Fire damage in Black Ops 7 is done by shooting bullets that ignite enemies for damage over time. Here’s everything you need to know about dealing fire damage in BO7 Multiplayer and Zombies.
Dealing fire damage is also one of the challenges in the holiday-themed Naughty & Nice event, where stacking with direct hits shortens time-to-kill in Multiplayer and shreds hordes in Zombies. Primary methods include incendiary ammo attachments, causing fire on impact.
These mechanics excel in close-quarters maps, especially Nuketown, with objective defense and crowd control against armored targets in Black Ops 7.
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How to deal fire damage in BO7 Multiplayer and Zombies
Unlock fire tools fast by hitting Napalm Burst at Level 35 and Incendiary on shotguns quickest through Multiplayer matches or Zombies.
You may jump into private matches with friends to spam Akita shots for its level 34 unlock, pair it with double XP tokens if you’ve got them, or utilize the double XP weekends for the fastest progress. Alternatively, you can also play close-range maps such as Nuketown of Sleighjacked, as the action is quite intense here and you get countless opportunities to rack in kills.
If you’re yet to unlock the fire attachments for the weapons, you can equip the Molotov in the Lethal slot. It unlocks at player level 26 and is a thrown incendiary that splatters flames over a wide patch, burning enemies for steady damage over time and denying revives on objectives.
You should Overclock it for hotter burns that chunk health faster or bigger fuel spreads to cover chokepoints like doorways on maps such as Vandorn Farm.
Best weapons to deal fire damage in Black Ops 7
Shotguns dominate fire with Incendiary Ammo, but Maddox RFB’s Echo-Fire Barrel shines in mid-range sprays. Here’s a quick comparison of fire-focused primaries:
| Weapon | Fire Method | Unlock Level | Best Range | Ideal Playstyle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita (Shotgun) | Incendiary Ammo (12 Gauge Short Dragon’s Breath) | Weapon level 34 | 0 to 10m | Close-quarter combat rushes and objective holds |
| Echo 12 (Shotgun) | Incendiary Ammo (12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath) | Weapon level 18 | 0 to 8m | Horde clear |
| Maddox RFB (Assault Rifle) | 13″ MFS Echo-Fire Barrel | Prestige attachment | 0 to 36 m | Sustained fights |
Land headshots first to ignite faster. Push aggressively on small maps and track challenges for camo unlocks while grinding.
Although dealing fire damage is one of the challenges in the new CODMAS event in Black Ops 7 that will help you in unlocking the new Sokol 545 LMG, it’s one of the classic modes of wreaking havoc in multiplayer.
Now, before you go and start dealing fire damage, make sure you have these settings sorted before for the best performance:
- Best audio settings
- Best movement settings
- Best aim assist settings
- Best PC graphics settings
- Best controller settings
- Best mouse and keyboard settings
Published: Dec 16, 2025 03:06 pm