Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Black Ops 3 Argus

ShotgunsUnlocked at Level 37Takes camo
ShotgunsArgus — Call of Duty: Black Ops III weapon render

How do you unlock the Argus?

The Argus unlocks at Multiplayer Level 37 in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a lever-action precision shotgun: Aimed fire rewards a more precise sight picture than the other launch shotguns. Use it around that behavior rather than relying on unsupported damage or magazine claims. Some launch-pool weapons require a standard Create-a-Class Unlock Token; the guide avoids inventing a rank where the original menu exposed a token choice instead. Its camo track finishes at Chameleon (5 Bloodthirsty medals with all five kills from this weapon). Complete every camo challenge on it and Gold unlocks. Earn Gold on every camo-eligible launch weapon required in its category for Diamond. Complete the required base-game class mastery route to earn Dark Matter.

UnlockLevel 37 · 1 Unlock Token
AvailabilityBase-game multiplayer progression on the supported version.
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon
Diamond camoEarn Gold on every camo-eligible launch weapon required in its category
Dark Matter camoEarn the required class mastery camos across the base-game weapon classes

Reviewed July 29, 2026. Release identity, platforms, Gunsmith and mode scope were checked against Activision material. Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references. Black Market and promotional records describe original access and include current-availability caveats. Editorial setup advice avoids unsupported numeric weapon statistics.

Sources: Activision — Black Ops III worldwide release · Activision — Black Ops III is available · Activision — Gunsmith and current-generation/PC features · Activision — Black Market weapons and camos · Activision — M16 and PPSh additions · Steam — Black Ops III current listing · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III camouflage catalog · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III weapons · GameRevolution — launch weapons and camo progression

How does the Argus play in Black Ops 3?

Rolelever-action precision shotgun
Real-world basisFictional Black Ops III weapon; no one-to-one real-world model is asserted.
StrengthsThe Argus gives the class a clear lever-action precision shotgun identity; Aimed fire rewards a more precise sight picture than the other launch shotguns
TradeoffsThe lever cycle and narrow precision demand make a rushed entry costly; Its shotgun role still depends on choosing the correct route and first engagement
Useful setupPrioritize ready speed and a clear center-screen reference for room entries; Choose the route first; attachment choices cannot rescue a fight taken outside the weapon's intended space
Challenge noteComplete its Multiplayer camo challenges on this weapon; post-launch weapons do not expand the original launch-roster Dark Matter requirement.
Progression tipIt is one of the 31 launch weapons required for the original Diamond and Dark Matter route.
Camo tipAim before the corner opens and treat the first shot like a short-range precision shot.
Compared withThe Haymaker 12 floods a room; the Argus asks for a deliberate aimed hit.

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Argus — common questions

How do you unlock the Argus in Black Ops 3?

The Argus unlocks at Level 37 in Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer. Some launch-pool weapons require a standard Create-a-Class Unlock Token; the guide avoids inventing a rank where the original menu exposed a token choice instead. The level cap is 55, and prestige is 10 standard Prestige levels followed by Prestige Master progression in the supported current-generation/PC version.

How do you unlock camos on the Argus?

Camo progress is per-weapon. The Multiplayer route starts with nine class-adjusted kill or medal challenges, continues through Ardent, Burnt, Bliss, Battle and Chameleon, then awards Gold per weapon. Diamond covers the original launch weapons in a class, and Dark Matter covers all 31 launch weapons. Campaign, Zombies, permanent Black Market and Extra/CWL camos do not replace the per-weapon Multiplayer ladder and are not prerequisites for Gold, Diamond or Dark Matter. On the Argus the final tier is Chameleon — 5 Bloodthirsty medals with all five kills from this weapon. After that, Gold needs every camo challenge on the weapon done, and Diamond needs Gold on every camo-eligible launch weapon required in its category, and Dark Matter requires mastery across the base-game weapon classes.

Can you unlock the Argus for me?

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