The Grappling Hook is a major traversal ability that fires a tether toward a surface, pulling the player rapidly toward the targeted point. It enables instant vertical movement, surprise flanks, escape routes, and creative map traversal, giving players a major mobility edge.

COD Black Ops 7: Crash Cart ability details

Field Details
Category Mobility / Traversal Ability
Effect Fires a hook to pull player rapidly toward a surface
Strengths Extreme mobility, fast repositioning, vertical access, flanking power
Weaknesses Predictable arc if used repeatedly, leaves a moment of vulnerability on arrival
Ideal Roles Rushers, flanking specialists, objective runners, aggressive roamers
Unlock Source Ability progression tree / mode-specific upgrade path

How to use the Grappling Hook ability

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Activate the ability and aim at a valid surface—walls, ledges, rooftops, or structures. The tether launches and instantly pulls you forward. It can be used to reposition mid-fight, attack from unexpected angles, reach high ground, or escape danger.

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Grappling Hook ability tips

  • Grapple to rooftops or elevated sightlines to gain immediate positional advantage.
  • Don’t grapple directly into enemies—arrive at a side angle to avoid predictable landings.
  • Combine with lightweight or mobility perks for hyper-fast traversal.
  • Use Grappling Hook to flank objectives from unexpected vertical routes.
  • Perfect for escaping when low health—hook away to reset and re-engage.

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