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VST Best Loadout & Attachments
AThe current best VST build for Black Ops 7: full attachment list and tier rating, refreshed after every balance patch.
Updated 2026-09-30
VST — Recommended
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Stock | VAS BLENCH PADLevel 3 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER SERIES 45Level 26 |
| Underbarrel | LATERAL PRECISION GRIPLevel 27 |
VST — Recommended (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Stock | VAS BLENCH PADLevel 3 |
| Underbarrel | LATERAL PRECISION GRIPLevel 27 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER SERIES 45Level 26 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGSLevel 6 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Laser | EMT3 AGILE LASERLevel 7 |
| Rear Grip | Quiver Control GripLevel 37 |
VST — Prestige
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Fire Mods | MFS 5.56M DEFENSE CONVERSIONPrestige |
| Stock | VAS BLENCH PADLevel 3 |
| Muzzle | Redwell Shade-X SuppressorArmory |
| Underbarrel | VAS Convergence ForegripArmory |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
VST — Prestige (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | MFS KODIAK EXTENDED MAGLevel 1 |
| Fire Mods | MFS 5.56M DEFENSE CONVERSIONPrestige |
| Stock | VAS BLENCH PADLevel 3 |
| Muzzle | Redwell Shade-X SuppressorArmory |
| Underbarrel | VAS Convergence ForegripArmory |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Rear Grip | LTI COALESCE GRIPLevel 33 |
| Laser | EMT3 AGILE LASERLevel 7 |
VST — Akimbo
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Stock | Akimbo VSTLevel 39 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Laser | EAM SCATTERLINE LASERLevel 12 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
VST — Akimbo (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Optic | EAM DUAL ZOOMLevel 33 |
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Stock | Akimbo VSTLevel 39 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Laser | EAM SCATTERLINE LASERLevel 12 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Rear Grip | Pillion Ready GripLevel 25 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGSLevel 6 |
VST — Tac Stance Focus
Updated 2026-08-10
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Laser | REDWELL TACTICAL LASERLevel 20 |
| Stock | SUFFUSE TACTICAL PADLevel 24 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Underbarrel | EAM LIGHTPATH FOREGRIPLevel 19 |
VST — Tac Stance Focus (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-05-05
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG ILevel 15 |
| Laser | REDWELL TACTICAL LASERLevel 20 |
| Stock | SUFFUSE TACTICAL PADLevel 24 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Underbarrel | EAM LIGHTPATH FOREGRIPLevel 19 |
| Rear Grip | Pillion Ready GripLevel 25 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGSLevel 6 |
VST — Hipfire Focus
Updated 2026-05-05
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AVARICE EXTENDED MAG IILevel 28 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Stock | SUFFUSE TACTICAL PADLevel 24 |
| Laser | EAM SCATTERLINE LASERLevel 12 |
| Rear Grip | Pillion Ready GripLevel 25 |
VST — Hipfire Focus (Gunfighter)
Updated 2026-05-05
| Slot | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Magazine | AVARICE EXTENDED MAG IILevel 28 |
| Muzzle | HAWKER HYBRID .45Level 21 |
| Stock | SUFFUSE TACTICAL PADLevel 24 |
| Laser | EAM SCATTERLINE LASERLevel 12 |
| Barrel | 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARRELLevel 38 |
| Rear Grip | Pillion Ready GripLevel 25 |
| Underbarrel | EAM LIGHTPATH FOREGRIPLevel 19 |
| Fire Mods | BUFFER SPRINGSLevel 6 |
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VST loadout FAQ
What is the best VST loadout in Black Ops 7?
The current best VST build (Recommended) runs: AMPLIFY EXTENDED MAG I (Magazine), VAS BLENCH PAD (Stock), 14" LTI EXPEDITION BARREL (Barrel), HAWKER SERIES 45 (Muzzle), LATERAL PRECISION GRIP (Underbarrel). The full table above includes every slot and unlock level.
What tier is the VST in the current Black Ops 7 meta?
The VST currently sits in A Tier — Meta of our Black Ops 7 tier list, which is refreshed after every balance patch.
What weapon level do you need for the best VST loadout?
The highest attachment in this build unlocks at VST weapon level 38. Until then, run the lower-level attachments in the same slots and swap in the final pieces as you level up.
When was this VST loadout last updated?
This build was last verified on 2026-09-30. We re-check the entire Black Ops 7 tier list after every balance patch.