Black Ops 7 and Warzone: How to Unlock the GDL Havoc

Black Ops 7 Warzone GDL Havoc
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By Henry MedranoEsports Editor

Black Ops 7 Warzone GDL Havoc
  • Primary Subject: How to unlock the GDL Havoc in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
  • Key Update: This guide contains everything we know about how to unlock the GDL Havoc in Black Ops 7 and Warzone
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: February 3rd, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The GDL Havoc is now available in Black Ops 7 and Warzone and can be obtained through weekly challenges.

The GDL Havoc is an interesting new weapon that was added to Black Ops 7 and Warzone with the launch of Season 2. This is essentially a shotgun that shoots grenade launcher projectiles, which is why it has been classified under the "Special" category.

The grenades stick to solid surfaces and can be remotely detonated, meaning the player can set them off earlier if they wish. This is something many players will want to try, so here is a simple guide on how to unlock it.

How to Unlock the GDL Havoc in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

To unlock the GDL Havoc in Black Ops 7 or Warzone, players need to complete 6 challenges from the Season 2 Week 1 set of weekly challenges.

There are 24 challenges available in Week 1, with each major mode (Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone) having six. You can complete any of these, mix-matching if necessary, to obtain the weapon.

Here is the list of challenges:

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Credit: Activision
  • Co-Op and Endgame
    • In Endgame: complete a World event
    • In Endgame: complete the Supply Distribution Assignment or any 3 Grid Takedown Activities
    • Get 25 kills with the Ballistic Knife melee weapon or Combat Axe equipment
    • Get 500 eliminations
    • Destroy 5 Guild VTOLs with a Launcher
    • Get 3 kills with the Gravemaker scorestreak
  • Multiplayer
    • Get 300 eliminations
    • Call in or activate 25 scorestreaks
    • Kill 5 enemies scrambled by your Scrambler Field Upgrade or Counter UAV scorestreak
    • Win a match and appear in the Winner's Club 5 times
    • Get 5 objectives kills in Objective modes with lethals
    • Get 10 kills with the Ballistic Knife melee weapon or Combat Axe equipment
  • Zombies
    • Reach round 10 on Zarya Cosmodrome without opening any doors in a single match
    • Reach round 25 in Cursed on Astra Malorum
    • Complete 3 T.E.D.D. Tasks
    • Rapidly kill 15 Zombies while using the Ballistic Knife 10 times
    • Earn 25 Massacre medals (Kill 10 Zombies rapidly with a weapon)
    • Revive a teammate 3 times

A second way to get this weapon is by purchasing a blueprint from the shop, but this is only a partial unlock since the attachments can't be changed until the weapon is obtained through the main method.

Once the new season goes live, we will update this guide to point out the specific week of the season and to give you a list of all the challenges available in the set.

Weapon Prestige Camos

You can check out in the image below all three weapon prestige camos available for the GDL Havoc:

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Credit: Activision

You can purchase a copy of Black Ops 7 using this link if you are based in the USA, or this link for anyone based in the UK.

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