Players diving into Zombies in Black Ops 7 have a long to-do list to unlock all of the available items, as some of the most powerful pieces of equipment and Field Upgrades are restricted to level unlocks—and we’ve got all the details.
Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, equipped with a brand new Zombies adventure to work through from the off, and there’s plenty of additional content planned for the future with new maps and more.
Whether you’re an experienced Zombie slayer or are a new recruit in the battle to fend off the undead horde, we’ve got all the details on the Black Ops 7 Zombies level unlocks.
All Black Ops 7 Zombies Level Unlocks, Listed

There is a wide range of level unlocks for Black Ops 7 Zombies, with minimal items and equipment available immediately.
Better gear makes it easier to advance deep into the later rounds in Zombies, so grinding for them is recommended. Some are much more powerful than others and should be immediately topping your wish list.
Unlockables in Black Ops 7 Zombies include Lethal Equipment, Tactical Equipment, Field Upgrades, Gobblegums, Support Items, and Ammo Mods.
The table below shows all the unlocks in Black Ops 7 Zombies listed by level, along with their type and a description.
| Required Level | Unlock | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cluster Grenade | Lethal | Scatters smaller explosives when detonated. |
| 8 | Frenzied Guard | Field Upgrade | Repair armor to full and force all enemies in the area to target you. Kills repair your armor. |
| 9 | Power Keg | Gobblegum | Activates a Full Power Power-Up. |
| 11 | Augment Research | Feature | Optimize Perks, Ammo Mods, and Field Upgrades by equipping Augments that change how they work. |
| 12 | Cryo Freeze | Ammo Mod | Chance to slow an enemy and increase the damage they receive. |
| 12 | Sticky Grenade | Lethal | Timed sticky grenade. |
| 14 | Kill Joy | Gobblegum | Activates an Insta-Kill Power-Up. |
| 15 | Mangler Cannon | Support | Ballistic power of a Mangler at your fingertips. |
| 17 | Healing Aura | Field Upgrade | Summon beams of energy down on yourself and allies to instantly revive and heal to full health. |
| 18 | Fire Works | Ammo Mod | Each bullet that hits an enemy has a chance to launch fireworks that target enemies. |
| 20 | Power Vacuum | Gobblegum | Kills have a higher chance to spawn Power-Ups for 5 minutes. |
| 21 | Stim Shot | Tactical | Quickly heals combat wounds. Can also Overheal if at full health. |
| 21 | Sentry Turret | Support | Automated turret that scans for and attacks nearby enemies in a forward-facing cone. |
| 23 | Stock Option | Gobblegum | Ammo is taken from the player’s stockpile instead of weapon magazine for 60 seconds. |
| 24 | Cymbal Monkey | Tactical | Explodes on impact, releasing a hallucinogenic cloud that Brain Rots zombies. |
| 26 | Molotov | Lethal | Thrown incendiary creating a patch of flames. |
| 29 | Psych Grenade | Tactical | Explodes on impact, releasing a cloud of hallucinogenic cloud that Brain Rots zombies. |
| 29 | Toxic Growth | Field Upgrade | Summon a deadly growth of thorns in front of you. |
| 30 | Requipment | Gobblegum | Equipment slots refill over time for 5 minutes. |
| 30 | HKDs | Support | Aerial payload delivers wheeled Hunter Kill Drones which seek targets and explode. |
| 32 | Dead Drop | Gobblegum | Drop rates of Salvage and Equipment are greatly increased for 5 minutes. |
| 33 | Point Turret | Lethal | Small deployable turret that automatically shoots at enemies. |
| 35 | Napalm Burst | Ammo Mod | Chance for bullets to apply a burn effect. |
| 36 | Round Off | Gobblegum | Rounds are prevented from advancing, last two rounds. |
| 38 | LDBR | Support | Launch a continous bombardment of explosive shells in a targeted area. |
| 39 | Explosive Flourish | Gobblegum | Reloading creates an explosion around you for two minutes. |
| 41 | C4 | Lethal | Large explosive that sticks to surfaces and can be detonated remotely. |
| 41 | Hidden Power | Gobblegum | Upgrade your currently held weapon to Legendary rarity. |
| 42 | Hunter Bot | Tactical | Personal defensive device that hovers near and homes towards nearby Special, Elite, and HVT enemies. |
| 42 | Hand Cannon | Support | Large caliber handgun with high bullet damage and penetration. |
| 44 | Shadow Rift | Ammo Mod | Chance to spawn black hole, warping away those nearby and dropping some from the air at lethal speed. |
| 45 | Armor Gettin’ | Gobblegum | Receive a three-plate Armor Vest and Full Plates. |
| 47 | LT53 Kazimir | Tactical | Creates a small singularity that pulls in and kills enemies. |
| 48 | Aether Shroud | Field Upgrade | Phase into the Dark Aether and become temporarily hidden from enemies. |
| 50 | Decoy | Tactical | Simulates gunfire to distract enemies. Sticks to surfaces. |
| 50 | Gift Card | Gobblegum | Gain 30,000 Essence. |
| 51 | Brain Rot | Ammo Mod | Chance to temporarily turn an enemy into an ally. |
| 53 | Disciple Injection | Support | Temporarily transforms you into a Disciple. |
| 54 | Combat Axe | Lethal | Thrown axe that can kill in one hit. Bounces off surfaces. |
Which of the Black Ops 7 Zombies level unlocks are you planning to grind for immediately? Let us know in the Insider Gaming Discord.
For more Black Ops 7, find out when the main quest goes live in Zombies, and check out how to redeem Monster Energy rewards.



