Shadow SK Guide: Best Classes, Camos, & Stats

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November 27, 2025 10:18 PM

Building the best Shadow SK loadout in Black Ops 7 is for players looking to use one of the most overpowered weapons in the game. The Shadow SK is a semi-automatic sniper with minimal recoil and very high damage. It allows players to lock down lanes with ease, firing shots at a decent pace and racking up streaks. Whether you're completing the easiest weapon challenges in the game or ruining Timmy's day in pubs, this sniper rifle is the one to go with.

Below, you’ll find a complete breakdown of the Shadow SK’s stats, every mastery camo available for the weapon, and optimized class setups for competitive, multiplayer, and zombies.

Stats & Unlock level Shadow SK in Black Ops 7

Available: Unlocked at Player Level 13

"Semi-auto sniper rifle. High power and stable recoil, but low fire rate."

Camos for the Shadow SK Black Ops 7

Here is the complete list of camos that can be unlocked for the Shadow SK, along with all of the challenges required to earn them.

Campaign

Military Camos: 250 Critical Kills (Headshots)
Cinder: Get 50 kills with the Shadow SK while aiming down sights and moving
Caiman: Get 10 kills without reloading 10 times
Network: Destroy 25 Guild D.A.W.G.s, Sentry Turrets, or Drones with Shadow SK

Molten Gold: Eliminate 20 Special enemies
Moonstone: 100 Zone III or Zone IV enemies in the Endgame
Chroma Flux: Eliminate 10 Elite enemies in Endgame
Genesis: Get Chroma Flux on 30 weapons

Multiplayer

Military Camos: 80 One-Shot Kills
Diamondback: With a suppressor attachment equipped, get 50 Eliminations
Raptor: Get 15 Long Shot Medals
Mainframe: Get 2 kills without reloading 10 times

Shattered Gold: Get 3 Kills without dying 10 times
Arclight: Get 10 Double Kills or better
Tempest: 5 kills without dying 3 times
Singularity: Get Tempest on 30 weapons

Zombies

Military Camos: 1,000 Critical Kills (Headshots)
Mutilate: Get 5 Critical Kills rapidly 15 times
Slither: Get 75 Kills with Fire Works activations
Pathfinder: Get 300 Eliminations with the Shadow SK at Rare Rarity or higher

Golden Dragon: Get 10 Kills rapidly 15 times
Bloodstone: Get 20 or more consecutive kills without taking damage 5 times
Doomsteel: Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills
Infestation: Get Doomsteel on 30 weapons

Warzone

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Prestige (46 levels each)

Prestige 1: Frenetic
Prestige 2: Mud
Prestige Master level 100: Cobalt Circuit
Prestige Master level 150: Vermilion Cypher
Prestige Master level 200: Violet Network
Prestage Max: Kintsugi

Best Low-Level Class Setup for the Shadow SK in Black Ops 7

Here is the best low-level class build, featuring attachments you can unlock quickly to stay effective early on.

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Best Pubs Class Setup for the Shadow SK in Black Ops 7

Here is the best pubs class for the Shadow SK, using the strongest attachments to help you pubstomp with ease.

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Best Zombies Class Setup for the Shadow SK in Black Ops 7

Here is the best Zombies class setup, designed to cut through hordes efficiently while maximizing scrap generation.

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