I’m nearly Prestige 4 in Black Ops 7, and the game has only been out for a couple of days. Naturally, the biggest question I’ve been getting is simple: how do I level up so fast in BO7?
This article breaks down everything I do — step-by-step — to maximize XP beyond just playing nonstop. These are the exact methods that helped me reach high levels quickly and consistently.
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Maximize XP Before You Even Start a Match
Before jumping into a match, the main menu already offers huge XP potential.
Use Double XP Tokens Whenever Possible
I’ve been playing almost entirely on double XP, since I have a large number of tokens saved. If you have them, always keep one active. It accelerates every XP source in the game.
Use Daily Challenges for Guaranteed XP Gains
Daily challenges in Black Ops 7 are one of the most reliable ways to gain fast XP. You’ll typically see three challenges worth:
- 2,500 XP
- 2,500 XP
- 2,500 XP
- Plus a 6,000 XP bonus for completing all of them
That’s nearly a full level from dailies alone.
Reroll Daily Challenges
If your challenges don’t match what you’re about to play, you can reroll them. Only a few seconds of adjustment can earn you thousands more XP.
Camo Grinding Is One of the Best XP Methods
A surprising amount of XP in BO7 comes from camo challenges — especially headshots, specials, and mastery camos.
Shattered Gold XP
- 2,500 XP each
- Often possible to complete two in a single session
Ark Light XP
- 5,000 XP each, plus bonus XP from the kills required
Two Ark Light completions = 10,000 XP before double XP even multiplies it.
If you’re serious about fast leveling, camo challenges should be a nonstop part of your grind.
Calling Cards Add Even More XP
Calling cards often award 5,000 XP, and they clearly show what you’re close to completing.
Pairing calling cards with camo challenges multiplies your progress without changing your playstyle.
Earn Huge XP From Assists and Score Streaks
In gameplay, I rack up significant XP from assist points — all from non-lethal score streaks.
My XP-Focused Streak Setup
- UAV
- Counter UAV
- Harp
Every time a teammate gets a kill while any of these are active, I earn assist XP.
With all three streaks active, every single kill generates three different assist points, stacking incredibly fast during high-action moments.
Add Even More Score With Equipment
Using something like the ammo box creates more ways to generate score as teammates interact with it.
Score = XP.
And the more you create, the faster you level.
Use Perks That Amplify XP Gains
If you don’t have many double XP tokens, run the three green perks to activate Strategist, which boosts score earned from actions.
Score boosts mean XP boosts.
I personally use the three red perks because I prefer Enforcer for movement and health regen, but Strategist is better if XP is the main focus.
Choose the Best Game Modes for XP in Black Ops 7
Not all BO7 modes give equal XP.
Modes like Free-For-All or TDM end quickly and offer little score.
The Only Modes I Filter In
- Domination
- Hardpoint
Both modes:
- Last longer
- Offer objective score (captures, defends, zone holds)
- Provide far more XP per minute than kill-only modes
Kill Confirmed is also solid because collecting tags gives extra points.
Weapon Prestige Is a Secret XP Goldmine
Weapon prestige returned in BO7 — and it’s one of the most overlooked XP systems.
When you prestige a weapon:
- It resets to level 1
- You unlock its attachments again
- Each attachment gives new XP
If you love a weapon, prestige it immediately and re-earn attachments. It adds up fast.
Play With a Party for Faster XP
Playing with friends significantly increases the consistency and reliability of your XP gains.
Why?
- Better teammates = more kills
- More kills = more assist XP from your UAV, Counter, and Harp
- Parties can hold spawns, control objectives, and keep streaks cycling
- You accumulate XP far faster than playing solo
XP in BO7 is heavily tied to score generation and team momentum — and parties boost both.
Final Thoughts: My Complete BO7 Leveling Strategy
These are all the methods I personally use to level up fast in Black Ops 7:
- Playing with a party
- Running non-lethal streaks
- Grinding camos constantly
- Completing calling cards
- Prestiging weapons the moment they max out
- Playing long, objective-based modes
- Stacking daily challenges with double XP
Using this exact approach, I’ve been able to climb through the prestiges incredibly quickly — and you can do the same.