Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 HAMR

Light Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 37Takes camo
Light Machine GunsHAMR — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the HAMR?

The HAMR unlocks at Level 37 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is a fully automatic LMG whose fire begins quickly and then settles into a slower sustained cadence. Short engagements preserve its opening pressure, while longer holds behave more like traditional lane support. 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 37 · 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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 HAMR play in Black Ops 2?

RoleLMG with a fast opening firing cycle
Real-world basisFictionalized FN SCAR-H with a drum magazine, not the actual FN HAMR IAR
StrengthsThe fast opening rounds reward prepared first contact; The later cadence remains usable for suppression after the initial exchange
TradeoffsThe changing rhythm takes time to learn; Heavy handling and a long burst can leave the player exposed during a rotation
Attachments and setup notesQuickdraw Handle helps deliver the opening rounds sooner; Fore Grip supports the transition into sustained fire; Fast Mag is useful when frequent short bursts still consume the belt before the objective fight ends
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 LMG.
Progression tipReset between targets to reuse the fast opening cadence while building headshots, then select longer lanes for Carbon Fiber.
Camo tipRelease after the opening string unless suppression is intentional; the weapon's signature advantage returns with a fresh burst.
Compared withThe LSAT has a more uniform firing rhythm; the HAMR is defined by a quicker opening followed by a slower sustained cycle.

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HAMR — common questions

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

The HAMR unlocks at Level 37 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 HAMR?

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 HAMR 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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