Top BO7 Perk Setups:Full Guide to Combat Specialties

The Advantages system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (BO7) is one of the most impactful customization elements in the multiplayer experience. With a redesigned character system and the new Operations Specialties system, players now have greater freedom to create their ideal soldier based on their playstyle—whether offensive, stealthy, or objective-oriented.

Three Skill Categories:

Offensive – Enhances mobility, gunfight ability, and lethality.

Stealth – Reduces the chance of detection and improves survivability during covert operations.

Support – Focuses on gear efficiency, support capabilities, and team buffs.

These categories are more than just about appearance. The skills you choose are part of the new Operations Specialties bonuses—support bonuses triggered by teammates. Combining a complete skill set is key to unlocking top-tier upgrades.

If you select three perks from this category, your gear configuration will unlock one of three Pure Specialties. These specialties provide powerful support bonuses, designed specifically for different playstyles.

Enforcer – Offensive Specialization

The Enforcer specialization rewards aggressive players who excel in close-quarters combat. After each kill, you gain a brief boost to movement speed and health regeneration, allowing for safer, sustained engagements. This specialization is ideal for players who enjoy assaults, using submachine guns, and relying on pure gunplay to control the map. It's especially effective for practicing fast-paced combat in the BO7 lobby, where players can hone their positioning, movement, and reaction speed before diving into real multiplayer.

Scout – Stealth Specialization

The Scout specialization is suitable for players who take a quieter, more cautious approach. Upon respawning, you briefly gain a directional indicator on the minimap, showing the location of enemies in the nearby area. This provides a significant first-strike advantage, allowing stealthy players to quickly redeploy and avoid first deaths. It's particularly effective in concealed or all-around assault rifle configurations.

Strategist – Support Specialization

The Strategist specialization enhances objective-oriented gameplay. It accelerates the deployment of equipment and base upgrades, giving support users greater flexibility when capturing or holding points. This perk is ideal for casual players in Domination, Control, and the new Overload Assault modes.

BO7 further enhances flexibility with hybrid action perks, allowing players to choose from two distinct categories. These hybrid perks combine two types of skills and support a wider range of playstyles.

Tactician (Offense and Support)

The Tactician perk is favored by objective-oriented killer players, providing bonuses upon assists and making killstreak rewards easier to achieve. This hybrid setup is ideal for players who frequently complete objectives but may not always be able to hold the final blow.

Scout (Offense and Stealth)

The Scout perk is designed for players skilled in stealth. After eliminating an enemy, you can briefly disappear from the minimap, allowing for insidious flanking attacks and flexible redeployment. The Scout perk is suitable for players proficient with SMGs or assault rifles who frequently traverse various routes.

Agent (Stealth and Support)

For players who excel at stealthy kills, the Agent feat accelerates ground upgrades gained after stealthy kills. This hybrid setup is ideal for players who rely on attachments or suitable gear and prefer steady, controlled combat rather than constant charging.

BO7's bonus and feat configurations encourage players to experiment with different playstyles. Traditional feats reward focused playstyles, while hybrid feats offer flexibility to adapt to different game situations. Whether you're an aggressive assassin, a stealthy strategist, or a casual player, understanding these combinations will help you maximize the power of your gear. Mastering skill bonuses isn't just about stacking top-tier buffs—it's about choosing a specialization that suits your playstyle.