Dark Ops challenges return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, offering hidden objectives that reward exclusive Calling Cards. Unlike standard challenges, their requirements remain invisible until completed, making them some of the most surprising and skill-driven achievements in the game.
What Are Dark Ops Challenges?
Dark Ops challenges:
- Are hidden until completed
- Grant unique Calling Cards
- Span Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies
- Encourage high-skill or unusual gameplay moments
- Must be viewed afterward under
Career → Customization → Calling Cards → Dark Ops
Campaign Dark Ops Challenges
Co-op & Endgame Dark Ops Challenges
| Challenge | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Overpowered | Earn 1,000,000 total Power in Endgame. |
| Pest Control | Defeat the Endgame final boss. |
| Undaunted | Survive the horde of Fears in Mission: Suppression. |
Multiplayer Dark Ops Challenges
| Challenge | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Reverse Card | Kill an enemy using the explosion caused by shooting their Equipment or Field Upgrade. |
| Trip Cap | Control all three Domination objectives for 3 minutes straight. |
| Gift Horse | Kill an enemy with a Scorestreak stolen from their Care Package. |
| Castled | Get 10 kills without leaving a single objective zone. |
| Frenzy Killer | Earn a Frenzy Kill Medal (5 rapid kills). |
| Mega Killer | Earn a Mega Kill Medal (6 rapid kills). |
| Ultra Killer | Earn an Ultra Kill Medal (7 rapid kills). |
| Chain Killer | Earn a Chain Kill Medal (more than 7 rapid kills). |
| Relentless Killer | Earn a Relentless Medal (20 kills without dying). |
| Brutal Killer | Earn a Brutal Medal (25 kills without dying). |
| Nuclear Killer | Earn a Nuclear Medal (30 kills without dying). |
| Best of the First (Beta-Only) | Achieve 1,000 eliminations during the Multiplayer beta. No longer obtainable. |
Zombies Dark Ops Challenges
| Challenge | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Armed to the Teeth | Equip three Pack-a-Punch Level III Legendary weapons with ammo mods and have 8 perks active. |
| Box Addict | Buy 30 weapons from the Mystery Box in one match. |
| Countdown | Kill an Elite Zombie by launching it with a jump pad. |
| Harbinger of Doom | Kill 100 Zombies using one Scorestreak. |
| Invincible | Survive to Round 50 without getting downed. |
| Social Distancing | Reach Round 20 without taking any damage. |
| Lucidity | Complete the Tank Dempsey side quest on Ashes of the Damned. |
| New Main | Kill 1,000 Zombies with each of the eight dedicated Crew Operators. |
| Zombies Dark Ops Master | Complete 15 Zombies Dark Ops challenges. |
| Tip of the Spear (Beta-Only) | Reach Round 50 in a Survival match during the Zombies beta. |
What Makes Dark Ops Worth Completing
Completing Dark Ops challenges isn’t required for camo mastery or seasonal progression, but they offer:
- Exclusive Calling Cards that can’t be unlocked anywhere else
- A way to show off high-skill gameplay in your Calling Card showcase
- Long-term goals across all three game modes
- Hidden objectives that add replay value beyond the usual grind
Most importantly, Dark Ops challenges reinforce BO7’s focus on organic discovery. They reward players for extreme moments, clever play, or endurance rather than checklist grinding.
How to Track Your Dark Ops Progress
Because Dark Ops challenges remain hidden until completed, the only way to verify progress is:
- Watch for on-screen pop-ups during gameplay.
- After a match, open:
Career → Customization → Calling Cards → Dark Ops - Equip your newly unlocked Calling Cards from this menu.
Even if you don’t know what challenge you’re working toward, BO7 will confirm it the moment you complete one. Play Now!
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