How to Unlock All Black Ops 6 Weapons

Find out all the weapons that you can use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer at launch, and how to unlock them.

Black Ops 6 weapons at launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has 33 brand new weapons at launch (Image via Activision)

With the Black Ops 6 release drawing near, Activision has released the unlocking criteria for all the primary weapons in the game. From Assault Rifles to SMGs to Shotguns, there are a plethora of weapons in the arsenal that players can choose from. Furthermore, there are also six secondary weapons players will receive at launch. Activision has announced that, with each season, brand new weapons added to the game as well.

While some of the weapons will be available from the get-go, some require you to reach a specific level to unlock them. Read on to learn more about how to unlock all Black Ops 6 weapons.


All Black Ops 6 Weapons and Their Unlocking Criteria

Black Ops 6 weapon level unlock criteria
You need to level up to unlock the weapons in Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

There are a total of 25 primary weapons that you’ll be able to play with after the Black Ops 6 launch. To unlock the weapons, you just need to play the game and level up. The weapons are divided into six different categories, with each category having multiple guns:

  • Assault Rifles (7)
  • SMGs (6)
  • Shotguns (2)
  • LMGs (3)
  • Marksman Rifles (4)
  • Sniper Rifles (3)

As for the secondary weapons, players will be able to use six brand new weapons at Black Ops 6 launch:

  • Pistols (4)
  • Launchers (2)

Furthermore, there are Melee weapons in the game. However, right now, the options are limited to:

  • Knife (1)
  • Baseball Bat (1)

How to Unlock All Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6

Assault Rifles are undoubtedly the most versatile weapons in the game. From close to long range, they excel in almost every department. Here is how to unlock all the Assault Rifles in Black Ops 6:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
XM4Unlocks immediately
AK-74Level 10
AMES 85Level 19
GPR 91Level 28
MODEL LLevel 40
GOBLIN MK 2Level 46
AS VALLevel 55

How to Unlock All SMGs in Black Ops 6

SMGs are crucial for close-combat fighting in Call of Duty. Black Ops 6 offers six brand new SMGs for players to use. Here is how to unlock them:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
C9Unlocks immediately
KSVLevel 7
TANTO .22Level 16
PP-919Level 37
JACKAL PDWLevel 43
KDMPAKT 92Level 49

How to Unlock All Shotguns In Black Ops 6

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has two brand new Shotguns in the arsenal. These are extremely overpowered when it comes to close range combat. Here is how you can unlock them:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
MARINE SPUnlocks immediately
ASG-89Level 31

How to Unlock All LMGs in Black Ops 6

Here is how you can unlock all the LMGs in Black Ops 6:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
PS-21Unlocks immediately
XMGLevel 13
GPMG-7Level 52

How to Unlock All Marksman Rifles in Black Ops 6

Alongside Snipers, Marksman Rifles have always been overpowered in the mid-to-long range fights in Call of Duty. Black Ops 6 adds four brand new options in the arsenal. Here is how you can unlock them:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
SWAT 5.58Unlocks immediately
TSARKOV 7.62Level 22
AEK-973Level 34
DM-10Level 43

How to Unlock All Sniper Rifles in Black Ops 6

Needless to say, Snipers have always been one of the most popular weapons in Call of Duty. From crazy trickshots to quickscoping enemies yards away, you can do so much when you have a Sniper Rifle in hand. Black Ops 6 offers three brand new Sniper Rifles at launch. Here is how to unlock them:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
LW3A1 FROSTLINEUnlocks immediately
SVDLevel 25
LR 7.62Level 49

How to Unlock All Pistols in Black Ops 6

Having a Pistol as a secondary weapon can be crucial in Black Ops 6 gunfights. The game offers four brand new pistols at launch. Here is how to unlock them:

Weapon Unlocking criteria
9mm PMUnlocks immediately
GREKHOVALevel 13
GS45Level 28
STRYDER .22Level 49

How to Unlock All Launchers in Black Ops 6

If you are wondering how to unlock all the Launchers in Black Ops 6, take a look:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
CIGMA 28Unlocks immediately
HE-1Level 19

How to Unlock All Melee Weapons in Black Ops 6

While the game only has two Melee weapons at launch, more will be added later. Here is how you can unlock the Melee weapons in Black Ops 6:

WeaponUnlocking criteria
KnifeUnlocks immediately
Baseball BatLevel 52

That covers everything you need to know about how to unlock all the weapons in Black Ops 6 at launch. The game will officially release on October 25 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. 


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