Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 B23R

PistolsUnlocked at Level 19Takes camo
PistolsB23R — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the B23R?

The B23R unlocks at Level 19 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It fires a three-round burst and works as a compact emergency weapon at close range. A centered burst can solve the fight quickly, while a miss leaves a cadence gap. 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 19 · 1 Unlock Token
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon
Diamond camoEarn Gold on every weapon in the class

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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 B23R play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asB23R pistol
RoleThree-round-burst machine pistol
Real-world basisFictional Beretta 93R successor modeled largely from a WE Hi-Capa 5.1 Dragon B airsoft pistol
StrengthsA compact burst delivers several rounds with one trigger pull; It is a responsive secondary for finishing a close opponent
TradeoffsA missed burst creates a pause before the next correction; Repeated bursts can empty the magazine quickly
Attachments and setup notesExtended Clip supports consecutive bursts; Fast Mag reduces downtime when the pistol becomes the primary backup plan; Laser Sight can help a very close class, but aimed placement remains important for headshots
Challenge noteFinish 100 headshots, then 30 Revenge 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 pistol.
Progression tipCenter each burst at the top of the chest for the 100 headshots, then work compact routes for Double Kills and Bloodthirsties.
Camo tipDo not drag the burst across a moving target; lead the target, then fire once it crosses the center.
Compared withThe KAP-40 supplies continuous automatic fire; the B23R is more efficient when each three-round burst is placed correctly.

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B23R — common questions

What level does the B23R unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The B23R unlocks at Level 19 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 B23R?

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 B23R 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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