So you've been grinding Black Ops 7 Zombies and finally bumped into Cursed Mode. It's brutal, no doubt, but the rewards are honestly some of the best in the game right now. We're chasing Tier 3 unlocks here, stuff like Golden Armor and that gorgeous Pack-a-Punch Tier 4 finish. Picking the wrong Relics, though? That's how good runs die fast. I've burned hours testing combos, sometimes between casual matches in BO7 Bot Lobbies just to warm up, and there's a clear safe path through this mess if you know where to look.

Start With the Easy Grim Picks

First thing, grab the Teddy Bear. It's a Grim Relic from Ashes of the Damned and it's basically free value. Cuts the gap between rounds by 75%. Some folks freak out thinking they won't get a breather, but honestly? You should be buying ammo and crafting at the tail end of each round anyway. It just keeps things flowing. Pair it with the Seed Relic from Astra Malorum, which kills the Mystery Box. Sounds rough on paper. It really isn't. Wall-buys, Wonder Weapon quests, T.E.D.D. Trials, you've got plenty of options without dumping points into a slot machine.

Sinister Choices That Won't Wreck You

Moving up to Sinister, the Focusing Stone is the play. Yeah, it removes craftable Self-Revive Kits. Scary at first glance. But if you're running Dying Wish on Quick Revive, you've already got that backup waiting. T.E.D.D. Trials still hand out revives too, so the safety net's there. Just gotta manage perks smart. Spider Fang is another no-brainer. It locks Perk prices so they never drop, but points come in so fast in Cursed Mode, especially with the Akita doing work, you barely notice. Once Eternal Perks roll in from trials, dying becomes a non-issue.

The Wicked Pick Worth Taking

Last slot goes to the Bus Relic. It's a Wicked Relic that lets enemies regen health, which sounds awful until you actually play it. Keep shooting, keep the pressure on, and they never get a window to heal up. It's miles better than the other Wicked options. Stay far, far away from Golden Spork and Dragon Wings. Double damage taken or losing every Power-Up drop including Max Ammo? That's just begging for the game over screen. Trust me, I learned that one the hard way.

Wrapping the Loadout Together

Stick with these five Relics and Tier 3 stops feeling like a wall. The grind for Ultra Weapon Rarity actually starts feeling rewarding instead of soul-crushing. If you're after a smoother warm-up before tackling Cursed runs, RSVSR happens to be a solid spot for grabbing game currency and items, the kind of professional service that takes the headache out of prep work, and you can pick up rsvsr BO7 Bot Lobby sessions there to sharpen your aim before the real chaos kicks off. Get your loadout dialled, stay patient, and those Golden Armor rewards are basically yours.