The VST is a new Black Ops 7 SMG now available in Warzone. At 1053 RPM it's one of the fastest-firing weapons in the Warzone pool — a natural choice for aggressive close-range play, third-party pushes, and gulag battles. In Warzone's armour system the TTK will be longer than in core multiplayer, but the fire rate means you're putting bullets on target faster than almost anything else.
VST Base Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | 1053 RPM |
| ADS Time | 190ms |
| Sprint-to-Fire | 110ms |
| Bullet Velocity | 520 m/s |
| Magazine | 30 rounds |
| Reload | 2730ms |
Damage Profile
| Range | Head | Chest | Stomach | Upper Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–8m | 25 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| 8–12m | 22 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| 12–23m | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| 23m+ | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
In Warzone the VST is best used as a secondary paired with a long-range AR or sniper. Its effective range tops out around 12–15m in Warzone's environment — beyond that, bullet velocity limitations and the armour system make it inefficient. Use it to finish third-parties and win close-range brawls, not to engage at distance.
Best VST Loadout — Best Build (Warzone)
The recommended Warzone SMG build. Identical in structure to the BO7 main build but tuned with Warzone's longer engagements in mind.
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Hawker Series 45 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI Expedition Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Vas Convergence Foregrip |
| Magazine | Avarice Extended Mag II |
| Stock | Hawker Cub-55 Pad |
Why this works: In Warzone you need the foregrip more than in core modes — even a short engagement can require sustained fire through multiple armour plates, and the Vas Convergence Foregrip keeps the VST on target during those extended bursts. The 14" LTI Expedition Barrel pushes bullet velocity above its base 520 m/s, which makes a noticeable difference at the 10–15m range where SMGs often meet ARs.
Best VST Loadout — Rush Build (Warzone)
For players who want maximum aggression at the expense of some control.
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle | Hawker Series 45 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI Expedition Barrel |
| Underbarrel | Lateral Precision Grip |
| Magazine | Avarice Extended Mag II |
| Rear Grip | Quiver Control Grip |
The Quiver Control Grip and Lateral Precision Grip combination is built for movement — tighter hipfire spread and faster sprint-to-fire. If you're sliding into buildings or third-partying squads who are already damaged, this variant gives you the fastest possible reaction time.
How Does It Compare in Warzone?
The VST fills the aggressive close-range SMG niche in Warzone. It's not the choice for open-field engagements, but in Urzikstan's buildings or Rebirth Island's tight corridors, it's one of the most punishing guns in the pool. Recommended as a secondary for players who run long-range ARs or snipers as their primary.