Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 KAP-40

PistolsUnlocked at Level 43Takes camo
PistolsKAP-40 — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the KAP-40?

The KAP-40 unlocks at Level 43 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is a fully automatic pistol that brings SMG-like emergency fire to the secondary slot. Its speed is useful up close, but ammunition control is essential. 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 43 · 1 Unlock Token
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon
Diamond camoEarn Gold on every weapon in the class
Fully automatic pistol.

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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 KAP-40 play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asKAP40, KAP 40
RoleFully automatic close-range pistol
Real-world basisFictional fully automatic version of the TDI KARD prototype pistol
StrengthsContinuous fire makes close corrections easier than with a semi-auto pistol; It can cover a primary reload during a fast objective push
TradeoffsThe magazine empties quickly; Recoil and limited reach make distant headshots inefficient
Attachments and setup notesExtended Clip adds room for a second target; Fast Mag favors repeated short exchanges; Laser Sight supports the point-blank role, while Long Barrel is the better choice when the route stretches outward
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 tipUse very short bursts at head height for the first nine camos and preserve enough ammunition for Ronin and Skulls streaks.
Camo tipTap the automatic trigger in compact strings instead of treating the pistol like a full-magazine SMG.
Compared withThe B23R rewards a centered burst; the KAP-40 provides continuous fire with a greater ammunition-control burden.

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KAP-40 — common questions

What level does the KAP-40 unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The KAP-40 unlocks at Level 43 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 KAP-40?

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 KAP-40 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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