Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 Skulls Camo

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

How do you unlock Skulls?

Skulls is the final advanced challenge camo before Gold in Black Ops II. Standard firearm classes need 10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon; the three launchers and four Special weapons use the exact streak or scorestreak conditions below.

Requirement10 Bloodthirsty medals for standard firearm classes; launchers and Specials use the weapon-specific requirements below
Assault Rifles10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
Submachine Guns10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
Light Machine Guns10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
Sniper Rifles10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
Shotguns10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
Pistols10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon
LaunchersSMAW: destroy 1 Dragonfire · FHJ-18 AA: destroy 1 AGR · RPG: earn 1 Triple Kill medal
SpecialsCombat Knife: 5 knife-only Bloodthirsty medals · Ballistic Knife: 2 Bloodthirsty medals · Crossbow: kill an enemy with each of all three bolts in one magazine · Assault Shield: 25 shield kills with no other weapons or lethal equipment
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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 Skulls camo look like?

A repeating skull pattern in pale icy blue, navy and blue-gray tones.

How do you make progress toward Skulls?

Protect the life before chasing the fifth weapon kill. For launchers and Specials, build specifically around the listed Dragonfire, AGR, Triple Kill, magazine or restricted-class objective.

Only the qualifying weapon kills or named scorestreak objective count. Completing Skulls still does not grant Gold until every earlier camo challenge on that weapon is complete.

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Skulls — common questions

How do you unlock Skulls in Black Ops 2?

Skulls is the final advanced challenge camo before Gold in Black Ops II. Standard firearm classes need 10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon; the three launchers and four Special weapons use the exact streak or scorestreak conditions below.

What does Skulls camo look like?

A repeating skull pattern in pale icy blue, navy and blue-gray tones.

How is Skulls progress tracked?

Only the qualifying weapon kills or named scorestreak objective count. Completing Skulls still does not grant Gold until every earlier camo challenge on that weapon is complete.

Is Skulls still obtainable?

Skulls 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.

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