Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 Cleaver

MeleeSeason 1Takes camo
MeleeCleaver — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the Cleaver?

The Cleaver is a blade with both sweeping light strikes and a prepared heavy attack in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 1, originally through the Season 1 Reloaded event reward. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockSeason 1
AvailabilityOriginal access: Season 1 Reloaded event reward. Check the current Armory or owned entitlement for access after its original season.
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 — Season 1 weapons · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the Cleaver play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea blade with both sweeping light strikes and a prepared 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.

Cleaver — Warzone camo challenges

Blazing LeopardUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Cleaver. Get 5 Kills while under an enemy UAV in Warzone using the Cleaver.
Ghostly GroundsUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Cleaver. Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times in Warzone using the Cleaver.

Cleaver — Multiplayer camo challenges

Creepy CryptUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Cleaver. Get 50 Eliminations while the Strategist Combat Speciality is active in Multiplayer using the Cleaver.
Luminous LeopardUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Cleaver. Get a Kill without taking any damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the Cleaver.

Cleaver — Zombies camo challenges

Shock LeopardUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Cleaver. Get 300 Eliminations at Rare or higher rarity in Zombies using the Cleaver.
Tragic TombUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Cleaver. Get 75 Armored Zombie Eliminations in Zombies using the Cleaver.

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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Cleaver — common questions

How do you unlock the Cleaver in Black Ops 6?

The Cleaver is a blade with both sweeping light strikes and a prepared heavy attack in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 1, originally through the Season 1 Reloaded event reward. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Original access: Season 1 Reloaded event reward. Check the current Armory or owned entitlement for access after its original season.

How do you unlock camos on the Cleaver?

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