That moment when your VTOL finally lifts off from Avalon while Guild Hunters flood the landing zone below is pure adrenaline. But for many operators, that moment never comes. Instead, they’re just another casualty—losing everything in the toxic fog.
The difference between a clean exfil and total disaster comes down to one thing:
How well you understand Avalon’s geography, risk zones, enemy scaling, and timing mechanics.
This expanded Avalon guide breaks down every zone, activity, route, and extraction principle you need to survive Black Ops 7’s most challenging PvE environment. Whether you’re grinding endgame gear, hunting Dr. Faulkner, or preparing for Ranked Endurance missions, this guide will massively improve your survival rate.
Avalon Map Overview: A Risk-Reward Gauntlet
Avalon isn’t a traditional CoD map—it’s a massive, open-world PvE battlefield set in southern France, built around one brutal rule:
The deeper you go, the deadlier it gets—but the better the rewards.
Up to 32 players (across squads of four) share the map, pushing through elite AI, environmental hazards, and time pressure. Community players have been describing Avalon as “Extraction Mode turned up to 100,” and it’s quickly becoming Black Ops 7’s flagship challenge.
Every ring on the map represents a major jump in:
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Enemy density
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Elite variants
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Loot rarity
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Activity complexity
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Recommended Combat Rating
Mastering these zones is the difference between walking out rich—or not walking out at all.
Zone Breakdown: Full Danger & Reward Guide
Here’s the updated, community-backed breakdown of every zone, including difficulty, best farming areas, and key mistakes to avoid.
Zone I — Training Grounds (CR 0+)
Lowest risk, low loot, low pressure.
Best for warmups, baseline upgrades, resource gathering.
Key Locations
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Car Factory
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Water Treatment
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Old Arsenal
Strategy
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Complete quick assignments for early XP.
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Build Combat Rating to 10 before leaving.
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Avoid spending too long here—loot is weak.
Community Tip:
Players often overlook early Intel Caches—these reveal activity clusters and speed up your entire run.
Zone II — Urban Engagement (CR 10+)
Difficulty begins scaling noticeably. Enemy patrols increase, and elite squads appear more frequently.
Key Locations
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Golf Club
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Trinity Stadium
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Coastal Security
Strategy
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Aim for rare weapons before committing to fights.
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Prioritize activities near Command Centers (they contain workbenches).
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Watch for Urban Snipers—these enemies scale hard and melt low-level armor.
Trending Tip:
“Chain Contracts” is a top search term—start contract chains here for better endgame efficiency.
Zone III — High-Risk Urban Core (CR 30+)
Massive difficulty spike. Environmental hazards like toxin vents and corrupted fog pockets appear often.
Key Locations
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High Town
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Casino
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Winery
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Residences
Strategy
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Weapons must be upgraded by this point.
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Activities like Toxin Field reward unique weapons—but punish bad rotations.
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Maintain a clear path to the nearest extraction point.
Community Insight:
Most failed runs occur in Zone III because teams push too early without ammo economy upgrades.
Zone IV — Red Zone (CR 45+)
Avalon’s most dangerous area—where endgame players go for top-tier loot and exclusive blueprints.
Key Locations
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Low Town
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Firing Range
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Fort
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Listening Post
Strategy
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Dr. Faulkner’s “Toxin Source” boss fight is here—requires maxed legendary gear.
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Treat every patrol as a threat; enemies hit harder than some early raid bosses.
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Avoid prolonged fights—fog pulses become lethal.
Pro Tip:
Fog density cycles every few minutes. Time your pushes with low-density windows.
Optimal Route Planning: The Perfect Run Pattern
A clean Avalon deployment follows this efficient progression:
1. Start in Zone I
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Farm XP → reach CR 10
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Grab resources + intel
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Avoid long engagements
2. Move into Zone II or outer Zone III
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Begin upgrade path at Command Centers
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Complete Prime Target missions
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Hit Strongbox Crack activities for guaranteed rare loot
3. At CR 30
You have two choices:
Stay in Zone III:
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Guaranteed loot
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Predictable activity routes
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Safer for mid-level teams
Push into Zone IV:
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Max-risk, max-reward
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Unique blueprints
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Boss encounters
Choose based on your gear quality, squad synergy, and match timer.
Mastering Extraction: How to Actually Get Out Alive
Extraction is where most players lose everything. Here are the community-proven strategies:
1. Extract Before the 15-Minute Mark
After 15 minutes, Guild Hunters spawn:
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Hunter squads
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Elite Juggernauts
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VTOL Warship
The VTOL alone can wipe squads in seconds—even at maximum Combat Rating.
2. Best Landing Zones (High Success Rate)
Pick drop points on the edges of your target zone:
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Avoid deep-zone drops unless running meta endgame builds.
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Zone I/II border is ideal for efficient progression.
This reduces dead time and avoids backtracking across empty areas.
3. Extraction Survival Checklist
Before calling your VTOL:
✔ Clear the entire LZ
✔ Set up defensives (trophy systems, mines)
✔ Check fog cycles
✔ Confirm alternate extraction point
✔ Ensure ammo + abilities fully recharged
Top Mobility Pick:
Grappling Hook — best reposition tool for extraction chaos.
Advanced Avalon Tactics That Most Players Miss
These additions make a massive difference at higher tiers:
1. Weapon Upgrade Priority (Endgame Essential)
Use Jailbreak Workbenches to push weapons toward legendary tier.
A legendary weapon is often more important than Combat Rating in Zone IV.
2. Smart Activity Sequencing
Move from:
Recon → Elimination → High-Value Activity → Extraction Route
This prevents wasted time and keeps your squad rotating smoothly.
3. Environmental Fog Management
Fog pulses do increasing damage the deeper you are.
Always track:
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Your current ring position
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Nearby fog pockets
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Upcoming pulse cycles
Most “random deaths” are actually fog mismanagement.
Final Thoughts: How to Dominate Avalon
Avalon is dangerous, but never unfair.
With the right:
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Route planning
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Zone knowledge
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Timing
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Upgrade prioritization
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Extraction discipline
—you can turn this deadly map into your personal farming ground.
The rewards are incredible. Now you have the strategy to claim them.
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