bo7 bot lobbies: Best S1 SMG Loadouts, Stats & Recoil secrets

 What's up, guys? Ace here. Black Ops 7 Season 1 has finally arrived, and with it comes a brand-new toy: The KOGOT-7.

 This is one of the most impressive SMGs I've ever played. It may seem like I'm exaggerating, but the results of dropping Nukes back-to-back in lobby after lobby of sweaty players - some even sporting Nuke calling cards - speak for themselves. This thing is a beast. It has a 952 RPM fire rate and mobility stats that are tied with the RK9.

 There is one catch. The handling of this gun is egregious out of the box. You can use it as a water gun if you do not respect the recoil. If you follow the guide to tame your laser, it will melt everything you see.

 How to unlock the KOGOT-7 bo7 codes

 We need the weapon to melt people before we can begin melting them. There are two ways you can get the Battle Pass for Season 1.

 Standard Battle Pass: The KOGOT-7 can be unlocked on page 3. This is a relatively quick unlock so you don't need to grind for days to get it.

 You can find the HVT Tier on page 11.

 The Grind Details

 The journey begins once you've got it. The weapon reaches Level 39 which is an easy grind, but not for the faint of heart. The weapon has 4 magazine options, full customization, including Mastery Badges and Skins.

 The Trap: How to Understand the Raw Stats

 You need to know the three hidden personalities before you build this ultimate class.

 1. Three-Stage Recoil

 The KOGOT-7's recoil is random. The first few shots are very vertical. It drifts rightwards. It will eventually go back to the right if you continue to hold the trigger.

 What does it mean to you?

 You can't just spray mindlessly. You must pull down aggressively during the first few shots. Most players lose gunfights because they don't pull down aggressively during the first few shots.

 2. Deceptive range

 The 5-shot range is 13 meters on paper. The fire rate may seem average, but if you use the right barrel to extend the range, the Time-to-Kill at mid-range can be better than other SMGs. This is a close-quarters weapon who secretly wants it to be an Assault Rifle.

 3. The Headshot Myth

 Do not aim at the head unless you are using the Headshot Barrel. In a chaotic gunfight, you need to make four consecutive headshots in order to reduce the number of shots needed to kill. Aim at the chest and stay consistent. Let the rate of fire do the rest.

 The Laser Beam Loadout

 It's the exact setup that I used to shoot those high-killing games. The goal is to eliminate the recoil and abuse the range.

 - Muzzle: Compensator

 Do yourself a favour and equip it immediately. It's essential to crush the vertical kick. In the current meta, while suppressors can be useful for stealth, accuracy is key. You are simply shooting into the air without this.

 - Barrel: Canis Barrel

 This increases the damage range by a huge amount. This makes the KOGOT-7 look and feel like an old Tra 45. You can now challenge AR players from 20+ meters away, and win.

 - Underbarrel : Vast Driftlock Foregrip

 It's the secret sauce. It helps with both vertical and horizontal. It corrects that strange right-left drift.

 Magazine: 40 Rounds

 A pro tip is to not be greedy and choose the 50-round magazine. The 50-round mag will severely slow down your ADS, sprint-to-fire and ADS speeds. It will also make the gun feel heavy. The 40-round magazine has no cons. You'll be able to move quickly and easily.

 Recoil Springs/Rear Grip

 This is the final piece. This is the final piece of the puzzle.

 The Ace Secrets of Advanced Mechanics

 The right build is just half the battle. Here are two mechanics to separate you from casuals.

 1. Reload Cancel Trick

 Stats show that the reload time is 1.35 seconds. This is a lie. It's faster.

 As soon as the magazine touches the weapon, the ammo counter updates. You can cancel the animation if you see the number change at the bottom-right. This, combined with the 40-round magazine, makes downtime virtually non-existent.

 2. The Akimbo Toggle

 You are not stuck hip-firing if you grind the Prestige Akimbo.

 You can switch back to the single-weapon option in-game by pressing left on the D Pad for consoles. You can switch between a 112ms dual-wield shredder for close-up and a single aim-down-sight gun for mid-range. This is a great map for Faceoff, even though it's not competitive enough for ranked.

 Loadout recommendations for the top-tier

 I have tuned three different setups based on the playstyles of each player. These range from dual-wielding chaos to stealthy flanking.

 Build A: My Personal Favorite, The All-Rounder (Stealth)

 The perfect choice for players who like to slide-cancel, flank and face opponents, but need to be able to compete at medium range.

 Build B: The laser beam (Gunfighter Wildcard exclusive)

 This setup converts the KOGOT-7 to a mid-range Laser Pointer if you're willing to give up your Wildcard slot.

 Build C: The Akimbo fun Build

 This game is best suited to the Faceoff playlist, or players who want to feel the thrill of dual wielding.

 Note: The Laser and Muzzle setup effectively cancels the spread penalty of Akimbo. This makes you virtually invincible when shooting at point blank range.

 Survival Guide: Perk Greed Strategy

 If you don't have the ability to stay alive, then you won't be able to get a nuke.

 This is how you can stay in the fight with the Perks:

 - Wildcard: Perk Greed

 Two red benefits are available.

 - Perk 1: Vigilance

 You are now immune to Counter UAVs. You don't want your enemy to scramble your radar when you earn your Harp Advanced UAV. The built-in Forward Intel expands the minimap so that nobody can flank your position.

 - Perk 2: Scavenger

 You can burn through ammunition instantly at 952 RPM. This is a must-have unless you're looking to collect random loot from the floor.

 - Field Upgrade Squad Link

 This is the fastest and easiest way to cycle through your score streaks.

 FAQ

 Q: What is the Hardcore setting of this gun?

 It's absolutely unfair. In the first 13-meter distance, you can kill anyone with a single shot anywhere on the body. You will be able to dominate the lobby with its mobility.

 Q: Can I use the Rapid Fire barrel for my rifle?

 A: No, I would not recommend it. It increases the firing rate to 1,071 RPM but reduces range and makes recoil impossible to control. It transforms a precision weapon to a chaotic mess.

 Q: Can I build a stealthy build using a suppressor?

 A: Yes, but you will need to compensate. If you are running a suppressor, you will need to keep the Drift Lock and Buffer Springs under the barrel in order to compensate for the Compensator. This is a good playstyle to flank, but it's not as precise at long range.

 \ Final Verdict

 The KOGOT-7 weapon is high-skill and high-reward. This is not a wheelchair-gun that will do the work for the user; you must control the kick, and make use of your movements.

 You will discover that if you spend a few games getting used to the initial recoil, there are very few things that can compare. Set up the Laser class and ruin some lobbys before Treyarch decides it's nerfed.