Season 5 Reloaded brings heavy metal to close-quarters combat with the Mace, a new weapon that trades speed for lunge range and power. If you are looking to unlock the Mace in BO7 Season 5 Reloaded, clear up a common mix-up before grinding: the weapon is earned strictly through Weekly Challenges.
How to Unlock the Mace in BO7 Season 5 Reloaded Weekly Challenges
The Mace melee weapon is a reward from the Season 5, Week 7 Weekly Challenge set in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Here’s how to unlock the Mace:
- Open the Challenges menu in Multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone, or Endgame.
- Go to the Season 5, Week 7 Weekly Challenges.
- Complete any six challenges from the available objectives.
- Once you’ve completed six, claim the Mace to add it to your Armoury.
For a quick unlock, focus on these six easier objectives instead of completing challenges across every mode:
| Mode | Challenge | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Warzone | Shotgun Kills | Get 10 eliminations with shotguns. |
| Warzone | Pistol Kills | Get 10 eliminations with pistols. |
| Warzone | Ground Loot | Get 10 eliminations using ground-looted weapons. |
| Warzone | Support Boxes | Deploy 5 Armor, Munitions, or Utility Boxes. |
| Multiplayer | Headshots | Get 30 headshots. |
| Multiplayer | Objective Score | Earn 10,000 objective score. |
Note: These six objectives are just an example of an easy route and do not have to be followed exactly. You can complete any six challenges to unlock the Mace.
Is the Mace part of the Last Call event? No. The Mace is unlocked through the Season 5, Week 7 Weekly Challenge, not Last Call. Although the two systems launched together with Season 5 Reloaded, they have separate reward paths.
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Mace Weapon Stats and What You Unlock
The Mace is a two-handed melee weapon with 30 weapon levels, no attachments, and three Universal Weapon Prestige Camos.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class | Melee |
| Weapon Levels | 30 |
| Attachments | None |
| Customization | Blueprints |
| Damage | High |
| Range | Long (extended lunge) |
| Attack Speed | Slow (longer downtime between swings) |
| Unlock | Weekly Challenge reward |
| Camos | Universal Weapon Prestige Camos (Prestige 1, 2, Max) |
Compared with the Combat Knife, the Mace has higher damage, longer lunge range, and slower swing speed, meaning stronger hits but more downtime between attacks.
Because the Mace has zero attachment slots, levelling it focuses entirely on cosmetics and progression.
Ranking the weapon from level 1 to 30 unlocks weapon Blueprints and allows you to enter the Weapon Prestige system. Hitting max level and resetting your weapon level grants access to three Universal Weapon Prestige Camos:
- Prestige 1: Unlocks the first tier Universal Weapon Prestige Camo upon completing your first prestige reset.
- Prestige 2: Grants the second Universal Weapon Prestige Camo after completing a second reset.
- Prestige Max: Earns the final animated Universal Weapon Prestige Camo tier once you reach the top prestige tier.
Fastest Way to Complete That Week’s Challenges
The fastest way to unlock the Mace is to pick the easiest objectives across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone instead of sticking to one mode.
Since Weekly Challenge progress can be shared across these modes, you can mix and match objectives and complete whichever ones require the least effort.
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Start working on the challenges early in the week, so you have plenty of time to finish all six before the weekly reset.
If a Double Weapon XP event is active, it’s also worth combining your challenge progress with the XP boost to make your overall grind more efficient. Check the in-game Events or Double XP indicator to see if a Double Weapon XP event is active.
Is the Mace Worth Unlocking?
The Mace is worth unlocking, especially if you enjoy aggressive, close-range play. Its high damage and longer lunge make it effective for rushing enemies and securing one-hit melee eliminations on smaller maps.
Is the Mace better than the Combat Knife? Not necessarily. The Mace offers more reach and one-hit power. The Combat Knife has the advantage when it comes to faster melee attacks.
Choose the Mace for an aggressive rushing playstyle, or stick with the knife if quick back-to-back melee kills are more important to you. Missed a seasonal weapon? Check our full BO7 weapons guide to see how these unlocks are handled after their original challenge window.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Mace become available in Black Ops 7 Season 5 Reloaded?
The Mace becomes available through the Season 5, Week 7 Weekly Challenges. Complete any six challenges to unlock the weapon.
How many weapon levels does the Mace have?
The Mace has 30 weapon levels to progress through. Each level contributes to its overall weapon progression and unlocks.
When do BO7 Weekly Challenges reset each week?
BO7 Weekly Challenges reset every Thursday at 11 AM CT (4 PM UTC).
Can I still get the Mace if I miss its specific challenge week?
Yes, you can unlock it after the challenge week ends.
The Mace is a free Weekly Challenge reward and is worth grabbing during its assigned week. Head to the Challenges menu and complete any six Week 7 objectives to add it to your Armoury.
Once you’re working through the weekly challenge grind, check out our guide to the Nectar Camo for another useful challenge-based unlock.
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