Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 have officially launched, bringing a fresh set of Week 1 Challenges across Multiplayer, Warzone, Zombies, and Co-op Endgame. Completing these objectives is one of the fastest ways to earn bonus XP and unlock the new Jäger 45 Grid-Breaker Kit.
You only need to complete any six Week 1 challenges to claim the featured reward and 10,000 bonus XP. Progress also contributes toward unlocking the new Season 5 universal camos, Murder and Nectar.
Here’s every Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 Week 1 Challenge, along with tips to complete them quickly.
Multiplayer Week 1 Challenges
| Challenge | Reward | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Get 50 Objective Kills | 5,000 XP | Play Hardpoint, Domination, or Overload and fight directly on objectives. |
| Get 150 Eliminations with a Primary Weapon equipped in your Secondary slot using Overkill | 5,000 XP | Equip the Overkill Wildcard and use your secondary primary weapon throughout the match. |
| Get 30 Kills while or shortly after sprinting | 3,500 XP | Use SMGs or shotguns and play aggressively. |
| Kill three or more enemies with one Scorestreak twice | 3,500 XP | Save powerful Scorestreaks like Hellstorm or VTOL for crowded objectives. |
| Finish a match with more kills against your Nemesis than they have against you | 2,500 XP | Focus on eliminating the player marked as your Nemesis. |
| Earn five Revenge Medals | 2,500 XP | Eliminate the opponent who last killed you. Objective modes make this easier. |
Warzone Week 1 Challenges
| Challenge | Reward | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three Big Game Bounty Contracts | 5,000 XP | Land near contract locations and hunt marked targets with your squad. |
| Activate five UAV Killstreaks | 5,000 XP | Purchase UAVs from Buy Stations or loot them during matches. |
| Get two kills without dying five times | 3,500 XP | Focus on short kill streaks instead of pushing entire squads. |
| Get 10 Pistol Eliminations | 3,500 XP | Use pistols during the early game or finish downed enemies with them. |
| Complete five Supply Run Contracts | 2,500 XP | Prioritize Supply Runs whenever they appear. |
| Get five Headshots | 2,500 XP | Use accurate assault rifles, LMGs, or sniper rifles for consistent headshots. |
Zombies Week 1 Challenges
| Challenge | Reward | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Get 50 kills during a single T.E.D.D. Task five times | 5,000 XP | Complete T.E.D.D. Tasks on Lighthouse Survival while training large zombie groups. |
| Earn 750 Eliminations with Epic or higher Wall Buy Weapons | 5,000 XP | Upgrade Wall Buy weapons to Epic rarity and use them throughout your runs. |
| Kill five zombies rapidly with PHD Flopper explosions 15 times | 3,500 XP | Train zombies together before diving into them with PHD Flopper equipped. |
| Complete five Special Rounds | 3,500 XP | Survive Special Rounds across multiple matches. |
| Reach Round 15 on Kowakujō | 2,500 XP | Focus on upgrading weapons and perks early for an easier run. |
| Earn 10 Carnage Medals | 2,500 XP | Quickly eliminate groups of 15 zombies using powerful weapons. |
Co-op Endgame Week 1 Challenges
| Challenge | Reward | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 30 Activities or Assignments | 5,000 XP | Prioritize objectives throughout each Endgame session. |
| Get 500 Eliminations | 5,000 XP | Stay active in high-density combat zones. |
| Get 35 Kills using the Needle Drone or Point Turret | 3,500 XP | Deploy equipment in enemy chokepoints. |
| Clear a Toxin Field or Toxin Source three times | 3,500 XP | Complete Toxin objectives whenever they appear. |
| Complete an Assignment or Activity in the Nightmare Zone | 2,500 XP | Push deeper into Endgame until the Nightmare Zone unlocks. |
| Complete the Burn Run Assignment | 2,500 XP | Finish the Burn Run objective whenever it becomes available. |
Week 1 Reward
Completing any six Week 1 Challenges unlocks the Jäger 45 Grid-Breaker Kit along with 10,000 bonus XP.
The Grid-Breaker Kit transforms the Jäger 45 into a rechargeable EMP weapon capable of firing localized blasts that deal light damage while disrupting enemy electronics. It also improves movement speed, making the weapon more mobile during combat.
Season 5 Universal Camo Progress
Week 1 challenges also count toward unlocking the new Season 5 universal camos.
- Murder — Unlock by earning four Weekly Challenge rewards.
- Nectar — Unlock by earning all eight Weekly Challenge rewards throughout Season 5.
Players can continue progressing toward both camos as new weekly challenges become available.
When Do New Weekly Challenges Release?
Like previous seasons, Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 follow a weekly challenge schedule. New challenge sets are released every Thursday at 11 a.m. CT, and all weekly challenges remain available until the end of Season 5, allowing players to complete them at their own pace.
Stay tuned to Gamelevate for more Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 5 guides, weapon builds, challenge walkthroughs, and the latest Call of Duty news.
