# Week 3 Grind Guide: Unlock the Deadeye Drone in Black Ops 7 & Warzone

URL: https://technosports.co.in/week-3-grind-guide-unlock-the-deadeye-drone-in-black-ops-7/  
Published: 2025-12-19  
Updated: 2025-12-19  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Christmas came early for *Call of Duty* players! Season 1 Week 3 challenges dropped on December 18, 2025, bringing a deadly new scorestreak and plenty of XP opportunities. Whether you’re a multiplayer veteran, zombies enthusiast, or Warzone warrior, here’s your complete guide to conquering this week’s challenges before they reset.

## When Do Black Ops 7 Week 3 Challenges End?

Time’s ticking! According to [official Call of Duty patch notes](https://www.callofduty.com/patchnotes/2025/12/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-season-01-patch-notes), Week 3 challenges expire on **December 25, 2025, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET**. That’s Christmas morning, so you’ll want to wrap these up before Santa arrives.

| **Week 3 Challenges Quick Info** |
| --- |
| **Start Date:** December 18, 2025, 9 AM PT |
| **End Date:** December 25, 2025, 9 AM PT |
| **Total Challenges:** 24 (6 per mode) |
| **Required to Complete:** Any 6 challenges |
| **Primary Reward:** Deadeye Drone Scorestreak |
| **Bonus Reward:** 3x Elemental Exposure GobbleGums |
| **XP Per Challenge:** 2,500 – 5,000 XP |

## What’s the Deadeye Drone Scorestreak?

The star of Week 3 is the **Deadeye Drone**—a remotely piloted aerial drone equipped with a small-caliber sniper rifle. Think of it as your personal airborne sharpshooter!

![Black Ops 7](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-734.png)

**Key Features:**

- Costs 575 points to earn in-game
- Perfect for picking off camping enemies
- Limited magazine capacity (make every shot count!)
- **Multiplayer exclusive** (not available in Warzone yet)

Plus, completing Week 3 challenges also unlocks **3x Elemental Exposure GobbleGums** for Zombies mode fans.

## Challenge Breakdown by Mode

Here’s what you need to tackle across all four modes:

**Multiplayer (6 Challenges)**

- Finish 7 matches with positive K/D ratio
- Get 250 SMG eliminations
- Earn 10 kills with/assisted by Field Upgrades
- Call in 25 Scorestreaks
- Get 5 triple kills (3 kills without dying)
- Score 10 Point Blank shotgun kills

**Zombies (6 Challenges)**

- Get 500 eliminations in a single match
- Earn 500 critical SMG kills
- Get 50 Field Upgrade kills
- Eliminate 150 zombies with Mystery Box Wonder Weapons
- Buy 10 doors
- Earn 3 Slaughter medals (5 rapid kills)

**Co-op & Endgame (6 Challenges)**

- Complete objectives in Endgame mode
- Eliminate Guild Raiders
- Participate in World Events like Colossus of Avalon
- Recommended: Combat Rating 45+ for smooth runs

**Warzone (6 Challenges)**

- Complete 5 Bounty contracts
- Get 40 SMG eliminations
- Access Loadout Drops 5 times
- Eliminate 3 Special enemies with shotguns
- Play on Resurgence maps for faster progress

## Pro Tips for Quick Completion

**Choose Your Mode Wisely:** You only need to complete ANY 6 challenges across ALL modes. Mix and match based on your playstyle! For example: 3 Warzone + 2 Multiplayer + 1 Zombies = Deadeye Drone unlocked.

**XP Boost Benefits:** Each challenge rewards 2,500-5,000 XP, helping you level up weapons like the [Kogot-7 SMG and Maddox RFB](https://technosports.co.in/black-ops-7-weapon-tier-list/) through Battle Pass progression.

**Don’t Stress the Deadline:** While Week 3 officially ends December 25, all previous weekly challenges remain available until Season 1’s mid-season update. Missed Week 1 or 2? You can still complete them!

**Optimize Your Settings:** Before diving in, check your [best controller and graphics settings](https://technosports.co.in/black-ops-7-optimal-settings/) for maximum performance.

## FAQs

### **Q: Can I complete Week 3 challenges after December 25, 2025?**

Yes! While new Week 4 challenges arrive on December 25, all previous weekly challenges (including Week 3) remain accessible until the Season 1 mid-season update, typically arriving around Week 5. However, completing them early helps with Battle Pass progression and seasonal animated camo unlocks.

### **Q: Do I need to complete 6 challenges in the same mode to unlock the Deadeye Drone?**

  
No! You can complete ANY 6 challenges across ANY combination of the four modes (Multiplayer, Zombies, Co-op Endgame, and Warzone). For example, you could do 2 Multiplayer + 2 Warzone + 2 Zombies challenges and still unlock the reward. Mix and match based on your preferred playstyle for fastest completion.