Black Ops 7 beta weapon tier list

The Black Ops 7 beta features a decent variety of weapons to try out. Since the list is new, you may be wondering which ones perform best and which belong to the meta tiers. The early access phase went live on October 2, 2025, at 9 am PT and will run for 72 hours, ending on October 5, 2025, at 9 am PT.

Once it concludes, the second phase, the open beta, will begin and run for another three days, ending on October 8, 2025. During this time, it is important to know which weapons stand out. This article provides a tier list ranking every weapon in the Black Ops 7 beta from best to worst.

Tier list of all weapons in Black Ops 7 beta

There are 16 weapons in total, divided into nine categories: assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, shotguns, LMGs, marksman rifles, launchers, pistols, and melee. Below is the full list, organized by category:

Assault Rifles: M15 MOD 0, MXR-17, Peacekeeper MK1
SMGs: Dravec 45, Razor 9mm, Ryden 45k
Marksman Rifle: M8A1
Shotguns: M10 Breacher, Echo 12
LMG: MK.78
Sniper Rifles: VS Recon, XR-3 Ion
Pistols: CODA 9, Jager 45
Launcher: A.R.C. M1
Melee: Flatline Mk.II

All of the weapons listed above are divided into five tiers:

S-Tier: Absolute meta weapons
A-Tier: Strong and highly effective choices
B-Tier: Reliable but with situational performance
C-Tier: Average weapons, only viable in specific scenarios
D-Tier: The weakest options in the beta

S-tier

Weapons	Unlock Criteria
MXR-17	Reach Level 4
M15 MOD 0	Default unlock
Dravec 45	Reach Level 10
M8A1	Reach Level 7

A-tier

Weapons	Unlock Criteria
Peacekeeper Mk1	Reach Level 16
Razor 9mm	Reach Level 25
Ryden 45K	Default unlock
VS Recon	Default unlock
M10 Breacher	Default unlock
Echo 12	Reach Level 28
MK.78	Default unlock

B-tier

Weapons	Unlock Criteria
XR-3 Ion	Reach Level 19
CODA 9	Reach Level 22
Jager 45	Default unlock

C-tier

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
A.R.C. M1	Reach Level 13

D-tier

Weapon	Unlock Criteria
Flatline MK.II	Default unlock

Also read: Black Ops 7 system requirements: Minimum and recommended PC specifications explored

Best five loadouts in Black Ops 7 beta

Now that you know which weapons are effective in the game, here are five of the best loadouts you can use in your matches.

MXR-17 (assault rifle)

The MXR-17 is a fully automatic weapon with excellent range and accuracy. Its slower fire rate makes it more stable, with almost no recoil.

Recommended build:

Muzzle: Greaves Ti-762 suppressor
Underbarrel: Sentry Pro Handstop
Magazine: Extended Mag II
Rear Grip: Bell-H81 Grip
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

M15 Mod 0 (assault rifle)

The M15 MOD 0 is a versatile full-auto rifle with balanced power, accuracy, and handling, making it reliable in most situations..

Recommended build:

Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Mobile Recoil Foregrip
Rear Grip: Stabilization Grip
Optic: Mini Reflex 01

Dravec 45 (SMG)

The Dravec 45 is a meta SMG with strong accuracy, high fire rate, and surprising effectiveness at extended ranges, making it one of the best weapons in the beta.

Recommended build:

Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
Barrel: Hybrid Barrel
Rear Grip: Mobile Quickdraw Grip
Stock: ADS Movement Stock
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

Also read: Best audio settings for Black Ops 7 beta (How to hear footsteps better)

M8A1 (marksman rifle)

The M8A1 is a four-round burst rifle with an extremely fast burst fire rate and impressive damage, making it deadly for long-range encounters.

Recommended build:

Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
Barrel: Bullet Velocity Barrel
Underbarrel: Mobile Recoil Foregrip
Reart Grip: Stabilization Grip
Optic: Mini Reflex 01

Peacekeeper Mk1 (assault rifle)

The Peacekeeper MK1 is known for its mobility and handling, excelling at medium-range fights with a fast time-to-kill. However, it has noticeable recoil and limited range.

Recommended build:

Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Mobile Recoil Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Rear Grip: Stabilization Grip

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Edited by Animesh Talukdar