Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 Baseball Bat

MeleeUnlocked at Level 52Takes camo
MeleeBaseball Bat — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the Baseball Bat?

The Baseball Bat is a blunt melee weapon with quick swings and a heavy attack in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 52. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockLevel 52
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 Baseball Bat play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea blunt melee weapon with quick swings and a heavy attack
Real-world basisBlack Ops 6 in-game weapon; this guide does not claim an unverified real-world equivalent.
Useful setupThis weapon does not use the ordinary firearm attachment track. Plan around its movement, attack timing and the exact challenge condition
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.

Baseball Bat — Zombies camo challenges

BanishedUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get 300 Eliminations in Zombies using the Baseball Bat.
ContortUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get 30 Vermin Eliminations in Zombies using the Baseball Bat.

Baseball Bat — Warzone camo challenges

SkewUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get 5 Kills while under an enemy UAV in Warzone using the Baseball Bat.
SpookedUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get 5 Kills on enemies impaired by your Tacticals in Warzone using the Baseball Bat.

Baseball Bat — Multiplayer camo challenges

SlipUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get a Kill without taking any damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the Baseball Bat.
TormentUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Baseball Bat. Get 15 Kills shortly after switching Weapons in Multiplayer using the Baseball Bat.

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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Baseball Bat — common questions

How do you unlock the Baseball Bat in Black Ops 6?

The Baseball Bat is a blunt melee weapon with quick swings and a heavy attack in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 52. 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 Baseball Bat?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two Baseball Bat 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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