Black Ops 7 Zombies Camo Grind Guide: Military, Special, and Mastery Challenges

The camo grind is back in a big way with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies. If you're the type of player who loves checking boxes, maximizing efficiency, and showing off rare cosmetics, the Zombies camo challenges are where you'll be spending countless hours.

Whether you're grinding solo, in squads, or practicing setups in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies to perfect routes and strategies, understanding how the camo system works is key. This guide breaks down every Zombies camo tier, explains how to unlock them, and helps you plan your weapon-by-weapon grind without wasting time.

All Black Ops 7 Zombies Camos Explained

Like other modes, the Zombies camo grind in BO7 is split into three tiers:

1. Military Camos - Entry-level grind based on raw kill counts

2. Special Camos - Challenges tied to Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, armor tiers, and weapon rarity

3. Mastery Camos - Long-term goal that rewards consistency across multiple weapons

BO7 Zombies Military Camo Challenges

Every weapon in Black Ops 7 Zombies starts with nine Military Camos, unlocked sequentially. While the challenge requirements vary slightly by weapon class, the overall structure remains consistent.

For most guns, players need Critical Kills. Shotguns require point-blank kills, and launchers or melee weapons rely on total eliminations.

Here's the full Military Camo progression:

·Char - 100 kills

·Tundra - 200 kills

·Flood Digital - 300 kills

·Cedar - 400 kills

·Marshland - 500 kills

·Mire - 600 kills

·Ravine - 700 kills

·Skulk - 800 kills

·Emerald Snake - 1,000 kills

The cap at 1,000 kills is a major improvement over BO6's 2,000, making the early grind far less punishing. Once unlocked, Military Camos can be equipped in any mode.

Players looking to speed this stage often refine aim, spawn control, and critical hit efficiency in controlled environments. Some even choose to buy CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies to practice kills safely before attempting high-round Zombies runs.

BO7 Zombies Mastery Camo Challenges

After completing all nine Military Camos and all three Special Camos for a weapon, you unlock Mastery Camos. These are weapon-specific and must be earned individually:

·Golden Dragon - Get 10 kills rapidly, 15 times.

·Bloodstone - Get 20 consecutive kills without taking damage, 5 times

·Doomsteel - Eliminate 10 Elite Zombies

·Infestation - Unlock Doomsteel on 30 weapons

Infestation is the ultimate Zombies camo in BO7. Unlike recent titles, it automatically unlocks after Doomsteel completion across 30 weapons, removing the need for separate endgame challenges for each gun.

BO7 Zombies Special Camo Challenges

Special Camos unlock after completing all Military Camos for a weapon. Each gun has three Special Camo challenges, which can be completed in any order. These challenges are designed to reflect each weapon's intended playstyle and often involve Ammo Mods, Pack-a-Punch, armor tiers, and Field Upgrades.

Special Camos by Weapon Type

Assault Rifles

Focus on Ammo Mod synergy, critical kills, and survivability:

·Hipfire kills

·Rapid critical kills

·Kills with Napalm Burst, Cryo Freeze, or Fireworks Ammo Mods

·Eliminations without taking damage

Weapons like the M15 Mod 0, AK-27, and Maddox RFB reward balanced mid-range play with careful positioning.

SMGs

Leaning into mobility and aggressive play:

·Hipfire kills

·Rapid critical hits

·Armored Zombie eliminations

·Ammo Mod-based kills

Fast-firing SMGs like the Dravec 45, Carbon 57, and Sturmwolf 45 excel with Dead Wire, Brain Rot, or Napalm Burst.

Shotguns

Designed for close-quarters dominance:

·Point Blank kills

·Rapid critical kills

·Ammo Mod eliminations

·Flawless kill streaks

Weapons like the M10 Breacher, Echo 12, and Akita benefit from tight training routes and crowd control setups.

LMGs

Emphasize sustained fire and setup-based play:

·Kills with high-tier armor

·Shadow Rift or Brain Rot activations

·Hipfire kills

·Long streaks without reloading

LMGs like the MK.78 and Sokol 545 excel when locking down high-density spawn areas.

Marksman Rifles

Blend precision and utility:

·Pack-a-Punch eliminations

·Ammo Mod kills

·Tactical Equipment synergy

·Critical kill streaks

M8A1 and Warden 308 reward accuracy and methodical positioning.

Sniper Rifles

High-skill weapons:

·Consecutive critical kills

·Armored Zombie eliminations

·Rare-rarity or Pack-a-Punched kills

·No-damage streaks

Snipers like the VS Recon and XR-3 Ion perform best on open maps with predictable spawns.

Pistols

Lower thresholds but versatile:

·Hipfire kills

·Tactical Equipment interactions

·Ammo Mod eliminations

·Rare-rarity kills

Pistols are among the fastest to finish once upgraded early.

Final Tips for the BO7 Zombies Camo Grind

·Prioritize Military Camos first to unlock Special challenges quickly.

·Combine Ammo Mod challenges across multiple weapons to save time.e

·Upgrade weapon rarity early to speed up Special and Mastery progress

·Farm Elite Zombies intentionally for Doomsteel

·Track your progress weapon by weapon to avoid missing requirements

With a smarter structure and more forgiving kill requirements, Black Ops 7 Zombies delivers one of the most enjoyable camo grinds in recent years. Stay organized, play to each weapon's strengths, and that Infestation camo will be yours sooner than you think.