Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings back the chaotic, fast-paced Zombies mode fans love, and Lethal Equipment plays a massive role in controlling hordes, thinning waves, and surviving high-round runs. With seven different Lethal Equipment options-ranging from explosives to fire to a returning fan-favorite melee throwable-choosing the right tool can dramatically improve your damage output and survivability.

 

This guide breaks down every piece of Lethal Equipment in Black Ops 7 Zombies, including unlock requirements, Salvage costs, how each item works, and whether it deserves a spot in your loadout.

 

1. Point Turret - Mini Sentry With Minimal Impact

 

·Unlock Level: 33

·Cost: 300 Salvage

 

The Point Turret sounds good on paper: throw it, and it automatically fires at nearby zombies. In practice, however, it's one of the weakest Lethal options in BO7 Zombies.

 

The turret is far more useful in Multiplayer than in Zombies. Here, it's more of a nuisance than a lifesaver. With stronger alternatives readily available, the Point Turret is not recommended.

 

2. Cluster Grenade - Fun, Chaotic, and Unpredictable

 

·Unlock Level: 5

·Cost: 250 Salvage

 

The Cluster Grenade detonates and splits into several mini-explosives, each covering a wide cone area. While this makes it decent for clearing crowds, the blasts are unpredictable and can stagger or lightly damage you-even with PhD Flopper equipped.

 

Its scatter pattern also makes it unreliable for precision kills or when running tight training routes. Though it can be effective in earlier rounds, its inconsistency keeps it from being top-tier.

 

3. Molotov - Consistent Damage Over Time, With Some Risk

 

·Unlock Level: 26

·Cost: 350 Salvage

 

The Molotov creates a burning zone on impact, applying long-lasting fire damage to zombies who walk into it. It's particularly strong against Zursa Zombie Bears, which take increased damage from fire-based effects.

 

However, its drawbacks are noticeable:

 

·The fire patches linger and can chip your health when you're trying to recover.

·It doesn't offer fast screen-clearing potential compared to explosives.

·Round-scaling eventually makes its damage feel less effective.

 

Strong early, but not a late-game powerhouse unless you're practicing routes inside Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies.

 

4. C4 - High Damage, High Control, High Cost

 

·Unlock Level: 41

·Cost: 400 Salvage

 

The beloved C4 packs serious damage and gives you complete control over when it detonates. You can carry three charges, attach them to surfaces, and set up powerful traps that wipe out entire waves.

 

But C4 requires planning:

 

·You must set up the trap before triggering the blast.

·Getting zombies into the blast zone requires tight, careful training.

·Detonation delay can get you killed in tight hallways.

·Its restock price is the highest of any explosive.

 

C4 is devastating in skilled hands, but not ideal for casual or fast-paced runs.

 

5. Frag Grenade - Classic, Reliable, and Always Useful

 

·Unlock Level: Default

·Cost: 250 Salvage

 

The Frag is the classic staple of CoD Zombies. You can:

 

·Cook it for timing control

·Bounce it off walls or zombies

·Drop it behind you while training

 

It's cheap, predictable, and strong enough to matter well into higher rounds with good positioning. The only drawback is the need to "cook" the grenade, which can eat into your sprinting time during emergencies.

 

Still, the Frag remains a consistently good choice for all skill levels.

 

6. Semtex - Fast, Sticky, and Surprisingly Strong

 

·Unlock Level: 12

·Cost: 250 Salvage

 

The Semtex is the simplest explosive to use:

 

·Tap the button, throw instantly

·Sticky impact helps ensure optimal placement

·No cooking, no bounce unpredictability

 

The explosive radius and control make it ideal for crowded hallways and emergency clear-outs. This is one of the safest Lethals for new players-or those practicing fast rhythms before they buy CoD BO7 Bot Lobbies for testing builds.

 

7. Combat Axe - The Best Lethal in Black Ops 7 Zombies

 

·Unlock Level: 54

·Cost: 200 Salvage

 

The Combat Axe is in a league of its own.

 

Why it's the best:

 

·Infinite damage: one-shot kills on all regular zombies

·Retrievable: pick it up after every throw

·Fast throwing speed

·Super cheap to craft

·Scales infinitely better than explosives

 

This isn't just the best Lethal Equipment-it's a top-tier tool for speedrunners, high-round players, and anyone who wants a permanent, high-damage solution.

 

If you're running Zombies mode seriously, the Combat Axe should be in your loadout 99% of the time.

 

Final Ranking - Best Lethal Equipment in BO7 Zombies

 

1. Combat Axe - S-Tier, unmatched

2. Semtex - Fast, reliable, safe

3. Frag - Classic, strong, flexible

4. C4 - High damage, but niche and costly

5. Molotov - Good DoT, but inconsistent

6. Cluster Grenade - Too unpredictable

7. Point Turret - Weak and disruptive

 

Whether you play normally or use training lobbies to refine your builds, knowing the right Lethal Equipment ensures faster kills, safer rotations, and smoother scaling into high-round content.