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Black Ops 7 Beta: Best Meta Weapon Loadouts to Dominate

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta gameplay featuring various weapon loadouts

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta is in full swing, and the early meta is already taking shape. While the full game doesn't launch until November 14, this beta is your proving ground. Treyarch has even given players more to grind for, raising the beta level cap to 30 in a recent update. This gives us access to a wider pool of weapons and attachments to craft the perfect loadout.

This guide cuts through the noise to give you the most powerful, meta-defining weapon builds you can create right now. We've analyzed the top choices for every playstyle, ensuring you can maximize your killstreaks, dominate objectives, and get a critical head start before launch.

The All-Rounder Meta King: KA-84 Assault Rifle

Every Call of Duty has that one reliable assault rifle that can do it all, and for the Black Ops 7 beta, the KA-84 is unequivocally that gun. Unlocked early on, its blend of high damage, a predictable recoil pattern, and versatility makes it the top choice for nearly any situation. This build tames its initial kick, turning it into a laser beam that excels in the crucial mid-range gunfights that define maps like Turbine and Arsenal.

  • Optic: Microflex LED
  • Muzzle: Infantry Compensator
  • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
  • Stock: Tactical Stock

This attachment combination is all about stability and accuracy. The Infantry Compensator and Commando Foregrip are a classic pairing that virtually eliminates recoil, allowing you to challenge enemies at range with confidence. The Microflex LED offers a clean sight picture for precise target acquisition, while the Tactical Stock provides a vital boost to your aim-down-sights (ADS) speed, keeping you snappy and competitive against more aggressive SMG players.

The Aggressive Rusher's Choice: SMG-5 "Wasp"

If you live to push the pace and break enemy setups, the SMG-5 "Wasp" is your premier tool. This SMG features a blistering fire rate and best-in-class mobility, making it a nightmare in close-quarters combat. While it struggles at a distance, this build doubles down on its strengths, optimizing it for lightning-fast flanks and hip-fire takedowns.

  • Laser: SOF Target Designator
  • Barrel: 7.3" Extended
  • Grip: Speed Tape
  • Stock: No Stock

The goal here is pure speed. The SOF Target Designator is non-negotiable, significantly tightening your hip-fire spread for those chaotic moments when ADSing isn't an option. The Extended Barrel provides a small but noticeable buff to damage range, helping you win fights just outside of knife range. Finally, the Speed Tape grip and the No Stock option shred your ADS and sprint-to-fire times, ensuring you always have your weapon up first.

The Power Position Guardian: TDR-M Tactical Rifle

For the more methodical player who prefers to control sightlines and punish overly aggressive opponents, the TDR-M Tactical Rifle is a menace. This semi-auto rifle is incredibly rewarding for those with a steady aim, capable of downing enemies in just two or three shots. It's the perfect weapon for locking down lanes, defending objectives, and making enemies think twice before crossing an open area.

  • Optic: Axial Arms 2x
  • Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
  • Barrel: 18.5" Task Force
  • Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip

This build turns the TDR-M into a long-range surgical tool. The Axial Arms 2x provides the ideal magnification for the engagement distances where this rifle shines. The Agency Suppressor is a top-tier attachment, granting sound suppression while also increasing bullet velocity—a critical stat for hitting moving targets. The Task Force barrel further boosts that velocity and damage range, while the Field Agent Grip provides the vertical and horizontal recoil control needed for quick, accurate follow-up shots.

The Late-Beta Unlock: N-VEX 80 LMG

Once you push past level 20, you'll unlock the N-VEX 80, an LMG that has quickly become a contender for the most powerful gun in the beta. While its handling is slow, its non-existent recoil and three-shot-kill potential at almost any range make it an absolute monster for suppressive fire and objective defense. This build focuses on mitigating its sluggish ADS time while maximizing its accuracy.

  • Optic: Visiontech 2x
  • Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
  • Barrel: 24.8" Task Force
  • Underbarrel: Patrol Grip

Like the TDR-M, the Agency Suppressor and Task Force Barrel are essential for boosting the N-VEX 80's already impressive bullet velocity and range. The key addition is the Patrol Grip, which provides a significant boost to sprint-to-fire speed, helping to offset the weapon's naturally slow handling and making you less vulnerable when rotating between power positions. Once you get this weapon set up and mounted on a piece of cover, the enemy team will struggle to push your lane.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the level cap in the Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta?

Following a mid-beta update, the level cap has been raised to Level 30. This allows players to unlock more weapons, attachments, and final beta rewards before the full game launch.

When does Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially release?

The full version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 14.

What is the best all-purpose weapon build for the beta?

The KA-84 Assault Rifle is the strongest and most versatile weapon available from the start. Our recommended build using the Infantry Compensator and Commando Foregrip offers best-in-class recoil control, making it dominant in most engagements.