In СoD BO6, Camo Challenges create long-term goals, linking cosmetic rewards to tracked combat achievements in Multiplayer and Zombies. Each camouflage serves as a marker of your mastery over a specific weapon and playlist, thereby converting routine kills into progress from one match to the next. Players chase camos to show identity, track performance, and complete full sets across categories, building a museum of achievements that grows with every session. Below, we take a closer look at how exactly the Black Ops 6 Camo Challenges system works.
How Camo Challenges Are Structured
Modes differ by what is counted. Multiplayer has a two-step ladder per gun. First come Military headshot milestones that typically total 100 headshots per weapon, then usually two Special objectives that check state-based events like hipfire, sprint-to-fire, kills during reload, or quick target switching.
- Base. Unlocks as you level the weapon and get regular kills. Simple checks like kill totals or basic handling windows warm up the track.
- Multiplayer ladder. Military requires a headshot track that totals 100 headshots per weapon to clear this step. Meanwhile, Special requires two state-based objectives per weapon after Military is complete. Examples include hipfire eliminations, sprint-to-fire kills, reload-window kills, or quick target switching. Values vary by gun and class.
- Zombies branch. Uses the same weapons but counts eliminations by wave, critical hits that act as headshots, and interactions with equipment or specialty upgrades. Progress here feeds the same camo grid for that weapon.
Mastery tiers include:
- Gold: Earned when that weapon's Base + Military + Special are complete.
- Diamond: Appears when Gold is finished for every weapon in a class.
- Dark Spine: Sits above Diamond as the next set-wide tier across the listed categories.
- Dark Matter: The capstone for finishing all required categories across the collection.
For progress tracking, open Gunsmith → Customize → Camo for live progress on the selected weapon. Use the Mastery tab to see class-wide status for Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine, and Dark Matter. At the end of a match, confirm updates in the After Action Report. The interface presents progress clearly on summary screens, with live tracking in Gunsmith and confirmation in the AAR.
Multiplayer vs Zombies Camos
| Mode | What counts most | Where to check |
| Multiplayer – Military | Headshot milestones that total 100 headshots per weapon | Gunsmith → Customize → Camo, AAR |
| Multiplayer – Special | State checks like hipfire, sprint-to-fire, reload-window kills, quick target switching. Two objectives per weapon, values vary by gun | Gunsmith → Customize → Camo, AAR |
| Zombies | Eliminations by wave, critical hits as zombie headshots, interactions with equipment and specialty upgrades | Gunsmith → Customize → Camo, AAR |
Mode Rules: Multiplayer vs Zombies
Multiplayer
- What counts: Headshots across AR, SMG, LMG, marksman, sniper, shotgun, and pistol classes, plus melee single finishing hits and launcher direct impacts or equipment destruction.
BO6 counts camo progress by detecting specific kill states and timing windows per weapon. Headshot credit registers when lethal head damage downs the enemy on AR, SMG, LMG, marksman, sniper, shotgun, and pistol classes, while melee relies on a clean single finishing hit and a launcher often needs direct impact or destroying enemy equipment.
Hipfire requires the elimination to occur without ADS. Sprinting kills log when a sprint-to-fire transition leads directly to damage that finishes the target. Reloading kills validate if the elimination lands during the reload animation window. Players often report steadier headshot counting in MP when they avoid exotic attachment stacks and keep weapons inside expected stat windows, which keeps the tracker consistent across matches.
Zombies
- What counts: Eliminations by wave, critical hits as zombie headshots, and interactions with equipment and specialty upgrades that the game attributes to your weapon.
The same weapons are measured against wave density and time on map. Eliminations accrue fastest when large groups are controlled so the kill feed attributes damage cleanly. Critical hits act as headshots for undead and stack toward tier goals on rifles and marksman.
Equipment interactions such as tacticals that cluster mobs can contribute to special tasks when the damage source is attributed correctly. Community testing notes that armoured or explosive-converted variants can change what counts as a critical, so some players adjust timing on Pack-a-Punch or swap off explosive conversions until a critical tier is complete.
Tracking and quirks
Progress for both modes is visible in Gunsmith → Customize → Camo and then reflected in the After Action Report. Seasonal updates may adjust challenge tracking and sorting, so if a counter stalls between rounds it is worth reopening the camo grid to refresh the state before the next match.
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BO6 Camo Challenges by Weapon Class
| Weapon Class | Typical checkpoints |
| AR | Kills, repeatable headshots, map-dependent longshots, attachment-validated stability |
| SMG | Kills while sprinting, hipfire chains, reliable double kills in short windows |
| Battle Rifles / Marksman | Semi-auto kills, consistent headshots, crouch kills on medium lanes |
| LMG | Sustained-fire kills, mounted kills from braced cover, multikills |
| Sniper | One-shot kills to chest or head, longshots on fixed lanes, kills without dying |
| Shotgun | Close-range eliminations, point-blank checks, Zombies criticals when applicable |
| Pistol | Baseline kills, headshots, akimbo configuration kills, reload-window kills |
| Melee | Backstab kills from the rear arc, finishing moves, short streaks without dying |
Multiplayer Camo Challenges: Popular Weapons
GPMG-7 LMG Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the GPMG-7 |
GPMG-7 LMG Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Brush Stroke | Get 50 kills while the strategist combat specialty is active with the GPMG-7 |
| Idyllic | Get 30 point blank kills with the GPMG-7 |
GPMG-7 LMG Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the GPMG-7 |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the GPMG-7 |
LW3A1 Frostline Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the LW3A1 Frostline |
LW3A1 Frostline Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Copper | Get 50 kills while the recon combat specialty is active with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Permafrost | Get 2 kills without reloading 10 times with the LW3A1 Frostline |
LW3A1 Frostline Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the LW3A1 Frostline |
Stryder .22 Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the Stryder .22 |
Stryder .22 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Ritual | Get 50 kills while moving with the Stryder .22 |
| Transcend | Get 50 kills while the recon combat specialty is active with the Stryder .22 |
Stryder .22 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the Stryder .22 |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the Stryder .22 |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the Stryder .22 |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the Stryder .22 |
SWAT 5.56 Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the SWAT 5.56 |
SWAT 5.56 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Ectoplasm | Get 50 kills with a 4.0x or higher scope with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Lumberjack | Get 50 kills while the enforcer combat specialty is active with the SWAT 5.56 |
SWAT 5.56 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the SWAT 5.56 |
ASG-89 Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the ASG-89 |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the ASG-89 |
ASG-89 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Night Terror | Get 30 point blank kills with the ASG-89 |
| Drive-In | Get 50 kills while moving with the ASG-89 |
ASG-89 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the ASG-89 |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the ASG-89 |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the ASG-89 |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the ASG-89 |
KSV Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 headshots with the KSV |
| Woodland | Get 10 headshots with the KSV |
| Savanna | Get 15 headshots with the KSV |
| Splinter | Get 20 headshots with the KSV |
| Moss | Get 30 headshots with the KSV |
| Saboteur | Get 40 headshots with the KSV |
| Digital | Get 50 headshots with the KSV |
| Tide | Get 75 headshots with the KSV |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 headshots with the KSV |
KSV Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Kakapo | Get 2 kills without reloading 10 times with the KSV |
| Throwback | Get 50 kills while moving with the KSV |
KSV Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Gold | Get 10 double kills with the KSV |
| Diamond | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the KSV |
| Dark Spine | Get 3 triple kills with the KSV |
| Dark Matter | Get 5 kills without dying 3 times with the KSV |
Knife Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Granite | Get 5 Kills with the Knife |
| Woodland | Get 10 Kills with the Knife |
| Savanna | Get 15 Kills with the Knife |
| Splinter | Get 20 Kills with the Knife |
| Moss | Get 30 Kills with the Knife |
| Saboteur | Get 40 Kills with the Knife |
| Digital | Get 50 Kills with the Knife |
| Tide | Get 75 Kills with the Knife |
| Red Tiger | Get 100 Kills with the Knife |
Zombies Camo Challenges: Popular Weapons
GPMG-7 LMG Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Desert | Get 200 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Rugged | Get 400 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Grim | Get 600 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Stripe | Get 800 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Critical Kills with the GPMG-7 |
GPMG-7 LMG Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Impressionist | Get 300 Point Blank Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Other World | Get 10 Kills Without Reloading 15 Times with the GPMG-7 |
GPMG-7 LMG Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the GPMG-7 |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the GPMG-7 |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the GPMG-7 |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the GPMG-7 |
LW3A1 Frostline Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Desert | Get 200 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Rugged | Get 400 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Grim | Get 600 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Stripe | Get 800 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Critical Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
LW3A1 Frostline Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Strata | Get 300 Kills At Rare Rarity Or Higher with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Eventide | Get 30 Parasite Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
LW3A1 Frostline Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the LW3A1 Frostline |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the LW3A1 Frostline |
Stryder .22 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Wavy | Get 300 Point Blank Kills with the Stryder .22 |
| Condemn | Get 30 Vermin Kills with the Stryder .22 |
Stryder .22 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the Stryder .22 |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the Stryder .22 |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the Stryder .22 |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the Stryder .22 |
SWAT 5.56 Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Desert | Get 200 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Rugged | Get 400 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Grim | Get 600 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Stripe | Get 800 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Critical Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
SWAT 5.56 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Hyperspace | Get 100 Zombie Kills While They Are Affected By Your Tactical Equipment with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Wrangler | Get 75 Armored Zombie Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
SWAT 5.56 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the SWAT 5.56 |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the SWAT 5.56 |
ASG-89 Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Desert | Get 200 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Rugged | Get 400 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Grim | Get 600 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Stripe | Get 800 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Critical Kills with the ASG-89 |
ASG-89 Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Dream Eater | Get 100 Zombie Kills While They Are Affected By Your Tactical Equipment with the ASG-89 |
| Coin-Op | Get 30 Parasite Kills with the ASG-89 |
ASG-89 Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the ASG-89 |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the ASG-89 |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the ASG-89 |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the ASG-89 |
KSV Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Desert | Get 200 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Rugged | Get 400 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Grim | Get 600 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Stripe | Get 800 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Critical Kills with the KSV |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Critical Kills with the KSV |
KSV Special Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Phoenix | Get 300 Kills With Dead Wire Equipped with the KSV |
| Throttle | Get 300 Hipfire Kills with the KSV |
KSV Mastery Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Mystic Gold | Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times with the KSV |
| Opal | Get 30 Special Zombie Kills with the KSV |
| Afterlife | Get 20 Or More Consecutive Kills 10 Times Without Taking Damage with the KSV |
| Nebula | Get 10 Elite Zombie Kills with the KSV |
Knife Military Camo
| Camo | Requirement |
| Slate | Get 100 Kills with the Knife |
| Desert | Get 200 Kills with the Knife |
| Evergreen | Get 300 Kills with the Knife |
| Rugged | Get 400 Kills with the Knife |
| Grim | Get 600 Kills with the Knife |
| Stripe | Get 800 Kills with the Knife |
| Oceanic | Get 1000 Kills with the Knife |
| Whiteout | Get 1500 Kills with the Knife |
| Purple Tiger | Get 2000 Kills with the Knife |
The Road to Full Mastery
Mastery happens in dozens of tiny, repeatable choices. Rotate maps and modes that feed the current task. Headshots need clean sights and low recoil. Hip-fire perks feed akimbo kills. Longshots want steadier optics and calmer lanes. So create a rhythm you can maintain. Start with a ten-minute warm-up. Commit two tries to each challenge. If you get stuck, move to a less difficult setting to keep your progress going. Celebrate each tile that lights up. That grid is proof of discipline, not luck. Tile by tile, the armory becomes yours.
FAQ
How do I unlock all Black Ops 6 camos fast?
Focus on one weapon at a time and complete each camo category in order so kills and headshot progress convert cleanly across matches without splitting time between weapons.
Are camo challenges different in Zombies mode?
Yes, Zombies counts eliminations, critical headshot chains, and specialty interactions differently from Multiplayer where tasks center on precision events and short validation windows.
Can I track camo progress mid-match?
Yes, open Gunsmith → Customize → Camo for the live tracker and verify completion in the After Action Report at the end of the match.
What's the hardest camo challenge in BO6?
Longshots and strict one shot headshot tiers are commonly the toughest because they demand controlled distance, consistent damage, and stable attachments.
Do melee camo kills count in multiplayer?
Yes, backstab kills, finishing moves, and kills without dying count in Multiplayer when the game detects the correct angle, animation, and streak segment.
