Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 AK-74

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 10Takes camo
Assault RiflesAK-74 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the AK-74?

The AK-74 is a slower-firing assault rifle whose recoil needs deliberate control in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 10. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockLevel 10
AvailabilityBase-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.
Takes camoYes

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Compiled from official Call of Duty progression and seasonal articles plus the public Call of Duty Wiki camouflage tables, reviewed September 18, 2026. This is a source review, not an in-game verification or confirmation that historical events and packs remain available.

Sources: Call of Duty — progression and Mastery · Call of Duty — launch weapons and ranks · Call of Duty — Season 2 Special equip change · Call of Duty Wiki — full camo table · Call of Duty — Pack-a-Punch cosmetics and upgrades

Weapon sources: Call of Duty — launch weapon roster · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the AK-74 play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea slower-firing assault rifle whose recoil needs deliberate control
Real-world basisBlack Ops 6 in-game weapon; this guide does not claim an unverified real-world equivalent.
Useful setupUse Gunsmith’s detailed statistics to check what a change does to this weapon, then test the result in the Firing Range; Keep any attachment, magnification or suppressor required by the selected Special challenge equipped until that challenge is complete
Challenge noteEach mode has nine Military camos, the two weapon-specific Specials listed below, and four Mastery stages. Complete requirements in their named mode.
Progression tipMultiplayer ends at Dark Matter, Zombies at Nebula and Warzone at Abyss. The final Mastery stages require the 33-weapon prerequisite and an individual weapon challenge. Prestige preserves weapon progression and camos.

AK-74 — Zombies camo challenges

ChlorineUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the AK-74. Get 5 Critical Kills rapidly 15 times in Zombies using the AK-74.
HauntedUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the AK-74. Get 300 Kills while Pack-A-Punched in Zombies using the AK-74.

AK-74 — Warzone camo challenges

Sea FoamUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the AK-74. Get 2 Kills within 30 seconds 5 times in Warzone using the AK-74.
SpiritsUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the AK-74. Get 5 Kills while the Most Wanted Contract target in Warzone using the AK-74.

AK-74 — Multiplayer camo challenges

VengeanceUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the AK-74. Get 20 Kills with the Underbarrel Launcher attached in Multiplayer using the AK-74.
WhitecapUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the AK-74. Get 50 Kills while the Strategist Combat Specialty is active in Multiplayer using the AK-74.

Mode mastery routes

MultiplayerGold Diamond Dark Spine Dark Matter
ZombiesMystic Gold Opal Afterlife Nebula
WarzoneGold Tiger King’s Ransom Catalyst Abyss

Every camo, exact unlocks — see the full Black Ops 6 camo directory.

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AK-74 — common questions

How do you unlock the AK-74 in Black Ops 6?

The AK-74 is a slower-firing assault rifle whose recoil needs deliberate control in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 10. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Base-game rank unlock; Prestige can relock player-level access unless a Permanent Unlock or blueprint entitlement applies.

How do you unlock camos on the AK-74?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two AK-74 Special challenges shown on this page. Multiplayer follows Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine and Dark Matter; Zombies follows Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife and Nebula; Warzone follows Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom, Catalyst and Abyss. Each Mastery finish has its own prerequisite and weapon challenge.

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