Black Ops 3 NX ShadowClaw
How do you unlock the NX ShadowClaw?
The NX ShadowClaw was added after launch as a permanent Black Market-pool weapon on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a repeating crossbow special weapon: It fires recoverable-style bolts and can be configured around a specialized projectile role. Use it around that behavior rather than relying on unsupported damage or magazine claims. Historically a permanent Black Market addition. Current acquisition, online services and account entitlements can vary by platform and region. 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. Its Gold does not count toward the original Diamond requirement; both this weapon's Gold and the launch-weapon class requirement must be complete before Diamond can be equipped on it. This post-launch weapon does not increase the original Dark Matter requirement; its own camo challenges and the account-wide base-game mastery route must both be complete to equip Dark Matter.
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 Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references.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 NX ShadowClaw play in Black Ops 3?
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How do you unlock the NX ShadowClaw in Black Ops 3?
The NX ShadowClaw was added post-launch to Call of Duty: Black Ops III through a post-launch Black Market update. Platform availability is listed on this page. The level cap is 55, and prestige is 10 standard Prestige levels followed by Prestige Master progression in the supported current-generation/PC version. Historically a permanent Black Market addition. Current acquisition, online services and account entitlements can vary by platform and region.
How do you unlock camos on the NX ShadowClaw?
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 NX ShadowClaw 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. This post-launch weapon does not count toward the original Diamond total, but its own Gold and the launch-weapon class requirement must both be complete before Diamond can be equipped on it. It does not increase the original Dark Matter requirement; this weapon's camo challenges and the account-wide route must both be complete to equip it.
Can you unlock the NX ShadowClaw for me?
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