Black Ops 7: How to Use Body Shields A quick guide to grabbing enemies, using them as mobile cover, and finishing them in style

Black Ops 7 adds a unique mechanic that lets players grab enemies and turn them into Body Shields, offering instant portable cover during heated gunfights. When used properly, this feature can save your life, disrupt enemy pushes, and remove one opponent from the play—at least temporarily.

Here’s how to activate a Body Shield and make the most of it.

🎮 How to Grab an Enemy and Use Them as a Body Shield

Body Shields can only be activated by getting directly behind an enemy and double-tapping your melee button. The input varies by platform:

PC: Press V twice
PlayStation / Xbox: Double-tap RS / R3

If done correctly, you’ll grab the enemy and pull them in front of your character. While holding a Body Shield:

Movement becomes slower,
Incoming enemy fire hits the shield first,
The grabbed opponent is helpless and unable to fight back.

This move temporarily removes a player from the enemy team while giving you valuable protection during a push or retreat.

🔪 Ways to Remove or Finish a Body Shield

Black Ops 7 includes three different ways to end a Body Shield hold. Each option serves a different purpose depending on the situation:

• Quick Kill

A fast, efficient takedown that frees you up immediately. Ideal for chaotic gunfights where speed matters more than style.

• Finishing Move

A cinematic execution with added flair. Best used when the round is ending or the area is secure—performing one mid-fight is risky.

• Grenade Finisher

A stylish execution with practical value. Stick a grenade to your captured enemy and kick them forward. It won’t always secure extra kills, but it can disrupt clustered enemies and open up space.

🎤 Body Shield Voice Chat Settings

When you grab an enemy, Black Ops 7 enables direct voice chat between both players—expect plenty of trash talk. If you prefer silence, you can disable this:

Settings → Controller → Combat Settings → Combat Advanced Settings → Turn Off “Body Shield & Execution Behavior.”

🧠 Final Thoughts

Body Shields are one of Black Ops 7’s most unique close-quarters tools, offering both tactical advantages and flashy finishes. Whether you’re pushing objectives, caught in a tight corner, or simply want to style on an opponent, mastering this mechanic can give you a serious edge.