 levels get you started with the basics—default loadouts, your first custom class slots, and some essential early-game weapons.
| Level | Multiplayer Unlocks | Zombies Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scout, Operative, Tactician (Default Loadouts) | N/A |
| 2 | Shotgunner (Default Loadout) | N/A |
| 3 | Overwatch (Default Loadout) | N/A |
| 4 | Custom Loadouts, AK-27 (Assault Rifle) | Custom Loadouts, AK-27 (Assault Rifle) |
| 5 | Cluster Grenade (Lethal), RC-XD (Scorestreak), Tech Mask (Perk) | Cluster Grenade (Lethal), RC-XD (Scorestreak) |
| 6 | Trophy System (Field Upgrade), Scavenger (Perk) | Aftertaste (Gobblegum) |
| 7 | Grimm (Operator), RK-9 (Submachine Gun) | RK-9 (Submachine Gun) |
| 8 | Pinpoint Grenade (Tactical) | Frenzied Guard (Field Upgrade) |
| 9 | Hellstorm (Scorestreak), Blast Link (Perk) | Power Keg (Gobblegum) |
| 10 | M8A1 (Marksman Rifle) | M8A1 (Marksman Rifle) |
My take: Level 4 is where the game really opens up with custom loadouts. The AK-27 is a solid starter assault rifle, and getting your hands on it early means you can start building a loadout that actually fits your playstyle instead of being stuck with defaults.
Mid-Tier Progression (Levels 11-30)
This is where you start unlocking more specialized gear—better scorestreaks, tactical options, and some of the game’s most versatile weapons.
| Level | Multiplayer Unlocks | Zombies Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tac Sprinter (Perk), UAV (Scorestreak) | Augment Research |
| 12 | Semtex (Lethal), Mute Field (Field Upgrade) | Semtex (Lethal), Cryo Freeze (Ammo Mod) |
| 13 | Falkner (Operator), Shadow SK (Sniper Rifle), Velox 5.7 (Pistol) | Shadow SK (Sniper Rifle), Velox 5.7 (Pistol) |
| 14 | Fast Hands (Perk) | Kill Joy (Gobblegum) |
| 15 | Flashbang (Tactical), Tac Expert (Wildcard) | Mangler Cannon (Scorestreak), Flashbang (Tactical) |
| 16 | MXR-17 (Assault Rifle) | MXR-17 (Assault Rifle) |
| 17 | Gravemaker (Scorestreak), Cold-Blooded (Perk) | Healing Aura (Field Upgrade) |
| 18 | Gung Ho (Perk), Needle Drone (Lethal) | Fire Works (Ammo Mod) |
| 19 | Wei Lin (Operator), Razor 9mm (Submachine Gun) | Razor 9mm (Submachine Gun) |
| 20 | Overkill (Wildcard), Squad Link (Field Upgrade) | Power Vacuum (Gobblegum) |
| 21 | Sentry Turret (Scorestreak), Flak Jacket (Perk), Stim Shot (Tactical) | Sentry Turret (Scorestreak) |
| 22 | Echo 12 (Shotgun) | Echo 12 (Shotgun) |
| 23 | Watchdog Helo (Scorestreak), Bankroll (Perk) | Stock Option (Gobblegum) |
| 24 | Danger Close (Wildcard) | Cymbal Monkey (Tactical) |
| 25 | Warden 308 (Marksman Rifle), A.R.C. M1 (Launcher) | Warden 308 (Marksman Rifle), A.R.C. M1 (Launcher) |
| 26 | Molotov (Lethal), Care Package (Scorestreak), Ghost (Perk) | Molotov (Lethal) |
| 27 | Assassin (Perk), Echo Unit (Field Upgrade) | N/A |
| 28 | Razor (Operator), X9 Maverick (Assault Rifle) | X9 Maverick (Assault Rifle) |
| 29 | Psych Grenade (Tactical), Gunfighter (Wildcard) | Psych Grenade (Tactical), Toxic Growth (Field Upgrade) |
| 30 | HKDS (Scorestreak), Charge Link (Perk) | HKDS (Scorestreak), Requipment (Gobblegum) |
Key unlock to watch for: Level 26 gives you Ghost, which is absolutely essential for staying off enemy radar in Multiplayer. If you’re planning to prestige, this is a strong candidate for your permanent unlock token.
High-Level Gear (Levels 31-55)
The final stretch unlocks some of the most powerful weapons, advanced scorestreaks, and specialized equipment. If you’re a sniper main, you’ll want to push to Level 43 for the XR-3 Ion.
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| Level | Multiplayer Unlocks | Zombies Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | XM325 (Light Machine Gun) | XM325 (Light Machine Gun) |
| 32 | Fear Trap (Field Upgrade), Tracker (Perk) | Dead Drop (Gobblegum) |
| 33 | Point Turret (Lethal), Napalm Strike (Scorestreak), Perk Greed (Wildcard) | Point Turret (Lethal) |
| 34 | Vermaak (Operator), Dravec 45 (Submachine Gun), CODA 9 (Pistol) | Dravec 45 (Submachine Gun), CODA 9 (Pistol) |
| 35 | Smoke (Tactical) | Napalm Burst (Ammo Mod), Smoke (Tactical) |
| 36 | Close Shave (Perk), Legion (Scorestreak) | Round Off (Gobblegum) |
| 37 | DS20 Mirage (Assault Rifle) | DS20 Mirage (Assault Rifle) |
| 38 | LDBR (Scorestreak), Prepper (Wildcard) | LDBR (Scorestreak) |
| 39 | Black Hat (Field Upgrade) | Explosive Flourish (Gobblegum) |
| 40 | Kagan (Operator), Akita (Shotgun) | Akita (Shotgun) |
| 41 | C4 (Lethal), Flyswatter (Wildcard) | C4 (Lethal), Hidden Power (Gobblegum) |
| 42 | Hunter Bot (Tactical), Hand Cannon (Scorestreak), Engineer (Perk) | Hunter Bot (Tactical), Hand Cannon (Scorestreak) |
| 43 | XR-3 Ion (Sniper Rifle) | XR-3 Ion (Sniper Rifle) |
| 44 | EMP Systems (Scorestreak) | Shadow Rift (Ammo Mod) |
| 45 | Scrambler (Field Upgrade), Lightweight (Perk) | Armor Gettin’ (Gobblegum) |
| 46 | Carbon 57 (Submachine Gun) | Carbon 57 (Submachine Gun) |
| 47 | Harp (Scorestreak) | LT53 Kazimir (Tactical) |
| 48 | High Roller (Wildcard), VTOL Warship (Scorestreak) | Aether Shroud (Field Upgrade) |
| 49 | M34 Novaline (Marksman Rifle), Flatline MK.II (Melee) | M34 Novaline (Marksman Rifle), Flatline MK.II (Melee) |
| 50 | Decoy (Tactical), Guardian (Perk) | Decoy (Tactical), Gift Card (Gobblegum) |
| 51 | Active Camo (Field Upgrade), Interceptors (Scorestreak) | Brain Rot (Ammo Mod) |
| 52 | Peacekeeper MK1 (Assault Rifle) | Peacekeeper MK1 (Assault Rifle) |
| 53 | Specialist (Wildcard), Ninja (Perk) | Disciple Injection (Scorestreak) |
| 54 | Combat Axe (Lethal), RHINO (Scorestreak), Looper (Perk) | Combat Axe (Lethal) |
| 55 | MPC-25 (Submachine Gun) | MPC-25 (Submachine Gun) |
Worth noting: Level 48’s Aether Shroud is a game-changer for Zombies players, giving you that clutch invisibility escape when you’re overwhelmed. And if you make it to Level 55, the MPC-25 is your final reward—a solid SMG to cap off your progression.
What Happens After Level 55? Understanding Prestige
Once you hit Level 55, you’ve officially maxed out your base progression. At this point, you can enter the Prestige system, which is where Black Ops 7 follows the franchise’s long-standing tradition of resetting your progress for additional rewards and bragging rights.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Most unlocks reset: All your weapons, perks, equipment, scorestreaks, and wildcards go back to locked status
- Operators stay unlocked: You keep all the operators you’ve earned
- You get 1 Prestige Token: Use this to permanently unlock one item that stays available even after the reset
- Rinse and repeat: You’ll level from 1 to 55 again, unlocking everything in the same order
Smart Prestige Token Strategy
When choosing what to permanently unlock, think about what you rely on most and what unlocks late in the progression:
- Ghost (Level 26) – Essential for stealth players
- XR-3 Ion (Level 43) – If you’re a dedicated sniper
- Peacekeeper MK1 (Level 52) – Late-game assault rifle that’s highly versatile
- Overkill Wildcard (Level 20) – Lets you run two primary weapons from the start
Personally? I’d lean toward Ghost or a weapon that unlocks after Level 40, since those are the longest grinds to get back.
Quick Tips for Efficient Leveling
Want to hit Level 55 faster? Here are some strategies that actually work:
For Multiplayer:
- Play objective modes like Hardpoint and Domination—more points = faster XP
- Stack scorestreaks efficiently to chain them together
- Complete daily challenges for XP bonuses
For Zombies:
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- Focus on high-round survival for consistent XP gains
- Use double XP tokens during longer sessions
- Complete objectives and challenges within matches
Cross-Mode Strategy:
- Switch between Multiplayer and Zombies to avoid burnout
- Your progress carries over, so play what feels fun in the moment
- Don’t forget Warzone also contributes to your level progression
Final Thoughts
Black Ops 7’s unlock system is pretty straightforward once you understand it—55 levels of steady progression with rewards sprinkled throughout. The beauty of the shared leveling system between Multiplayer and Zombies means you’re never wasting time, no matter which mode you prefer.
The real decision comes when you hit that Level 55 ceiling: do you prestige and start the grind again, or stay at max level and keep everything unlocked? There’s no wrong answer, but if you’re competitive or enjoy the chase, prestiging adds another layer of goals to work toward.
Now get out there and start unlocking. That Peacekeeper MK1 at Level 52 isn’t going to earn itself.
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