Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has finally arrived, and with it comes a brand-new cinematic campaign that continues the narrative threads from the previous Black Ops installment. This time, players are thrown into a high-stakes mission to stop the global release of a devastating chemical weapon. While the campaign leans more heavily into co-op and open-ended level design, Treyarch hasn't forgotten the franchise staple: the mandatory stealth mission.

If you struggle with stealth segments or simply want the cleanest, most reliable route, this walkthrough will show you every step needed to finish the yacht section without ever being spotted. Whether you prefer to master challenges manually or practice in controlled environments such as Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies, this guide will help you earn Spectral efficiently.

How to Unlock the Spectral Achievement/Trophy

The Spectral achievement is awarded for completing the yacht section of Disruption entirely undetected. Being seen for even a moment voids the attempt, meaning careful movement, precision shooting, and smart ability timing are essential.

Because of its strict detection rules, some achievement hunters like to buy CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies to practice stealth mechanics in controlled conditions before attempting the real mission.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough to Stay Completely Undetected

1. Begin on the Left Side - Eliminate the First Two Guards

From the start of the yacht section, hug the left side and use your sniper rifle to take out the guard stationed near the staircase. He's isolated, making him a safe first target.

Move up the small staircase and watch for the patrolling guard ahead. Wait until his back is turned, then line up a clean headshot. This eliminates the two most immediate threats before you approach the glass walkway.

2. Use the Glass Walkway to Avoid Central Patrols

Instead of taking the staircase upward, turn left onto the glass walkway. A guard stands along this path. Take him out with a silenced shot to keep the way clear.

Continue forward along the glass walkway. This route is ideal because:

·Guards on the right side usually travel in pairs

·The center deck is heavily patrolled

·The left side offers more isolated targets and cover

At the end of the walkway is one of the most dangerous segments of the run.

3. Take Down the Two Guards by the Door (Sniper Penetration Trick)

At the walkway's end, two guards are chatting near a door. If you engage normally, you'll risk alerting everyone nearby.

Here's the clean method:

1. Activate your invisibility ability.

2. Step out onto the deck with your sniper rifle ready.

3. Line your crosshair up with the head of the guard closest to you.

4. Wait for the guard behind him to line up in your shot.

5. Fire a single round to kill both enemies via bullet penetration.

This trick works beautifully because the sniper round goes through the first skull straight into the second, providing one of the safest double eliminations in the mission.

Once they're down, please enter through the door they were guarding.

4. Drop Into the Lower Hallway - Avoid the Patrolling Guard

Inside the doorway, immediately open the hatch on the right and drop into the hallway below.

Wait for the guard at the far end to turn left and begin walking away. Once he moves, quickly slip through the door he was guarding. The next enemy has his back turned, making him an easy sniper shot or takedown.

5. Navigate the Engine Room Without Alerting Anyone

When you enter the engine room, you'll see two guards working with their backs to you. Leave them alone. They never turn around and will not detect you unless you actively bump into them.

Walk past them and continue straight-but do not take the next left turn. A guard stands there in a perfect position to spot you instantly.

6. Clear the Side Hallway Using Invisibility

Since this guard is facing directly down the hall, you have two options:

·Safe method (recommended):

Wait for your invisibility to recharge, activate it, and take a clean headshot while cloaked.

·Risky method:

Peek quickly around the corner and hit a fast sniper headshot before he can react.

Once he's down, move forward to the final area.

7. Stealth Kill the Patrolling Guard Before the Final Room

One guard patrols the next hallway with his back turned. Perform a stealth takedown while he's walking away from you.

In the conference room ahead, a final guard stands idle in the corner. Snipe him cleanly to clear the way to the objective.

8. Go Through the Door to Finish the Section

Once all enemies along this route are eliminated, simply move through the next door. A cutscene will trigger immediately.

If you never triggered an alert, the Spectral achievement/trophy will pop during the transition.

Final Tips to Ensure a Clean Stealth Run

·Always wait for patrols to turn away rather than rushing shots.

·Avoid the center deck entirely-it has the highest detection risk.

·Use invisibility sparingly, saving it for the two trickiest sections.

·Stay crouched whenever possible, especially around windows and corners.

With patience and precision, this stealth section becomes dramatically easier, and the Spectral achievement becomes one of the more satisfying trophies in the campaign.