There may be fewer options to choose from when it comes to the best guns in the Black Ops 7 beta compared to when the full game launches in November, but there’s still enough variety available that some weapons have quickly climbed to the top of the ranks among general player consensus.
With 16 guns available in total, and a couple of days remaining in the beta, we’ve highlighted a few of the best. We’ve spent a considerable amount of time playing the beta and while there aren’t any bad guns in this pre-release playtest, a few are head and shoulders above the rest. Of course, you need to make sure you know how to play the Black Ops 7 beta before you use any of these.
Here are some of the best weapons in the Black Ops 7 beta, including an assault rifle, a marksman rifle, an SMG, a sniper rifle, and a brand-new entry after the first weekend of the beta: a shotgun with one very special feature.
1. MXR-17 (assault rifle)
If there’s one gun everyone’s talking about in the beta, it’s the MXR-17. Unlocked at level four, this is the second assault rifle you’ll get your hands on, and it deals the most damage. This is in exchange for a slower rate of fire compared to the M15 and the Peacekeeper, but that should also result in slightly more manageable recoil.
As soon as you unlock Gunfighter at level 20, equip it and you can have a whopping eight attachments on this bad boy. You want to lean into improving the recoil even further and increasing its damage output, so you’re as geared as possible for holding down angles and lanes. The Recoil Sync Unit fire mod is a must have, as is either the 20″ Imperial Barrel or 18″ Rift-M7 Barrel, when you eventually unlock it. Stick a decent optical sight on there and you’re good to go.
Check out this video from Hero for an example of just how much the MXR-17 shreds.
2. M8A1 (marksman rifle)
Is anyone surprised to see the M8A1 in the top tier of weapons in the beta? Anyone who played Black Ops 2 back in the day knows exactly what this marksman rifle is capable of, with its burst-fire mode taking down enemies before they knew what hit them. So to see this beast back doing what it does best is a sweet hit of nostalgia for us all.
It’s been a while since a burst weapon has shone so brightly in a Call of Duty game, but with the M8A1’s four-round burst enabling a “one bomb” — when you kill an enemy at full health with just one burst — it harks back to the days of the M16A4 and FAMAS in Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. Stick an optical sight on this bad boy, a long barrel to improve the range, and you’re good to go.
Octane, ex-Call of Duty pro turned content creator, has already got a nuke with his M8A1 build.
3. Dravec 45 (SMG)
Meanwhile, in the SMG category, we have the Dravec 45. Unlocked at level 10, this is essentially a PP-19 Bizon from previous Call of Duty games, and it’s safe to say it shreds yet again in Black Ops 7. It’s capable of both close quarters combat and at considerable range with the right build, which is something the weapon has struggled with in years gone by.
There are a few essential attachments here, as we’d recommend kitting it out to decimate at range. The Accelerated Recoil System fire mod is one, the Monolithic Suppressor is another, and then go for the 19″ Horizon Fluted Barrel, but when you unlock it, switch it out for the 14″ Verse Barrel instead. You’ll have enough mobility to deal with enemies up close, but you’ll be competing with assault rifles at range with ease.
Paradox’s video shows just how much the Dravec shreds as he has a 100+ kill game with it.
4. VS Recon (sniper rifle)
Don’t worry, quickscopers and sniper fans everywhere, we haven’t forgotten you. The VS Recon is an immensely powerful bolt action and, as a result, it’s the perfect candidate for anyone who fancies themselves as a run ‘n’ gun, mobile type of sniper player, or if you want to play slower and more methodically.
It’s unlocked by default in the beta so you can start unlocking attachments for it straight away, and if you plan on hightailing it around the map rather than camping in one spot, the Quickdraw Grip is the attachment you need to improve that ADS speed. The Rapid Fire mod and Handling Laser are also both essential for that quickscoping playstyle.
Thought Octane’s nuke was impressive? Check out SoaR Roy get one while using the VS Recon exclusively.
5. Echo 12 (shotgun)
Finally, now that we’ve spent a couple more days with the beta, we can safely recommend the Echo 12 as the best shotgun out of the two available. It isn’t suited to every map because, as you’d expect, you need to be in close-quarters combat to make it work, but if you can stay mobile — perks such as Lightweight and Tac Sprinter can help with this — you’ll be dipping and weaving like a true shotgunner.
Even though it’s a pump action shotgun, the Echo 12 is special because it’s also double-barreled, which means you can shoot twice before needing to pump. Land both your shots in quick succession and you’ll shred through foes, not to mention it isn’t too shabby in the range department either. Equip attachments that increase the damage, handling, and mobility to make the most out of this unique shotgun.
Wondering just how good this shotgun could be? Watch Sonicstar123 net 69 kills in a game of Domination.
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Author: 360 Technology Group
