Black Ops 7 Season 3: All 6 New Weapons — MK35 ISR, VST, Strider 300 & More
Season 3 adds six new weapons to Black Ops 7 and Warzone on April 2. Two arrive immediately via the Battle Pass, with the remaining four unlockable through Events and Weekly Challenges throughout the season. Here's what you need to know about each one.
MK35 ISR — Assault Rifle (Launch, Battle Pass Page 3)
Full-auto assault rifle. Low recoil for excellent accuracy with moderate damage and handling.
The MK35 ISR is the headline weapon of Season 3. It carries the lowest recoil in the assault rifle class combined with a fast fire rate, meaning it stays on target through sustained fire without requiring burst corrections. Its clean iron sights mean you can focus your attachment slots elsewhere rather than defaulting to an optic.
Stats:
- Mags: 3 | Default mag size: 30
- Attachment slots: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Prestige Attachment — 19" MFS Nightfall Suppressed Barrel: Integrated suppressor barrel removes firing signature from the mini-map while improving damage range and hipfire spread. A meaningful all-round upgrade for any playstyle.
How to build it: Pair Barrel Attachments to extend range and Recoil Springs to push its already-low recoil even further. The MK35 ISR suits both aggressive and passive playstyles because of its controllability at range.
How to unlock: Battle Pass Page 3 (free tier). The Page 12 Blueprint is also in the Battle Pass.
VST — SMG (Launch, Battle Pass Page 6)
Full-auto submachine gun. Lightweight for excellent mobility. Supports multiple calibers.
The VST is built for speed. It has the highest accuracy in the SMG class along with strong handling and mobility stats — the trade-off is noticeable upward recoil when firing sustained bursts at range. Get close and go off the hip, or burst fire when aiming down sights to keep shots on target.
Stats:
- Mags: 4 | Default mag size: 30
- Attachment slots: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
Prestige Attachment — MFS 5.56 MI Fire Mods: Converts the VST to use 5.56x30mm ammo for improved range capabilities and a slower fire rate, and opens access to a range of 5.56mm Magazines. This essentially creates a longer-range SMG variant for medium-distance engagements.
How to build it: Default configuration rewards aggressive movement and hipfire. Equip the 5.56 Prestige Attachment to transform it into a versatile mid-range option.
How to unlock: Battle Pass Page 6 (free tier). Page 15 Blueprint also in Battle Pass.
Strider 300 — Sniper Rifle (In-Season, Event Reward)
Coming via Events and/or Weekly Challenges during Season 3. Full stats and attachment details will be published when the unlock becomes available in-season.
How to unlock: Event or Weekly Challenge reward — watch the in-game Events tab after Season 3 launches.
1911 Pistol — Pistol (In-Season, Weekly Challenge)
The iconic 1911 returns as a classic sidearm available as a Weekly Challenge reward. In Zombies specifically, Pack-a-Punching the 1911 unlocks its true potential — it fires explosive rockets at higher Pap tiers.
How to unlock: Weekly Challenge reward, available in-season.
Siren — Special Weapon (In-Season, Event Reward)
Details on the Siren's fire mode and stats will be fully revealed when the Event goes live. Special Weapons occupy their own category alongside launchers and other heavy equipment.
How to unlock: Event reward, arriving in-season.
Katana — Melee Weapon (In-Season, Event Reward)
A blade weapon joining the melee category in Season 3. Full details in-season.
How to unlock: Event reward, arriving in-season.
New Attachments
Season 3 also introduces several new attachments compatible with existing weapons:
| Attachment | Compatible Weapon | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| VAS Convergence Foregrip | Multiple | Stabilises recoil |
| Underbarrel Shotgun | Shadow SK Sniper Rifle | Adds close-range shotgun burst |
| Spear Gun | X9 Maverick AR | Adds underbarrel spear projectile |
New Prestige Attachment: 19" MFS Nightfall Suppressed Barrel (MK35 ISR)
The Prestige system adds a unique advanced attachment to each new weapon. For the MK35 ISR, the integrated suppressor barrel is unlocked at weapon Prestige, providing both a tactical stealth benefit (no mini-map signature) and a practical one (improved damage range and hipfire). It's rare to get both stealth and performance from a single attachment — this one is worth grinding to unlock.
Season 3 Weapon Camos
Over 80 Weapon Camos are earnable across Season 3 through Weekly Challenges, Ranked Play, events, and the Battle Pass. The BlackCell track introduces a dedicated BlackCell Camo Track with six exclusive camos for BlackCell owners.
Season 3 launches April 2 at 9AM PT. The MK35 ISR and VST both arrive free via the Battle Pass on day one — expect to see them in lobbies immediately. We'll update this page with tier list rankings for both weapons once live match data comes in.