Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 AN-94

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 55Takes camo
Assault RiflesAN-94 — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the AN-94?

The AN-94 unlocks at Level 55 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is the Level 55 fully automatic assault rifle. Its first two rounds leave the barrel at a faster cadence, so disciplined short bursts preserve the feature that separates it from the other automatics. Reaching a weapon's level makes it available, but purchasing it in Create-a-Class costs one Unlock Token. A token is earned at each level-up. Its camo track finishes at Skulls (10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon). Complete every camo challenge on it and Gold unlocks. Earn Gold on the whole class for Diamond.

UnlockLevel 55 · 1 Unlock Token
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon
Diamond camoEarn Gold on every weapon in the class
Final weapon unlock, at the level 55 cap.

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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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

How does the AN-94 play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asAN94, AN 94
RoleFast-opening automatic rifle
Real-world basisRussian AN-94 assault rifle
StrengthsThe accelerated opening pair rewards accurate first contact; It can still continue in full auto when a close fight outlasts the initial burst
TradeoffsHolding the trigger gives up much of the opening-pair advantage; As the final rank unlock, it arrives after most of the class is already available
Attachments and setup notesQuickdraw Handle helps put the opening pair on target; Stock supports controlled aimed movement; Suppressor can suit a flank class, but use it only when the range tradeoff matches the route
Challenge noteFinish 100 headshots, then 10 Longshot medals, 150 kills with no attachments, 150 kills with no perks, 20 Double Kill medals and 10 Bloodthirsty medals. Completing all 14 challenges earns Gold on this rifle.
Progression tipTap short two-to-four-round strings during the headshot ladder, then use the same disciplined pattern for Carbon Fiber Longshots.
Camo tipRelease and reacquire between targets so each engagement begins with the faster first two rounds.
Compared withThe M27 is more uniformly steady; the AN-94 rewards repeated opening bursts and careful trigger resets.

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AN-94 — common questions

What level does the AN-94 unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The AN-94 unlocks at Level 55 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II multiplayer. Reaching a weapon's level makes it available, but purchasing it in Create-a-Class costs one Unlock Token. A token is earned at each level-up. The level cap is 55, and prestige is up to 10, followed by Prestige Master at Level 55.

How do you unlock camos on the AN-94?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Black Ops II camo progress is tracked separately on every weapon. The first nine finishes run from DEVGRU through Kryptek: Typhon, followed by Carbon Fiber, Cherry Blossom, Art of War, Ronin and Skulls before per-weapon Gold and class-based Diamond. Assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols begin with headshots. Snipers use One Shot, One Kill medals; shotguns use one-hit kills; launchers and Specials have weapon-specific ladders. Every camo page lists the exceptions. On the AN-94 the final tier is Skulls — 10 Bloodthirsty medals with the weapon. After that, Gold needs every camo challenge on the weapon done, and Diamond needs Gold on the full class.

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