Black Ops 7 Season 06 "The Haunting" adds four new base weapons — the VMP SMG, the TR51 Para Assault Rifle, the Arcblade Melee Weapon, and the Roc 20mm Special Weapon — plus three more guns dropping through Weekly Challenges. Two come from the Battle Pass, two come from in-game events, and every one of them carries its own Universal Weapon Prestige camos. This guide breaks down exactly where each weapon lives, how to unlock it fast, and how to plan your grind before the player base migrates to Modern Warfare 4.
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BO7 Season 06 launches September 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT across all platforms. Here's how to unlock every new weapon:
- VMP (SMG) — Battle Pass Page 3 HVT (a themed Blueprint version also sits at Page 15).
- TR51 Para (Assault Rifle) — Battle Pass Page 6 HVT (Blueprint version at Page 12).
- Arcblade (Melee) — earned in-season through the Camo Costume Party Event / event challenges.
- Roc 20mm (Special Weapon) — earned at launch through in-game events (tied to the DOOM Event Pass rewards track).
- VS Recon Sniper, Dravec 45 SMG, Sokol 545 LMG — Weekly Challenge rewards across the season.
Because this is BO7's final major update before MW4 (October 23, 2026), Season 06 is your last clean window to Prestige these guns and finish mastery camos while lobbies are still full. If you're short on time, a BO7 account & weapon leveling service does the base-weapon and Prestige grind for you.
What are the new BO7 Season 6 weapons?
Per the official Call of Duty Season 06 intel, the season "brave[s] the horrors with an assortment of new Base Weapons earned in the Battle Pass and through in-game events."
| Weapon | Class | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMP | SMG | Battle Pass Page 3 HVT | Launch |
| TR51 Para | Assault Rifle | Battle Pass Page 6 HVT | Launch |
| Roc 20mm | Special Weapon | In-game event | Launch |
| Arcblade | Melee | Camo Event / challenges | In-Season |
| VS Recon | Sniper Rifle | Weekly Challenge reward | In-Season |
| Dravec 45 | SMG | Weekly Challenge reward | In-Season |
| Sokol 545 | LMG | Weekly Challenge reward | In-Season |
That's seven new guns total — two Battle Pass, one event Special Weapon, one event Melee, and three from Weekly Challenges. The four headline weapons (VMP, TR51 Para, Arcblade, Roc 20mm) are the ones Treyarch is promoting, and they're the priority for anyone chasing the Season 06 camo grind.
How to unlock the VMP SMG in BO7 Season 6
The VMP is the returning fan-favorite here — last seen in Black Ops 4 — and it's the fastest weapon to unlock because it sits early on the Battle Pass.
Where it is: Season 06 Battle Pass, Page 3 HVT (High-Value Target tier). A Battle Pass Blueprint version of the VMP also appears at Page 15 HVT.
How to unlock it fast:
- Buy or claim the Season 06 Battle Pass at launch.
- Play any mode — Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, or Warzone all earn Battle Pass XP.
- Push straight to Page 3 to claim the base VMP, then keep leveling toward Page 15 for the Blueprint.
The VMP combines quick movement and handling with a fast fire rate. Per the official weapon notes, it's "rivaled only by the MPC-25 in terms of reload quickness and aim down sight speed," and its base 40-round magazine gives it a deep ammo reserve for aggressive, close-range pushes. Refine it in Gunsmith with Optics and Barrels for mid-range and Lasers for hipfire accuracy.
VMP Prestige camos: Prestige 1 = "Magma," Prestige 2 = "Refract," Prestige Max = "Hotrod."
How to unlock the TR51 Para Assault Rifle
The TR51 Para is a semi-auto assault rifle and sits a little deeper in the pass.
Where it is: Season 06 Battle Pass, Page 6 HVT. A Tier Battle Pass Blueprint version appears at Page 12 HVT.
How to unlock it fast:
- After grabbing the VMP at Page 3, keep grinding Battle Pass XP.
- Reach Page 6 to claim the base TR51 Para.
- Continue to Page 12 for the Blueprint variant.
The TR51 Para balances accuracy, damage output, and high bullet velocity with minimal recoil and a very high rate of fire. One detail worth knowing: it supports a Full-Auto Conversion Kit Prestige Attachment, so if you prefer full-auto over semi-auto, that's your unlock target once you've maxed the gun. It also takes Underbarrel Launchers and FMJ Ammo.
TR51 Para Prestige camos: Prestige 1 = "Rawhide," Prestige 2 = "Cherished," Prestige Max = "Jungle Party."
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How to unlock the Arcblade and Roc 20mm
These two don't come from the Battle Pass — they're event unlocks.
Roc 20mm (Special Weapon) — Launch. The Roc 20mm is a high-damage, low-RPM Special Weapon earned through in-game events at launch. It's listed among the rewards tied to the DOOM-themed event track (the same track that carries the Doom Slayer Operator). Expect to complete event challenges across modes to claim it.
- Roc 20mm Prestige camos: Prestige 1 = "Bespatter," Prestige 2 = "Composite," Prestige Max = "Spooled."
Arcblade (Melee) — In-Season. The Arcblade is a near-future bladed tonfa unlocked through the Camo Costume Party Event. Per the official notes, you'll need to "complete Weapon Class Camo Challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Call of Duty: Warzone" — and specifically, you must finish challenges across all four modes to claim it. Don't try to grind it in one mode only.
- Arcblade Prestige camos: Prestige 1 = "Polygon," Prestige 2 = "Leadlight," Prestige Max = "Very Berry."
The three Weekly Challenge weapons — VS Recon Sniper, Dravec 45 SMG, Sokol 545 LMG — unlock by completing that week's challenge set (typically six challenges across supported modes, the same structure used for the Mace melee weapon in Season 05).
Which new weapon should you unlock first?
If you're optimizing for value and speed before MW4, here's the priority order:
- VMP (Page 3) — earliest unlock, strongest all-round SMG, and the returning gun most players want.
- TR51 Para (Page 6) — second Battle Pass gun; grab it on the same XP push.
- Roc 20mm (launch event) — knock it out early while the event challenges are live.
- Arcblade (in-season event) — needs all-four-mode camo challenges, so start those early but expect them to take time.
- Weekly Challenge guns — pick them up naturally as you complete weekly sets.
Because Season 06 hands out over 45 Weapon Camos and adds new Dark Ops Challenges plus five Prestige Title Challenges, the smart play is to unlock all seven weapons early, then funnel your remaining time into camos and Prestige while lobbies are healthy. If the deadline pressure is real, a BO7 mastery camo unlock service handles the camo grind on every new weapon, and a BO7 calling cards & challenges boost clears the Dark Ops and Prestige Title challenges.
Skip the grind and get every Season 06 weapon Prestige-ready before the MW4 migration:
- BO7 Account & Weapon Leveling — levels the new base weapons and pushes Prestige fast.
- BO7 Mastery Camo Unlock — unlocks mastery camos on the VMP, TR51 Para, and more.
- BO7 Calling Cards & Challenges Boost — clears Dark Ops and Prestige Title challenges.
When does BO7 Season 6 launch?
Season 06 "The Haunting" launches Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT across all platforms. That's the same date the Season 05 Battle Pass timer expires. It is BO7's final major seasonal update before Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, 2026 (with the MW4 campaign dropping October 16). For the full breakdown of everything in the update, see our BO7 Season 6 release date and The Haunting guide, and if you're chasing camos, our BO7 Season 6 final camos unlock guide.
FAQ
How many new weapons are in BO7 Season 6? Seven. Four are the headline weapons — the VMP SMG, TR51 Para Assault Rifle, Arcblade Melee, and Roc 20mm Special Weapon. Three more (VS Recon Sniper, Dravec 45 SMG, Sokol 545 LMG) arrive as Weekly Challenge rewards during the season.
How do you unlock the VMP in Black Ops 7? The VMP SMG is on the Season 06 Battle Pass at Page 3 HVT. Claim the Battle Pass at launch, play any mode to earn XP, and reach Page 3 for the base weapon. A Blueprint version sits at Page 15.
Where is the TR51 Para in the Battle Pass? The TR51 Para Assault Rifle unlocks at Page 6 HVT, with a Blueprint version at Page 12. It's a semi-auto AR that supports a Full-Auto Conversion Kit Prestige Attachment.
Is there a new shotgun or pistol in Season 6? No. Season 06 does not add a new shotgun or pistol — the new base weapons are an SMG, an assault rifle, a melee weapon, and a special weapon, plus the three Weekly Challenge guns (sniper, SMG, LMG).
Do I have to buy the Battle Pass to get the new weapons? The VMP and TR51 Para are Battle Pass unlocks, so you need to progress the pass to claim them. The Roc 20mm and Arcblade come from free in-game events and challenges, and the three Weekly Challenge weapons are free to earn by completing weekly challenge sets.
Should I unlock the new weapons before MW4? Yes — Season 06 is BO7's last major update before Modern Warfare 4 on October 23, 2026. Unlock and Prestige the new guns while lobbies are full; camo and Prestige grinds get much harder once the player base migrates.
