The MK.78 is a belt-fed light machine gun built for sustained suppressive fire. It delivers high damage per shot, moderate recoil, and excellent range—ideal for holding lanes or supporting teammates. While slower to handle, its magazine size and power make it a battlefield juggernaut.
MK 78 location
We found the MK 78 in the Exposure Mission, right as we were reaching the facility exit with the asset.
COD Black Ops 7: MK.78 overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Light Machine Gun (LMG) |
| Fire Mode | Full-Auto |
| MAGS | 3 |
| Magazine Size | 75 rounds |
| Available Criteria | Unlocked immediately |
| Intel | Full-auto LMG with high damage output, large ammo count, slower mobility and handling |
| Handling | Slow (typical LMG handling) |
| Effective Use | Medium to long-range sustained fire |
| Attachment Types | Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods |
How to unlock MK.78 in COD Black Ops 7
The MK.78 LMG unlocks pretty quickly, meaning you gain access to it as soon as you start playing Black Ops 7. There are no level requirements, challenges, or missions needed to obtain it.
MK.78 tips
- Use the MK.78 to lock down lanes and control choke points.
- When stationary, deploy your bipod to reduce recoil and increase accuracy.
- Reload behind cover — the belt-fed reload is lengthy.
- The MK.78’s slow handling makes it weak in close combat.
- Combine Tactical Mask and Flak Jacket for strong defensive setups.
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