Black Ops 7 perks look more expansive ever since there are now nine perks in each of the three slots for a total of 27 options, a big step up from last year’s 21 perks in Black Ops 6. They’re the backbone of every loadout, playing a big role in how you move, fight, and survive on the battlefield.

This guide covers all perks in Black Ops 7, split by Perk 1, 2, and 3 slots. By the end, you’ll know exactly what perks to pick to suit your chaotic or tactical playstyle.

What Are Black Ops 7 Perks?

Black Ops 7 perks give your Operator special abilities that improve movement, weapon handling, stealth, defense, and even intel gathering. Each loadout contains three Perks organized across three slots. They contain a wide variety of buffs that can greatly enhance your playstyle.

Want to sneak past enemies like a shadow? Or be able to track enemies better? Or run and gun like a maniac without getting detected? There’s always a perk for that. The right mix of BO7 perks can make you nearly unstoppable.

Black Ops 7 Perk 1 Slots

Perk 1 sets the foundation for your Operator’s playstyle. They can make you faster, sneakier, and more resistant to enemy scorestreaks and gadgets. Do you want to zoom around the map or be super stealthy? The Black Ops 7 Recon perks in this category include some fan favorites. Here’s the Black Ops 7 perks list for Slot 1:

Perk Name	Specialty	Official Description
Gung Ho	Enforcer	Fire while sprinting. Improved movement speed while reloading or using Equipment.
Dexterity	Enforcer	Reduced weapon motion and full ADS on slides, dives, and wall jumps. Take less fall damage.
Lightweight	Enforcer	Increased movement speed. Jump, slide, and dive further. Faster recovery from sliding and diving.
Cold-Blooded	Recon	Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Player-controlled Scorestreaks don’t highlight you.
Ghost	Recon	Undetectable by enemy Scout Pulse and UAV when moving, planting, defusing, or controlling Scorestreaks.
Ninja	Recon	Move more quietly.
Tech Mask	Strategist	Resistance to enemy flash, concussion, and gas. You cannot be EMPed or hacked.
Flak Jacket	Strategist	Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage.
Shadow	Strategist	Undetectable by enemy traps and mines.

Black Ops 7 Perk 2 Slots

Perk 2 refines your combat style. If Perk 1 slots are focused on hiding, then these are the ones that make you more of a hunter. Close Shave, Hunter’s Instinct, and Blast Link all look to be some cool new additions to the series. This slot has more of a focus on Black Ops 7 Enforcer perks.

Perk Name	Specialty	Official Description
Scavenger	Enforcer	Resupply ammo and equipment from eliminated enemies.
Assassin	Enforcer	Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs.
Close Shave	Enforcer	Automatically use your dedicated melee attack when you perform a weapon butt attack.
Hunter’s Instinct	Enforcer	Killing an enemy marks the direction of the next closest enemy on your minimap.
Vigilance	Recon	Displays a HUD icon whenever you appear on hostile minimaps. Immune to CUAV, Scrambler, and Vendetta.
Blast Link	Recon	Your explosive damage marks enemies on your minimap. Grant this to allies. Earn Score when they deal explosive damage.
Engineer	Recon	See enemy equipment and Scorestreaks through walls. Aim at them to see the target info.
Fast Hands	Strategist	Reload and swap weapons faster. Extend fuses when throwing back grenades.
Gearhead	Strategist	Two Field Upgrade charges. Booby trap Care Packages.

Black Ops 7 Perk 3 Slots

Lastly, Perk 3 rounds off the Black Ops 7 multiplayer perks list and often determines survivability and scoring potential, thanks to a few perks that greatly improve Scorestreaks and your ability to earn them. Tactical Sprint is now part of a perk, and both Vendetta and Looper also look to be fun new additions.

Perk Name	Specialty	Official Description
Tac Sprinter	Enforcer	Enables Tactical Sprint but reduces your normal sprint speed.
Bankroll	Enforcer	Start each life with +150 score toward Scorestreaks.
Bruiser	Enforcer	Melee eliminations and finishing moves replenish health and earn extra score.
Looper	Enforcer	Gain the ability to re-earn Scorestreaks in the same life.
Vendetta	Recon	On respawn, mark your killer’s last known position for a short duration. Get bonus score for eliminating that enemy.
Tracker	Recon	See rough locations of nearby enemies on your minimap and see their footsteps in the world. ADSing auto-pings enemies.
Quartermaster	Strategist	Recharge Equipment uses over time.
Charge Link	Strategist	Faster Field Upgrade charge rate. Grant this to allies. Earn score when nearby allies use their Field Upgrades.
Guardian	Strategist	Faster healing while capturing and holding objectives. Revive downed teammates faster.

All Black Ops 7 Combat Specialties

Perk combinations also determine your Black Ops 7 combat specialties. Three perks of the same category unlock a core specialty: Enforcer (offense), Recon (stealth), or Strategist (support).

Mix them (all three perks from any two categories), and you unlock Black Ops 7 Hybrid Specialties like Scout, Tactician, and Operative. Hybrid builds make you even stronger with these additional buffs.

• Enforcer (Red) → Gain short-term movement speed and health regen after kills.
• Recon (Blue) → See closest enemy on respawn. No death skulls.
• Strategist (Green) → Increased score from objectives. Deploy Equipment faster.
• Scout (Red+Blue) → Offense-stealth hybrid. Eliminations keep you hidden for 5s.
• Tactician (Red+Green) → Support-offense hybrid. Bonus score from assists after kills.
• Operative (Blue+Green) → Stealth-support hybrid. Earn Field Upgrade charge from stealthy eliminations.

FAQs

What do perks do in Black Ops 7?

Black Ops 7 perks give your Operator special abilities that improve movement, stealth, weapon handling, and survivability. They also tie into Black Ops 7 combat specialties, which give you a further buff if you pick the right combos.

How many perks are in Black Ops 7?

There are nine perks in every slot, divided across Perk 1, 2, and 3 slots, for a total of 27 perks. The full Black Ops 7 perks list includes multiple options for each of the Enforcer, Recon, and Strategist categories.

Can you use multiple perks in Black Ops 7?

Yes! You can equip one perk per slot (without any Wildcards), but limiting it to two categories can unlock Black Ops 7 Hybrid Specialties, which give you another bonus.

What are the best perks in Black Ops 7?

The Black Ops 7 best perks depend on your playstyle, but fan favorites include Gung-Ho, Ghost, Ninja, Fast Hands, and Tracker.