Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 introduces one of the largest camo grinds we’ve ever seen in the series. Between the standard military camos, an extensive list of special camo challenges, mastery camos, and even prestige camos, players have a massive checklist to work through for every weapon in multiplayer.

One of the first big milestones most players set their sights on is the Gold Camo—the iconic reward that signals mastery of a weapon. After grinding headshots and testing challenges across categories, I’ve put together a complete breakdown of every challenge you’ll need to complete to unlock Gold Camo for any weapon in Black Ops 7.

1. Step One: Completing Military Camos

Before you unlock a weapon’s special camos, you must complete all Military Camos. These are identical on every gun in the game, with challenges that stay consistent across most weapon categories.

Assault Rifles, SMGs, LMGs, Marksman Rifles

Challenge: Get 80 headshots

Best Strategy

  · Play Hardcore. Nearly every weapon is a guaranteed one-shot headshot in Hardcore, making this the fastest and least frustrating method.

  · Use your preferred optic. Whether it’s iron sights, 1x, 2x, or 3x, pick an optic that helps you place consistent shots.

  · Aim high—don’t worry about K/D. You’ll miss shots and lose gunfights. That’s normal during headshot grinding. This is about progress, not performance.

2. Category-Specific Military Camo Challenges

Not every weapon relies on headshots. Here’s how the exceptions break down:

Shotguns – Point Blank Kills

You must get extremely close, within melee range.

Tips:

  · Queue into small maps or vote for compact layouts.

  · Ideal modes: Hardpoint and Domination, where players funnel into tight objective areas.

  · Hold choke points just around corners to bait enemies into close quarters.

Sniper Rifles – One-Shot Kills

  · Hardcore guarantees one-shot kills.

  · Some snipers—like the VS Recon—can one-shot to the body in core modes, making progress natural.

Launchers – 50 Kills or Scorestreak Takedowns

  · The first launcher locks on. Use it to farm UAVs and Counter-UAVs.

  · The second launcher requires leading shots but is still excellent for streak cleanup.

  · Hardcore makes direct-kill grinding easier thanks to lower health.

3. Step Two: Navigating Special Camo Challenges

Once Military Camos are done, each weapon unlocks three Special Camo challenges. The camos look the same across weapons, but the challenges differ depending on weapon type. Below is a list of all possible Special Camo challenges you may encounter—your weapon will receive a specific set of three from the following pool.

Kills While Moving

Counts for:

  · strafing, sliding, jumping, running, ADS movement

Just don’t be standing still or mounted.

Objective Kills

Play objective modes like:

  · Domination

  · Hardpoint

Sit on the flag/hill and farm angles.

Underbarrel Launcher Kills

You must get kills with the launcher, not just equip it.

  · Core or Hardcore both work well.

  · Avoid players with Flak Jacket when possible.

Kills Without Taking Damage

Hardcore is the best choice—if you take damage, you usually die instantly, meaning most kills count automatically.

No-Attachment Kills

Strip everything off and go default. Hardcore reduces frustration.

Kills While or Shortly After Sprinting

  · Perks like Gung-Ho (fire while sprinting) help.

  · Using Auto Tactical Sprint causes many kills to count naturally.

Double Kills Without Releasing Trigger

Full-auto weapons benefit most here.

  · Equip max-extended magazines.

  · Use Hardcore for quicker TTK.

Kills With Five Attachments (or Gunfighter Keills)

Self-explanatory—equip the required number of attachments and play normally.

Kills After Weapon Switching

Forced, awkward playstyle—but manageable.

  · Swap weapons before heading into a fight.

  · Melee weapons and pistols often get this challenge.

Four-Time Scope (or Higher) Kills

Use any 4x, 5x, or sniper optic. Easy passive progress.

Sliding, Diving, or Wall-Jumping Kills

Force movement into your gameplay before entering hot zones.

Tactical Equipment Effect Kills

Use:

  · Flashbangs

  · Stuns

  · Concussions

An Assault Pack helps replenish tacticals.

Suppressor Kills

Equip a suppressor and play normally.

Longshot Medals

Best options:

  · Large maps

  · Skirmish (20v20) game mode

  · Hardcore + long sightline lock-down

Hipfire Kills

Equip:

  · Lasers

  · Hipfire barrels

  · Hipfire muzzles + underbarrels

Play small maps for maximum efficiency.

Launcher-Specific Challenges

Launchers have unique Special Camos:

  1. Destroy aerial streaks

  2. Destroy vehicles, equipment, or field upgrades

(UAVs and Counter-UAVs count for both!)

  3. Direct Impact Kills (Launcher 1)

Direct hits in core are one-shot kills.

  4. Get kills before taking damage (Launcher 2)

Hardcore is recommended due to the long charge time.

4. Step Three: Unlocking Gold Camo

After completing your Military and Special Camos, you unlock the Gold Camo challenge, which is the same across all weapons.

Gold Camo Challenge

Get 3 kills without dying a total of 10 times.

(Stacks count—e.g., a 6-kill streak = 2 progress.)

Tips to Finish Gold Fast

  · Use UAV, Counter-UAV, and Scout Pulse for constant map awareness.

  · Play modes that support streaking (Domination, Kill Confirmed).

  · Hold power positions and avoid running into open lanes.

Gold Camo for Launchers

Special case:

  · You only need 3 kills in a single match 10 times.

  · Progress carries between games, so streaks can “continue” across matches.

Final Thoughts

Grinding Gold Camo in Black Ops 7 is a sizeable undertaking, but the challenges themselves aren’t overly difficult—just a long checklist requiring different playstyles. From headshots to hipfires to launcher takedowns, every weapon gives you something new to work on.

Thankfully, the final reward is worth it. Gold camo looks clean this year, and it’s a satisfying milestone on the path toward the higher mastery camos.