The Swordfish A1 in Black Ops 7 is a Marksman Rifle with great accuracy and low recoil, and the best loadout lets you dominate mid-range gunfights without losing close-range duels.
With the right attachments and perks, this gun plays almost like a laser-accurate AR. Every attachment and perk below is ideal for Multiplayer, and you can unlock the weapon from the Counter Skies event.
With that said, here’s a complete breakdown of the best Swordfish A1 build in Black Ops 7, along with a full class setup.
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Best Swordfish A1 loadout in Black Ops 7
Best Swordfish A1 build in BO7
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Muzzle |
Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (No mini-map Firing Ping, Horizontal Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control, Recoil Gun Kick) |
| Barrel |
17″ Angler Barrel (Damage Range) |
| Rear Grip |
R1-Splendor Grip (ADS Speed, Jumping ADS Speed) |
| Stock |
Amber-J Stock (Vertical and Horizontal Recoil Control) |
| Fire Mods |
Recoil Sync Unit (Horizontal Recoil Control, Vertical Recoil Control) |
The Redwell Shade-X suppressor keeps you off enemies’ mini-map when firing, while keeping your recoil in check. The 17″ Angler Barrel increases the damage range, so your bullets travel further, leading to more damage over longer ranges.
The R1-Splendor Grip improves handling so you can aim down sights faster and feel more responsive when snapping between targets. Pair it with the Amber-J Stock to boost your mobility and handling further, so that you can strafe and re-center your aim while keeping the rifle steady.
Finally, the Recoil Sync Unit fire mod smooths out the remaining kick so your bursts stay tight, helping you land those crucial follow-up shots before enemies can react.
However, I suggest grinding the weapon to unlock its Prestige attachment, MFS Penta Burst Mod, which provides a five-round burst, higher fire rate, and increased magazine capacity. If you’re into Battle Royale more, check the best Swordfish A1 loadout in Warzone.
Best Swordfish A1 class setup in BO7
- Secondary: Velox 5.7
- Melee: Personal choice
- Field Upgrade: Mute Field
- Tactical: Stim Shot
- Lethal: Semtex
- Wildcard: Perk Greed
- Perk 1: Gung Ho
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Dexterity
- Perk Greed slot: Lightweight
- Combat Specialty: Tactician
The Velox 5.7 covers you in tight spaces where the Swordfish can feel slow, letting you quickly swap and finish off enemies with low HP. Melee is personal preference.
For Field Upgrade, Mute Field is ideal for flanking, as it silences your footsteps and gadget noise, allowing you to take power positions or push spawns without giving away your route.
Stim Shot is non-negotiable in an aggressive build like this, as it allows you to top up your health instantly and gives you a burst of speed so you can re-challenge or escape. Semtex remains one of the most reliable lethals in Multiplayer, ideal for clearing hardpoints.
Perk Greed opens up an extra perk slot. Gung Ho lets you sprint and fire more fluidly, which is huge when you are slide-challenging or sprinting into pre-aims. Fast Hands speeds up weapon swaps and reloads, Dexterity helps with mantling and overall responsiveness, pairing nicely with Lightweight in the Perk Greed slot to keep your movement speed high and your playstyle unpredictable.
The Tactician Combat Specialty ties the whole class together, rewarding you for chaining bullet kills by giving your team a bonus score from those eliminations for a short time.
Voyak KT-3 is also a new AR introduced with Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded, which is a mid-range beast, and here’s the best loadout you can use in BO7 Multiplayer.
