Prestige mode is back in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and it’s better than ever. With streamlined progression, flashy rewards, and milestones to chase, players who love to grind have plenty to look forward to. Whether you’re a veteran looking to flex your rank or a new player aiming to understand the system, this guide will explain exactly how to prestige in Black Ops 7, what changes when you do, and what you’ll get for it.
What Is Prestige in Black Ops 7?
Prestige is a progression reset mechanic that allows you to restart your level from scratch in exchange for exclusive rewards, emblems, and bragging rights. In Black Ops 7, however, the system is more forgiving: you no longer lose everything when you prestige. Many aspects of your progress are retained, making the grind much smoother.
Every 10 levels you gain a cosmetic reward, and completing all 10 prestige levels allows you to push even further toward becoming a Prestige Legend at level 1000.
How to Unlock Prestige Mode in Black Ops 7
To unlock prestige, you must first reach level 55. Once you do, a prompt will appear letting you know you’re eligible to prestige. This process is manual, meaning you can wait as long as you like before activating it.
How to Prestige in Black Ops 7
Once you’ve hit level 55 and are ready to prestige, follow these steps:
- Go to the Main Menu and select the Barracks tab.
- Click the Progression button.
- Select the Prestige option in the center of the screen.
- Hover over the available prestige level and hold the button labeled Prestige Details.
- Confirm to reset your level and enter a new prestige rank.
Once confirmed, your level will reset, and your new prestige emblem will be displayed on your profile.
If you’re looking to speed up the process of reaching level 55 and beyond, consider using CoD BO7 Bot Lobbies. These private matches offer a controlled environment where you can farm XP quickly, practice your aim, and test loadouts without the pressure of real opponents. It’s a great way to grind levels efficiently and hit Prestige faster.
What Resets When You Prestige?
When you prestige, here’s what changes:
- Your level resets to 1.
- Loadouts are reset to default.
- Combat stats are reset to reflect your new prestige (lifetime stats remain in the Combat Record).
Level unlocks are re-locked, except:
- Base operators
- Emotes
- Zombie Gobblegums
- Permanent unlocks
However, the following are NOT reset:
- Weapon levels, camos, and reticles
- Weapon builds
- Challenge progress
- Store and Battle Pass content
- Operator/emote unlocks
- Zombie Gobblegums
Prestige Rewards in Black Ops 7
Each Prestige level gives you six unique rewards (seven for Prestige 1):
| Level | Reward Type |
|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent Unlock (choose any item) |
| 10 | Prestige Loading Screen |
| 20 | GobbleGum Pack |
| 30 | Animated Emblem |
| 40 | Weapon Charm |
| 50 | Blueprint or Operator Skin |
Each prestige has a theme inspired by past Call of Duty titles. For example, Prestige 1 draws from World at War and unlocks a themed zombie operator.
Becoming Prestige Master and Prestige Legend
Prestige Master: After completing all 10 base prestige levels, you continue leveling beyond Prestige 10.
Level 1,000: Reaching this rank makes you a Prestige Legend, unlocking exclusive rewards like:
- Samuels Operator Skin
- Unique Loading Screen
- Weapon Upgrade GobbleGum Pack
- Custom Emblem & Spray
- PP-919 Weapon Blueprint
These ultimate rewards offer not just a cosmetic flex, but also powerful in-game benefits.
