The DAWG (Dynamic Assault Warfare Grunt) is a quadrupedal robotic enemy designed for rapid pursuit and melee takedowns. Built for speed, tracking, and ruthless aggression, DAWGs chase players, leap onto targets, and coordinate with enemy squads to pin you down.
COD Black Ops 7: DAWG NPC enemy overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Enemy type | Quadruped assault robot |
| Health | Medium (armored frame) |
| Damage output | High melee damage; lunge attacks |
| Movement | Very fast; sprinting and pounce animations |
| Weakness | Legs, joint modules, EMP effects |
| Common locations | Outposts, labs, urban ruins, ambush corridors |
| Special behavior | Tracks players, performs leap attacks, howls to alert squads |
Location of DAWG NPC in COD Black Ops 7
Screen recording by: NerdsChalk
In the Escalation mission, we encountered a DAWG during the "Help Karma access the data objective."
How to defeat the NPC DAWG enemy
DAWGs are fast melee enemies, so slowing their movement is key. Aim for their legs to reduce their speed and make them easier to finish off. Stuns, crowd-control tools, and movement-impairing abilities work well, and staying mobile while keeping your distance helps you avoid getting overwhelmed.
NPC DAWG enemy tips
- Listen for the metallic growl to anticipate attacks, and dodge low pounces.
- Use stuns, EMPs, or aim for legs/joints to stagger and slow them, then focus fire on the core module.
- Shotguns work well up close; staying mobile or using vertical cover makes them easier to handle.
- Avoid open spaces with multiple DAWGs; funnel them through chokepoints and watch for howls signaling reinforcements.
- Keep distance when possible—DAWGs excel in melee range.
- Prioritize one DAWG at a time to prevent getting overwhelmed.
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