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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players have their fair share of challenges, but one that might have players stumped is the one that tasks them with getting Heavy Melee Attacks. This challenge pops up a few times in Black Ops 7, often as a Special Camo challenge, along with also showing up as the Melee Challenge in Multiplayer for the Illicit Cargo Event. For those unsure of what a Heavy Melee Attack is and how to effectively farm kills with it, here is your comprehensive guide.
How to Get a Kill with a Heavy Melee Attack in Black Ops 7
The Heavy Melee Attack is one of two attacks that players can use with every Melee Weapon in the game besides the Ballistic Knife. To perform a Heavy Melee Attack, press or hold and release the Aim Button while you have a Melee Weapon equipped. This will often perform a unique takedown animation depending on the weapon.
Any kill performed this way will count as a Heavy Melee Attack kill, thus adding progress towards your challenge. For those having trouble getting kills with a Heavy Melee Attack, here are some quick tips you can use to help you out:
- Use Tactical Equipment: Tactical Equipment can be an effective tool to make it easier to get those Heavy Melee Kills. Smokes work well as portable cover, while Stuns can be used to disorient enemies and allow you to close in without being shot.
- Flank the enemy: Heavy Melee Attacks performed from behind an enemy are the best way to avoid taking damage. Try using flank routes in Multiplayer to get behind an unsuspecting enemy.
- Use the Lightweight and Tracker Perks: Lightweight increases your movement speed, while Tracker reveals enemy footprint trails. Both are effective for hunting down enemies and getting a quick Melee Kill.
As for the best modes for farming Heavy Melee Attacks, you have a few options. Nuketown 24/7 can be good, since players are fairly close together, but Face Off Moshpit is also a decent consideration. Do bear in mind that Scorestreaks are disabled in this playlist.
Objective-based game modes like Hardpoint and Domination are also good, as some players standing on objectives can often be much easier to flank than modes like Team Deathmatch. Also, depending on the map, you may find it hard to get close to an enemy. This is where your Tacticals and Perks will come in handy.