Ballistic Shell is a defensive armor-based ability that temporarily envelops the player in a reinforced shell. This reduces incoming damage, protects against explosives, and allows you to push through dangerous areas or survive otherwise lethal engagements. Great for objective play and tank-style builds.
COD Black Ops 7: Ballistic Shell ability details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Defensive / Armor Ability |
| Effect | Deploys a hardened shell that reduces incoming damage |
| Strengths | Excellent survivability, strong against explosives, ideal for breaching |
| Weaknesses | Reduced mobility during shell duration, cooldown-based |
| Ideal Roles | Objective players, frontline fighters, defenders |
| Unlock Source | Defensive branch of the ability progression tree |
How to use the Ballistic Shell ability

Activating Ballistic Shell instantly surrounds you with an armored casing that absorbs a large portion of incoming damage. It’s best used when pushing into fortified zones, holding objectives, surviving ambushes, or tanking explosive barrages.

Ballistic Shell ability tips
- Activate just before breaching rooms or pushing through tight corridors.
- Combine with Max Health upgrades for maximum durability.
- Use to tank explosive abilities like grenades or War Machine blasts.
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