Fortunately, there are still ways to get around the system — or at least soften the blow. In this in-depth guide, we'll break down four proven methods that players are using to get into easier lobbies, often referred to as "bot lobbies", in Black Ops 7. Whether you're a casual looking for a breather or a content creator hunting nukes, these methods can help.
Method 1: The Two-Boxing Trick
Success Rate: ★★★★★
Effort Level: High
Risk of Detection/Bans: Low (but annoying to set up)
Ideal For: Content creators, YouTubers, nuke hunters
The first and most consistent method for getting guaranteed CoD: Black Ops 7 bot lobbies is what's known as two-boxing. wo-boxing means running two separate instances of Black Ops 7 — one on your main account, and one on a "dummy" or "bot" account, usually on a second console or PC.
How to Do It:
1. Create a secondary account with no history of good performance.
2. Play 10–15 matches on this second account and intentionally perform terribly:
· Die repeatedly
· Get no kills
· Leave early if necessary
· Move around like a bot (to avoid AFK detection)
3. This will place the account into the lowest SBMM bracket.
4. Queue for a match on the dummy account until it finds a lobby.
5. Quickly join that lobby from your main account using the “Join Session” feature.
6. Once you're in, back out the dummy account, and you'll remain in the low-skill lobby.
You'll now be free to run wild in that match against players with minimal experience or performance metrics — the so-called “bots” of public lobbies.
Method 2: Using a VPN to Time Travel Your Way to Easier Lobbies
Success Rate: ★★★★☆
Effort Level: Moderate
Risk of Detection/Bans: Low (unless using sketchy VPNs)
Ideal For: All players looking for casual lobbies
A slightly more accessible method is to use a VPN to manipulate your matchmaking region. This doesn't just mean connecting to a different country — it's about playing in regions that are either:
· Less populated
· Have weaker average player pools
· Are in off-peak hours
VPN Tips for Black Ops 7:
· Don't just choose a random region — it's not about geography alone.
· Time of day is more important than location. For example:
· 6–9 a.m. in most regions tend to be quieter, less sweaty
· Weekday mornings (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays) are prime times
· Connect to a region during its off-peak hours, not when it's primetime for hardcore gamers
· Use reputable VPN providers like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark (avoid free ones with data leaks)
Bonus Tip: Use the VPN to spoof a region like New Zealand, South Africa, or the Middle East during quiet hours. These regions often have fewer high-skill players active at any given moment.
Method 3: Stat Tanking (Lowering Your Own SBMM Rating)
Success Rate: ★★★★☆
Effort Level: Moderate
Risk of Detection/Bans: Very Low
Ideal For: Camo grinders, challenge hunters, casual players
Stat tanking is the process of intentionally lowering your in-game stats to drop yourself into easier matchmaking brackets.
How It Works:
SBMM in Black Ops 7 looks at various performance metrics:
· Kill/death ratio (K/D)
· Score per minute (SPM)
· Win/loss ratio
· Accuracy
· Movement efficiency (yes, it's that deep)
By playing poorly for a few games, you can manipulate the algorithm into thinking you're less skilled than you are.
How to Tank Stats Effectively:
1. Play 5 to 7 matches and intentionally:
· Die a lot
· Avoid getting kills
· Use suboptimal gear or weapons
2. You can also run around doing launcher or knife challenges
· These weapons naturally lower your SPM
· You're progressing toward camos and lowering your MMR
3. After the tanking phase, switch back to your main loadouts for the next 3 to 5 matches
· You'll notice significantly easier opponents
You can repeat this cycle as needed. Think of it like a rhythm: tank, farm, tank, farm.
Method 4: Partying Up With Low-Skill Friends
Success Rate: ★★★☆☆
Effort Level: Low
Risk of Detection/Bans: None
Ideal For: Players with friends who don't play often or just aren't as sweaty
Another more natural way to drop into easier lobbies is by partying up with friends who have lower K/Ds or SPMs. The matchmaking algorithm tries to find a middle ground between all party members' skill levels. So, if you're a 2.5 K/D player partying with someone who has a 0.5 K/D, the average might land you in 1.5 territory, which is a much easier pool than you're used to.
Key Points:
· The more low-skill players in the party, the better
· Avoid grouping with high-skill players or “sweats”
· This works best in casual modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, or Kill Confirmed
However, it's a double-edged sword — while you're getting easier opponents, your friends are now in harder lobbies than they're used to, which may not be fun for them. If you're trying to unlock camos or rack up nukes, this is one of the more ethical and low-maintenance ways to do it.
How to Spot a Bot Lobby
So you've tried a method — how do you know if you've landed in a “bot lobby”?
Look for These Signs:
· Players missing attachments or using default classes
· Slow reaction times and poor positioning
· Little to no coordinated team movement
· Opponents are ignoring objectives entirely
· Nobody shoots back when you call in killstreaks
These are usually solid signs that you've made it to a low-SBMM tier lobby. This is where camo challenges are easiest, nukes are within reach, and content creation becomes a breeze.
Final Thoughts: Choose Your Method Based on Your Goals
If you're tired of being dropped into matches against cracked-out sweats with pinpoint aim and god movement, it's okay to look for ways to ease the pressure. Whether you're grinding camos, testing new weapons, or just trying to have fun, these methods are all widely used — some openly, others behind closed doors.
Thanks for reading! If you'd like a deeper dive into any specific method — like best VPNs to use, ideal loadouts for tanking stats, or even how to build the perfect two-box setup — let me know. See you out there, and may your lobbies be full of bots.