Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 Merrick 556

Assault RiflesSeason 6Takes camo
Assault RiflesMerrick 556 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the Merrick 556?

The Merrick 556 is an assault rifle that can change to semi-automatic fire with a barrel attachment in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 6, originally through the Season 6 Battle Pass Page 6. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockSeason 6
AvailabilityOriginal access: Season 6 Battle Pass Page 6. 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 6 weapons · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the Merrick 556 play in Black Ops 6?

Rolean assault rifle that can change to semi-automatic fire with a barrel attachment
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.

Merrick 556 — Multiplayer camo challenges

Cyber DunesUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Merrick 556. Get a Kill without taking any damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the Merrick 556.
SnarlUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Merrick 556. Get 50 Kills while moving in Multiplayer using the Merrick 556.

Merrick 556 — Zombies camo challenges

Night StrikeUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Merrick 556. Kill 100 enemies affected by your Tactical Equipment in Zombies using the Merrick 556.
Prism DriftUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Merrick 556. Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot equipped in Zombies using the Merrick 556.

Merrick 556 — Warzone camo challenges

Nova PlainsUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Merrick 556. Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times in Warzone using the Merrick 556.
Razor SharpUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Merrick 556. Get 5 Longshot Kills in Warzone using the Merrick 556.

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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Merrick 556 — common questions

How do you unlock the Merrick 556 in Black Ops 6?

The Merrick 556 is an assault rifle that can change to semi-automatic fire with a barrel attachment in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 6, originally through the Season 6 Battle Pass Page 6. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Original access: Season 6 Battle Pass Page 6. Check the current Armory or owned entitlement for access after its original season.

How do you unlock camos on the Merrick 556?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two Merrick 556 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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