If you’re looking for the M8A1 BO7 meta build, loadout and class, you’ve come to the right place. With Season 3 of Black Ops 7 underway, the M8A1 has become one of the top picks and is undoubtedly the best Marksman Rifle in the BO7 meta.

This weapon has always been a strong frontrunner in Black Ops 7 and recently has climbed to the top due to the full-auto attachment. With new playlists being added weekly, you can use it to jump into any mode or situation and dominate.

So here’s our advice for using the M8A1.

The Best M8A1 BO7 Build

Here are the best attachments to run on your M8A1 in Black Ops 7’s multiplayer:

5 Attachments

• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (Muzzle)
• M8A1 Autostrike-X8 Conversion (Barrel)
• Sentinel Extended Mag (Magazine)
• G7-Launch Grip (Rear Grip)
• K&S Impact Stock (Stock)

8 Attachments

• Lethal Tools Elo (Optic)
• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (Muzzle)
• M8A1 Autostrike-X8 Conversion (Barrel)
• Force Stabilizer Handstop (Underbarrel)
• Sentinel Extended Mag (Extended Mag)
• G7-Launch Grip (Grip)
• K&S Impact Stock (Stock)
• 3ME Motion Laser Strike (Laser)

8 attachments is essential on the M8A1 when running it full-time as you need to get as much control of the gun as you can.

If you’re interested in running this weapon in its Burst Fire mode, here’s what I would recommend.

5 Attachments

• Lethal Tools Elo (Optic)
• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (Muzzle)
• Force Stabilizer Handstop (Underbarrel)
• G7-Launch Grip (Grip)
• K&S Impact Stock (Stock)

8 Attachments

• Lethal Tools Elo (Optic)
• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (Muzzle)
• 15″ Ascend-KS Barrel (Barrel)
• Force Stabilizer Handstop (Underbarrel)
• Sentinel Extended Mag (Extended Mag)
• G7-Launch Grip (Grip)
• K&S Impact Stock (Stock)
• 1MW Instinct Laser Array (Laser)

You can swap the Lethal Tools Ell for the FANG Hoverpoint Elo, I don’t feel the recoil stabilisation is worth the slower ADS speed.

The Best M8A1 BO7 Loadout And Class

With the best M8A1 BO7 Meta Build, you’ll need to consider what the rest of your class looks like.

Wildcard

If you’re not running the Gunfighter wildcard, I would use either Tac Expert or Danger Close for objective modes and Perk Greed for more kill dependant modes.

Secondary

• Coda 9
  • Hawker Ported Comp (Muzzle)
  • 6.3″ Greaves Halberd Barrel (Barrel)
  • Hellgate Stick Mag (Magazine)
  • Akimbo Coda 9 (Stock)
  • Convergence Box Laser (Laser)

Melee

• Knife

Field Upgrade

The M8A1 will work well in objective modes by pairing it with a Trophy System or Scrambler. You can even utilise Squad Link for more map coverage and bonus score.

Tactical

Stim Shots are a must with this class or utilise the Pinpoint Grenade. If you’ve opted for 5 attachments, perhaps look at using Smoke Grenades.

Lethal

All are good choices and depend on your situation. The Semtex is reliable and the Cluster Grenade is more forgiving. The Point Turret will give you more cover from enemy flanks.

Perks

If you’re being aggressive:

• Lightweight (Perk 1)
• Scavenger (Perk 2)
• Dexterity (Perk 3)
• Enforcer (Specialist)

If you’re being more passive:

• Ghost (Perk 1)
• Vigilence (Perk 2)
• Tracker (Perk 3)
• Recon (Specialty)

Use Cold-Blooded should the enemy get lots of scoresreaks.

If you need more objective focused perks, swap Perk 1 for Flak Jacket.