Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombie Level unlock: Full guide to equipment, upgrades & more

Mahaksh has been a part of Khel Now since 2024. He covers gaming-related news and updates.

Published at :November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Modified at :November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode

(Courtesy : Treyarch , Activision)

The game is releasing on November 14, 2025

Call of Duty and FPS shooters fans are pretty excited for Call of Duty Black Ops 7, which is all set to release on November 14, 2025. Aside from multiplayer and campaign, many fans are excited for the zombie mode as well.

However, the zombie mode is also not like a simple walk in the park. The real fun begins when you unlock game-changing lethals, field upgrades, and GobbleGums.

In this guide, we will talk about the perks, their types, upgrades and more things that you need to know before playing zombie mode.

Treyarch says the 'Cursed' mode in Black Ops 7 Zombies will be unlocked for everyone as soon as one person completes the Ashes of the Damned Main Quest Cursed has no Loadout weapons available, no minimap, and a classic point system inspired by Black Ops 3. pic.twitter.com/VZoYJPPOCQ
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) October 17, 2025

All Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies unlocks by level

Focus on support items first for crowd control, then stack ammo modifications for a nice DPS boost. Here are the levels, unlock type and the detailed description:

Required Level	Unlock	Type	Description
5	Cluster Grenade	Lethal	Scatters smaller explosives on detonation for cluster chaos.
8	Frenzied Guard	Field Upgrade	Full armor repair + taunt enemies; kills regen your plates.
9	Power Keg	Gobblegum	Spawns a Full Power Power-Up to juice your squad.
11	Augment Research	Feature	Tweak Perks, Ammo Mods, and Field Upgrades with custom Augments.
12	Cryo Freeze	Ammo Mod	Slows foes and amps incoming damage—ice-cold control.
12	Sticky Grenade	Lethal	Timed sticky that latches on for pinpoint blasts.
14	Kill Joy	Gobblegum	Instant Insta-Kill Power-Up to melt hordes.
15	Mangler Cannon	Support	Channel a Mangler’s raw power in your hands.
17	Healing Aura	Field Upgrade	Beams revive and max-heal you and allies instantly.
18	Fire Works	Ammo Mod	Bullets spark fireworks that chase and explode on zombies.
20	Power Vacuum	Gobblegum	Boosts Power-Up drops from kills for 5 mins.
21	Stim Shot	Tactical	Heals wounds fast; overheals if you’re topped up.
21	Sentry Turret	Support	Auto-turret scans and shreds in a forward cone.
23	Stock Option	Gobblegum	Pull ammo from stockpile (not mag) for 60 secs—endless fire.
24	Cymbal Monkey	Tactical	Impact explosion + Brain Rot cloud for zombie mind-melt.
26	Molotov	Lethal	Incendiary throw that births a fiery death zone.
29	Psych Grenade	Tactical	Hallucinogenic blast turns zombies against each other.
29	Toxic Growth	Field Upgrade	Summon thorny vines for a deadly barrier.
30	Requipment	Gobblegum	Refills equipment slots over time for 5 mins.
30	HKDs	Support	Drones drop from the sky, hunt, and boom on targets.
32	Dead Drop	Gobblegum	Skyrockets Salvage and Equipment drops for 5 mins.
33	Point Turret	Lethal	Mini deployable that auto-fires on threats.
35	Napalm Burst	Ammo Mod	Bullets ignite burns on hit for DoT pain.
36	Round Off	Gobblegum	Freezes round progression for the last two waves.
38	LDBR	Support	Bombardment rains explosive shells in a zone.
39	Explosive Flourish	Gobblegum	Reloading triggers area explosions for 2 mins.
41	C4	Lethal	Remote-detonate sticky bomb for big booms.
41	Hidden Power	Gobblegum	Upgrades your current weapon to Legendary.
42	Hunter Bot	Tactical	Hover drone homes in on elites and specials.
42	Hand Cannon	Support	High-caliber pistol with piercing punch.
44	Shadow Rift	Ammo Mod	Bullets spawn black holes that yeet zombies.
45	Armor Gettin’	Gobblegum	Grants a 3-plate vest + full armor plates.
47	LT53 Kazimir	Tactical	Singularity sucks in and obliterates nearby undead.
48	Aether Shroud	Field Upgrade	Phase into Dark Aether for stealthy escapes.
50	Decoy	Tactical	Fake gunfire lures zombies—stick it anywhere.
50	Gift Card	Gobblegum	Instant 30,000 Essence windfall.
51	Brain Rot	Ammo Mod	Turns zombies into temporary allies.
53	Disciple Injection	Support	Morph into a Disciple for temp superpowers.
54	Combat Axe	Lethal	One-hit-kill thrower that ricochets off walls.

Also Read: Call of Duty Black Ops 7: How to use New Zealand Trick to play it early?

Conclusion

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombie mode keeps the classic progression. Just play matches, go for XP and watch your loadout to get evolved. Also, make sure to group up for easter eggs and high rounds runs, so that you can level up faster.

Get ready to enjoy the all-new Call of Duty Black Ops 7, dropping on November 14, 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC.

FAQs

What’s the fastest way to grind levels in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies?

Team up for high-round survival on Terminus, complete Easter eggs, and use Power-Ups—aim for 20-30 mins per match.

Which Field Upgrade should I unlock first in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies?

Frenzied Guard at level 8: It taunts and heals armor, perfect for aggressive plays and solo runs.

For more updates, follow Khel Now Gaming on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.

Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.