If you’re looking to improve your aim, test out new weapons, or simply level up faster in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (BO7), bot lobbies can be a helpful tool. Whether you’re a casual player or grinding toward mastery camos, setting up a private bot lobby offers a low-pressure environment to hone your skills. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to get you started.
Step 1: Launch BO7 and Navigate to Custom Games
From the main menu, go to Multiplayer, then select Custom Games. This is where you can build a private match against bots with full control over settings like map, game mode, rules, and bot behavior.
Step 2: Choose a Game Mode
Pick the game mode that suits your purpose. For fast-paced combat and high XP testing, Domination or Hardpoint are good choices. If you’re practicing sniper shots or want longer engagements, Team Deathmatch or Free-for-All work well.
Step 3: Set the Map
Select a map you’re comfortable with or one that you want to learn better. Smaller maps like Nuketown or Shipment-style layouts are great for racking up kills quickly. If you’re working on movement and positioning, opt for medium-sized maps with verticality and flank routes.
Step 4: Add Bots and Adjust Difficulty
Go to the Setup Bots option.
- Bot Difficulty: Choose between Recruit, Regular, Hardened, or Veteran based on your skill level.
- Number of Bots: For a full lobby, add 6–12 bots depending on the game mode.
- You can also assign bots to specific teams for balanced or one-sided matches (ideal for solo practice).
Step 5: Customize Rules and Restrictions (Optional)
If you’re farming camo progress or working on specific challenges:
- Set Score Limit or Time Limit to maximize XP per match.
- Disable killstreaks if you want pure gunplay.
- Restrict certain weapons or perks to better simulate public match conditions.
Step 6: Save Your Preset
Once your settings are dialed in, save the preset for quick access next time. You can name it something like “XP Grind” or “Sniper Practice” so you know what it’s for.
Step 7: Start the Match and Grind
You’re ready to jump in. Use this time to test recoil patterns, movement tricks, or work toward unlocking attachments and camos in a risk-free environment. BO7 Bot lobbies are also great for warming up before heading into ranked or public matches.
While bot lobbies can’t replace the unpredictability of real players, they’re an underrated tool for learning maps, improving muscle memory, and grinding with less stress. Just remember—if you’re trying to earn rewards tied to multiplayer progression, make sure the game mode or lobby type still allows it, as not all unlocks may be tracked in private matches.
