Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 Vector K10

Submachine GunsUnlocked at Level 16Takes camo
Submachine GunsVector K10 — Call of Duty: Black Ops II weapon render

How do you unlock the Vector K10?

The Vector K10 unlocks at Level 16 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It is a fully automatic SMG that favors clean tracking and measured close-to-medium bursts. It is a strong fit for players who want SMG mobility without the Skorpion EVO's extreme ammunition pace. 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 16 · 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 Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing.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 Vector K10 play in Black Ops 2?

Also written asVector, Vector K-10
RoleControl-focused automatic SMG
Real-world basisStandard TDI/KRISS Vector rather than the K10 configuration implied by its in-game name
StrengthsA tidy sight picture helps track upper-body targets while moving; Its balanced rhythm works across rooms and short outdoor lanes
TradeoffsIt lacks the PDW-57's extended standard capacity; Long rifle lanes still expose the limitations of the SMG class
Attachments and setup notesLong Barrel can support the outer edge of its role; Quickdraw Handle helps on reactive routes; Suppressor works for a stealth class, while Fast Mag supports repeated objective entries
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 SMG.
Progression tipKeep the burst centered at the top of the chest for headshots, then revisit recent opponents for the Revenge stage.
Camo tipUse mobility to shorten the lane instead of trying to out-hold a rifle from the same piece of cover.
Compared withThe MP7 is the accessible starting all-rounder; the Vector K10 offers a similarly controlled role at a later unlock.

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Vector K10 — common questions

What level does the Vector K10 unlock at in Black Ops 2?

The Vector K10 unlocks at Level 16 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 Vector K10?

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 Vector K10 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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