Best M15 Mod 0 Loadout In Black Ops 7

Getting comfortable with the best M15 Mod 0 loadout will make your initial grind through Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 far easier. As the first assault rifle (AR) you’ll unlock in the game, it’s the weapon you’ll rely on the most while building your arsenal. And that’s exactly why it pays to optimize it early.

To help you out, we’ll break down the best M15 Mod 0 attachments in Black Ops 7 so you can craft a reliable AR that will be extremely useful at practically all ranges.

The M15 Mod 0 assault rifle displayed in a Black Ops 7 weapon preview
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How To Unlock M15 Mod 0 In Black Ops 7

Like the Ryden-45K SMG, the M15 Mod 0 is unlocked by default in Black Ops 7. With only six assault rifles available in total, it’s the rifle you’ll naturally spend the most time with early on while learning the class. It also has solid accuracy and handling.

The rest of the AR lineup includes the AK-27, MXR-17, X9 Maverick, DS20 Mirage, and Peacekeeper MK1. Assault rifles have excellent all-around statistics, making them the most versatile weapons in Black Ops 7.

Best M15 Mod 0 Loadout In Black Ops 7

To dominate your matches, use our recommended M15 Mod 0 loadout. We’ve opted to prioritize accuracy with a dash of handling and extra firepower. This will make the AR excel at longer ranges than usual—perfect for maps with long sightlines!

Best Attachments For The M15 Mod 0 In Black Ops 7

These are the recommended M15 Mod 0 attachments:

  • Optic: EMT3 Holo MK.2
  • Muzzle: RL-5.56 Brake
  • Barrel: 16.5″ Fusion Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Ironhold Angled Grip
  • Rear Grip: Contour Grip

If you have the Gunfighter wildcard, which is unlocked at Level 29, you can add three extra attachments to your weapon. For the M15 Mod 0, this is what we recommend:

  • Magazine: Backline Flip Mags
  • Laser: 5MW Lockstep Laser
  • Fire Mods: Buffer Spring
A customized M15 Mod 0 rifle shown with attachments in the Black Ops 7 gunsmith menu
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Best Perks & Equipment For The M15 Mod 0 Class Setup

Here is our recommended setup for the best M15 Mod 0 AR loadout in Black Ops 7:

  • Wildcard: Gunfighter/Prepper
  • Field Upgrade: Drone Pod
  • Tactical: Flashbang
  • Lethal: Point Turret
  • Perk 1: Gung Ho
  • Perk 2: Blast Link
  • Perk 3: Tracker

With this class setup, you’ll gain plenty of crowd control tools, making it easy to lock down key areas of a specific map in case you want to control a long sightline. 

You can use the Drone Pod and Point Turret to ping incoming enemies that try to sneak up on you before you quickly reposition yourself and finish them off with your AR (which now also has incredible handling). 

On top of that, using this set of Black Ops 7 perks will activate the Scout specialty, which will keep you hidden from enemy minimaps for five seconds after every kill.

M15 Mod 0 Stats In Black Ops 7

Now, let’s break down the full M15 Mod 0 Stats. These are base stats without any attachments.

Damage Distribution

Like other starter weapons, the M15 Mod 0 AR has some consistent damage numbers across the board.

Body PartDamage
Head28(x1.3)
Upper Torso22
Lower Torso22
Upper Arms22
Lower Arms22
Upper Legs22
Lower Legs22

Damage Range

The weapon has solid range, excelling at 34 meters and below, but still maintaining solid damage even while shooting out to around 56 meters.

DistanceDamage
0-34 m22
34-56 m21
56+ m18

Firepower

The M15 Mod 0 has a fast fire rate, but it’s definitely not among the fastest-firing weapons in Black Ops 7. However, since it’s meant to be an all-rounder weapon, it’s still fairly solid.

StatValue
Fire Rate769 rpm
Bullet Velocity730.0 m/s
Mags3
Mag Size30

Accuracy

The hip-fire spread is rather wide, so using it while aiming down sights (ADSing) is the better option. Since our loadout maintains a solid ADS speed, this shouldn’t be a problem.

StatValue
Hipfire Max Spread7.85°
Jump Hipfire Max Spread11.85°
Slide Hipfire Max Spread14.85°
Dive Hipfire Max Spread14.85°
First Shot Recoil Scale1.00x
Recoil Gun Kick15.50 °/s
Horizontal Recoil Control10.40 °/s
Vertical Recoil Control43.56°/s
Kick Reset Speed600 ms
Aiming Idle Sway0.42 °/s
Aiming Idle Sway Delay2200 ms
Flinch Resistance0.15 N

Mobility 

While not as fast as SMGs, the M15 Mod 0 does boast decent mobility stats in case you want to go for a more active playstyle.

StatValue
Movement Speed4.9 m/s
Crouching Movement Speed2.8 m/s
Sprinting Movement Speed7.0 m/s
ADS Movement Speed3.2 m/s

Handling

Overall, it’s not the snappiest AR to use in Black Ops 7, which is why our loadout places a strong emphasis on range. It’s not an incredibly slow weapon, but you’ll likely find yourself shooting second in close-quarters firefights.

StatValue
Reload Quickness3000 ms
Aim Down Sight Speed250 ms
Jump Aim Down Sight Speed333 ms
Sprint To Fire Speed190 ms
Slide To Fire Speed400 ms
Dive To Fire Speed480 ms
Jump Sprint To Fire Speed276 ms

FAQs

What is the best M15 MOD 0 loadout in Black Ops 7?

The best M15 Mod 0 loadout in Black Ops 7 features attachments such as the EMT3 Holo MK.2 optic and the Contour Grip rear grip.

How do you unlock all attachments for the M15 MOD 0?

To unlock all the M15 Mod 0 attachments, you must play Black Ops 7 Multiplayer matches to earn XP. The more you use the gun in matches, the faster you level it and open up new attachments.

How can you reduce recoil on the M15 MOD 0?

To reduce the recoil on the M15 Mod 0 in Black Ops 7, we recommend using attachments like the RL-5.56 Brake muzzle.

How does the M15 MOD 0 compare to other assault rifles?

Overall, the M15 Mod 0 is a great starter AR in Black Ops 7, but there are definitely many better options.