The best Dravec 45 loadout in Black Ops 7 is, by some margin, the best SMG in the game right now. SMGs generally have been weakened this year, with assault rifles running rampant due to their versatility, but the Dravec 45 has almost no recoil whatsoever, making it a great choice for both run 'n' gun and more methodical playstyles.

In fact, the Dravec 45 is so strong, it's one of the best guns for pro Call of Duty players this year too, as pretty much the only SMG seen in the esports scene. So, if you plan on jumping into ranked play when it drops with Season 2, this loadout should be one of your go-tos.

Here's the best Dravec 45 loadout in Black Ops 7 and how to unlock the gun first.

How to unlock the Dravec 45 in Black Ops 7

To unlock the Dravec 45 in Black Ops 7, you must reach level 34. If you play the campaign first, this is likely around where you'll end up before jumping into multiplayer. Alternatively, it'll take approximately four or five hours of multiplayer to unlock it, although you can speed up the process by using double XP tokens. This is also the level you unlock the Coda 9 at, which is the fully automatic pistol in Black Ops 7.

Best Dravec 45 loadout in Black Ops 7

Here's the best Dravec 45 loadout in Black Ops 7:

    Muzzle: Hawker Series 45
    Barrel: 19" EAM Horizon Barrel
    Rear Grip: Helix-Tac Grip
    Laser: LTI Swiftpoint
    Fire Mods: Accelerated Recoil System

Much like with our recommended MXR-17 loadout, we're not using Gunfighter here. This limits us to just five attachments rather than eight, but trust us, you don't need the Dravec 45 to be fully kitted out. It's an absolute monster with just the above attachments.

Even without any attachments, this is a very solid gun, so we simply want to enhance what it does well. That involves buffing its accuracy and damage range. For the former, we've gone for the muzzle and fire mods attachments listed above, which help with both horizontal and vertical recoil control. Meanwhile, the barrel attachment gives a significant buff to damage range, because without it, the Dravec 45 does have a mean damage drop-off.

However, we also want to be able to compete up close, so for that, we've equipped the rear grip and laser attachments. These buff the sprint to fire and aim down sight speed respectively, so you can rely on the Dravec 45 when you're caught running. It is an SMG, after all.

Best Dravec 45 class in Black Ops 7

Here's the best class to use with the Dravec 45 in Black Ops 7:

    Wildcard: Perk Greed
    Pistol: Velox 5.7
    Melee: Knife
    Field Upgrade: Trophy System
    Tactical: Stim Shot
    Lethal: Semtex
    Perk 1: Flak Jacket
    Perk 2: Tech Mask
    Perk 3: Cold-Blooded
    Perk 4: Lightweight
    Specialty: Operative

As a burst pistol, the Velox 5.7 is a reliable choice to finish off enemies you've already weakened with your primary, and we're opting for Perk Greed as the wildcard because, with a build like this, there are so many perks to choose from that would enhance your playstyle. If you don't like any of our choices, alternatives are Ghost, Ninja, Scavenger, Dexterity, or Tracker.

With this loadout, you should be playing the objective as much as focusing on kills, so the Trophy System is a godsend to protect you when sitting in Hardpoint zones or capturing Domination flags. The Flak Jacket and Tech Mask perks also help combat incoming throwables. Meanwhile, Stim Shot is a massive boon for keeping you alive.

Semtex is arguably the best lethal option in the game due to its shorter fuse time, you just need to ensure your throws are accurate. Finally, Cold-Blooded makes you invisible to AI targeting, such as helicopters and DAWGs, and Lightweight means you can move at speed when going from one objective to the next.

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