The Fear is a mutated zombie-type threat that attacks at close range. It sprints toward players, attempting to overwhelm with rapid swipes and grab attacks. Its main weakness is precision headshots, which deal bonus stagger and kill damage.
COD Black Ops 7 Fear Enemy: Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Enemy type | Zombie-type infected |
| Attack style | Fast rush, claw swipes, grapple |
| Weakness | Headshots, stun effects, explosives |
| Strengths | High speed, aggressive tracking |
| Encounter zones | Infested corridors, ruined streets, dark interior spaces |
| Threat level | Medium–High |
Fear location
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In the Distortion mission, we encountered the Fear enemy during the "Survive the Horde" objective while fighting the Nightmare boss.
How to defeat the Fear enemy in Black Ops 7
To defeat the Fear in Black Ops 7, keep your distance and watch its sprint animations to react quickly. Listen for its distorted breathing or fast footsteps to spot it early, then backpedal or sidestep to stay out of grab range. Aim for steady headshots to stagger it, and use flash or stun grenades to interrupt its rush. When multiple Fears appear, use explosives to control the group before they close in. These tactics make handling The Fear much safer and more manageable.
Fear combat tips
- Always aim for the head as headshots are the fastest and most ammo-efficient way to kill The Fear, dealing bonus stagger and damage.
- Never allow The Fear to close the distance; continuously strafe backward or sideways to disrupt its sprint and break its grab attempts.
- Use fast-firing weapons like SMGs and assault rifles to consistently stagger it mid-sprint and keep the pressure off.
- In tight corridors or confined spaces, deploy explosives or stun grenades early to weaken or halt its rush before it can reach you.
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