Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 GS45

HandgunsUnlocked at Level 28Takes camo
HandgunsGS45 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the GS45?

The GS45 is a .45 Auto sidearm built around individual close-range shots in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 28. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockLevel 28
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 GS45 play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea .45 Auto sidearm built around individual close-range shots
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.

GS45 — Warzone camo challenges

CalicoUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the GS45. Get 5 Kills shortly after swapping weapons in Warzone using the GS45.
HoneyvineUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the GS45. Get 5 Kills against a player that recently damaged you in Warzone using the GS45.

GS45 — Multiplayer camo challenges

RagamuffinUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the GS45. Get 15 Kills shortly after switching Weapons in Multiplayer using the GS45.
ThistlevineUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the GS45. Get 30 Point Blank Kills in Multiplayer using the GS45.

GS45 — Zombies camo challenges

SiameseUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the GS45. Get 300 Hipfire Kills in Zombies using the GS45.
VelvetvineUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the GS45. Get 300 Kills at Rare Rarity or higher in Zombies using the GS45.

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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GS45 — common questions

How do you unlock the GS45 in Black Ops 6?

The GS45 is a .45 Auto sidearm built around individual close-range shots in Black Ops 6. It is available from Player Level 28. 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 GS45?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two GS45 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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