Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 FAL OSW

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 22Takes camo
Assault RiflesFAL OSW — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the FAL OSW?

The FAL OSW unlocks at Level 22 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is a semi-automatic assault rifle for deliberate shots across medium and long lanes. Its value comes from accuracy and trigger control rather than a built-in automatic stream. 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 22 · 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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 FAL OSW play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asFAL, FAL OSW rifle
RoleHard-hitting semi-automatic rifle
Real-world basisDSA SA58 Para Elite Compact
StrengthsPrecise single shots conserve ammunition and reward clean upper-body aim; The firing rhythm is well suited to holding a lane from cover
TradeoffsEvery follow-up depends on another trigger pull; Close-range corrections are less forgiving when several opponents arrive together
Attachments and setup notesStock supports aimed movement around a lane; a Reflex Sight can make repeated head placement easier; Select Fire offers an automatic alternative, but recoil and Pick 10 cost still need to be managed
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 tipBuild the headshot milestones with single, composed shots; Carbon Fiber naturally follows on the same longer sightlines.
Camo tipSet a repeatable trigger rhythm that lets the sight return before the next shot instead of firing at maximum speed.
Compared withThe SMR leans even harder into the heavy semi-auto role, while the FAL OSW is the earlier and more adaptable precision rifle.

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FAL OSW — common questions

What level does the FAL OSW unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The FAL OSW unlocks at Level 22 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 FAL OSW?

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 FAL OSW 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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