Call of Duty Black Ops 7 adds a risky but powerful move: the body shield. This lets you grab an enemy and use them as moving cover while you push, retreat, or score a key kill. The mechanic changes fights and opens new plays in tight maps. You can test the move away from live matches by practicing in a CoD BO7 Bot Lobby, where bots give a low-stress place to learn timing and find safe spots.

To pull off a body shield you need position and timing. First, get behind the target. The grab only works from the back. Next, hit the melee input twice fast. On PC press V two times. On consoles press the right stick (R3) twice. When you do this your operator lifts the enemy and holds them in front of you. You now have a shield that blocks many incoming bullets while you move.

Holding someone changes how you fight. Your speed drops because you are carrying weight. You can still shoot, but you lose access to grenades, tactical gear, and many secondary actions. The body shield soaks the damage from the front, so use it when you need to block direct fire. Also keep an eye on spacing, because you cannot sprint far while holding a shield. If you try to run too fast you risk being caught out of position.

Pick the right moments to use the shield. Use it to push a contested objective or to escape a bad fight. Use it to stop a flanker who is about to kill a teammate. If an enemy has a big streak or a dangerous ability, grabbing them can break their momentum. When you hold a shield, let teammates know your plan so they can cover fire or throw a tactical to clear the area. Be willing to let go early if you need to throw a grenade or sprint away.

Work on drills that build the move into your flow. Practice the double-tap melee until it feels natural. Try different weapons while carrying a shield so you know what works best when your options are limited. Use choke points and corners so the shield blocks most of the incoming shots. Again, a CoD BO7 Bot Lobbies lets you repeat these drills without pressure and helps you learn safe angles.

Small details matter during the hold. Aim low when you expect a long fight because headshots on your shielded side are less likely. Save a powerful weapon blast or a field upgrade for the end of a push when the shield has absorbed most fire. Remember that the shield can die; if it falls, you must either sprint or take cover fast. Practice swapping between firing and melee so you can release or regrab quickly when the situation changes.