Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 Tac-45

PistolsUnlocked at Level 4Takes camo
PistolsTac-45 — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the Tac-45?

The Tac-45 unlocks at Level 4 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is a semi-automatic pistol with a heavier, deliberate backup role. It rewards accurate first shots and careful pacing instead of panic firing. 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 4 · 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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 Tac-45 play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asTAC-45, Tac 45
RoleHeavy semi-automatic pistol
Real-world basisFN FNP-45 Tactical pistol
StrengthsPurposeful shots suit upper-body and headshot placement; The pistol works well as a compact finisher when a primary magazine runs dry
TradeoffsMisses are difficult to repair against a faster automatic weapon; The firing pace and magazine demand more discipline during multi-target fights
Attachments and setup notesFast Mag protects the small backup window after an exchange; Long Barrel supports more deliberate pistol lanes; Tactical Knife is an alternative for an extremely close secondary role
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 patient sight placement for the headshot ladder rather than trying to force the pistol into a full-auto rhythm.
Camo tipTake one accurate shot, recenter, and fire again; frantic trigger speed defeats the weapon's purpose.
Compared withThe Five-seven is the smoother all-round backup; the Tac-45 is the heavier option for players confident in first-shot accuracy.

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Tac-45 — common questions

What level does the Tac-45 unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The Tac-45 unlocks at Level 4 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 Tac-45?

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 Tac-45 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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