The Ballista is back in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as the Hawker HX sniper rifle. And if you want to dominate Multiplayer with this remastered sniper, we’ve got you covered with our best Hawker HX loadout.
Quickscoping is the name of the game when it comes to bolt-action snipers in Black Ops 7 Multiplayer, and the Hawker HX fits the bill with the right attachments and class setup. Below is our recommended loadout to turn it into a quickscoping machine.
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The best Hawker HX loadout in Black Ops 7
Best Hawker HX build in BO7
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic |
Iron Sight (ADS speed, aiming idle sway) |
| Muzzle |
SWF Tishina-11 (no mini-map firing ping) |
| Barrel |
20.5″ Hawker Spring Barrel (ADS speed, jumping ADS speed, sprint to fire speed, jumping sprint to fire speed) |
| Underbarrel |
Hawker Ridge Grip (horizontal recoil control) |
| Magazine |
.338 Hawker Extension Mag (magazine ammo capacity to 10) |
| Rear Grip |
Auroral Light Grip (ADS speed, jumping ADS speed) |
| Laser |
5MW Lockstep Laser (hipfire to ADS accuracy) |
| Fire Mods |
Light Bolt (rechamber speed, fire rate) |
This Hawker HX build is tailored for aggressive snipers in BO7 Multiplayer, prioritizing fast ADS speed and smooth mobility. Kick things off with the Iron Sight for a cleaner sight picture in medium range gunfights as you move between lanes. It also provides a slight boost to ADS speed.
The Hawker Spring Barrel, Auroral Light Grip, and Light Bolt crank up target acquisition by enhancing ADS speed, sprint-to-fire time, and rechambering for quicker follow-up shots. The Lockstep Laser tightens accuracy during quickscopes, while the Hawker Ridge Grip tames horizontal recoil to reduce some gun kick after firing.
Round out the build with the SWF Tishina Suppressor for a stealthy approach.
Build code: R05-EC7H-1ZW11
Import the code, then remember to manually add the Iron Sight to complete the setup.
Best Hawker HX class setup in BO7
- Wildcard: Gunfighter
- Secondary: Personal preference
- Melee: Personal preference
- Field Upgrade: Mute Field
- Tactical: Stim Shot
- Lethal: Semtex
- Perk 1: Lightweight
- Perk 2: Scavenger
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Perk 3: Dexterity
- Combat Specialty: Enforcer
Gunfighter Wildcard is needed for this Hawker HX class setup so you can stack eight attachments and fully unleash its quickscoping potential. For your field upgrade, run Mute Field to get the effects of Ninja, Ghost, and Cold Blooded for a sneaky approach. Equip Stim Shot for a quick burst of speed and instant healing, and Semtex as your go-to, reliable lethal.
On perks, lock in Lightweight, Scavenger, and Dexterity. Lightweight keeps you fast and fluid after slides and dives, Scavenger tops up ammo and equipment from fallen enemies, and Dexterity reduces weapon motion for cleaner shots. Together, these three red perks trigger the Enforcer Combat Specialty, granting bonus movement speed and faster health regen after every kill, perfect for aggressive quickscopers.
With the best Hawker HX loadout now locked in, take some time to fine-tune your settings before jumping into Multiplayer. Check out our guides for:
- Best PC graphics settings
- Best controller settings
- Best aim assist settings
- Best mouse and keyboard settings
- Best audio settings
- Best movement settings
