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In ARC Raiders, Tempest, an epic-rarity assault rifle, deals considerable damage to both ARC and enemy raiders. Many players covet it for its powerful combat capabilities in raids.

However, with the latest patch, Tempest blueprint has become one of the rarest items in ARC Raiders, with an extremely low drop rate. Currently, the best way to obtain Tempest blueprint is by completing Night Raids on Buried City map.

Next, I will guide you on how to obtain the blueprint and craft the powerful Tempest in the game.

Best locations for obtaining blueprints

Buried City is the best location to obtain Tempest blueprint. While Tempests may drop on other maps, the drop rate is extremely low. Therefore, we will focus on Buried City for now. Below are the key areas you should focus on during Night Raids.

1. Grandioso Apartments

Grandioso Apartments consists of two almost identical buildings, each with multiple floors. You need to quickly enter the buildings and loot all available containers. These apartments are known for their high density of valuable loot, including Tempest Blueprint.

After clearing one building, cross the makeshift bridge to another and repeat the above steps. Be sure to search carefully and don't miss any drawers or cabinets.

2. Building near Abandoned Highway Camp

This building is located near the abandoned highway camp. There are roadblocks in front of both doors; you'll need to break through them to enter.

Inside the building are several drawers and filing cabinets, which usually contain high-value loot, including blueprints. Search the entire building, as blueprints sometimes appear in hidden containers.

3. Plaza Rosa Pharmacy

There's a pharmacy in Plaza Rosa area, located directly north of the extraction point. The pharmacy has three floors, and loot can be hidden on each floor.

Pay special attention to the white lockers; blueprints might be hidden there. However, be aware that other players frequently appear in this location, and other raiders might try to steal your loot.

4. Red Tower Loot Room

Red Tower is another well-known loot location in Buried City. On the second floor, you'll find a small room with multiple lockers, especially some Security Lockers.

These lockers may spawn high-level loot. Many raiders tend to overlook this area, so looting early increases your chances of finding blueprints.

5. Santa Maria Houses

Santa Maria Houses are a group of buildings with skylights. Entering one of the buildings allows you to access rooms through the skylights.

The rooms contain drawers and even Security Breach lockers. Carefully search each room to increase your chances of finding blueprints.

6. Space Travel Building

Space Travel Building is also a high-value loot location in Buried City. This building is quite large, and the highest probability of finding blueprints is on the ground floor and the sixth floor.

The ground floor has many lockers, while the sixth floor has drawers that may contain valuable items, including blueprints. You can search these two areas first. If you happen to find Tempest Blueprint, don't linger; evacuate as quickly as possible.

Besides obtaining the blueprint through looting during raids, you can also buy ARC Raiders Tempest Blueprint in EZG, which is cheap and reliable. This blueprint is extremely rare; many players try multiple times without success.

Efficient map farming techniques

Since Buried City often attracts many raiders during Night Raids, it's impossible to loot the entire map in one go. Therefore, you need to master the most efficient map farming methods within a limited time.

• Avoid carrying valuable equipment: Remember, you're here to loot, not to fight. Don't bring high-level weapons and equipment.
• Loot the nearest locations: After spawning, quickly loot the two nearest locations. Places further away will be looted by other players before you even reach them.
• Surrender after looting: After successfully looting one or two locations, quickly surrender and queue for the next match.
• Stay alert for PvP: Other players are also vying for loot, so be constantly aware of potential dangers.

Night Raids only last about an hour each time, so you need to quickly repeat the looting process until you finally obtain the blueprint from ARC Raiders or Night Raid session ends.

Crafting Tempest

Once you successfully find the blueprint, you can begin crafting Tempest.

Here's the recipe:

• 1 Magnetic Accelerator
• 3 Medium Gun Parts
• 2 Exodus Modules

Magnetic Accelerator and Exodus Modules can be found in the red lockers on Stella Montis map or in Rocket Assembly building on Spaceport map.

Medium Gun Parts can be obtained by defeating small ARC enemies, such as Hornets and Wasps. You can also try exchanging them at Celeste.

Once you have all the necessary materials, you can successfully craft Tempest in Gunsmith 3. You can then upgrade it to make the gun even more powerful.

Tempest has become one of the most popular weapons in ARC Raiders, but finding its blueprint and successfully crafting it is a challenging and time-consuming task.

Be patient, and good luck finding Tempest Blueprint!

The second ARC Raiders Expedition is about to begin. After the event, players can redeem skill points and numerous rewards crucial for late-game progression, so more and more players are already preparing for the event.

To successfully complete Expedition, every player is collecting the necessary items to qualify. However, the well-known high-value looting spots on the map have often become fiercely contested areas. Sometimes you might find nothing, and other times you might engage in intense battles with other players over items.

If you're planning to participate in Expedition, or want to master safer, more hidden looting routes in ARC Raiders, this guide will take you through the easily overlooked yet highly rewarding hidden looting spots on each map, helping you steadily accumulate resources even in dangerous situations.

Dam Battlegrounds

Dam Battlegrounds is an excellent map to start looting from. Compared to other areas, the overall threat level is lower, and the routes are clearer, making it ideal for solo players or early-game exploration.

South Swamp Outpost

Based on numerous player experiences, this is one of the areas with an extremely high spawn rate for ARC Raiders blueprints, but it's often overlooked due to its inconspicuous terrain and buildings.

A small weapon crate usually spawns on the steps behind the buildings, offering a chance to obtain useful weapons like Burletta – a very cost-effective option worth checking every time you pass by.

Formicai Outpost

Located in the southeast corner of the map, Formicai Outpost also hides surprises. Loot is usually hidden behind tables or in inconspicuous corners.

Besides the building's interior, you can try climbing to the enclosed mezzanine above Outpost, where grenade crates or medkits have a chance to spawn, significantly improving survivability in crucial moments.

The Flood Access Tunnel

This tunnel is adjacent to Control Tower. Many players either rush through or use the zipline for quick passage, but in reality, multiple spawn points are hidden here.

Weapon crates or medkits can spawn at the top, bottom, and surrounding corners of the tunnel. Next time you pass by, you can search carefully; it might bring you unexpected surprises.

Testing Annex

After exiting Flood Access Tunnel, head southeast to reach Testing Annex. Along the way, you'll pass a tower with a weapon crate that always spawns on top, occasionally with other extra loot—a very convenient loot spot.

Control Tower

Control Tower is very close to the previous looting spot. You can use the zipline from Testing Annex to enter the bunker area in the middle of the tower.

The loot density here is very high; some containers may look empty, but prying them open might reveal a large amount of supplies. However, be aware that ARC Enemy usually spawns when you go around to the back of the tower, so be prepared for a fight.

Buried City

This map is filled with residential areas and abandoned shops, piled high with loot. However, it also attracts other players to loot, so be sure to bring appropriate weapons when searching for ARC Raiders blueprints on this map.

Marano Station

The looting route here is slightly more complicated. You need to climb onto the roof of the abandoned train and then jump to the adjacent carriage.

High-quality weapon crates usually spawn on the roof, and additional weapon crates and lootable containers may be hidden behind the adjacent rooms, offering considerable rewards.

Grandioso Apartments

Next to the polygonal rooftop building on the north side of Grandioso Apartments, there's a narrow alleyway. You need to jump onto the roof and use the zipline to move deeper into the alley.

About a third of the way down the alley, an inconspicuous small platform will appear on your left. Jump in, and you'll find a lot of crates. Continue zipping, and new platforms will appear on your left, with a chance to spawn grenade crates, and often other unexpected surprises.

Parking Garage Raider Camp

After arriving at Parking Garage, head directly to the abandoned elevator shaft on the first floor. After breaking through the blocked door, use the zipline to go to the bottom, where weapon crates or grenade crates usually spawn. This spot is relatively unknown, making the risk manageable.

Spaceport

This map is more difficult, with more ARC Enemies and dangerous locations, but with caution, you can find some good loot.

Control Tower A6

A key is needed to open the first-floor door. Once inside, use the zipline to reach the upper levels. The entire building is worth searching floor by floor.

When you reach the top, jump onto the adjacent floor; a backpack always spawns here. Be careful of the surrounding high-voltage traps to avoid falling.

Rocket Assembly

Upon reaching the top of Rocket Assembly, you'll find multiple weapon crates and backpack spawn points, with a chance to obtain Blueprints or small Attachments, crucial for mid-to-late game development.

South Trench T

While South Trench T theoretically requires a keycard, you can actually reach the top directly via the zipline.

A small weapon crate spawns at a small vent on the top floor, with a chance to obtain Bettina blueprint. Descend the stairs from the top floor; each floor has plenty of loot, but this is also a popular spot for other raiders, so remember to bring reliable weapons in case of encounters.

Stella Montis

This map is mostly filled with high-value loot, but it also harbors many threats, so be careful when searching.

Cargo Dock A

This area is filled with containers, but most of the loot is very well hidden. You need to jump to the bottom of the containers and observe carefully to find those with half-open doors.

While weapon blueprints won't spawn here, you can reliably obtain high-value materials such as Electrical Components.

A crucial point is to always return the way you came. Don't try new routes randomly, or you might get stuck in the gaps between containers, ruining your entire looting trip.

The Blue Gate

Blue Gate is backed by mountains and has a vast open area and dense ARC Enemies, making it a challenging experience even for the most experienced raiders. Therefore, the search points described here are mostly hidden, requiring patience to find.

Village

In the woods surrounding Village, there is a dry streambed. Follow the streambed upstream to find a flood control embankment.

A small weapon crate usually spawns here. Although the location is remote, the contents are often quite good.

Adorned Wreckage

Heading south from Wasteland, southwest of Raider's Refuge and Trapper's Glade, lies Adorned Wreckage.

Large ARC Enemies like Leapers frequently spawn here, making it extremely dangerous, but the rewards are equally plentiful. Besides hidden weapon crates and supplies, there's also a chance to encounter Supply Drops. It's best to challenge this area after you've fully geared up.

Additionally, it's worth mentioning that some players have spotted thick smoke shrouding the north side of The Blue Gate, most likely indicating a new volcano-themed map that the developers are about to release. We look forward to the new map offering even more rich content for players to discover.

These are the more hidden looting spots on each map. We hope you find the items you're looking for here! Have fun playing!

WoW TBC Classic Anniversary is about to launch on live servers, and you need to choose the class that best suits you during the pre-patch period.

This is a challenging task because there are many classes in TBC Anniversary, each with different specializations and professions. In particular, each class has unique skills, role positioning, and playstyle.

Whether you're a newbie or a returning veteran for nostalgia, understanding the details of each class and making an informed choice is crucial.

Therefore, I will guide you through an in-depth analysis of each character in TBC, introducing their performance in PvE and PvP, and their gameplay enjoyment, to help you make the right choice.

1. Warlock

Warlock is widely recognized as one of the most powerful DPS classes in TBC Anniversary, both in raids and PvP.

PvE

Warlock possesses talents such as Demonic Sacrifice and Improved Shadowbolt, enabling them to deal astonishing damage in raids.

Therefore, they are indispensable in team battles, and thanks to their powerful spell damage, they can surpass other classes without top-tier gear.

PvP

In PvP, Warlocks dominate with their Siphon Life and Soul Link talents, allowing them to maintain high output while possessing extremely strong survivability.

Their outstanding damage mitigation and output make them a formidable force in the arena, especially with the support of crowd control abilities.

Fun Factor

Choosing Shadowbolt as your specialization might become a bit monotonous in the late game, but you can also choose to play Firewall or Affliction Warlock; these two specializations offer more interesting spell rotations and gameplay.

2. Hunter

Hunters can deal astonishing damage in the early stages of TBC.

PvE

Hunters are known for their amazing DPS, especially with Beast Mastery specialization. The set bonus obtained from Tier 3 dungeons further enhances their damage.

Furthermore, Beast Mastery's unique ability to summon powerful pets to assist in battle further amplifies their output.

PvP

In PvP, Hunters perform rather mediocrely. While they possess excellent ranged damage, their mobility and defense are lacking compared to other classes.

However, in teams with two healers, Hunters can shine with their Viper Sting ability, which drains enemy mana, forcing casters to be more cautious.

If used skillfully in combat, Hunters can perform quite well in PvP.

Fun Factor

While Hunters are very effective in raids, their rotation is very simple, especially with the infamous one-button macros that automate the entire DPS rotation, which can easily become tedious for players.

Of course, if you want to free your hands in the game, then you can choose Hunter.

3. Warrior

PvE

In WoW TBC Classic Anniversary, Warriors are excellent tanks, especially during the initial raid progression phase.

Their powerful cooldown reduction abilities grant them exceptional survivability, such as Shield Wall and Last Stand, and they are crucial for holding aggro in high-risk raid encounters.

PvP

Warriors are very strong in PvP, especially in arenas, where their melee capabilities are top-notch. While their versatility may not be as high as other classes, their ability to control enemies and apply sustained pressure makes them ideal for many raid compositions.

Fun Factor

Playing a Warrior can be incredibly satisfying, especially in PvE. The character's challenging nature keeps players highly engaged.

Of course, in PvP, their powerful melee abilities and crowd control skills also provide an exhilarating combat experience.

4. Rogue

PvE

Rogues are often considered a low-tier DPS class, especially compared to classes like Warlocks or Mages. While they can have decent DPS in some raid compositions, they often fall short of other classes in terms of pure damage output.

Therefore, in PvE raids, there are usually only 1-2 rogue members.

PvP

In PvP, rogues are very powerful, possessing excellent mobility, defense, and crowd control abilities.

They can use stun and control skills to control enemies and quickly eliminate squishy targets, making them a popular choice in high-level arenas.

Fun Factor

Whether in PvE or PvP, rogues are one of the most fun classes. Their stealth mechanic allows them to carefully choose when to engage, while their rich stun, poison, and trap skills make their skill rotation very enjoyable.

5. Mage

PvE

Mages are reliable DPS players. While they are slightly inferior to warlocks in pure damage output, their unique team support abilities compensate for this.

PvP

In PvP, Frost Mages reign supreme with their powerful control and survivability. They can kite enemies, slow them with Frost Nova, and unleash powerful burst damage.

Fire Mages are equally viable in PvP, but they require higher skill to execute combos effectively.

Fun Factor

The mages' flexibility makes them incredibly fun to play. While their skill rotation isn't as complex as some other classes, they combine burst damage, crowd control, and support capabilities, making them highly playable.

6. Paladins

PvE

In TBC Classic Anniversary, Paladins were not only excellent tanks but also very useful support classes. While not the strongest DPS class, their tanking, healing, and support abilities make them an indispensable part of any team.

PvP

In PvP, Paladins are relatively less prominent. Although they are not weak, other classes always have a slight edge in both healing and DPS, making their performance less outstanding in PvP.

Fun Factor

The fun of Paladins lies in their versatility. Players can easily switch between tank, healer, and DPS roles, keeping the game fresh.

7. Shaman

PvE

Shamans can easily rival mages and warlocks in DPS during the early game, but unfortunately, they become less effective in the late game due to gear limitations.

However, they can provide very useful support skills for other spellcasters in the team, making them an indispensable member.

PvP

Shamans may not have the highest individual DPS in the entire team, but they can compensate for this with various buffs, and different specializations offer different effects.

Therefore, relatively speaking, Shamans have strong burst damage, but they are quite skill-intensive. If you are a beginner, it is not recommended to try a Shaman in the early game.

Fun Factor

Shamans are similar to mages, possessing high flexibility. Although their skill rotation is relatively simple, you can combine them with other spells in combat. Overall, they are a very popular support role.

8. Priest

PvE

Shadow Priest is arguably the strongest yet rarest support class in The Burning Crusade. Most of their skills deal damage over time and convert all their shadow damage into mana regeneration for the party.

Overall, Shadow Priest is a very powerful raid healing specialization with strong single-target and group healing capabilities.

PvP

Among Priest classes, Discipline Priest is best suited for PvP due to their incredibly powerful Pain Suppression.

Essentially, it acts as a mini-Shield Wall that strengthens teammates. You can also use Power Infusion to increase the casting speed of Shield Wall or spells.

Fun Factor

The fun of Priest lies not in pure damage output, but in controlling the flow of battle. It requires a strong team spirit and is suitable for players with a strong strategic mindset who enjoy controlling the pace of combat.

9. Druid

PvE

In the game, Druid possesses unique advantages, capable of fulfilling multiple roles within a team. They not only have decent damage output but also the ability to shapeshift depending on the situation.

PvP

In PvP, Druid's strength lies in its versatility, possessing powerful healing abilities, excellent mobility, and effective crowd control skills.

Restoration Druids are particularly strong in the arena, where their sustained healing and crowd control abilities shine.

Fun Factor

Druids are perhaps the most fun and versatile class in the game. If you enjoy switching forms to adapt to different combat situations, Druid is definitely your ideal choice.

These concludes the descriptions of all the classes in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary. Each class has its own characteristics and advantages.

Based on your playstyle preferences, choose the class that best suits you before Dark Portal opens and start leveling up!

In Diablo 4, new Towers and Leaderboards have been added for players to challenge and climb. However, a very strange sign has appeared in the community: many high-level players have started to run Dark Citadel continuously to obtain more Incense of Capacity, which are important consumables in climbing the leaderboard.

While it's unclear whether this clever challenge was intentional on the part of the developers, the effect looks quite impressive, and Dark Citadel, which had been neglected by players since Season 8, has been revitalized. However, since this content is located in endgame, challengers need to have a certain level of gaming skill.

Therefore, to help all players who want to use Dark Citadel to quickly climb the leaderboards, EZG.com provides you with specific methods and corresponding strategies for farming Incense of Capacity in D4 Season 11. Note that this guide may only be useful temporarily, as the developers may temporarily adjust the drop rate due to the high efficiency of farming, so farm it while you can!

Why Incense of Capacity So Hot?

Before we begin the guide to running Dark Citadel, let's first understand why Incense of Capacity has become such a hot topic among players. It can increase the number of potion slots held by other players nearby by three and increase their healing received by 10% for 30 minutes. It also increases experience points by 5%.

With its help, you'll have more potions at your disposal and enhanced healing effects when facing difficult encounters; at the same time, your allies will also have greater sustained combat capabilities, just like you, which is very important in challenging The Tower layer by layer.

At this point, if your character build includes Imbiber Glyph (displayed as Guzzler in Druid's Paragon Glyphs), your character's survivability will be greatly increased, and their damage will further increase as their health remains high. Note that this glyph cannot be used on Rogues.

According to some player tests, after equipping Incense of Capacity and certain glyphs, the survivability of the character and the team generally increases by 50-60%, and the damage potential also increases by about 10%, which are already extraordinary benefits in endgame and the newly added tower content.

So where can you get such a useful consumable? It can only be found in Dark Citadel, but it's not a regular drop. Instead, it's obtained by exchanging Citadel Coins collected during gameplay at specific Dark Citadel Vendors, with 1,600 coins required to exchange for one.

While defeating Elite enemies and Bosses in the fortress will drop some Citadel Coins, making farming relatively efficient compared to some Uniques, the amount of Incense of Capacity required is enormous. Therefore, players frantically run around in Dark Citadel to farm more coins to exchange for more consumables.

What Impact Did It Have?

In top-tier content like Tower, a difference of even a minute or half a minute can affect whether you climb the leaderboard. This is because all high-level players are very familiar with the mechanics of this content, and with zero building options, everyone's completion time is very similar. 

So, the competition here is about who has more buffs to complete the run faster. Once one player uses Incense of Capacity and benefits from the increased speed, other players will learn about this strategy by asking or dismantling the builds used by that player, and it will then be used extensively in a piecemeal fashion.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with this; on the contrary, it inspires more players to find alternative methods and more usable buffs to quickly clear the tower. This is a scenario that both developers and players probably want to see.

How to Farm?

Having understood the importance of Incense of Capacity in clearing Dark Citadel at this stage, let's discuss how to effectively farm consumables in Dark Citadel.

First and foremost,  here must note you that this game content is extremely difficult. So, attempting it solo is practically a guaranteed death sentence. I highly recommend teaming up with other players of similar skill level and assigning roles such as DPS, healer, and tank.

Ideally, a character capable of completing The Pit 10 will complete a Dark Citadel run within 30-5 minutes, yielding approximately 800-900 Citadel Coins. These rewards are shared, so theoretically you could receive 100-150 coins. If your team has fewer members, you will receive even more.

However, here's a strategy that can significantly reduce run time: ensure the character with the highest damage potential in the team receives all the buffs, such as movement speed, monster-clearing speed, critical hit chance, and damage output.

Here’s a strategy that can significantly reduce run time: ensure the character with the highest damage potential in the team receives all the buffs, such as movement speed, monster-clearing speed, critical hit chance, and damage output. Theoretically, after stacking enough buffs, a run can be completed in half an hour.

After a simple reward distribution, the player sets off again, continuing the run by utilizing all the buffs they had just stacked. In this scenario, the damage pressure on other team members is significantly reduced, and the losses are much less than if the entire raid stood in the center of the arena. This is currently the most effective strategy.

The above explains the current phenomenon of Diablo 4 players rekindling their enthusiasm for running Dark Citadel, and provides a strategy for cultivating Incense of Capacity within it in Season 11. While this strategy may contain risks, trust me, it will save you and your team a significant amount of time and reduce casualties. Have fun playing!

Launch Tower Loot event is definitely one of the most underrated loot spawn mechanics in ARC Raiders. While the event is short, the loot it offers is incredibly valuable.

This event is only available twice a day, providing a challenging and rewarding gaming experience for brave players. Participating in this event requires quick thinking, strategic planning, or effective teamwork (when playing in a team) to maximize loot gains while minimizing risk.

Below, I'll provide all the information you need to complete Launch Tower Loot event, which can be quite rewarding whether you're playing solo or in a team.

Event time and location

Launch Tower Loot opens twice daily at the following times:

• 11 PM (PTD)
• 7 AM (PTD)

These are Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for different time zones.

Each event lasts one hour, but depending on the time required to complete the mission, you may be able to conduct 2-3 raids within that time.

This provides an excellent opportunity to obtain high-tier loot, but remember that other players will also be competing for the same chests.

Launch Tower event only occurs on Spaceport map, so you'll need to enter the map early and prepare your best gear.

How to complete Launch Tower event?

1. Reach Launch Tower

Once you enter the map, your first task is to head to the launch tower located in the center of the Spaceport map. These towers are the tallest buildings on the map, so they are easily visible from almost anywhere.

Upon arrival, you'll find that both entrance doors to the tower are locked. To proceed, you need to use the Fuel Cell to activate the generator at the base of the tower.

2. Finding Fuel Cell

Fuel Cell is a small ARC Raiders item that can be found near the launch tower. Its location is randomized, so you'll need to carefully search the surrounding area.

Note that carrying Fuel Cell significantly reduces your movement speed, so be sure to clear all nearby ARC enemies (including flying and ground enemies) before picking it up.

Once you find Fuel Cell, return to the tower and place it in the generator. Then, pull the lever next to it to open the gate and activate the zipline to reach the top of the tower.

3. Dealing with ARC enemies

Upon reaching the top of the tower, you'll encounter Pops and Fireballs, which pose a significant threat and must be dealt with quickly. After eliminating them, continue climbing to the roof.

On the roof, you'll find a locked container with a switch next to it. Activating the switch will produce a loud noise, attracting flying ARC enemies (including the dangerous Rocketeer).

The situation becomes more complicated as the noise will also attract the attention of enemy raiders, making the area even more dangerous.

4. Dealing with other raiders

If you are playing single-player, while dealing with ARC enemies, you also need to be wary of other raiders who may appear at any time and attack you.

However, one useful flying strategy in the single-player game is to take advantage of the environment. When you activate the switch, you can retreat to the place where you fought Pops earlier.

This not only allows you to catch your breath and recover, but most flying ARC robots will also fly away after losing your trail, allowing you to scavenge for supplies in a relatively safe environment.

Alternatively, you can use Smoke Grenade to conceal your position, making it harder for enemies to spot you. You can also set up mines or roadblocks to block key areas and prevent enemies from easily rushing in to attack you.

5. Looting Chests

There are two locked chests on Launch Tower: one on each side of the tower. After dealing with ARC robots, you can loot the first chest, then move to the other side to activate the second switch and loot the second chest.

While looting, pay attention to your surroundings and listen carefully for the sound of ziplines. If you hear them, it means other raiders are approaching you. The rewards for these two chests are not explicitly stated by the developers; they are random. However, based on player feedback, you might get the following items:

• Grenades
• Weapons
• Weapon Extensions
• Blueprints
• Ammo
• Medicine supplies

6. Evacuation

After collecting all the loot from both chests, you can prepare to evacuate. The evacuation point is located near the elevator. However, be aware that some players may ambush you near the evacuation point.

Therefore, be careful during the evacuation; if you die, you will lose your loot.

Game Tips

Single player

If you plan to challenge Launch Tower Loot event solo, preparation is crucial. This event is high-risk, high-reward, meaning you need to maximize your strength.

Minimize your exposure to ARC enemies and hostile raiders while maximizing your game efficiency.

Here are the recommended configurations for single-player mode:

• Combat Mk. 3 (Flanking)
• Jolt Mines
• Explosive Mines
• Seeker Grenades
• Wolfpacks
• Barricades
• A lot of heals
• Renegade or Venator

Team Play

In duo or trio mode, you'll have more players to defend and complete missions faster. Teamwork allows you to cover a larger area and loot all the loot while ensuring each other's safety.

Here are some team play tips:

• Divide roles: One player can focus on dealing with ARC enemies, while others can loot chests and watch for other raiders;
• Loot cover: For rare loot, place it on one player while others protect them to prevent loot loss in a team wipe;
• Exit strategy: Coordinate with teammates to ensure the extraction point is safe and unguarded.

This concludes the complete information and gameplay tips for completing Launch Tower Loot event. Although the event is short, the rewards are plentiful. If you're struggling to acquire rare weapons or equipment, you definitely can't miss this event!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's January 13th Patch Notes optimized the performance of weapons like Sturmwolf 45 and AK-27, and also made changes to Prestige Attachments to ensure all weapons in the game are appealing to players.

If you’re unsure which to choose, this guide introduces the 5 most powerful weapons after the update, especially suitable for multiplayer modes, which will help you win quickly in the game.

Best M8A1 Setup

M8A1 Marksman Rifle is a four-round burst designated marksman rifle. It’s arguably one of the best marksman rifles in BO7. Its advantage is its extremely high rate of fire, but its disadvantage is also obvious: its cooldown time is insufficient. Below are the necessary upgrades to further enhance this weapon’s performance.

• Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
• Muzzle: VAS 5.56 Suppressor
• Barrel: M8A1 AutoStrike-X8 Conversion
• Underbarrel: Stabilizer
• Magazine: Sentinel Extended Mag
• Rear Grip: K&S Raze Grip
• Stock: K&S Impact Stock
• Fire Mod: Buffer Spring

It’s clear that the chosen attachments for this gun prioritize stability at medium range, while also making it more agile and maneuverable, bringing it closer to other assault rifles.

Because of its extremely high rate of fire, an extended magazine is essential, increasing ammo capacity without compromising shooting performance. A 40-round magazine is chosen here, which is sufficient in most situations. If you find this insufficient, you can choose a larger capacity magazine, but this will increase reload time.

Alternatively, you can choose Echo Reverse Flip Mag, which, although only holding 32 rounds, significantly speeds up reload time.

For the stock, we chose K&S Impact Stock. Using it with Stabilizer further improves vertical and horizontal recoil control, meaning you’ll have a truly recoil-free, accurate shooting experience.

In short, this is a fantastic setup that greatly increases the gun’s rate of fire and aiming speed, making it incredibly precise. However, if you don’t want to install Gunfighter to expand the magazine, you can choose to remove Magazine, Stock, and Fire Mod. It’s still a very powerful weapon, allowing you to easily defeat opponents at close to medium range.

Best AK27 Setup

Players can unlock AK27 at level 4 in CoD: Black Ops 7. It is a fully automatic assault rifle with very high damage, but it has high horizontal recoil and poor handling. Here is the modification list:

• Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
• Muzzle: SWF Dina 11
• Barrel: 14" Prism Light Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lateral Precision Grip
• Magazine: Epitaph extended mag
• Rear Grip: Garin Advanced Grip
• Stock: SWF-62 Variable Stock
• Fire Mod: Buffer Spring

In the recent update, it is currently the number one assault rifle in the game. After modification, you will get an extremely fast assault rifle, and its high horizontal recoil is greatly improved.

To effectively reduce the annoying horizontal recoil, we paired it with a Lateral Precision Grip and a Buffer Spring. The former significantly reduces horizontal recoil, while the latter improves both vertical and horizontal recoil.

With the recoil problem solved, the next step is to consider how to improve AK27’s mobility. 14" Prism Light Barrel is the perfect tool to achieve this goal. It effectively increases aiming and firing speed, and even movement and jumping in the game don’t hinder its aiming speed, making it very practical in close-quarters combat.

If you only want 5 attachments, you can remove Opt, Magazine, and Stock. While the gun’s mobility will decrease, the recoil issue is still effectively resolved.

Best STURMWOLF 45 Setup

Sturmwolf 45 is a fully automatic submachine gun in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. It was added after Reloaded update on January 8th. The game description states that it has extremely low recoil and high headshot damage, but poor handling, mobility, and range.

• Muzzle: Hawker Series 45
• Barrel: 14.8 Perigee Barrel
• Underbarrel: Envoy Foregrip
• Magazine: MFS Tigris .40 Cal Mag
• Rear Grip: Selene Rover Grip
• Stock: LT1 Pride Stock
• Laser: LTI Swift Point Laser
• Fire Mod: Buffer Spring

This is undoubtedly the strongest SMG configuration in CoD BO7, boasting excellent handling and recoil control while delivering extremely high damage.

Among these configurations, MFS Tigris .40 Cal Mag deserves special mention. It’s a Prestige Attachment, requiring you to upgrade STURMWOLF 45 to the highest level and unlock Prestige option.

MFS Tigris .40 Cal Mag significantly improves reload speed, headshot damage multiplier, damage radius, sprint fire rate, and aiming speed, making it a highly recommended choice.

For the stock, we choose LT1 Pride Stock, which reduces muzzle recoil and improves aiming movement speed, comprehensively enhancing the weapon’s handling.

This gun is virtually unmatched at close to medium range, easily overwhelming enemies. If you only want to keep five attachments, you can remove Stock, Laser, and Fire Mod. The other attachments must be kept to ensure the weapon’s usability.

Best Peacekeeper Mk1 Setup

Peacekeeper Mk1 is a fully automatic assault rifle with excellent mobility and handling, but it suffers from very high horizontal and vertical recoil, poor stability, and limited range. Here is the modification list:

• Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
• Muzzle: K&S Compensator
• Barrel: 23.5" Longbow Barrel
• Underbarrel: Sentry Pro Handstop
• Magazine: Vulcan Reach Extension Mag
• Rear Grip: DiveEdge-7 Grip
• Stock: EAM Blitzfire Stock
• Fire Mod: Buffer Spring

This configuration performs exceptionally well in multiplayer mode, boasting extremely high rate of fire, aiming speed, movement speed, and controllable recoil. It’s ideal for close-to-mid-range combat, particularly hit-and-run tactics.

To improve recoil control, Sentry Pro Handstop and Buffer Spring are used to enhance horizontal recoil control and aiming lock-on stability, reducing aiming sway. For the rear grip, we chose EAM Blitzfire. Stock is used to improve movement speed while aiming and reduce muzzle recoil.

If you enjoy maps like Nuketown, this gun is definitely worth trying. It’s not recommended to remove any attachments; eight attachments are just right.

Best Ryden 45K Setup

Ryden 45K is a fully automatic submachine gun. It has very high power in close-range combat and achieves a good balance between handling and recoil.

• Optical: Lethal Tools ELO
• Muzzle: Hawker Series 45
• Barrel: 12” Vienna Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lateral Precision Grip
• Magazine: Torch Extended Mag
• Rear Grip: Eruption Grip
• Stock: VAS Interlock Stock
• Fire Mod: Recoil Sync Unit

Ryden 45K received a buff in a recent update, with significant improvements. This setup further enhances its advantages, achieving a better balance between handling and recoil control, making it very easy to use.

Key attachments include VAS Interlock Stock and Recoil Sync Unit, both of which effectively reduce recoil in both directions, crucial for a submachine gun.

If you only want to use five attachments, you can remove Stock, Magazine, and Fire Mod. However, it’s recommended to use an eight-attachment configuration to ensure the simplest controls and achieve the fastest kill speed.

These are the five most popular weapons in the recent CoD: Black Ops 7 update. Each of these weapons is equipped with eight attachments for optimal performance. If you only use five attachments, be sure to equip the High Roller for extra killstreak bonuses. Happy gaming!