Call of Duty: How to Optimize the Ryden 45K in BO7

If you want to run the Ryden 45K like an absolute beast on Black Ops 7’s high-tempo maps, here’s the class setup that turns it into a shredding machine. This SMG is built for pure run-and-gun, and this build pushes its mobility and control to the max so you always have the upper hand in every duel.

The Ryden 45K is available right from the start, and it’s easily one of the most versatile SMGs in the roster. It fires fast, moves fast, stays super comfortable even while strafing, and performs incredibly well in close to mid-range fights. If you play aggressively, this weapon is made for you.

To build a true meta setup, equip a VAS 5.56 Suppressor to stay discreet while reducing recoil, then a Short Barrel to boost ADS speed and sprint-to-fire—essential for winning fast duels. For your underbarrel, the Axis Shift Vertical Grip or Mobility Foregrip gives you the stability you need when shooting on the move. For your rear grip, go with a Peregrine or Quickdraw Grip to be even snappier and more reactive. Add a Motion Strike 3 mW Laser for better stability while moving, a 40-round magazine to stay alive longer during killstreaks, and a firing mod like Buffer Spring or Recoil Springs to manage recoil with zero effort. Finish with an ADS Movement Stock for a huge mobility bonus while firing.

To round out the class, a stun grenade lets you freeze an enemy in a hallway just before wiping him, and a frag or scatter grenade helps you open zones or lock down entry points. The Assault Pack upgrade is great to recover your equipment and keep constant pressure on objectives.

For perks, run Lightweight or Gunslinger for even more mobility, Fast Hands to reload insanely fast, and Dexterity to boost your sprint-to-fire transitions and constantly catch opponents off guard. The Tactician specialization gives you extra tacticals to control hot zones, and Overkill lets you pair your SMG with an M15 MOD 0 or a sniper if you want to handle long-range engagements.