Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 AK47

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 382,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Assault RiflesAK47 — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the AK47?

The AK47 unlocks at Level 38 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is a 30-round automatic rifle suited to decisive close- and medium-range engagements. It rewards players who can manage its movement under sustained fire; at distance, shorter bursts preserve the weapon's useful per-shot pressure. Buying it costs 2,000 CoD Points after the unlock condition is met. It accepts all 14 standard store camos plus Gold from 14th Prestige.

UnlockLevel 38
Purchase2,000 CoD Points
Takes camoYes

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Sources include Activision's original Black Ops overview, the official Xbox 360 manual, official PlayStation release and Treyarch-authored Prestige documentation, contemporaneous multiplayer tables, and a specialist identification reference for the in-game firearm models. Play advice is editorial. Scope: original 2010 multiplayer progression, not Campaign, Zombies, Black Ops Cold War, later games or mods; the 2026 PlayStation port is only described where official platform information is available.

Sources: Activision — Black Ops · Official Xbox 360 manual · PlayStation Store release listing · PlayStation.Blog — Treyarch Prestige reset facts · Contemporaneous multiplayer weapon table · GameFAQs — purchasable-item Prestige reset · IMFDB — in-game firearm identifications

How does the AK47 play in Black Ops 1?

Also written asAK-47
RoleHard-hitting full-auto assault rifle
Real-world basisSoviet AK-pattern rifle represented in-game as the AK47
StrengthsStrong all-purpose pressure through common rifle ranges; Clear iron sights can leave the attachment slot open for utility
TradeoffsMore movement during sustained fire than the Commando; A missed opening burst gives faster weapons room to answer
Attachments and setupIt accepts the standard assault-rifle sights, magazines, suppressor and underbarrel choices; Use an optic only if the iron sights are the actual problem; ammunition or utility may add more value
Challenge noteBO1 weapon challenges are separate from camouflage. Camos are bought per eligible primary with earned CoD Points rather than unlocked through a weapon challenge.
Camo tipPull off the trigger before the sight climbs past the target, then restart the burst. Enter close fights already centered instead of relying on a long corrective spray.
Compared withThe Commando is the calmer late-rank generalist; the AK47 feels more forceful but asks for stricter recoil control.

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AK47 — common questions

What level does the AK47 unlock at in Black Ops 1?

The AK47 unlocks at Level 38 in Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer. It then costs 2,000 CoD Points. The level cap is 50, and prestige is up to 15.

How do camos work on the AK47?

Camos here are bought, not earned: every standard camo costs 250 CoD Points per weapon once camo purchases unlock at level 22, with no challenges or headshots attached. Gold is the exception — it unlocks for purchase at 14th Prestige and costs 50,000 CoD Points per weapon. These are earned multiplayer CoD Points from BO1's economy, not the premium COD Points used in newer games. Each camo is bought per weapon, so buying one for the AK47 only unlocks it there.

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