Dominate Black Ops 7 multiplayer with the Warden 308’s precision power-our guide reveals the attachments and perks that turn heads and drop foes.
The best Warden 308 loadout in Black Ops 7
The Warden 308 performs best with attachments that balance its precision and control. Use the Precision Barrel for greater range and bullet velocity, paired with the Reinforced Stock to tighten shot grouping. The Reflex Sight offers clear target visibility without added bulk, while the Tactical Grip reduces recoil for smoother follow-up shots. Finish the setup with the Extended Mag to maintain pressure during longer fights, and pair the rifle with a reliable secondary like the AMP 45 for close-quarter engagements.
Here’s the best Warden 308 loadout in Black Ops 7:
- Optic: PrismaTech Digital Holo
- Muzzle: LTI-LM Brake
- Barrel: 14.8″ Pro-Lite Barrel
- Magazine: Speed Latch Cylinder
- Rear Grip: LTI Tyrannis Grip
- Stock: Warden Folding Stock
- Laser: 1mW Instinct Laser
- Fire Mods: Buffer Spring
Build code: M02-G3W73-Y22J3-1
To get the first controversial pick in this loadout out of the way, the optic attachment you choose here is purely personal preference. The build works better with one between 1-2x zoom, and our favorite is the PrismaTech Digital Holo, but anything from the Greaves Red Dot to the Lethal Tools ELO can also work.
We’re not focused on increasing the damage range with this gun. Instead, we want to enable as much mobility and handling as possible, so you can run around and almost pseudo-quickscope. The barrel attachment we’ve picked does a lot for this, with aim down sight and sprint to fire speeds being buffed, as does the magazine, rear grip, and laser. Meanwhile, the stock buffs your movement speed.
We want to be as accurate as possible too though, so anything that improves the recoil is welcome. The Watchdog Compensator is a big help for this due to the vertical recoil control buff, and the Buffer Spring improves both horizontal and vertical control.
The best Warden 308 class in Black Ops 7
The Warden 308 class in Black Ops 7 dominates mid-range fights with its high damage output and controllable recoil. Pair it with a Tac Laser for faster ADS speed, Bruen Heavy Support Grip to steady aim, 20-round mags for sustained fire, and Composite Grips for better handling. Run Overkill to add a lightweight SMG like the C9, plus Trophy System and Stim Shot for survival in objective modes. This setup shreds enemies at 30-50 meters while keeping you mobile.
Here’s the best class to use alongside the Warden 308 in Black Ops 7:
- Wildcard: Gunfighter
- Pistol: Coda 9
- Melee: Knife
- Field Upgrade: Drone Pod
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
- Lethal: Combat Axe
- Perk 1: Lightweight
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Dexterity
- Specialty: Tactician
This is very similar to our best M8A1 loadout, despite the difference in playstyles, but for good reason. Gunfighter is required for the additional three attachments, and since the Warden 308 is a single-shot weapon, switching to the Coda 9 is necessary to melt enemies who get a little too close.
The Drone Pod is often complained about by Black Ops 7 players due to how frustrating its drones are, so if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em, right? Meanwhile, Stun Grenades are a handy tool when entering rooms and the Combat Axe is another lethal option if you run out of ammo in a fight.
As for the perks, Lightweight helps you fly around the map at top speed, while Dexterity is helpful for similar reasons, reducing your weapon motion and the amount of fall damage you take. Fast Hands is here solely for the Coda 9 weapon switch, so you can pull it out quicker, and this enables the Tactician specialty, which is useful for when you only manage to injure an enemy instead of killing them.
Optimal attachments for quickscoping with Warden 308
The Warden 308 in Black Ops 7 shines for quickscoping due to its semi-auto fire rate and high damage, prioritizing attachments that boost ADS speed, sprint-to-fire, and mobility over raw range.
Core Quickscope Attachments
Focus on these for aggressive, snappy play on mid-to-long range maps.
| Attachment | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 14.8″ Pro-Lite Barrel | Faster ADS and sprint-to-fire speeds |
| Speed Latch Cylinder | Quicker reloads and handling |
| 1mW Instinct Laser (or 3MW Motion Strike) | Improved hip fire and sprint-to-fire |
| LTI Tyrannis Grip (Rear Grip) | Enhanced ADS and movement speed |
| Warden Folding Stock | Boosts overall mobility |
| Buffer Spring (Fire Mod) | Better recoil stability for follow-ups |
Use Gunfighter wildcard for 8 slots.
Optic and Play Tips
Optic: PrismaTech Digital Holo (1-2x zoom) for clean quickscopes. Pair with Lightweight, Dexterity perks, and Stims for constant aggression-pre-aim corners, slide into sightlines, and swap to a pistol like CODA 9 up close.
Which optic gives fastest ADS for quickscoping
The PrismaTech Digital Holo optic provides the fastest ADS speed for quickscoping the Warden 308 in Black Ops 7, thanks to its low zoom factor and minimal visual clutter.
Why It Excels
Its 1-2x variable zoom balances speed and precision without slowing aim-down-sight transitions, outperforming higher-zoom options like the MK. 3 Reflector.
Alternatives
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Slate Reflector: Slightly slower ADS but cleaner reticle for tracking.
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Merlin Mini: Compact for hipfire transitions, nearly as fast.
Pair with Speed Latch Cylinder and Quickdraw Grip for sub-200ms ADS times ideal for aggressive slidescoping.
