The Dravec 45 sits at the center of the Black Ops 7 multiplayer meta for a reason. It behaves like a submachine gun that thinks it’s an assault rifle: fast handling, forgiving recoil, and damage that stays relevant well past typical SMG distances. The right loadout leans into that identity instead of trying to turn it into something it isn’t.
Below is a breakdown of the best Dravec 45 loadouts in the current meta, how they differ, and what kind of player each one suits.
Best Dravec 45 loadout in Black Ops 7 (overall meta pick)
If you want one Dravec 45 setup that works on essentially every map and mode, the current standout build is a five‑attachment, mid‑range–focused configuration built around suppression and recoil control.
| Slot | Attachment | What it does for the Dravec 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | Bowen .45 Suppressor | Hides you from the minimap when firing, making it easier to chain kills without drawing team fire. |
| Barrel | 19" Horizon Fluted Barrel / 19" EAM Horizon Barrel | Extends damage range so the gun stays reliable across longer sightlines than most SMGs. |
| Rear Grip | Delta Axis Grip or Herald-Z1 Grip | Cuts horizontal recoil and adds stability so you can hold down the trigger at mid range. |
| Stock | Endurance LD-6 Stock (optional with Gunfighter) | Massively improves vertical and horizontal recoil control, at the cost of some ADS speed. |
| Fire Mods | Accelerated Recoil System (optional with Gunfighter) | Further stabilizes the weapon so long bursts feel almost like a laser. |
This version leans into what makes the Dravec 45 special: it stays controllable from medium to even borderline long range without demanding flawless recoil management. You give up a little snap‑aim speed compared to hyper‑aggressive SMG builds, but in exchange, you win far more duels outside of pure point‑blank fights.
On the meta side, the Dravec 45 currently holds a double‑digit usage share in multiplayer and sits as the #2 “Versatile” pick behind the M15 Mod 0 assault rifle. That’s a strong signal that this mid‑range leaning configuration matches how most players are actually using it.
Best 5‑attachment Dravec 45 loadout (no Gunfighter)
If you are not running the Gunfighter Wildcard and need to stay inside the default five‑attachment limit, you can build around handling and mid‑range control without a stock or fire mod.
| Slot | Attachment | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Optic | Lethal Tools ELO | Clean, low‑magnification sight picture for precise tracking without visual clutter. |
| Muzzle | Bowen .45 Suppressor | Keeps shots off the minimap so you can farm spawns and flanks longer. |
| Barrel | 19" EAM Horizon Barrel | Adds damage range so you don’t feel punished for taking fights past 20–30 meters. |
| Rear Grip | Herald-Z1 Grip | Improves recoil and general handling, making the gun very easy to pick up and use. |
| Laser | LTI Swift Point Laser or MFS Agile Laser Pro | Boosts ADS and movement handling for quicker reactions in close‑quarters fights. |
This setup fits players who value a responsive feel over absolute recoil perfection. The gun stays extremely low‑recoil by default, so the combination of Herald‑Z1 plus a mobility‑oriented laser gets you a weapon that is both easy to control and quick to bring up in tight angles. The ELO optic is optional; if you prefer the irons, you can drop the optic and slot a magazine instead.
Best Gunfighter Dravec 45 loadout (8‑attachment build)
With the Gunfighter Wildcard, you can fully kit the Dravec 45 and smooth out its only real weaknesses: sustained fire at extended ranges and magazine management in multi‑kill streaks.
| Slot | Attachment | Why it’s here |
|---|---|---|
| Optic | Lethal Tools ELO | Consistent, unobstructed reticle for long‑burst tracking at mid range. |
| Muzzle | Bowen .45 Suppressor | Suppresses muzzle flash and removes firing pings from the minimap. |
| Barrel | 19" EAM Horizon Barrel | Extends effective damage range to stay competitive with rifles on many lanes. |
| Magazine | Gator Extended Mag | Raises magazine capacity so you can clear multiple enemies before reloading. |
| Rear Grip | Herald-Z1 Grip | Maintains the weapon’s low recoil and snappy handling profile. |
| Stock | EAM Heritage Stock | Adds stability during sustained fire without feeling sluggish. |
| Laser | LTI Swift Point Laser or MFS Agile Laser Pro | Offsets the handling penalties from the stock and barrel with faster ADS and movement. |
| Fire Mods | Accelerated Recoil System | Further tames vertical and horizontal recoil so the gun feels “locked in”. |
Fully built like this, the Dravec 45 becomes extremely forgiving. You can hold the trigger down on head‑glitching opponents and still keep your bullets on target, and the extended magazine gives enough headroom to farm objective pushes or hardpoint breaks without being forced into mid‑fight reloads.
Best aggressive Dravec 45 loadout (high‑mobility SMG)
Not everyone wants to play the Dravec like a pocket AR. If you prefer sprinting into hill breaks and spawn traps, there is a mobility‑first build that retools the gun into a classic run‑and‑gun SMG while keeping its kill time competitive at range.
| Slot | Attachment | Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | Hawker Stabilizer MKII | Improves recoil and stability without the full suppression penalties of a big silencer. |
| Barrel | 14" Verse Barrel | Balances damage and range while keeping handling sharp. |
| Magazine | Frontgate Fast Loader | Speeds up reloads so you can stay in fights longer with constant re‑engagements. |
| Rear Grip | Herald-Z1 Grip | Controls recoil while still supporting aggressive strafing and snap‑aim plays. |
| Stock | EAM Heritage Stock | Stabilizes the weapon while you strafe and jump, making hip‑to‑ADS transitions smoother. |
This package feels different from the suppressor builds. You’re louder on the radar, but you gain faster reloads and slightly lighter handling, which matters when you’re chaining routes through the map. It’s a good fit for objective players and entry fraggers who rely on constant motion and don’t sit in long lanes for more than a second or two.
How the Dravec 45 loadout changes the gun’s behavior
All of these builds are pushing the same traits in slightly different directions. In practice, tuning the Dravec 45 with these attachments gives you:
| Aspect | Impact of recommended attachments |
|---|---|
| Recoil | Very low vertical and horizontal kick; long bursts stay on target without heavy stick control. |
| Damage range | Extended effective range compared to most SMGs, especially with the 19" Horizon barrel. |
| Stealth | Suppressed builds remove firing pings from the minimap, which helps during streaks and flanks. |
| Handling | Lasers and grips raise ADS, sprint‑to‑fire, and strafing speed so the weapon still feels snappy. |
| Magazine pressure | Extended or fast‑reload magazines reduce how often you get caught mid‑reload in multi‑kill situations. |
The trade‑off is raw time‑to‑kill. The Dravec 45 is not the absolute fastest‑killing gun in the game on paper, but once you factor in its consistency across ranges and how little effort it takes to keep shots on target, those numbers start to feel less important than its real‑world performance in matches.
When to choose each Dravec 45 loadout
The “best” Dravec 45 loadout depends on how you like to play and what your team needs. A few quick guidelines:
| Playstyle or mode | Recommended Dravec 45 build | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced slayer, mixed maps | Mid‑range suppressor build (Bowen + Horizon barrel + recoil grip) | Strong across lanes and flanks, great for standard 6v6. |
| Objective rushing, small maps | Aggressive mobility build (Hawker Stabilizer + 14" Verse + Frontgate Fast Loader) | Favors speed and fast reloads for constant hill pressure. |
| High streak chasing, respawn modes | Gunfighter 8‑attachment build with extended mag and Accelerated Recoil System | Maximum recoil control and ammo to farm multi‑kills safely. |
| Leveling and early progression | Simple 5‑attachment build with suppressor, barrel, grip, laser, and optic | Uses early‑unlocked parts while staying competitive in the meta. |
Whichever path you choose, the through‑line is the same: keep a range‑extending barrel on the gun, pick at least one strong recoil tool in the rear‑grip or stock slot, and decide whether you care more about staying off radar or reloading faster. Nail those three decisions, and the Dravec 45 will do the rest.
If you’re looking to round out a class around this SMG, pairing the Dravec 45 with a long‑range rifle such as the M15 Mod 0 or Peacekeeper Mk1 covers nearly every distance you’ll see in multiplayer, letting you lean on the Dravec whenever the fight moves closer than a typical rifle wants to be.
