19 February 2026

Best Meta Loadouts for Black Ops 7 Season 2

By newsgame

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2 is definitely kicking off swinging, with a hefty roster of launch updates for players to get stuck into. With the return of maps like Slums, the arrival of new maps like Sake, and a whole host of gamemodes such as Luck Confirmed, there’s definitely a lot to try out.

Updates are still rolling out, with the arrival of limited-time events that bring new weapons, camos, and much more. On the topic of weapons, Season 2’s meta has shifted quite a bit, with new additions inside the Battle Pass proving to be excellent choices for Multiplayer, along with other weapons quickly rising to meta status. Here are the best meta loadouts to use in Black Ops 7 Season 2.

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Best EGRT-17 Loadout

First up is a meta build for the EGRT-17, a weapon new to Season 2 through the Battle Pass. With an exceptional fire rate that rivals the Peacekeeper, along with slightly better versatility at range, the EGRT-17 is already one of the absolute best Assault Rifles to use from close to mid-range.

The biggest thing to keep in mind with the EGRT-17 is its horizontal recoil, which can never truly be reduced to zero even with every recoil-reducing attachment equipped. The build below keeps it at an optimal level for gunfights within the first 40 meters, while also extending its damage range and maintaining quick strafing and aim-down-sight speeds for players who like to take advantage of movement.

Best EGRT-17 Build:
- Lattice Compensator (Muzzle)
- 14.6″ LTI Verdin Barrel (Barrel)
- Bowen Sentry Foregrip (Underbarrel)
- EAM Acute Mag (Magazine)
- LTI Deode Grip (Rear Grip)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Saker Speed Stock (Stock)
- 1mw Instinct Laser Array (Laser)
- MFS Heated Echo Rounds (Fire Mods)

Best REV-46 Loadout

Next up is yet another weapon new to Season 2: the REV-46, easily one of the top meta SMGs in the game right now. Essentially, the Black Ops 7 version of the Scorpion, this gun lays down impressive damage quickly thanks to its high RPM, resulting in one of the quickest TTKs in its category.

That being said, control of the gun is not its strong point, shaking uncontrollably and reducing the weapon’s effectiveness around the 25-meter range. The build below brings the recoil down as much as possible, while also providing some neat benefits like improved damage, better handling attributes, and a fast aim walking speed.

Best REV-46 Build:
- Lethal Tools ELO (Optic)
- Hawker Series 45 (Muzzle)
- 14.9” Caudal Target Barrel (Barrel)
- Sapper Guard Handstop (Underbarrel)
- Cawdor Extended Mag (Magazine)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Traversal Grip (Rear Grip)
- MFS Reforge Flip Stock (Stock)
- Recoil Sync Unit (Fire Mods)

To use the MFS Reforge Flip Stock for its faster aim walking speed, you will need to toggle the stock when in-game. The input to do so is the same button used to switch fire modes.

Best SG-12 Loadout

Shotguns are not usually the meta choice in Black Ops 7, but with the arrival of the SG-12 and a specific prestige attachment, that has changed for Season 2. Players will want to run a specific build with the SG-12 to make it viable, but once fully kitted out, it becomes one of the best close-range weapons in the game.

The build below heavily encourages the use of Tac Stance and boosts fire rate for an impressive time to kill. The weapon is more than capable of securing a consistent three-shot kill within the first 15 meters, making it perfect for small maps that reward aggressive play.

Best SG-12 Build:
- AKITA Full Bore (Muzzle)
- 20” Hawker Reach Barrel (Barrel)
- Bowen Bighorn Drum (Magazine)
- Beadline Tactical Pad (Stock)
- MFS Pulse Fire Taclight (Laser)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Redwell Dash Handstop (Underbarrel)
- Dropzone Grip (Rear Grip)
- Accelerated Recoil System (Fire Mods)

Best Maddox RFB Loadout

It may come as no surprise to players that the Maddox RFB is still a top Assault Rifle to use in Season 2. The only adjustment the weapon really received on the Multiplayer side of things this season is a stronger deviation to both weapon kick and view kick.

While this is definitely a nerf to its overall accuracy, the Maddox RFB is still manageable for mid-to-long range gunfights while also boasting a solid TTK to boot. For the fastest and most accurate build without sacrificing those much-needed benefits, see the build below.

Best Maddox RFB Build:
- Redwell 5.56 Compensator (Muzzle)
- 24” Assemblage Barrel (Barrel)
- VAS Drift Lock Foregrip (Underbarrel)
- Billing Extended Mag (Magazine)
- Buffer Spring (Fire Mods)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Lethal Tool ELO (Optic)
- Hallux Mix Grip (Rear Grip)
- Voltaic Light Stock (Stock)

Best MK.78 Loadout

A weapon that has quickly surged in popularity for Season 2 is the MK.78, a Light Machine Gun renowned for its excellent range and heavy-hitting damage. The gun itself is slow-firing and hits like a truck, potentially making it one of the best weapons in the long-range meta.

While the MK.78 is definitely a slower option in a meta filled with fast-firing, high-mobility weapons, with the right build, players can speed it up considerably. For the optimal build, see below.

Best MK.78 Build:
- Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (Muzzle)
- Bowen Sentry Foregrip (Underbarrel)
- MFS Heatshield Belt Fed (Magazine)
- Trailblaze Grip (Rear Grip)
- Bowen Light Stock (Stock)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Lethal Tools ELO (Optic)
- 15” Skylance Barrel (Barrel)
- 1mw Instinct Laser Array (Laser)

Best Kogot-7 Loadout

Back to SMGs now with the Kogot-7, a weapon that has actually not been touched in the latest strings of buffs and nerfs for the Season 2 update. Just as when it first entered Black Ops 7, the Kogot-7 is one of the fastest-killing SMGs in the game with a solid TTK.

With the right attachments, the Kogot-7 shreds in the first 25 meters, but its recoil control gets a little harder to keep in check after that point. Below is one of the lowest recoil builds available, so be sure to try it out.

Best Kogot-7 Build:
- Hawker 45 (Muzzle)
- 13.5” Canis-05 Barrel (Barrel)
- VAS Drift Lock Foregrip (Underbarrel)
- Fortune Extended Mag (Magazine)
- Buffer Spring (Fire Mods)
Optional Attachments With Gunfighter:
- Remedy Light Grip (Rear Grip)
- F7-Howl Stock (Stock)
- 1mw Instinct Laser Array (Laser)