Here are some recommended perks to use in Season 1 of Warzone now that the Black Ops 7 update has arrived. By S.E. Doster on December 4, 2025 at 1:47PM PST Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has integrated with Warzone for Season 1, adding the full BO7 weapon pool, attachments, and other gear into battle royale. The big update also overhauls Warzone's perk system, so here we'll highlight all the perks in the game and include some recommended picks for your next match of battle royale. Season 1 removes the Wildcard perks from Black Ops 6, and instead, you'll have Overkill by default. This means you can equip a second primary weapon without the need to select any specific perks to your loadouts. The update also changes how some of the perks work in Warzone. Popular choices from last year may not be as beneficial this year, while other perks are buffed to be much more viable for Black Ops 7's integration. The recommended perks can be great choices whether playing on Warzone's Verdansk or the new Haven's Hollow Resurgence map. This perk reduces fall damage and improves climbing with the following: Grants immunity to tracking equipment, targeting systems, and electronic interference with the following: Improves explosive equipment and equipment handling with the following: Improves ammo and resource acquisition with the following: Improves equipment resistance and long-range weapon handling with the following: Scavenger remains a solid choice for a first perk, as you can easily get topped off with ammo, armor plates, and cash by scavenging enemy players. I also think it's always good to have at least one class with this perk in case you need a quick regain after dying. Mountaineer has been readjusted to make it much more useful. This could be a great perk for aggressive players, who are looking to push fights and drop down on their opponents from above. Provides explosive resistance and equipment negation with the following: Improves armor recovery and defense with the following: Improves sprinting and movement with the following: Improves situational awareness with the following: Improves armor handling and health regeneration with the following: This was a popular pick in recent seasons of Warzone, and now the perk has been buffed to also include some fire-based resistance. Bomb Squad is great for aggressive plays, making sure you can see enemy equipment before pushing into buildings, as well as reducing the fire and explosive damage you take. It's always great to have intel on the map, especially when teaming up in trios or squads. Having at least one person in your party run Alertness will help warn you when an enemy has their sights on you. Improves explosive defense, movement, and handling with the following: Improves stealth with the following: Improves health regeneration, revive speed, and survivability with the following: Improves tracking and target acquisition with the following: Improves armor efficiency with the following: Unfortunately, there are a lot of powerful perks stacked in slot 3, so which perk you pick will likely depend on your playstyle. This includes defensive perks that will help keep you alive, and an offensive perk designed for intel and aggressive plays. This was already a helpful pick in recent seasons of Warzone, but it becomes even more powerful in this new year with BO7's integration. In addition to the health regen and faster revives, it also now protects you from getting one-hit by snipers so long as you're geared up with full plates. Tracker is the pick for aggressive players looking to hunt their opponents. This will let you track and ping enemies just as before, but now the perk gives the added benefit of also letting your teammates see the enemy footprints after you shoot an enemy. Put some bullets in your opponent, but they are trying to flee? Now, you and your team can work together to track their steps and hunt them down. It's always helpful to have a Ghost class in Warzone, but the perk is very situational. There are some matches where your opponents just aren't calling in a lot of UAVs, and it might be better to have Tracker or Survivor as your third perk. Make at least one Ghost class, and this is something you can switch to if you find there are a lot of UAVs getting activated, or to keep you off the radar in a late-game situation. This is a brand-new perk that the developer says is designed to allow you to dynamically respond to combat situations. When your armor plates are full, it supports aggressive pushes. When plates are depleted, it grants a constant movement advantage to aid you in repositioning. This perk could be really useful in various situations, but it will require some testing to see if the ADS and speed boosts are enough to make this a viable pick, but it's worth trying out to see if you find this beneficial to you. Latest in Call of Duty: Warzone CoD: Warzone - Haven's Hollow Resurgence Map And All Locations CoD Season 1 Patch Notes Detail Anti-Cheat Updates And Movement Changes For BO7 And Warzone Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Adding A Map With Portals