Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Black Ops 3 Pharo

Submachine GunsUnlocked at Level 31Takes camo
Submachine GunsPharo — Call of Duty: Black Ops III weapon render

How do you unlock the Pharo?

The Pharo unlocks at Multiplayer Level 31 in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a burst-fire SMG: It compresses a four-round burst into an SMG movement role. 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 31 · 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 Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references.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 Pharo play in Black Ops 3?

Roleburst-fire SMG
Real-world basisFictional Black Ops III weapon; no one-to-one real-world model is asserted.
StrengthsThe Pharo gives the class a clear burst-fire SMG identity; It compresses a four-round burst into an SMG movement role
TradeoffsA missed burst produces a punishable gap at the distance where automatic SMGs keep firing; Its submachine gun role still depends on choosing the correct route and first engagement
Useful setupBuild for a quick first fight and readable close-range tracking before extending the weapon into rifle lanes; Use movement and cover to shorten the route instead of asking an SMG to solve every distance
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 tipCenter the whole burst before using movement to break the return shot.
Compared withThe M8A7 is the rifle counterpart; the Pharo keeps the burst role on close routes.

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Pharo — common questions

How do you unlock the Pharo in Black Ops 3?

The Pharo unlocks at Level 31 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 Pharo?

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 Pharo 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.

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