Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is getting ready to drop with one of the most stacked multiplayer rosters the series has seen in years. And while the gunplay, maps, and mode diversity are firing on all cylinders, it’s the return — and overhaul — of scorestreaks that really sets the tone for the new era of Black Ops.
With 21 total scorestreaks available at launch, Black Ops 7 packs more heat than any Call of Duty title in recent memory. We’re talking a mix of iconic returning streaks and bold new additions, each designed to feel more rewarding (and destructive) than ever.
So buckle up. Here’s a full breakdown of every confirmed scorestreak in Black Ops 7, including how they function, what makes them deadly, and how you can take things to another level with the Specialist system.
Every Scorestreak in Black Ops 7 (Launch Lineup)
Let’s cut straight to it: here are the 21 scorestreaks officially confirmed for launch, revealed by Activision via their multiplayer blog.
- Scout Pulse: Activates a radar ping revealing nearby enemies on your minimap.
- RC-XD: Remote-controlled explosive vehicle; easy to steer and loads of fun to detonate.
- UAV: Recon drone that highlights enemy locations on the minimap. A staple from day one.
- Skewer: Fires a precision air-to-ground projectile. Minimal collateral with high lethality.
- Care Package: Drops in a randomly selected scorestreak. Roll the dice, hope for gold.
- Counter UAV: Disrupts enemy minimaps with constant interference. Great for disorienting aggressive teams.
- LGM: Unleashes a barrage of shelling at a specified target zone. Expect chaos.
- Napalm Strike: Carpet bombs an area with fiery destruction. Classic streak with a bang.
- Sentry Turret: Autofires at enemies within its forward-facing cone of death. Set it and forget it.
- Hellstorm: Control a cruise missile mid-air, complete with boost and mini-missile deployment.
- Hand Cannon: A massive high-powered pistol that can punch through groups of enemies like butter.
- Gravemaker: Portable one-shot sniper that highlights and eliminates enemies behind cover.
- D.A.W.G. (Deployable Armored Weaponized Groundcraft): Think mini-mech with a turret and rocket pods. Absolutely wrecks infantry.
- Interceptors: Deploys a squadron of jets to knock enemy flying streaks out of the sky.
- Watchdog Helo: Escort chopper that actively pings and fires on nearby enemies. Great for area lockdowns.
- HKDs (Hunter Kill Drones): Aerial drop of autonomous drones that hover, hunt, and explode on contact.
- Rhino: Control a beefed-up robotic soldier with a minigun. Feels like a boss battle in your favor.
- VTOL Warship: Take the controls of a heavily armed ship for air-to-ground annihilation.
- HARP: High-altitude recon plane that gives real-time location and directional data of enemies.
- EMP Systems: Activates a massive EMP shockwave that disrupts HUDs and destroys enemy tech across the board.
- Legion: A swarm of autonomous drones that patrol and kamikaze on sight. Death from above, literally.
Treyarch has made it clear: they want these scorestreaks to have real presence. Whether you’re gunning for a Care Package or dropping a VTOL Warship, you’ll feel the impact the moment you trigger them.
What’s the deal with Specialist in Black Ops 7?
OK, so you’ve got 21 traditional scorestreaks to blow stuff up with. But what if you prefer enhancements that buff you, rather than just calling in the big guns? That’s where the Specialist Wildcard comes into play.
Specialist in Black Ops 7 is a Wildcard option you can choose for your class loadout. When equipped, it replaces regular scorestreaks with powerful perk upgrades instead. This feature hasn’t been seen in a while, but for veterans of the series, it’s a welcome return.
Here’s how it works:
- At 200, 400, and 600 score, you unlock one extra perk per threshold.
- You get to choose those perks ahead of time, stacking them with your base three.
- Reach 1,200 score in one life, and boom: you unlock every perk available in multiplayer, becoming a super soldier until you die.
The moment you go full Specialist, you’re a walking juggernaut with rapid reloads, ghost-like radar invisibility, and faster sprint recovery. It’s risky, though: the upgrades reset on death. So if you’re chasing that full loadout power fantasy, you better stay sharp.
Regular Scorestreaks vs. Specialist: Which should you choose?
If you’re the kind of player who racks up kills like it’s nothing, scorestreaks like the Hellstorm or Rhino might be more your speed. But if you thrive on momentum and personal power-up stacking, the Specialist Wildcard gives you a whole different kind of domination.
Quick tip: Use Specialist on smaller maps where killstreak potential is low, but score accumulation is frequent. Save big streaks for large-team modes or open spaces where your UAV, Napalm, or VTOL can stretch their legs.
With twenty-one diverse and destructively satisfying scorestreaks, plus the strategic wildcard that is Specialist, Black Ops 7 is primed to deliver one of the most versatile multiplayer experiences in COD history. Whether you’re a solo slayer, objective commander, or support player, there’s a streak setup that’ll slot right into your playstyle.
Get ready to tear across the skies, dominate the ground, and, hey, maybe become the legend who nukes the lobby before the other team hits double digits. Black Ops 7 launches November 14. We’ll see you on the battlefield.