Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 AMES 85

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 19Takes camo
Assault RiflesAMES 85 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the AMES 85?

The AMES 85 is an assault rifle built around keeping aimed fire steady in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 19. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockLevel 19
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 AMES 85 play in Black Ops 6?

Rolean assault rifle built around keeping aimed fire steady
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.

AMES 85 — Multiplayer camo challenges

BurialUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the AMES 85. Get 2 Kills without reloading 10 times in Multiplayer using the AMES 85.
HeatstrokeUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the AMES 85. Get a Kill without taking damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the AMES 85.

AMES 85 — Warzone camo challenges

Death ThroesUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the AMES 85. Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times in Warzone using the AMES 85.
Netherworld - AMES 85Unlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the AMES 85. Get 5 Longshot Kills in Warzone using the AMES 85.

AMES 85 — Zombies camo challenges

GraveyardUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the AMES 85. Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot equipped in Zombies using the AMES 85.
HyperionUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the AMES 85. Get 300 Kills at Rare Rarity or higher in Zombies using the AMES 85.

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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AMES 85 — common questions

How do you unlock the AMES 85 in Black Ops 6?

The AMES 85 is an assault rifle built around keeping aimed fire steady in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 19. 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 AMES 85?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two AMES 85 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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