With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 now live, players can grind several new weapons via the Battle Pass, including the new Maddox RFB. As an all-rounder assault rifle, it’s already turning into a community favorite, thanks to its solid damage, snappy handling, and impressive consistency at all ranges.

In this guide, we’ll outline the best Maddox RFB attachments in Black Ops 7, along with the Perks and equipment that round out the strongest loadout. You’ll also find a quick look at how the weapon fits into the current AR meta and how to unlock it in Season 1.

How To Unlock Maddox RFB AR In Black Ops 7

The Maddox RFB AR is unlocked in Black Ops 7 via the Season 1 Battle Pass. It is the main reward of Page 6, so expect some grinding to reach it. The Maddox RFB is the seventh AR in the BLOPS weapon list, after the M15 Mod 0, AK-27, MXR-17, X9 Maverick, Peacekeeper MK1, and DS20 Mirage.

If you want the Maddox RFB sooner in Black Ops 7, you can grab either the BP Bundle (2,400 COD Points) or the BlackCell Bundle ($30). The BP Bundle gives you 21 tier skips right away, while BlackCell includes the skips plus an extra 1,100 COD Points that can go toward even more boosts.

Pro Tip: Remember that by completing the Season 1 Battle Pass, you can earn back the COD Points you spent, allowing you to roll them over into future seasons. 

Best Maddox RFB AR Loadout In Black Ops 7

Our recommended Maddox RFB loadout will focus on maximizing its incredible range. It also adds a larger capacity magazine, which will ensure you have less downtime reloading the weapon. You might struggle when enemies are rushing you, but the rest of the loadout should help you keep them at bay.

Best Attachments For The Maddox RFB AR In Black Ops 7

The following attachments focus on two major points: better recoil control and optimizing the weapon’s already excellent range:

• Barrel: 17” Perdify-75
• Underbarrel: EAM Steady-90 Grip
• Magazine: Billing Extender Mag
• Laser: 3mW Motion Strike Laser
• Fire Mod: 5.56 NATO Overpressured

The 17” Perdify-75 Barrel attachment is especially good, as it improves the Maddox RFB’s effective damage range and bullet velocity. You’ll feel the difference immediately: your shots hold their power much farther out, and your bullets get to the target quicker.

In practice, that means you can delete players before they’re close enough to take a fair fight—especially anyone trying to rush you with an SMG. Plus, with the Billing Extender Mag,  the AR’s magazine size will be bumped up to 50 rounds, allowing you to take on extended fights without worrying about untimely reloads.

If you’re keen on using the Gunfighter Wildcard (unlocked at Level 29), you can add even more attachments, three in total. For the Maddox RFB, we recommend the following:

• Muzzle: RL-5.56 Brake
• Grip: Faraday Quick Grip
• Stock: Voltaic Light Stock

Best Perks & Equipment For The Maddox RFB AR Class Setup

Here is our recommended setup for the best Maddox RFB AR loadout in Black Ops 7:

• Wildcard: Gunfighter or Prepper
• Field Upgrade: Drone Pod or Echo Unit
• Tactical: Pinpoint Grenade
• Lethal: Semtex
• Perk 1: Gearhead
• Perk 2: Blast Link
• Perk 3: Tracker

This class setup will help keep your enemies at bay and let you control sightlines with ease. If you decide to go with the Prepper Wildcard, you’ll be able to utilize both the Drone Pod and the Echo Unit (and get two charges with the Gearhead Perk).

The Drones can be excellent for learning enemy locations, and their explosions will trigger your Blast Link Perk. Furthermore, if you’re playing game modes like Domination, the Echo Unit can help you capture zones while maintaining a good distance from opponents. 

Maddox RFB AR Stats In Black Ops 7

Time to break down the full Maddox RFB AR Stats. As we’ve done with our Ryden-45K and VS Recon loadouts, these are all base stats with no attachments.

Damage Distribution

The Maddox RFB AR has very consistent damage values overall, so don’t expect crazy fluctuations in effective range.

Damage Range

The weapon has decent range. The max range where damage falloff fully kicks in is 33 meters, which might seem short, but our loadout adds extra range to compensate.

Firepower

The Maddox RFB has a normal fire rate, but is on the slower side compared to most Black Ops 7 ARs. Its bullet velocity is also a lot slower in comparison.

Accuracy

The hip-fire spread is quite wide, which is why some of the attachments in our loadout focus on faster aiming down sights (ADSing).

Mobility 

The Maddox RFB features regular mobility numbers. It’s not the heaviest assault rifle in Black Ops 7 to carry around, but it’s also not super nimble.

Handling

Reloading this weapon is quicker than other assault rifles, but beyond that, the Maddox RFB falls right in the middle as far as other stats are concerned.

FAQs

What is the best Maddox RFB loadout in Black Ops 7?

The best Maddox RFB loadout in Black Ops 7 features attachments such as the 17” Perdify-75 and the Billing Extender Mag.

How do you unlock all attachments for the Maddox RFB AR?

To unlock all the Maddox RFB AR attachments, you have to play Black Ops 7. This can be done via Multiplayer, Zombies, or even the campaign, as long as you use it during your matches.

How can you reduce recoil on the Maddox RFB AR?

To reduce the recoil on the Maddox RFB in Black Ops 7, we recommend using attachments like the RL-5.56 Brake Muzzle.

How does the Maddox RFB AR compare to other assault rifles?

Overall, the Maddox RFB AR is a great assault rifle for anybody who prioritizes effective range and great recoil control over mobility.