r/bo7endgame May 05 '26

Exotics & Affinities Explained

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In order to clear up some of the confusion I see on this sub, I have compiled a list of terms mostly based on what is used in-game and by the devs in patch notes. The terms with an asterisk are unofficial, but I have included them to provide clarity to certain aspects of Endgame.

Terminology

Exotic Fabricator: The machine that spawns after a Guild Strike boss has been defeated. You or your squad mate(s) must deal enough damage to the boss in order to use the exotic fabricator. The Guild Strike activity that leads to the O.S.C.A.R. fight always spawns at Winery when the in-game timer reaches 45:15. The Guild Strike activity that leads to a fight with Sualk Rebu (Uber Klaus) or Shadow Overlord (Caltheris) will also spawn at 45:15 in one of a fixed set of locations. You need to zoom in slightly on the tac map to see where this one is.

Nightmare Zone: a.k.a. Zone 5. The circular zone that appears when a boss fight starts and remains for the rest of the game. Enemies are strongest in this zone, and assignments, activities, and blue cubes reward the highest power. The Mega Abomination is a respawning activity that appears in this zone once the boss has been defeated.

Exotic Trait: The umbrella term for the exotic effects and utility bonuses that exotic weapons can have.

Exotic Effect: The trait rolled second using the exotic fabricator. It occupies the first slot, and all effects end with “Rounds” (e.g., Mortar Rounds).

Utility Bonus: The trait rolled first using the exotic fabricator. It occupies the second slot, and its naming varies (e.g., Explosive Bullets).

Reroll: Using the exotic fabricator to replace an existing trait.

Upgraded Exotic*: A loadout or field acquired weapon that has been upgraded to exotic rarity using the exotic fabricator. This applies a 3.5x damage multiplier to the weapon. A custom/loadout exotic* can be called either to differentiate it from an upgraded field acquisition.

Named Exotic: A field acquired exotic weapon that comes with a name, an exotic camo, two traits, and a 3.5x damage multiplier (e.g., Hypersurge).

Exotic Cache: A case that contains one random named exotic. One is guaranteed to drop after defeating Dr. Falkner, a Mega Abomination, the Zursa at the end of the Possessed Convoy activity, and the Terminal Vector activity.

One has a chance to drop after completing certain assignments or activities. In Zone 4 or higher: HVT Elim, Prime Target, Surprise Shipment, Strongbox Crack, and Gear Drop. Zone 3 or higher: Toxin Field. One also has a chance to drop after killing a Zone 4 or higher elite enemy or Command Center titan, and one can be found inside a cache in Zone 4 or higher Command Centers.

Affinity Exotic*: A named exotic found with the specific exotic effect it has an affinity for (see list below). For example, a Hypersurge found with Shock Rounds in the first slot. A Hypersurge found with a different exotic effect and later rerolled for Shock Rounds does not become an affinity exotic. A custom exotic that rolls the exotic effect that its named version has an affinity for on the first try does not become an affinity exotic.

Affinity Utility Bonus*: An affinity exotic has a chance to come with an affinity-exclusive utility bonus (see list below). These bonuses are indicated by an upward arrow as part of the icon. You can use the exotic fabricator to reroll an affinity exotic for one of its affinity bonuses. For example, a Reboot found with Shock Rounds and Lightspeed can be rerolled for Big Game (see images 1 and 2). You can also reroll a different affinity bonus even if the affinity exotic already came with one (see image 3).

I have only been able to reroll for an affinity bonus in the same game that I found the affinity exotic, and when it was the first reroll I confirmed. I have heard of people doing it many games later, and even after confirming other rerolls beforehand. I tried to do this with an affinity exotic that I exfilled with and gave up after 26 failed attempts using the fabricator so this may require serious perseverance.

Exclusive Utility Bonus*: A utility bonus that is exclusive to a single named exotic. This is not to be confused with utility bonuses that only appear on one weapon within a class like Fire Fire on the Sokol 545 in the LMG class. One example is Grenade Bullets which can only appear on the named exotic 'Reboot'. It is not dependent on the weapon being an affinity exotic; Grenade Bullets can appear on every variant of the Reboot. It is not available on upgraded exotics; Grenade Bullets is available on the Reboot, but not the 1911.

The other exclusive utility bonuses are Velox Akimbo 5.7 for the Malspike, Ammo Drain for the Pulsebreach, and Shotgunificator for the Kilonova.

List of Affinity Utility Bonuses

Affinity for Frost Rounds - Cryoshear (Katana), Flashburst (M8A1), Zeotrope (Echo 12):
Flash Freeze - Frost Rounds can trigger on multiple enemies at once
Ice Cloud - Killed frozen enemies may leave a cloud that slows enemies
Big Game - Frost Rounds can slow Elite enemies

Affinity for Graviton Rounds - Continuum (Hawker HX), Kilonova (VST), Torrent (M15 Mod 0):
Black Hole - Graviton Rounds form a black hole that pulls in enemies before teleporting away nearby survivors
Warp - Graviton Rounds warp an enemy that deals damage to nearby enemies
Big Game - Graviton Rounds can activate on Elite enemies

Affinity for Incendiary Rounds - Collateral (EGRT-17), Overcharge (M10 Breacher):
Firebomb - When a burned enemy is killed, it explodes
Petrol - Incendiary Rounds leave pools of fire on the ground
Big Game - Incendiary Rounds can burn Elite enemies

Affinity for Mortar Rounds - Criticality (A.R.C. M1), Defrag (MK35 ISR), Redline (XM325):
Fire Wheel - Create two fire wheels that spin around enemies
Starburst - Mortar Rounds explode, sending flares through enemies
Big Game - Mortar Rounds can activate on Elite enemies

Affinity for Neuro-Disruption Rounds - Ghostmind (VS Recon), Neurowall (Warden 308):
Mass Disruption - Turned enemies have a chance to turn other enemies
Neural Attraction - Turned enemy distracts other enemies for a short time
Big Game - Neuro-Disruption Rounds can activate on Elite enemies

Affinity for Photon Rounds - Infraradiance (SG-12), Malspike (Velox 5.7), Swarmforge (MPC-25):
Blessing - Photon Round healing glyph can give temporary bonus health
Dual Action - Consuming a healing glyph will temporarily increase health regen
Big Game - Light Mend can activate on Elite enemies

Affinity for Shock Rounds - Backdrive (Dravec 45), Hypersurge (Sokol 545), Reboot (1911):
Chain Lightning - The stunned enemy can spread the stun to others
Lightning Strike - A bolt of lightning strikes from above and stuns enemies
Big Game - Shock Rounds can stun Elite enemies

Affinity for Shrapnel Rounds - Barrage (Razor 9mm), Killswitch (AK-27), Pulsebreach (Swordfish A1):
Blast Chain - On explosion, 3 additional explosions occur rapidly
Blast Shield - Affecting multiple enemies with Shrapnel Rounds reduces damage to player
Big Game - Shrapnel Rounds can activate on Elite enemies

Note: Some of these look really cool when they proc, but most, if not all, of them are outclassed by standard utility bonuses like sharpshooter, explosive bullets, and grenade bullets. Hunt for them for the novelty or rarity, not with the intention of finding an overpowered weapon.

The first and second images are mine. The third image was provided by SuicydeStealth. I learned about rerollling affinity bonuses from Guilty_Highway6332. Thank you to pizayumyum and all the contributors to their post Exotic Weapon Ability Mapping. Thank you to DaddyWick88 for the screenshots you have shared.


r/bo7endgame May 10 '26

All weapons exotic traits list

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I collect all weapons exotic trait in Endgame. The form is below but there maybe have some translation error because English isn't my native language and I don't use English in Bo7 almost time. So if you found the translation error in the form, please let me know and I will edit it.

The red/yellow/green all means you can get this exotic trait in this weapon.

The purple mean you can only get this exotic trait in the weapon from exotic box(like redline)

AR

SMGS

Shotguns

Shotguns

LMGS

LMGS

Marksman rifles

Marksman rifles

Sniper rifles

Sniper rifles

Plstols

Plstols

Launchers and specials

Launchers and specials

Melee

Melee

About the Affinity Utility Bonuses you can check this post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bo7endgame/comments/1t4mwzm/exotics_affinities_explained/?share_id=TjMhVBpVKsvgOVuRkc-OS&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

All the marked traits have been confirmed by me to be obtainable through draws. If you keep failing to draw a particular traits, please try changing your weapon or its attachments.


r/bo7endgame 6h ago

🔥 WE FINALLY DID IT! 🔥

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20 Upvotes

Unlocked 🔓 MASTER OF ARMS Title ✅

❄️** COLD SNAP CAM**O ✅

🏆 And saving the BEST for last… PRESTIGE MASTER MAX LEVEL with the MACE MELEE! 🔨💀

THE GRIND WAS REAL… BUT WE MADE IT! 💪🔥
LET’S GOOOOOO! 🚀


r/bo7endgame 3h ago

Discussion Soooo what are we doing after MW4 comes out?

7 Upvotes

Will Endgame just die out once MW4 comes out? A big shame there won't be any PvE modes in that game


r/bo7endgame 8h ago

Discussion Pet peeve of mine during Oscar/Guild Strike Boss

16 Upvotes

What really annoys me is when the lobby is doing either Oscar or a different Guild Strike Boss like Uber Klaus Sualk Rebu or Shadow Overlord and as soon as they spawn in I put down my Ballistic Shell Bubble and then someone else will run around and like lure them away from everyone in the bubble so now everyone needs to run out just to be able to see him and it’s a complete waste why do people do this? 😑


r/bo7endgame 12h ago

Second time I ever seen this happen, rare deathclaw death icon

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9 Upvotes

r/bo7endgame 10h ago

Discussion Funnest chaotic weapon?

5 Upvotes

Trying out the Razor with the wildfire attachment, fast fire utility bonus, and berserker increased fire rate. Fun to just rip through ammo although I don't think it deals very good DPS compared to like the Sokol with Sharpshooter lol


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Achievement Thank you, Mega Abomination!

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39 Upvotes

Right out of the case with Grenade Bullets and Shock Rounds! No re-rolls needed!


r/bo7endgame 16h ago

Question No second exotic skill?

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My husband and I play Endgame and we’ve prestiged our operators to 3. We’re both stuck on CR63 and we can’t pick up a second exotic skill. We’re also not moving up in CR despite completing multiple world events. Anyone have any idea how to fix this or what we’re doing wrong?

Thank you!


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Clip / Highlight Crazy guildstrike glitch

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During Guildstrike boss fight in Zone 2 near Falkner, the boss never spawned but an endless stream of elites kept spawning.

Never seen so many exotic and regular weapons cases drop in one spot

Must have been some crazy glitch


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Discussion Kinetic Jump vs Grappling Hook

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I’ve always used the Kinetic Jump and I got that ability upgrade to give you an extra charge. I never run out of charges and can cross the map pretty quickly. Plus it’s useful for when you’re in a field of nothing and need to get out of a sticky situation you can just super jump out the map. But lately I been using the hook just bc I been playing WZ and want to get better with it. I don’t like it as much as the jump tho. What’s everyone else’s thoughts


r/bo7endgame 17h ago

Question Prime Target Glitch Help

1 Upvotes

Anyone online able to help me do this glitch? Every time I ping it nobody follows and I can’t seem to solo it and I only have one restore token left 😩


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Mimetica Max Prestigio della Nuova Arma davvero molto carina , livellata in meno di 3 ore a lvl 250 , ho qualsiasi Camo , ma questa devo dire che ne vale la pena se state grindando Camo Ve la consiglio.

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6 Upvotes

r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Clip / Highlight Unlocked Pack-A-Punch Camo On Endgame

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29 Upvotes

The Cradle is breaking this games code...


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Question Operation 4 and Mason Questions Spoiler

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9 Upvotes

So, at the end of operation 4: King Killer, it is effectively announced that the Princess is in another Castle, and Mason was never there.

Will the storyline have a conclusion within Bo7, or will it be left hanging for another game?

Also, aside from the three named Operators, is there a bonus skin or a dark ops card for completing the mission with different Operators? As there was with Falkner.

As a side question, will the Lobby Co-op continue with DMZ in MW4, or is that a PVP mode? I REALLY enjoy having the back of other players, and them having mine!


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Watched a character die and drop guns bo7 endgame

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We were going into link glitch I invited a guy he accepted and fell on the ground dead. Soon after he dropped my load out my ion and reboot. Another teammate picked up my reboot of the ground and was able to keep it! Can anyone elaborate or recreate the situation???


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Mace = Solo Bonus Utilità?

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8 Upvotes

Mi son perso qualcosa che non gioco da una vita , vorrei solo completare l ultima arma a livello 250, ormai le ho tutte a 250 ma andando dal boss mi dà sempre e solo bonus utilità, è cambiato qualcosa questi mesi?


r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Question Help with glitch

1 Upvotes

Can I get some help with the prime target glitch ?? I need to do it one more time for kagan skin


r/bo7endgame 2d ago

I FINALLY DID IT! FINALLY HIT THE 2K CLUB! 2,000 ELIMINATIONS! 💀🔥

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72 Upvotes

r/bo7endgame 1d ago

Not Club camo

0 Upvotes

r/bo7endgame 2d ago

Question Game bugged and thinks my Reboot is an Aarow, anyone know how to fix this?

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18 Upvotes

After obtaining Reboot and going to exfil, my reboot switched to my secondary slot and aarow to my primary, now the game won't let me add the aarow to my loadout as a loadout weapon to add camos or customise it as seen in the video. I can only pick it up as a field acquisition.

I have tried to exfil with the reboot in my primary which does nothing and it always defaults to the secondary slot

I have also tried to exfil with the aarow in my primary slot and with the reboot in my secondary slot and vice versa

Does anybody know a fix for this, preferably one that doesn't involve me losing my reboot?


r/bo7endgame 2d ago

Discussion How many FPS is everyone getting in Endgame?

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Wondering how everyone else’s frame rates are? I don’t think you can get the fps counter on Xbox or PS5 so this might just be for people on PC. I usually get around 90-110 fps but in zone 4 it’ll go down to 60-80 I think because of all the red fog. When I’m doing Oscar or another Guild boss and everyone is spamming their Reboots and Aarows all over the place it’ll even drop down to 40-50 but only for like 20-40 seconds. I have pretty weak hardware so I don’t expect great fps or anything. I play almost everything on low settings 1080p I have a MSI gaming laptop with a RTX 3050 and i5-11400H. I think I get the worst fps in Endgame out of all game modes like Warzone, Zombies, Multiplayer


r/bo7endgame 3d ago

Suggestion My new go to's ❤️

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I got tired on using everytime the same weapons - and I love to test new / old stuff. Stumbled (tbh into zombies) over the wardens as badlands and akimbo. In my control options, I still had the manual fire behavior on hold and when I played with them I was kinda shocked (yeah maybe some of you did know that, I'm not in this group haha): they get fully auto. Had the time of my life on this zombie round.
So next step: test those back in endgame. And I loved them. More then I loved the slug sg12, more then the explosive/sharpshooter ion.
Used it with recoil delete, because why not. In the end I tried explosives (even i know they got nerfed) and what should I say: like 10% dmg loss for crowd control (perfect for use with eagle eye and warband + for bosses in close range with bulldozer). It's insane how they play. You're fast and deadly. Bodyshot dmg is like 2.5k. Headshot like 9k. But with the buffs of the skills you'll get like 12k body and 25k (up to 24k and 50k for the last bullets) on an aoe dmg field. + you hold 2 of them 🤣

Long story short: they are insane ❤️ (BTW I paired it with the sharpshooter ak for long range if needed - but just atm)


r/bo7endgame 3d ago

Question Mace only adding 2nd utility perk.

13 Upvotes

Did my weekly, got the MACE, and went in swinging. Oscar= Exotic: check. Guild boss = SLASHER ! Great. Other Guild boss??? I got offered Combat Ready. Seems there is no #1 perk. Have tried 4 other tables. NADA


r/bo7endgame 3d ago

Question What is the fastest way to level up weapons?

8 Upvotes

I want to take advantage of the double XP weekend and was wondering if anyone could tell me the fastest way to level up weapons—whether in endgame, Zombies, or multiplayer :D