The legacy continues in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which brings back a arsenal of iconic firearms from its direct predecessor, Black Ops 2. While these classic weapons have received new names for the new era, their core designs and lethal potential remain unchanged. This guide provides a complete breakdown of all seven returning weapons, detailing how to unlock them, their new identities, and how they perform on the modern battlefield.
1. Jager 45 Pistol (Formerly Tac-45)
- Unlock Level: Level 1
- Weapon Class: Pistol
The Jager 45, known to veterans as the Tac-45, is your default starting sidearm. As a semi-automatic pistol, it boasts a blisteringly fast rate of fire (limited only by your trigger finger) and remarkably low recoil. While it won't replace your primary weapon, it's an incredibly reliable tool for finishing off wounded enemies or saving you when your main gun runs dry in close-quarters engagements.
2. VS Recon Sniper Rifle (Formerly DSR-50)
- Unlock Level: Level 3
- Weapon Class: Sniper Rifle
A fan-favorite from Black Ops 2, the DSR-50 returns as the VS Recon. Unlocked almost immediately at Level 3, this bolt-action sniper rifle is a powerhouse. It guarantees a one-shot kill from the torso up, making it devastatingly effective for all playstyles—whether you're quickscoping, hardscoping, or even landing a lucky no-scope. With a quick rechamber time and a 6-round magazine, the VS Recon offers both lethal power and consistent performance.
3. M8A1 Marksman Rifle
- Unlock Level: Level 10
- Weapon Class: Marksman Rifle
The legendary M8A1 is back, now classified as a Marksman Rifle. This 4-round burst beast retains its identity as a top-tier weapon capable of eliminating enemies with a single, well-placed burst to the upper chest and head. Its extreme fire rate within the burst and manageable recoil make it a dominant force at medium to long ranges. Equip the right attachments, and this could easily become your go-to primary weapon.
4. Coda 9 Pistol (Formerly KAP-45)
- Unlock Level: Level 34
- Weapon Class: Pistol
For players who prefer automatic fire, the Coda 9 (previously the KAP-45)is a perfect choice. This full-auto pistol delivers high damage and arapid rate of fire, allowing you to melt opponents at close range. Thetrade-off is significant recoil and a short effective range. Its20-round magazine depletes quickly, but in tight spaces, it can outguneven some SMGs.
5. Carbon 57 SMG (Formerly PDW-57)
- Unlock Level: Level 46
- Weapon Class: Submachine Gun (SMG)
The Carbon 57 stands out in the SMG category with its massive 50-roundmagazine. Originally the PDW-57, this weapon offers excellent ammocapacity and respectable control, making it forgiving for players whomay not have perfect aim. While its damage per bullet is below averagefor its class, its low recoil and extended range allow it to compete inengagements where other SMGs would fall short.
6. Peacekeeper MK1 Assault Rifle
- Unlock Level: Level 52
- Weapon Class: Assault Rifle
In a class shift, the Peacekeeper MK1 has moved from an SMG to an AssaultRifle. However, it retains the exceptional mobility and handling of itsoriginal class. This makes it a hybrid powerhouse for aggressive,run-and-gun players. Be warned: it suffers from high recoil and limitedrange, struggling in direct fights with traditional ARs at a distance.Use its agility to your advantage on maps with tight corridors andclose-quarter combat zones.
7. MPC-25 SMG (Formerly MSMC)
- Unlock Level: Level 55
- Weapon Class: Submachine Gun (SMG)
The final unlock, the MPC-25 (previously the MSMC), is a classic Black Ops 2 SMG that rewards an aggressive playstyle. It packs very high damage and a fantastic fire rate for its class, coupled with top-tier mobility.The catch is its punishing recoil and severely limited effective range.This weapon is designed for point-blank combat; if you can get up closeand personal, the MPC-25 will secure you easy kills.
Tags: CoD,BO7, call of Duty,
Platform(s): Xbox One, PlayStation 4 PS4, PlayStation 5 PS5, Microsoft Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S
Genre(s): first-person shooter
Developer(s): Treyarch, Raven Software
Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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