Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Black Ops 3 KN-44

Assault RiflesPart of the base-game Create-a-Class poolTakes camo
Assault RiflesKN-44 — Call of Duty: Black Ops III weapon render

How do you unlock the KN-44?

The KN-44 belongs to the launch Create-a-Class pool; a standard Unlock Token may be required before equipping it in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a adaptable automatic rifle: Its conventional automatic rhythm makes it a flexible reference point for the launch rifle class. Use it around that behavior rather than relying on unsupported damage or magazine claims. 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.

UnlockDefault
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 Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references.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 KN-44 play in Black Ops 3?

Roleadaptable automatic rifle
Real-world basisFictional Black Ops III weapon; no one-to-one real-world model is asserted.
StrengthsThe KN-44 gives the class a clear adaptable automatic rifle identity; Its conventional automatic rhythm makes it a flexible reference point for the launch rifle class
TradeoffsIt has no burst or charge mechanic to cover an unfocused route; Its assault rifle role still depends on choosing the correct route and first engagement
Useful setupStart with a clean sight picture and one control or handling choice that matches the lane; Keep the rest of the class responsive enough to leave a losing rifle angle
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 tipUse short resets between targets so the first shots of each engagement stay readable.
Compared withThe HVK-30 pushes a faster rhythm, while the KN-44 is the steadier all-route choice.

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KN-44 — common questions

How do you unlock the KN-44 in Black Ops 3?

The KN-44 is part of the base-game Create-a-Class pool in Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer. 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 KN-44?

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 KN-44 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 KN-44 for me?

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