In those first few rounds, you’re not just trying to stay alive – you’re setting yourself up for the rest of the match. The trick is squeezing every point you can out of the early game. From round one to four, stick to knifing zombies. It’s a one-hit kill at that stage and gives way more points than shooting. If you need to, tap them with your pistol first and finish with a melee hit. Don’t rush to grab a wall gun yet – save your cash for opening routes and getting the power on fast. The sooner that’s done, the sooner you can start unlocking perks and Pack-a-Punch. And if you’re looking to practice or experiment with strategies, a CoD BO7 Bot Lobby can be a great way to test without the pressure of a real match.

Once you’ve got a decent pile of points, perks become your next priority. Juggernog is always the first or second pick – no question. But the new Kinetic Overdrive perk is surprisingly clutch. That reload speed burst can save you when you’re boxed in by a horde. My usual setup is Juggernog, Stamin-Up, Quick Revive, and Kinetic Overdrive. It’s a mix of survivability, mobility, and an escape tool. Don’t leave the main objectives too late either – things like activating Rift Stabilizers only get harder as the special enemies guarding them ramp up in strength.

Training zombies is where you’ll spend most of your time in higher rounds. Find a big, open spot where you can loop around without too many obstacles – the crash site works well. Run in wide circles or figure-eights, letting them bunch up behind you. Never fire while moving backwards unless you’re sure the path is clear – that’s how people get caught. When the horde’s tight, turn, land headshots, and move again. Keep an eye out for Chrono-Shriekers; their slow-down blast can ruin you mid-train, so make them a priority target.

Your weapons can make or break late-game runs. You’ll want one gun for crowd control and another for heavy targets. A Pack-a-Punched LMG with Brain Rot is brilliant for thinning numbers and occasionally flipping a zombie to your side. Pair that with a shotgun like the Gallo SA12 for close panic moments. If you luck into the wonder weapon – the Aetherium Disruptor – hang onto it. Its charged shot wipes entire trains and shreds elites. And don’t sit on your field upgrade – Aether Shroud can pull you out of a bad corner or let you revive a teammate safely. If you’re serious about refining these tactics, practicing in CoD BO7 Bot Lobbies is a smart move before jumping into high-stakes matches.