Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 Art of War Camo

ChallengeMultiplayer camoOriginal multiplayer progression
ChallengeArt of War camo — Call of Duty: Black Ops II

How do you unlock Art of War?

Art of War is an advanced Black Ops II camo unlocked after Kryptek: Typhon. Most firearms require 150 kills with no perks, while snipers and shotguns require 50; launchers and Specials use their own objectives below.

Requirement150 kills with no perks for assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols; 50 for snipers and shotguns; launchers and Specials use the requirements below
Assault Rifles150 kills with no perks equipped
Submachine Guns150 kills with no perks equipped
Light Machine Guns150 kills with no perks equipped
Sniper Rifles50 kills with no perks equipped
Shotguns50 kills with no perks equipped
Pistols150 kills with no perks equipped
LaunchersSMAW and RPG: kill an enemy by exploding a car · FHJ-18 AA: destroy 2 aircraft back-to-back
SpecialsCombat Knife: 5 Revenge medals · Ballistic Knife: 25 kills with retrieved blades · Crossbow: kill an enemy by exploding a car · Assault Shield: 25 Shield Bash medals by killing players who are shooting the shield
AvailabilityNot time-limited in the original progression system; online access varies by platform

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, Pick 10, weapon leveling and the Peacekeeper's post-launch status were checked against Activision material. Current PlayStation availability and the 25-pack bundle were checked against PlayStation Store listings. Class and weapon-specific camouflage requirements were cross-checked against recorded in-game challenge wording. Base multiplayer capacities and weapon identifications were checked against a dedicated BO2 stat reference and IMFDB, with fictional or uncertain designs labeled as such. Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing. Setup advice and weapon comparisons are editorial and avoid unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

Sources: Activision — Call of Duty 20th anniversary franchise recap · PlayStation Store — Call of Duty: Black Ops II · PlayStation Store — Ultimate Customization Bundle · Activision — archived Black Ops II Personalization Pack release notice · Steam — Call of Duty: Black Ops II · GameFAQs — launch-era Black Ops II multiplayer camo matrix · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops II weapon camouflage catalog · Steam — Black Ops II Digital Deluxe content announcement · Black Ops II multiplayer weapon stats reference · IMFDB — Black Ops II weapon identification reference · Call of Duty Wiki — Crossbow mechanics

What does Art of War camo look like?

Rows of glowing red East Asian characters over a nearly black, distressed background.

How do you make progress toward Art of War?

Build a clearly perk-free class. For standard firearms, removing attachments at the same time can also advance Cherry Blossom when both challenges are active.

Wildcard or equipment choices do not replace the no-perk condition. Each qualifying kill, destruction or action must be credited to the specific weapon whose Art of War progress is being tracked.

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Art of War — common questions

How do you unlock Art of War in Black Ops 2?

Art of War is an advanced Black Ops II camo unlocked after Kryptek: Typhon. Most firearms require 150 kills with no perks, while snipers and shotguns require 50; launchers and Specials use their own objectives below.

What does Art of War camo look like?

Rows of glowing red East Asian characters over a nearly black, distressed background.

How is Art of War progress tracked?

Wildcard or equipment choices do not replace the no-perk condition. Each qualifying kill, destruction or action must be credited to the specific weapon whose Art of War progress is being tracked.

Is Art of War still obtainable?

Art of War was not seasonal or event-limited in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops II progression system. Online access and progression availability vary by platform.

Can you unlock Art of War for me?

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