Black Ops 7 Community Begs for Huge Nerf to Dominant M15 Assault Rifle One rifle is already defining the BO7 multiplayer meta — and players are fed up.

Black Ops 7 Community Begs for Major M15 Assault Rifle Nerf

The multiplayer meta in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is forming fast — and there’s already a clear top dog. The M15 Mod 0 Assault Rifle, the very first AR you unlock in the game, has taken over matches thanks to its high damage output, excellent mobility, and recoil that’s nearly nonexistent.

Below, we break down why BO7 players are calling for a heavy nerf to the M15, and when adjustments may arrive.

🔫 What Makes the M15 Mod 0 So Strong?

Despite being the starter AR, the M15 is outperforming weapons that unlock much later.

Players say the M15 dominates because it has:

Great time-to-kill that melts opponents quickly
Very stable recoil, making long-range laser beams easy
Fast mobility, rivaling SMGs in certain fights
Beginner-friendly accuracy, even without attachments

When a weapon checks every box — power, speed, and control — it becomes an easy choice for players trying to climb the leaderboard.

📣 Community Frustration Reaches a Boiling Point

Ever since launch day (November 14), the M15 has been the focus of heated debates on social media and community forums. While some argue that everyone uses it simply because it’s unlocked first, others believe the gun is objectively overtuned.

Here are the most common complaints:

Too many M15 users in every lobby
Close-range dominance even over SMGs
Little to no counterplay thanks to its accuracy

Players describe it as “annoying to go up against,” and many are urging Treyarch to “nerf it into the ground” before the meta gets out of control.

🛠️ Will a Nerf Happen Soon?

Weapon balancing is a major focus for Treyarch throughout the live-service cycle of Black Ops 7. With Season 1 approaching, many believe the M15 is at the top of the list for adjustments.

What to expect in a future patch:

Recoil increase to reduce long-range consistency
Damage tuning to slow down time-to-kill
Mobility changes to separate it from SMGs

Treyarch hasn’t confirmed any specific nerfs yet, but the community sentiment is loud — and it’s unlikely to be ignored for long.

🎯 Final Thoughts

A strong launch meta is always exciting, but when one weapon dominates too heavily, frustration ramps up fast. Whether you love the M15 or hate seeing it in every match, expect changes to arrive as Season 1 drops and weapon tuning becomes more frequent.

Until then… get ready to keep seeing the M15 everywhere you go.