Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 HE-1

LaunchersUnlocked at Level 19Takes camo
LaunchersHE-1 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the HE-1?

The HE-1 is a free-fire launcher that requires manual aim instead of a target lock 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 HE-1 play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea free-fire launcher that requires manual aim instead of a target lock
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.

HE-1 — Warzone camo challenges

CalibrateUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the HE-1. Destroy 5 Vehicles driven by enemy Operators in Warzone using the HE-1.
DissipateUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the HE-1. Get 2 Kills in a single match 2 times in Warzone using the HE-1.

HE-1 — Zombies camo challenges

DecryptUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the HE-1. Get 30 Vermin Eliminations in Zombies using the HE-1.
RenewedUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the HE-1. Get 300 Kills at Rare Rarity or higher in Zombies using the HE-1.

HE-1 — Multiplayer camo challenges

DreamerUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the HE-1. Destroy 10 Scorestreaks or Enemy Equipment in Multiplayer using the HE-1.
RebootUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the HE-1. Get 10 Direct Hit Kills in Multiplayer using the HE-1.

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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HE-1 — common questions

How do you unlock the HE-1 in Black Ops 6?

The HE-1 is a free-fire launcher that requires manual aim instead of a target lock 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 HE-1?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two HE-1 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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