In Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the multiplayer meta revolves heavily around TTK (time to kill). With fast omnidirectional movement, aggressive strafe duels, and players constantly sliding or sprinting into gunfights, the weapons that can kill the quickest — and the most consistently — always rise to the top of the meta.

This guide breaks down what TTK means in BO7, which guns kill the fastest, and why recoil control and headshot multipliers matter more than small differences in BO7 Bot Lobbies milliseconds.

Why TTK Matters in BO7

TTK (Time to Kill) refers to how long it takes a weapon to eliminate an opponent once your shots begin to land. Since BO7 uses a baseline of 150 HP, a weapon's TTK is affected by its rate of fire, damage per bullet, recoil consistency, bullet velocity, and damage range. Even a 20 ms gap can decide a gunfight in a game where players constantly challenge from multiple angles.

If you want your guns to perform at their intended strength, it helps to unlock their attachments quickly. Bot lobbies make it easy to level weapons fast and reach the damage numbers this guide refers to.

Fastest-Killing Guns in Black Ops 7

Several weapons currently dominate because of their excellent TTK and manageable recoil. Here are the five strongest options as of the latest balance patch.

1. Ryden 45K (SMG) – Fastest TTK Up Close

The Ryden 45K kills in about 165 ms at close range thanks to its extremely high fire rate, very tight hip-fire, and minimal sprint-to-fire delay. Its raw killing speed makes it the best rushing SMG. A typical build includes a quick-fire laser, flash grip, handstop, flash hider, and a large magazine.

2. Dravec 45 (SMG) – More Stable Than the Ryden

The Dravec kills slightly slower at around 175 ms, but hits harder per bullet and offers far better horizontal recoil control. It works as a hybrid between an SMG and an assault rifle, making it more versatile than the Ryden in mid-distance gunfights. Popular attachments include its extended barrel, a 1 mW laser, a lightweight stock, and a suppressor.

3. M15 Mod 0 (AR) – Best Low-Recoil Weapon in the Game

With a TTK of about 220 ms, the M15 Mod 0 isn't the fastest weapon on paper, but its recoil pattern is so consistent that its effective TTK is usually better than many faster weapons. It climbs predictably and barely kicks horizontally, making it ideal for low-sensitivity players and Ranked Play. Most builds use a long barrel, VT-7 suppressor, Bruen Grip, Regal Stock, and a simple red dot.

4. Peacekeeper Mk1 (AR) – A Headshot-Focused AR

The Peacekeeper Mk1 kills in about 230 ms, but its power comes from its strong headshot multiplier. Landing even a single headshot dramatically improves time to kill, and its stability makes that easy. It's slightly slower than the M15 but more rewarding for accurate shooters. Compensators and high-stability grips are common choices.

5. M8A1 (Marksman Rifle) – The Burst King

The M8A1 delivers a roughly 190 ms burst TTK at medium to long range and can kill in one burst if two of the rounds hit the head. The November patch reduced its burst delay, making it even stronger. With a long-range barrel, tilted grip, and precision stock, it's one of cheap CoD BO7 Boosting the most dangerous rifles in skilled hands.