Complete Black Ops 7 Intel & Artifact Guide — 11 Collectibles, Mission‑by‑Mission
This guide is a complete, mission-by-mission walkthrough to locate every campaign intel collectible in Black Ops 7. Whether you’re hunting for achievements, completionists, or players who want to squeeze every story detail from the campaign, this guide shows precise routes, timing tips, and easy checks to avoid missing any collectibles. Use the quick-tips section if you’re replaying missions with checkpoints or doing a speed-run; use the full walkthroughs when you want to pick up every item on your first clear.
How to use this guide
Read the mission summary to learn at-a-glance where intel appears.
Follow the step-by-step pickup directions for exact position and environment cues.
Use the "Quick Tips" at the end of each mission section for checkpoint tricks and glitch-safe collection.
If you miss an intel, replay the mission from the mission select menu; collectibles respawn only on mission restart.
Preparation and universal tips before hunting intel
Equip stealth or minimal combat loadouts when possible — some collectibles are behind stealth sequences or require quiet progress.
Use HUD markers and listen for audio cues; many intelligence items will generate a subtle in-world prompt or sound when you’re close.
Pause when exploring; rushing past props in interactive environments is the most common cause of missed collectibles.
If you play with higher difficulty, remember enemy layout can alter your path. Use mission checkpoints to backtrack if needed.
Make a single save before sequences with extended cutscenes; some collectibles are only collectible before or after specific events.
Mission 1 — Insertion: Terminal Approach
Mission Summary Start point: airfield insertion — a short stealth approach through terminal ruins. This mission contains 1 intel piece placed in an office area near the original comms node.
Where the intel is
In the first office you clear after moving past the crashed cargo plane. It sits on a desk by the broken window, near a stack of yellow file boxes.
Step-by-step pickup
After landing, move forward through the open tarmac toward the glass-fronted terminal.
Enter the building via the shattered main door on the left side.
Clear the small foyer and take the hallway to the right.
The office is the third room on your left; search the desk beside the ruined computer monitor. The intel appears as a glowing paper or small device you can interact with.
Quick Tips
If alarms trigger, complete the firefight but clear the office before advancing to the next zone; intel pickups are persistent within the mission area.
If you miss it, revisit the mission select and replay — it's early and fast to reacquire.
Mission 2 — Urban Extraction: Market Sweep
Mission Summary You sweep through a bombed marketplace to extract an asset. There are 2 intel pieces: one in a collapsed stall, another behind a boarded-up storefront.
Where the intels are
Intel A: Collapsed stall near the fountain (a metallic briefcase).
Intel B: Rear room behind the storefront; accessible after moving a shelf or using the nearby ladder.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Enter the marketplace and stick to the left side to avoid open sniper windows.
Move past the fountain; look for a tilted stall with a tattered tarp. The briefcase is under the tarp near a broken crate.
Approach and interact to pick it up.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Proceed to the storefront with the half-collapsed sign advertising produce.
Use the doorway on the right alley to enter the backroom. If the room is blocked, search along the alley for a ladder that drops you behind the storefront.
The intel is on an overturned desk stacked against the rear wall.
Quick Tips
Use smoke to approach the fountain if heavy fire keeps you pinned.
If the rear entry is blocked by an explosion, loop back through the market’s side lanes; one is always accessible in mission checkpoints.
Mission 3 — Subterranean: Tunnel Transit
Mission Summary A claustrophobic tunnel network that culminates in a sabotage objective. There is 1 intel placed on a maintenance console in a pump-room mid-mission.
Where the intel is
On the maintenance console near the large red pump, covered by wiring and oil cans.
Step-by-step pickup
Follow your squad down the eastern branch of the tunnels after the flooded section.
You reach a ladder and descend into a pump-room with muffled machinery.
Ignore the obvious exit for a moment and circle the room; the console with the intel is on the left bank of machinery. Interact to collect.
Quick Tips
Avoid toggling the pump event until you have the intel; some scripted events sweep players into areas that make backtracking slower.
Use tactical flashlight when searching dark maintenance rooms — pickups can be tucked behind machinery.
Mission 4 — Recon: River Crossing
Mission Summary This stealth-forward mission has a river crossing and a riverside villa objective. There are 2 intel items: one in a fishing boat and one inside the villa's study.
Where the intels are
Intel A: In a partially submerged fishing boat tied near a broken dock.
Intel B: On the study’s shelf, behind a row of books.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Approach the river using the reeds path to avoid early patrols.
Find the broken dock; hop onto the tilted planks and enter the boat.
The intel rests beneath a life jacket on the center crate.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
After reaching the villa, proceed to the ground-floor study — the room with a fireplace and map.
Search the shelves to the left of the fireplace. Pull forward the third shelf to reveal the research file.
Quick Tips
If guards notice you, break line of sight behind foliage and wait for patrols to pass; river maps often have predictable pacing.
The boat intel is easiest to get before an onslaught that pushes survivors into the villa.
Mission 5 — Sabotage: Satellite Relay
Mission Summary You must sabotage a satellite relay installation on a plateau. This mission includes 3 intels: a tech pad, a locker inside the relay hut, and a drone parts crate on the platform.
Where the intels are
Intel A: Tech pad near the relay’s control console.
Intel B: Locker inside the relay hut, accessible after power is cut.
Intel C: Drone parts crate near the platform’s edge.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Secure the perimeter and find the relay control; it’s the cube-shaped console with orange lights.
The tech pad lies to the side with a visibly lit holo; interact to pick up.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Cut power using the primary console (this will open external shutters).
Enter the relay hut; a small locker in the corner opens when the main circuit is disabled. The intel is inside.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel C
The drone crate is on the platform by the crane. Use the walkway to the crane’s base, then cross the grated bridge to the edge.
Pick up the crate data drive; careful—this area often triggers aerial recon units.
Quick Tips
Power toggles sometimes trigger alarms; collect the locker intel immediately after disabling power to avoid re-locking or patrol changes.
Use explosives to drop the crate if enemies block the walkway — physics can reposition crates but keep in mind mission scripts.
Mission 6 — Night Raid: Sewers and Towers
Mission Summary A vertical cityscape mission featuring towers, rooftops, and a sewer approach. There are 2 intels: one in a rooftop antenna room, another inside the sewer control chamber.
Where the intels are
Intel A: Antenna room on the highest accessible rooftop tower.
Intel B: Sewer control chamber under the north tower.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Ascend rooftop scaffolding via the north stairwell.
The antenna room is a small locked cage; the intel sits on a shelf beside transmitters.
Use the ladder in the adjacent maintenance shaft to reach the cage.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Enter the sewers through the manhole behind the marketplace (use the marked grate).
Locate the large control room with the red valve banks. The intel sits near the valve wheel base.
Quick Tips
Antenna pickups can be missed if you get diverted into rooftop skirmishes — clear enemies first then search each rooftop module carefully.
Sewer currents can sweep you past the chamber; hug the right wall to avoid missing side rooms.
Mission 7 — Arctic Infiltration: Silent Approach
Mission Summary You penetrate an arctic base using snow-covered ridgelines. There are 2 intels: one in a research cabin and one on a scientific tablet near the core.
Where the intels are
Intel A: In the research cabin’s drawer next to the radio.
Intel B: Scientific tablet on a workstation—glows with a blue holo.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Move across the ridgeline, hugging the terrain to reduce detection.
Reach the small wooden cabin with a red flag; open the lower right drawer of the desk to retrieve the paper intel.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Inside the main facility, follow the corridor to the core research room with frost-lined equipment.
The tablet sits on the left workstation; interact to collect.
Quick Tips
Avoid running over open ice fields; surveillance drones patrol the area and can spot movement from a distance.
Use binocular zoom to spot research cabins before descending; the cabin has a distinct red cloth marker.
Mission 8 — Jungle Assault: Hidden Compound
Mission Summary High-canopy routes and stealth kayaks lead to a hidden compound. There are 3 intels: one in a shack, one under a floorboard in the med hut, and one inside a cargo shipping container.
Where the intels are
Intel A: Shack table near a map board.
Intel B: Under the med hut floorboard next to the stretcher.
Intel C: Inside the blue shipping container stacked by the compound fence.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Enter the jungle using the river approach, avoid noisy broken branches.
The shack is on the cliffside; the intel is on a folding table next to a pinned map.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Enter the med hut; search the second floor.
Pry open the loose floorboard using melee or utility gear; the file is taped to the underside.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel C
Move to the cargo stacking area; the blue container is half-buried.
Use the side door to enter; the intel crate is on the lowest shelf.
Quick Tips
Motion sensors in the compound reset once you trigger the alarm; take the med hut intel before springing the defensive perimeter.
The shipping container sometimes requires you to remove stacked boxes — push them or use a grenade to clear a path.
Mission 9 — Desert Siege: Convoy Intercept
Mission Summary A long-range convoy mission across dunes with intermittent close-quarters skirmishes. There are 2 intels: one in an overturned tanker cab and one in a shaded tent near the comms truck.
Where the intels are
Intel A: Inside the overturned tanker cab near the route’s first ambush.
Intel B: In the shaded tent — a small green folder on a folding chair.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Follow the convoy route until the first ambush area.
Approach the overturned tanker; climb the side and enter through the ruptured hatch. The intel is on the dashboard.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Near the comms truck, locate the row of tents behind sand barriers.
The shaded tent has a folding chair with a green folder; pick it up quickly before enemies converge.
Quick Tips
Tanker intel is easiest to pick up using the vehicle as cover; enemies will pass by and clear the area if you hold fire.
Tent intel can be snatched between waves — move fast and use smoke or flashbangs to cover your egress.
Mission 10 — Final Push: Command Complex
Mission Summary The climactic assault through a fortified command complex. There are 2 intels: one in the war room map table and a final intelligence disk secured in the command vault.
Where the intels are
Intel A: War room map table — under a scattering of notes and a coffee mug.
Intel B: Vault disk on a central pedestal inside the command archive.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel A
Upon entering the war room, clear the initial defenders and head to the central map table.
Search the western edge of the table where a stack of notes partially covers the file.
Step-by-step pickup — Intel B
Gain vault access by following the mission’s hacking prompts (disable power, bypass biometric locks).
Once inside, approach the pedestal in the center; the disk floats in a scanner ring. Interact to collect and trigger final-story events.
Quick Tips
For the vault, use the mission’s provided hacking tools in sequence; missing a hack can permanently delay the vault pickup until mission restart.
Save firefights for last — you can trigger the vault sequence early, collect the disk, then methodically clear remaining floors.
Collection checklist and verification
After each mission, confirm your collectible count in the mission stats screen.
Many players miss items during cutscenes — pause and confirm pickup prompts before cutscene triggers where possible.
If an item doesn’t register, restart the mission from the checkpoint prior to the collectible area and test again.
Speed-run and trophy strategies
For achievement hunters: collect the minimum required intels per trophy by focusing on main-story pickups first, then aim for optional collectibles on a second clear.
Use mission select to pick up missed items; loadouts that increase mobility (light armor, sprint mods) reduce time between pickup points.
Multiplayer co-op runs: assign players to flanking or pickup duties—one player secures the fight while another fetches collectibles.
Troubleshooting common problems
Missing intel not appearing: ensure you have interacted with the object and seen the pickup prompt. If not, return to the immediate area and search high/low on desks, shelves, or crates.
Items inside closed doors: some intels require an environmental trigger (cut power, open shutters) to spawn — complete the associated objective and re-check the area.
Mission scripting bugs: if an intel is unobtainable due to a bug, restart the mission. If problems persist, try changing difficulty or reloading a previous save before the area.
Accessibility options for collectible hunting
Use subtitles and enlarged HUD for easier visual pickup cues.
Controller vibration can help you feel proximity to interactable items in tight spaces.
Invert camera or adjust FOV for better environmental scanning in cramped interiors.
Consider streamed play (slow-motion capture) to get screenshots for personal reference when planning reruns.
FAQ
What counts as an intel collectible in Black Ops 7 campaign?
An intel collectible in the campaign is any interactive document, device, or data disk that adds lore, mission context, or unlocks achievements and bonus content. These are typically found on desks, consoles, crates, or hidden compartments.
How many total intels are there across the campaign?
There are 19 primary campaign intel collectibles spread across the main missions. They’re distributed unevenly—some story-heavy missions contain multiple items while short introduction missions have just one.
Can I miss intels permanently?
No. Intels can be missed during a run but they are not permanently lost. Replay the mission from the mission select menu to re-collect missed items.
Do I need to replay the entire campaign to get all collectibles?
No. Use mission select to replay individual missions and pick up missed items. This saves time compared to replaying the entire campaign.
Will difficulty setting affect collectible placement?
Difficulty may change enemy placement but typically will not remove or relocate collectibles. However, scripted events or enemy behavior can make access trickier on higher difficulties.
Are there collectibles that require specific loadouts or gear?
A few intels require environmental tools or access that’s only available after certain mission events (power toggles, ladder deployment). They rarely require specific player weapons.
How can I make sure the game registers a collectible pickup?
Wait for the pickup animation and the on-screen confirmation (sound + icon). Check the mission completion screen—collected intels are tallied on the mission summary.
What if an intel is glitched and won’t appear?
Restart the mission and try again. If the issue persists, re-load a save from before the intel room and replay. Occasionally, playing offline or switching checkpoint order reduces script conflicts.
Closing strategy and finishing checklist
Use the mission-by-mission map above as your route planner.
Start with stealth-friendly approaches to avoid chaotic firefights that mask pickup prompts.
After each mission, confirm your collectible tally in the mission summary screen and mark the mission complete only after confirmation.
Use mission select for targeted runs: replay only the missions where items are missing to save time.
For collectibles tied to environmental triggers, note the required sequence (example: disable power before opening a locker) and perform it deliberately.
The collectible map for Mission 1 is ready now — click/open the card above to download.
Mission 1 Minute‑by‑Minute Walkthrough (Insertion: Terminal Approach)
Overview and goals
Primary objective: reach the terminal and secure the comms node.
Collectible goal: retrieve the intel on the desk in the third office (one Black Ops 7 intel location).
Playstyle: stealth-forward for clean access; if combat begins, clear methodically and then search.
Pre‑mission setup (0:00–0:30)
Loadout: light primary (SMG or suppressed AR), pistol, frag or stun, and a short-ranged melee.
Perks: reduced detection or sprint regen if available.
HUD: enable subtitles and expanded HUD icons to spot the interaction prompt quickly.
Minute 0–1: Drop and orient
Immediately after the insertion cutscene, move to the nearest low cover and briefly survey the airfield.
Use binocular/aim-down-sight to note two visual markers: the crashed cargo plane to the right and the glass-fronted terminal straight ahead.
Optional screenshot 1: take a wide shot from the drop zone to reference the route later (useful for social thumbnails).
Minute 1–2: Initial advance and soft stealth
Move toward the terminal using broken crates and low walls for cover. Stay crouched to reduce audible footsteps.
Keep to the left side of the approach to avoid the sniper vantage near the tall light tower.
Script note: enemy AI often pre-placed on tarmac follows a predictable sweep; time the sprint between sweeps.
Minute 2–3: Entering the terminal
Enter through the shattered main door on the left; clear the small foyer by hugging the right wall.
Watch for a lone patrol that loops between the foyer and the hall; take them down with a suppressed shot or melee for a quiet clear.
Optional screenshot 2: capture the shattered window scene to show the desk’s relative position in later references.
Minute 3–4: Hallway navigation
After clearing the foyer, advance down the hallway and count doors. The target office is the third on the left.
Use lean and peek to confirm no additional enemies are inside adjacent rooms. If a room is occupied, retreat and circle to create a safer window for entry—this prevents getting pinned while trying to interact with the intel.
Minute 4–4:30: Room entry and search
Open the third office door and sweep the room: desk, ruined computer monitor, stack of yellow file boxes near the broken window.
Interact prompt should appear when you approach the desk center; collect the intel.
Visual cue: the item emits a faint glow and the on-screen pickup sound should trigger. Confirm the pickup animation completes.
Minute 4:30–5:00: Confirm and exit
After pickup, quickly check the mission HUD or pause menu where the collectible count updates.
Exit the office via the hallway and rejoin your squad objective route to avoid mission scripts that lock doors or alter pathing.
Troubleshooting micro‑timing and scripting notes
If enemies trigger during minute 2–3 and you’re forced into a firefight, clear enemies while maintaining line of sight to the hallway entrance. Avoid advancing past the office until combat is resolved to prevent the room becoming unreachable.
If the pickup prompt doesn’t appear despite seeing the item, crouch and stand near the desk to re-trigger the prompt—sometimes hitboxes are finicky in damaged environments.
If a cutscene triggers immediately upon clearing the foyer (rare), the game can shift player control; in that case, restart from the most recent checkpoint to guarantee the collectible spawns before the scripted event.
Optional screenshot suggestions (for each minute mark)
0:30 — Drop zone panoramic (establishing shot). Use as a thumbnail base with neon accents.
1:30 — Approach to terminal (shows left-side route and cover). Useful for social carousels.
3:45 — Interior doorway to third office (visual cue for exact door). Include numbered hotspot overlay.
4:05 — Desk with glowing intel (close-up). This becomes the primary collectible screenshot.
4:40 — HUD confirmation screen showing the collectible count increment (proof of pickup).
Design notes for collectible map and thumbnail pairing
Use the map card you downloaded as the social thumbnail background. Overlay the minute-by-minute timestamps for Mission 1 in neon blue or purple to match the dark fantasy/neon theme.
For platforms like Pinterest and YouTube, create a 1:1 thumbnail variant with the map zoomed to the eastern terminal area and a bold “Mission 1 — Intel” tag in neon font.
Use numbered hotspots that match the in‑game order and color‑code the immediate route: green for stealth corridor, orange for expected combat zone, red for high-alert area.
Accessibility and assistive tips during the run
If motion or particle effects obscure the desk, toggle down particle effects or increase contrast in display settings.
Players who rely on audio cues: enable high-volume pick-up sounds and controller vibration to feel the interaction.
If aiming or movement is imprecise, slow down before entering the office and scan the desk from multiple angles.
Advanced sequence strategies (speed-run vs completionist)
Speed-run approach (target time: under 5 minutes): sprint between predetermined cover points, bypass optional fights where possible, and grab the intel cleanly at minute 4. This requires memorizing patrol timings and using one or two suppressed kills to avoid firefights.
Completionist approach: clear all adjacent rooms for secondary loot and optional side objectives, take all screenshots, and confirm HUD updates. Expect a 7–10 minute run if documenting and capturing media.
Developer scripting notes (for creators and modders)
The intel’s spawn is tied to the office interior load event; ensure the office interior streaming node is loaded before triggering the pickup prompt.
In some builds, the pickup collider can be occluded by the stack of file boxes—adjust the collider origin slightly above desk geometry to increase interact reliability.
If implementing a photo mode, allow a forced “highlight” toggle on collectibles for players cataloguing pickups without impacting in-game achievements.
Checklist before marking Mission 1 done
Confirm the in-game collectible counter incremented in the mission summary.
Verify at least one close-up screenshot of the desk intel was captured.
If filming or streaming, ensure the footage shows the pickup animation and HUD confirmation for proof of collection.
Community and social copy ideas (short captions)
“Found it — Mission 1 intel secured. Route in the map above. #BlackOps7 #Collectibles”
“Neon route: terminal approach — grab this desk intel at minute 4. Screenshot guide inside.”
Use a short clip of the pickup (3–6 seconds) with animated neon hotspot overlay for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
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