Black Ops 7 Season 2 EGRT-17 Assault Rifle Dominating Lobbies

Since Season 2 landed in Black Ops 7, the EGRT-17 assault rifle has become one of the most talked-about weapons in matchmaking, with many players calling it overpowered. The gun’s ricocheting rounds let bullets bounce off surfaces and still hit targets, and a prestige unlock further amplifies that behavior while increasing damage range and bullet velocity.

Season 2 added new maps and modes alongside returning favorites like Safeguard and Slums, but the new guns available at launch have stolen the spotlight. “Black Ops 7 Season 2 is filled with all-new maps and modes plus returning fan favorites like Safeguard and Slums, but the new guns available at the launch of the season are easily the stars of the show. The REV-46 SMG and EGRT-17 assault rifle are dominating lobbies right now, and upcoming changes could make them even more impactful to the BO7 meta.”

Key details that matter to players are straightforward. The EGRT-17 “uses ricocheting rounds (rounds can bounce off surfaces and still hit targets),” and players can push that mechanic further: “If you prestige the EGRT-17, you then unlock an attachment that makes the bullets ricochet three times. That attachment also offers a huge improvement to both damage range and bullet velocity, which makes the gun even easier to control.” Those mechanics change how corners, flanks, and close-quarter engagements play out, rewarding angles and map geometry in ways that favor ricochet-friendly loadouts.

The new REV-46 SMG sits alongside the EGRT-17 as a season-defining weapon. “A weapon that can shred enemies at close range is already going to be strong in any Call of Duty game just by virtue of its fire rate, but the REV-46 has a unique trick up its sleeve: a folding stock. It's the only weapon in the game with a folding stock mechanic, and its stats change drastically depending on the configuration.” Being the fastest-firing SMG in Black Ops 7 by a wide margin, the REV-46’s foldable configuration creates distinct playstyles that can dominate tight maps.

Both trends echo last season’s meta, when the returning Maddox RFB was ubiquitous for its mix of close-range power and long-range accuracy. “If you played Black Ops 7 last season, then you've probably seen the Maddox RFB assault rifle in most of your matches. A returning weapon from Black Ops 4, the Maddox dominated BO7 with its close-range power and long-range accuracy. [...] As if the weapon couldn't get any stronger, its bullets also ricochet off surfaces.”

One source extract of the EGRT-17 discussion ends mid-phrase: “It explains why many players consider the EGRT‑17 overpowered: the weapon uses ricocheting rounds (rounds can bounce off surfaces and still hit targets), has a very high rat”, that fragment requires verification to confirm the intended wording. Beyond that gap, the clear takeaway for players is immediate: map awareness, cover discipline, and testing prestige attachments are essential. Expect developers to monitor match data and community feedback, and plan loadout experiments now rather than later as the meta continues to evolve.

Black Ops 7 Season 2 screenshot. An EGRT-17 assault rifle. BO7 meta guns: Emma Kagan aiming a rifle at enemies off-screen while two other soldiers fire behind her in a cargo area. The REV-46 SMG from Black Ops 7 in action. The REV-46 SMG from Black Ops 7 in action. The Maddox RFB rifle on a black background. The Maddox RFB rifle on a black background.