Taking Klaus online in Black Ops 7’s “Ashes of the Damned” is one of those missions that feels like a proper test of your squad. It all kicks off with an absolute banger of a fight against Uber Klaus — the beefed-up, meaner version of the bot you actually want on your side. This boss doesn’t mess around. You’ll want your Pack-a-Punched guns ready, a solid set of perks, and a team that knows how to stick together. The main thing here isn’t just living through it, but getting him to drop the Stabilizer Chip, which is the golden ticket for the rest of the quest. If you’re feeling rusty, a good shout before the big fight is warming up in a CoD BO7 Bot Lobby so you can get the timing and movement nailed before heading in for real.

Once the chip’s in your pocket, the pressure’s far from over. You need to haul it back to Klaus’s holding cell in the Ashwood district. Sounds easy, but the place will still be swarming with zombies, and one stray hit could put you flat on the ground. This part’s all about keeping your head, moving smart, and not getting dragged into random fights. Forget chasing points or doing side-objectives right now — just focus on the run. Use tight paths, cover your squad when you can, and don’t waste ammo on enemies you can outrun. A clean delivery of the Stabilizer Chip is the only way forward, so no slip-ups here.

When you finally make it to Klaus, you’ll see him locked up and lifeless. Slot the Stabilizer Chip into his control panel and watch the boot-up kick in. Still, that’s not enough — you’ve got to jolt him back to life. The trick is using Stun Grenades, and you’ll need to land four direct hits. Close enough won’t cut it; each one has to smack right into him. It’s a bit fiddly, especially with zombies nearby, but once that fourth grenade connects, you’ll see Klaus flare to life. It’s a sweet moment, knowing you’ve just turned the tide for your run.

Klaus isn’t just a gimmick helper. Once active, he’s basically an extra squad member that can break through certain walls, unlocking chunks of the map you’d never reach otherwise. He can also drop into the fight, take heat off the team, and shred zombies when the horde pushes too hard. In later rounds, that can be the difference between holding a chokepoint and getting completely overrun. He changes the whole pace of the game — allowing you to reload, grab gear, or breathe in moments where you’d normally be done for.

If Uber Klaus keeps wiping you out and the whole thing feels impossible, don’t just dive back in blind. Spend a bit of time in BO7 Bot Lobbies to get your reaction speed and aim sorted. You can work through the fight at your own tempo, learn how to bait his moves, and perfect your loadout before risking progress in a real match. It’s a smarter way to prep and keeps you from being the player everyone’s moaning about when the actual run starts.