Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges are now available across Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone and Endgame. Players only need to complete six challenges from any combination of modes to unlock the Week 1 reward, so there is no requirement to finish every objective or play modes you do not enjoy.
The Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges reward is the Jäger 45 Grid-Breaker Kit alongside 10,000 bonus XP. Completing Week 1 also begins progress towards the Murder and Nectar Universal Camos available throughout Season 5.
All Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Challenges
There are six challenges available in each supported mode. You can complete any six of the 24 available objectives to claim the weekly reward.
Progress can be mixed between modes. For example, you could complete four Multiplayer objectives and two Zombies objectives without touching Warzone or Endgame.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Multiplayer Challenges
| Multiplayer challenge | XP reward |
|---|---|
| Get 50 Objective Kills | 5,000 XP |
| With the Overkill Wildcard equipped, get 150 Eliminations with a Primary Weapon equipped in the Secondary Loadout slot | 5,000 XP |
| Get 30 kills with a weapon while or shortly after sprinting | 3,500 XP |
| Kill three or more enemies with a single Scorestreak two times | 3,500 XP |
| Finish a match with more kills against your Nemesis than they have against you | 2,500 XP |
| Earn five Revenge Medals | 2,500 XP |
Multiplayer offers some of the quickest Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges, particularly for players comfortable with objective modes.
The 50 Objective Kills challenge is easiest in Hardpoint or Domination. Fight directly on the objective rather than sitting outside it, as ordinary eliminations may not count as Objective Kills.
For the Overkill challenge, equip the Overkill Wildcard and place an Assault Rifle, SMG, LMG or another Primary Weapon in your Secondary Loadout slot. You must then use that secondary-slot weapon to earn 150 eliminations.
The sprinting challenge works best with an SMG or shotgun. Sprint or slide towards an enemy and fire immediately after leaving the sprint animation.
Area-damage Scorestreaks are best for the multi-kill challenge. Save them until enemies gather around a Hardpoint, Domination flag or another busy objective.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Zombies Challenges
| Zombies challenge | XP reward |
|---|---|
| Get 50 kills during a single T.E.D.D. Task on Lighthouse Survival five times | 5,000 XP |
| Get 750 eliminations with Epic or higher-rarity Wall Buy weapons | 5,000 XP |
| Kill five Zombies rapidly with PHD Flopper explosions 15 times | 3,500 XP |
| Complete five Special Rounds | 3,500 XP |
| Complete 15 rounds on Kowakujō | 2,500 XP |
| Earn 10 Carnage Medals by rapidly killing 15 Zombies with a weapon | 2,500 XP |
The easiest Zombies route is likely completing 15 rounds on Kowakujō, earning Carnage Medals and surviving five Special Rounds.
For Carnage Medals, gather Zombies into a dense group before using a high-damage weapon to eliminate at least 15 in rapid succession. Automatic weapons, upgraded explosives and powerful Pack-a-Punched weapons can make this much easier.
The PHD Flopper challenge requires five rapid kills from the perk’s explosion. Train Zombies together, create some distance and dive into the centre of the group. Repeat this 15 times to complete the objective.
The Epic Wall Buy challenge takes longer because it requires 750 eliminations. Make sure the weapon is Epic rarity or better before committing to the grind, and avoid switching to a lower-rarity weapon midway through the match.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Warzone Challenges
| Warzone challenge | XP reward |
|---|---|
| Complete three Big Game Bounty Contracts | 5,000 XP |
| Activate five UAV Killstreaks | 5,000 XP |
| Get two kills without dying five times | 3,500 XP |
| Get 10 eliminations with Pistols | 3,500 XP |
| Complete five Supply Run Contracts | 2,500 XP |
| Get five Headshots | 2,500 XP |
Several Warzone objectives can be combined during the same matches.
Land near a Supply Run or Big Game Bounty Contract and complete it before buying a UAV. This lets you progress multiple Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges during one rotation.
The five-UAV challenge does not require five UAVs in one match. Buy them from Buy Stations or activate any found while looting.
For Pistol eliminations, use a handgun immediately after landing or finish downed opponents with a Pistol. The latter may be easier than attempting to win entire fights with a secondary weapon.
The two-kill streak challenge requires two kills without dying on five separate occasions. Play patiently, secure two eliminations and reposition rather than immediately pushing another full squad.
Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Endgame Challenges
| Endgame challenge | XP reward |
|---|---|
| Complete 30 Activities or Assignments | 5,000 XP |
| Get 500 eliminations | 5,000 XP |
| Get 35 kills with Needle Drone or Point Turret Equipment | 3,500 XP |
| Clear a Toxin Field or Toxin Source three times | 3,500 XP |
| Complete an Assignment or Activity in the Nightmare Zone | 2,500 XP |
| Complete the Burn Run Assignment | 2,500 XP |
Endgame players can make progress on several objectives simultaneously. Completing Activities and Assignments naturally contributes towards the 500-elimination challenge while providing opportunities to find Toxin Fields, Toxin Sources and the Burn Run Assignment.
Equip either the Needle Drone or Point Turret and deploy it in areas where enemies gather. Choke points and defensive objectives give the equipment more time to build towards the required 35 kills.
The Nightmare Zone objective only requires one completed Activity or Assignment, although reaching the area may be more demanding than the objective itself.
What Is the Week 1 Reward?
Completing six Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges unlocks the Jäger 45 Grid-Breaker Kit and 10,000 XP.
The Grid-Breaker Kit is a barrel attachment that converts the Jäger 45 into a rechargeable EMP weapon. It fires a localised blast that deals minor damage and disrupts enemy electronics while also improving movement speed.
To equip the attachment after unlocking it:
- Open the Weapons menu.
- Select the Jäger 45.
- Enter the Gunsmith.
- Open the Barrel attachment category.
- Equip the Grid-Breaker Kit.
You do not need to complete all 24 challenges. Any six completed objectives across the four available modes will unlock the attachment.
Fastest Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 Challenges
For most players, Multiplayer is likely the fastest way to secure the weekly reward.
A quick six-challenge route could be:
| Recommended challenge | Mode |
|---|---|
| Get 50 Objective Kills | Multiplayer |
| Get 30 sprinting or post-sprint kills | Multiplayer |
| Earn five Revenge Medals | Multiplayer |
| Beat your Nemesis in a match | Multiplayer |
| Complete 15 rounds on Kowakujō | Zombies |
| Earn 10 Carnage Medals | Zombies |
Players who prefer Warzone could replace the Zombies tasks with five Headshots, five UAV activations or five Supply Run Contracts.
The ideal route depends on which modes you already play. There is no bonus for completing all six challenges in one mode, so choosing the simplest objectives across different modes is usually fastest.
Murder and Nectar Universal Camos
The Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges also contribute towards two wider Season 5 rewards.
| Seasonal reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Murder Universal Camo | Earn any four weekly rewards |
| Nectar Animated Universal Camo | Earn every weekly reward during Season 5 |
Claiming the Grid-Breaker Kit counts as the first weekly reward towards both camo milestones.
You can complete Week 1 later in the season, as weekly challenge sets remain available after the next week begins. However, finishing each set as it arrives prevents a large challenge backlog near the end of Season 5.
When Do the Next Weekly Challenges Release?
New challenge sets are expected to arrive every Thursday during Season 5.
Week 1 launched alongside Season 5 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The next set should therefore become available on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Existing Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges will remain available, meaning players do not lose access when Week 2 begins.
Are the Week 1 Challenges Worth Completing?
The Black Ops 7 Season 5 Week 1 challenges are worth completing even if you do not currently use the Jäger 45.
The Grid-Breaker Kit provides a unique EMP conversion rather than a minor stat adjustment, while the weekly reward is also required for the Murder and Nectar camo tracks.
Only six challenges are needed, and progress can be earned across Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone and Endgame. Players can therefore avoid difficult objectives and focus entirely on the modes and tasks that suit them best.
