Black Ops 7 Co-op Campaign — Complete Walkthrough for All 11 Mission Intel

 

Black Ops 7 Collectibles Guide — Every Mission Intel Location (Co-op)

This guide is a comprehensive, mission-by-mission walkthrough to find all 11 mission intel collectibles in COD Black Ops 7’s co‑op campaign. It focuses on reproducible routes, cooperative tips, fast clear tactics, and how to avoid common pitfalls that make collectibles missable. Use this as your primary reference while playing — each mission section contains precise steps, visual cues, and optional stealth or speedrun notes so you can collect every piece of mission intel with minimal backtracking.

What this guide covers

• Exact locations and step-by-step pickup instructions for each of the 11 mission intel collectibles in the co-op campaign

• Cooperative strategies so two players can split tasks and avoid missing collectibles

• Quick-check checklist for each mission to confirm you’ve collected the item

• Optional speedrun and stealth variants when available

• FAQ and troubleshooting for common collectible problems

How to use this guide

• Follow the mission headings in order if you’re doing a 100% run.

• If you replay a single mission from the mission select, use the quick-check checklist at the end of each mission section.

• For co-op: designate a “collector” and a “guard” for each room with heavy enemy spawns; the guard clears threats while the collector grabs the intel.

• If the game offers mission difficulty affecting spawn or access, use the Normal setting for predictable collectible locations; higher difficulties do not change collectible placement but can make reaching them harder.

Collector basics and coop etiquette

• If one player picks up a collectible, it usually registers for both players — still confirm on the mission completion screen.

• Use the ping/marker system to call out hidden doors, crates, or camouflaged items.

• Watch for destructible cover: some intel sits behind breakable crates or walls that must be destroyed before access.

• If a collectible is behind a timed event, coordinate to pause movement until the event completes, then grab the item immediately.

Quick controls and indicators (common across platforms)

• Interact button: press and hold when prompted next to an object with a glowing highlight.

• Audible cue: most intel emits a subtle chime or voiceover when in range; listen closely in noisy combat.

• Mini-map and objective markers: collectibles are rarely shown on mini-map unless you’re very close. Use room scans and look for atypical objects (laptops, folders, briefcases).

Mission 1 — Harbor Breach

Overview: Short opening mission with one intel hidden in a container area near the docks.

Step-by-step:

1. After the initial cutscene and the first few engagements on the dock, proceed down the flooded walkway on the right-hand side.

2. Clear the small patrol of guards defending the loading cranes. One player should hold the rear while the other checks the stacked crates along the pier.

3. The intel collectible is inside a half-open blue shipping crate leaning against the second crane base. Look for a small red binder protruding from the crate’s shadow.

4. Press interact while standing directly in front of the crate; collectible will latch immediately. If the crate is sealed, destroy the wooden slat to reveal the binder.

Co-op tip: Have Player A suppress the crane walkway while Player B approaches the crate. The crate area often spawns a heavy enemy; clear first or use a smoke for cover.

Quick-check: On mission end, confirm “Intel Found: Harbor Manifest” displays in the mission summary.

Mission 2 — Metro Breakout

Overview: Urban subway with verticality; collectible is hidden on a maintenance catwalk above the platform.

Step-by-step:

1. After reaching the damaged escalator, do not descend to platform level immediately. Instead, take the maintenance door to the left near the ticket booths.

2. Climb the metal ladder and follow the narrow catwalk to the central ventilation shaft. The collectible is a black field journal placed on a small toolbox on the catwalk railing.

3. The journal is easy to miss because it’s tucked behind the toolbox; crouch for a clear interact prompt.

Co-op tip: Use one player to watch escalator approaches while the other climbs. On harder difficulties, a flanking grunt may appear on the platform — clear before descending.

Quick-check: Confirm “Intel Found: Station Log” on mission summary.

Speed variant: If speedrunning, place a throw-able to distract the platform enemies then climb; the game’s AI sometimes ignores the catwalk if attention is drawn elsewhere.

Mission 3 — Desert Convoy

Overview: Open convoy ambush. The collectible is on a disabled APC at the scene.

Step-by-step:

1. After disabling the convoy, approach the third disabled armored personnel carrier (APC) on the right-side shoulder of the road.

2. The intel collectible is a sealed case sitting on top of the APC turret, partially covered by a tarp. Jump onto the rear bumper or use the deployed ram plate to climb.

3. Interact prompt appears on the back-left of the turret; pull up and collect.

Co-op tip: One player clears the convoy center while the other immediately climbs the APC once the area is secure. Use a stun grenade if hostiles are clustered near the vehicle.

Quick-check: Mission summary should list “Intel Found: Convoy Manifests.”

Mission 4 — Snowed Out Facility

Overview: Laboratory complex in a blizzard; collectible in a back archive room accessible only after a secondary generator is started.

Step-by-step:

1. Fight through to the power hub and activate the backup generator. A short timed door sequence opens after activation — do not rush; read the console prompt.

2. After doors open, take the corridor to the left and duck into the small archive room with frosted windows. The intel collectible is a sealed envelope on the lower shelf of a metal filing cabinet.

3. The envelope glows faintly when you’re near; interact while crouched to ensure the prompt appears.

Co-op tip: One player triggers the generator while the other secures the corridor leading to the archive; this prevents enemy spawn waves from interrupting the pickup.

Quick-check: Look for “Intel Found: Research Notes” on the mission end screen.

Stealth variant: Use suppressed weapons while approaching to avoid triggering reinforcements that lock the archive behind a temporary barrier.

Mission 5 — Jungle Extraction

Overview: Dense foliage and vertical huts; collectible is on a hut balcony overlooked by many players.

Step-by-step:

1. After the helicopter insertion, move toward the cluster of bamboo huts on the ridge. The hut with the collectible is the third hut from the left, with a red flag on its balcony.

2. Climb the ladder to the balcony; the intel collectible is a crumpled field dossier on a low wooden table next to a lantern. It’s easy to miss when the lantern is lit.

3. Grab the dossier and retreat down the ladder — hostiles will often converge when the collectible is picked up.

Co-op tip: One player secures the ladder base while the other climbs quickly. Use a quick throw to distract perimeter guards before ascending.

Quick-check: Confirm “Intel Found: Jungle Field Reports” at mission completion.

Mission 6 — Underground Bunker

Overview: Tight corridors and trap doors; collectible behind a false wall accessed via a control panel.

Step-by-step:

1. Progress through the bunker until you reach the control nexus with exposed circuitry. Interact with the console to power the auxiliary doors.

2. Turn left into the barracks and look for a plaque with a yellow triangle — the intel collectible is behind the third bunk’s false wall panel. Press interact on the slightly ajar seam to obtain the item.

3. The collectible is a small metal cylinder; pick it up quickly before enemy reinforcements arrive.

Co-op tip: One player handles the console while the other checks dorm rooms; split-search reduces time and prevents back-and-forth.

Quick-check: “Intel Found: Bunker Blueprints” should be displayed.

Troubleshooting: If the seam doesn’t open, make sure the console animation has fully completed; leaving the room during the animation may lock the seam.

Mission 7 — Research Vessel

Overview: Shipboard mission with multiple decks; collectible is in the medical bay lower locker.

Step-by-step:

1. Move to the midship atrium and take the stairs down to deck C. Head toward the aft where the medical bay door is marked by a red cross.

2. Inside the medical bay, a locker beside the diagnostic console houses the intel collectible — a sealed medical envelope. Open the locker with the interact prompt (it’s slightly recessed behind a stretcher).

3. If the stretcher is blocking the locker, move it aside; it’s physics-enabled and sometimes needs nudging.

Co-op tip: Use one player to clear the deck above to stop reinforcements from pushing down the hall while the other retrieves the locker item.

Quick-check: Mission summary should list “Intel Found: Medical Records.”

Accessibility note: Some players on consoles report the locker requiring precise centering on the prompt; crouch and approach from the strict right side if the prompt fails to appear.

Mission 8 — City Siege

Overview: High-rise rooftop fight. Collectible is hidden inside an HVAC unit on the roof corridor.

Step-by-step:

1. After fighting up through the building, step onto the rooftop service corridor on the east side. The HVAC units line the left side; the collectible is in the second unit nearest the stairwell.

2. The unit has a loose panel; shoot or pry it open with melee. The intel collectible is a rolled-up memo inside.

3. Picking it up is often accompanied by a rooftop reinforcement — prepare for immediate resupply.

Co-op tip: One player covers the corridor entrance while the other opens the unit; a flashbang can buy precious seconds to pick the item up safely.

Quick-check: “Intel Found: Rooftop Correspondence” should register.

Speedrun note: If enemies are cleared fast enough, the ventilation unit opens without additional reinforcements — push slow on higher difficulties.

Mission 9 — Frozen Trainyard

Overview: A trainyard with multiple cars and a collapsed crane. Collectible is inside a cargo container beneath a collapsed car.

Step-by-step:

1. Push through the yard until you reach the collapsed car blocking the main track. Drop down to the ground-level gap beneath the car and look for a half-buried crate with a yellow tarp.

2. The intel collectible is inside that crate. Break the crate’s lock or pry the tarp back to reveal a notebook.

3. Be aware: the yard spawns snipers on the surrounding roofs once you go low — clear or mark them first.

Co-op tip: Use a drone or scoped cover fire to suppress rooftop snipers; approach the crate under that cover. One player carries explosives for crate opening while the other watches flanks.

Quick-check: “Intel Found: Trainyard Log” appears on the mission debrief.

Mission 10 — Siege of the Cathedral

Overview: Interior cathedral assault with balconies and stained glass; collectible in the choir loft.

Step-by-step:

1. After clearing the nave, look for the side staircase behind the altar that leads to the choir loft. The staircase is tucked behind a collapsed pew on the right-hand aisle.

2. Climb into the loft and proceed to the third bench from the left. The intel collectible is a folded parchment tucked under a hymn book.

3. Take the collectible quickly; the vault of the cathedral sometimes triggers a mechanic where doors slam closed if enemies aren’t cleared quickly.

Co-op tip: One player secures the nave below while the other retrieves the parchment. Use suppressed takedowns if possible to avoid drawing attention.

Quick-check: Debrief should list “Intel Found: Ecclesiastical Notes.”

Accessibility tip: If the side staircase is blocked due to physics, push the pew with melee until it shifts and reveals the step.

Mission 11 — Final Extraction Point

Overview: Final mission with a complex extraction sequence; collectible at a communications relay post-extraction.

Step-by-step:

1. After the extraction sequence begins and your team reaches the relay point, do not board the extraction vehicle immediately. Instead, run to the relay mast on the right — it's marked by climbing rungs and exposed wiring.

2. On a mid-level platform, the intel collectible is fastened to the relay housing with duct tape. Interact to retrieve the taped envelope.

3. This collectible is timed — if you delay extraction too long, reinforcements will overrun the relay. Coordinate quickly.

Co-op tip: Assign the collector to sprint for the relay the moment the extraction triggers while the other player holds off waves. Use a smoke screen and a high-damage suppression weapon.

Quick-check: Mission complete screen should show “Intel Found: Extraction Relay Files.”

Full-run strategy and route optimization

• Start each mission with a quick sweep of visible rooms; collectibles are often placed in non-combat alcoves near mission-critical hardware.

• Maintain a slow, methodical pace in rooms with destructible elements; the collectible may be revealed only after an object is destroyed.

• Split roles consistently: Player 1 focuses on clearing and scouting, Player 2 focuses on collecting. Swap if needed.

• Use silencers and melee where possible to prevent spawn waves that lock doors or alter the environment.

• When in doubt, look up: many collectibles are placed on higher surfaces, catwalks, or atop vehicles.

Troubleshooting common problems

• Collectible prompt doesn’t appear: reposition your camera and crouch directly in front of the item. Many interact prompts are positional.

• Item seems obstructed by physics: nudge surrounding objects with melee or bullets; many items are behind small obstructions that can be moved.

• Mission doesn’t register collectible: sometimes the server or mission summary lags. Complete the mission and check your campaign collectibles menu; if the item still doesn’t register, replay the mission and re-pick the collectible.

• Item despawns after cutscene: avoid triggering long cutscenes before grabbing the collectible; if a cutscene auto-triggers, you may need to replay the mission.

Achievement and completion checklist

• Collect all 11 mission intel items in a single co-op campaign run for the “Field Research” or similar campaign completion achievement (game-specific name may vary).

• Optional: If achievements require collectibles to be found on the same difficulty or within a single session, coordinate with your co-op partner before beginning.

• Confirm collectible registration on the campaign progress screen after each mission to avoid replaying multiple missions at the end.

Optimization tips for creators and guide runners

• Use the mission select and challenge mode to practice specific collectible approaches without replaying the entire campaign.

• Record a short clip of each collectible pickup for your channel or social media; viewers appreciate seeing exact placement.

• If making thumbnails, use stills that show the collectible in frame and a clear interact prompt to reduce viewer confusion.

• For multi-language guides, include the object’s visual cues (color, shape, nearby landmark) rather than reliance on localized text.

FAQ

What counts as “mission intel” in Black Ops 7 co-op?

Mission intel refers to the small collectible objects placed within campaign missions that reveal lore, mission details, or unlock collectibles-based achievements. These are different from weapon pickups, weapon attachments, or audio logs — mission intel is specifically marked by an interact prompt and listed under the mission collectible summary.

Do collectibles respawn if I fail to pick them up?

No. If you exit the mission area or trigger a scripted event that removes access, the collectible may not be accessible anymore in that instance. Use mission select to replay the mission and collect the item.

Can a single player collect all intel in co-op?

Yes. If one player picks up the intel, it usually registers for both players, though it’s wise to confirm on the mission summary screen. To avoid confusion, alternate collecting roles or make sure both players watch the pickup animation.

Do difficulty settings change collectible locations?

Difficulty changes do not alter collectible positions, but tougher difficulties make reaching the collectibles harder because of more aggressive enemy spawns and additional hazards.

What if my collectible doesn't register at the end of the mission?

First, verify both players saw the pickup animation. If the collectible still doesn’t show as collected on the mission debrief, replay the mission and re-collect. Rarely, server desync can cause registration delays — replaying usually resolves it.

Are there rewards besides achievements for collecting all intel?

Yes; collecting intel often unlocks in-game lore entries, bonus XP, or an additional menu entry in the campaign hub. Specific reward types can vary with updates and platform.

How can I avoid missing a collectible during a speedrun?

Assign one player as a dedicated collector for each mission and practice the movement route until the pickup becomes muscle memory. Use smoke and suppression to prevent enemies from interrupting pickups and always check common hiding spots (catwalks, crates, locker corners).

Final checklist before you run the campaign

• Choose co-op partner and agree on role split (collector / guard).

• Confirm game difficulty and whether you want collectibles to count for achievement requirements.

• Load mission select if practicing single missions; otherwise start a fresh campaign run for single-session completion.

• Keep this guide open on a second device for quick reference to exact object descriptions and quick-check items.

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