In the relentless cycle of Call of Duty’s seasonal updates, the arrival of new weaponry is often met with cautious optimism. But Season 01 has delivered not just new guns, but two undisputed champions that have instantly redefined the current meta: the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle and the Kogot-7 Submachine Gun. Player data and early professional analysis confirm that these weapons are not just viable; they are, quite simply, the new S-Tier standard in both Warzone’s massive battlegrounds and the frantic pace of Black Ops 7 (BO7) CoD multiplayer.

The Maddox RFB: The New King of Versatility

The Maddox RFB has rapidly cemented its position as the ultimate all-rounder. Its key strength lies in an uncanny balance of high fire rate and exceptionally manageable recoil, granting it a Time-to-Kill (TTK) that rivals aggressive SMGs up close, while maintaining lethal precision at mid-to-long ranges.

Optimal Warzone Build: The “Laser Beam”

This build prioritizes long-range accuracy and minimal recoil for those crucial engagements across the map:

  • Muzzle: Sentinel Suppressor (For muzzle concealment and extended range)
  • Barrel: Extended Heavy Barrel V2 (Maximum effective damage range and bullet velocity)
  • Optic: Axial Arms 3x (The standard for mid-range accuracy)
  • Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip (Crucial for vertical and horizontal recoil control)
  • Magazine: 50 Round Fast Mag (Essential for squad engagements)

Analysis: The “Laser Beam” build ensures the Maddox RFB dominates the open field. Its consistency allows players to beam opponents out of the sky or challenge snipers, making it the primary choice for the long-range slot in any Warzone loadout.

The Kogot-7: Close-Quarters Mayhem

If the Maddox RFB is the king of range, the Kogot-7 is the undisputed champion of the CQC (Close-Quarters Combat) brawl. This SMG’s staggering fire rate, combined with excellent base mobility, makes it an absolute terror in interiors and tight spaces in both game modes.

Optimal BO7 CoD Multiplayer Build: The “Ghost Hunter”

This build maximizes mobility, hip-fire accuracy, and TTK for the ultra-fast pace of BO7 maps like Standoff and Utopia:

  • Muzzle: Infantry Compensator (Vertical recoil management for sustained fire)
  • Barrel: Compact Barrel I (Maximum movement speed and handling)
  • Stock: No Stock/Skeleton Stock (Massive mobility boost for aggressive pushing)
  • Underbarrel: Quickstep Foregrip (Enhances tactical sprint and ADS movement speed)
  • Laser: Microflex LED (Improves hip-fire accuracy when snapping to targets)

Analysis: The “Ghost Hunter” build turns the Kogot-7 user into a blur. Its ability to quickly close gaps, coupled with a near-instantaneous TTK up close, makes it the perfect tool for objective play and high-kill streaks in core multiplayer.

The Dominance: Why the Meta Shifted

The immediate dominance of these two weapons stems from two main factors:

  1. Low Barrier to Entry: Both weapons offer performance traditionally reserved for high-level specialized builds, but are inherently easy to control, making them accessible to a wider player base.
  2. Stat Distribution: Their base stats appear highly favored by the recent balance remastering. They seem to have benefited from the slight nerfs applied to older meta competitors, allowing their superior raw TTK and mobility values to shine through without excessive compromise.

To succeed in Season 01, mastering these two new additions is non-negotiable. They are the benchmark against which all other weapons are currently measured.