How to Maximize XP and Combat Rating Fast in BO7 Endgame
How to Maximize XP and Combat Rating Fast in BO7 Endgame
If you’re diving into Black Ops 7 Endgame, you already know this mode is packed with high stakes, fast progression, and some of the best rewards in the entire game. Whether you’re a beginner trying to understand Endgame’s leveling system or a returning player looking to boost Combat Rating to 60 as fast as possible, this guide covers every essential tip you need to dominate the mode—quickly and efficiently.
BO7’s Endgame mode combines the best parts of extraction gameplay, RPG-style progression, and cooperative action. Completing missions, leveling operators, and defeating bosses unlocks a series of exclusive rewards, including:
If you want to stay ahead this season—or get ready for future Endgame expansions—now is the perfect time to optimize your loadouts, grind XP, and max out your Combat Rating.
How Combat Rating Works
Your Combat Rating (CR) goes from 0 to 60, and each level increases your power. Hitting certain milestones—CR 10, 20, 30, and 45—grants massive universal damage boosts, essential for surviving higher-tier zones and boss fights.
You upgrade your Combat Rating by collecting Power Orbs from:
Each time you level up, you unlock skill tree upgrades that buff movement, regeneration, survivability, and combat ability.
Best Way to Increase Combat Rating FAST
If your goal is to hit CR 60 as quickly as possible, follow these proven methods:
1. Bring the Arrow Launcher — the “Wonder Weapon” of Endgame
Nothing compares to the Arrow Launcher. It shreds elite enemies, wipes out bosses, and benefits hugely from CR damage boosts. Always spawn in with it.
2. Upgrade Weapons Immediately
Weapon rarity determines your killing efficiency:
Green → Blue → Purple → Orange → Exotic
Tier 3 and Tier 4 command centers unlock purple and orange benches. Even if your CR is low, squadmates can carry you into higher-tier zones so you can instantly upgrade your launcher.
3. Complete Objectives—but Don’t Overdo It
Completing blue and green objectives boosts XP and CR, but doing too many in one match triggers Guild Hunters, including warships and Rhinos. Before the 15-minute countdown, exfil to avoid unnecessary risk.
4. Farm Tier 3 Zombies for Insane Progression
Tier 3 is the best XP and CR farming zone in the entire game.
Here’s why:
“Fear” zombies spawn endlessly They’re easy to kill You can loop them around hills for huge kill chains Every kill gives weapon XP and Power Orbs Works perfectly with Double Weapon XP tokens
Players can level weapons to Prestige levels faster here than in Multiplayer or Zombies.
Massive XP Farming Strategy (Best in the Game Right Now)
Head to a Tier 3 zone
Draw in as many Fear zombies as possible Train and wipe them for huge multipliers Rotate zones so new zombies respawn
Use Double Weapon XP
Swap weapons mid-match to prestige multiple guns
This method lets you farm:
Weapon levels Combat Rating Player XP Battle Pass progression
All at once.
Avoiding Bugs, Crashes, and Lost Progress
Endgame currently suffers from:
Xfill bugs Random disconnects Crashes causing full Combat Rating resets
To protect yourself:
Exfil early
Avoid unnecessary high-tier fights Don’t let a teammate exfil alone Stick together to prevent squad wipes Losing your operator’s full CR 60 build hurts—so play smart.
Endgame Success Summary
To dominate Black Ops 7 Endgame and prepare for future seasonal content:
Spawn with the Arrow Launcher Upgrade it to Orange at Tier 3/4 command centers Farm Tier 3 zombies for unmatched XP and CR gains Complete select objectives (but avoid Guild Hunters) Exfil safely—never risk losing your loadout Level multiple weapons efficiently with this method
Whether you’re aiming for max CR, weapon prestiges, camo challenges, or boss dominance, this approach will carry you to the top faster than any other method.