Many Black Ops 7 players experience the Hunter Bot mastery challenge not tracking, even after destroying UAVs and Scorestreaks.
The mastery often stays at zero destructions, despite earning the “Not In My House” achievement. This guide explains why the mastery does not count UAV kills, what targets actually qualify, and how to complete the challenge efficiently.
What Causes the Hunter Bot Mastery Challenge to Not Track?
The primary cause is a difference in how Black Ops 7 counts Hunter Bot destructions. Although the Hunter Bot can target UAVs, Counter-UAVs, and other Scorestreaks, the Mastery Badge system does not count streak eliminations.
Targets That Count for Hunter Bot Mastery
- Mines
- Claymores
- Tripwires
- Decoys
- Ammo boxes
- Armor boxes
- Scramblers
- Deployable cover
- All player-deployed field upgrades
Targets That Do Not Count for Mastery
- UAV
- Counter-UAV
- Airborne scorestreaks
- Automated turret streaks
- Any Scorestreak hardware
This mismatch causes confusion because streak kills still unlock achievements.
Why UAV Destructions Count for the Achievement but Not Mastery
Black Ops 7 uses three independent tracking systems for Hunter Bot performance.
Achievement Tracking (“Not In My House”)
- Counts any destruction by the Hunter Bot
- Includes UAVs and Scorestreaks
- Works as intended
Mastery Badge Tracking
- Designed to track player equipment only
- Does not count streak eliminations
- Most “tracking issues” originate here
Daily/Weekly Challenge Tracking
- Some Hunter Bot challenges behave inconsistently
- Scorestreak-only matches often fail to update progress
This separation results in UAV kills contributing to the achievement but not updating mastery progress.
How to Complete Hunter Bot Mastery Quickly
Use Perks That Reveal Enemy Equipment
Perks such as Engineer, Recon, and Strategist highlight deployables, allowing the Hunter Bot to acquire valid mastery targets more easily.
Choose Objective Modes with High Equipment Density
- Hardpoint: High concentration of traps and field upgrades on each hill
- Domination: Flags often contain layered deployables
- Small-map Kill Confirmed: Frequent equipment usage in tight spaces
Focus on Hot Zones
Hunter Bot mastery progresses fastest when targeting areas containing:
- Mines
- Claymores
- Tripwires
- Ammo and armor boxes
- Scrambler field upgrades
Avoid UAV Farming
UAV eliminations do not contribute to the Hunter Bot mastery requirement, even though they are counted for achievements.
Use Small Maps
Smaller maps increase player equipment density, producing consistent mastery progress.
Comparison Table: Achievement vs Mastery vs Daily Challenges
| Target Type | Achievement Counts | Mastery Counts | Daily Challenges |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAV / Counter-UAV | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠ Inconsistent |
| Airborne Scorestreaks | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠ Inconsistent |
| Ground Scorestreaks | ✔ Yes | ❌ Rarely | ⚠ Mixed |
| Mines / Claymores | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Tripwires / Traps | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Ammo / Armor Boxes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Field Upgrades | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
Quick Tips for Faster Mastery Completion
- Equip Engineer or Strategist to reveal equipment.
- Play Hardpoint, Domination, or small-map modes.
- Target deployables only, not streaks.
- Stay near high-traffic objectives where equipment is placed repeatedly.
- Deploy Hunter Bot frequently to maintain active tracking.
Final Summary
The Hunter Bot mastery challenge does not track UAV or Scorestreak destructions because the Mastery Badge system is designed specifically around player equipment and field upgrades. Although the “Not In My House” achievement counts streak eliminations, mastery progress requires targeting mines, traps, ammo boxes, scramblers, and other deployables. Using objective modes, equipment-detection perks, and small-map layouts ensures the fastest and most reliable path to completing the Hunter Bot mastery challenge.