Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 FN FAL

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 322,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Assault RiflesFN FAL — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the FN FAL?

The FN FAL unlocks at Level 32 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is a 20-round semi-automatic assault rifle for measured shots at medium and longer ranges. It offers cleaner recovery than the M14 but still depends on trigger discipline and accurate first-shot placement. 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 32
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 FN FAL play in Black Ops 1?

Also written asFAL
RoleControlled semi-automatic precision rifle
Real-world basisBelgian FN FAL battle rifle
StrengthsPredictable semi-auto rhythm for precision-focused classes; Cleaner follow-up behavior than the M14 without requiring a Grip
TradeoffsTwenty rounds punish panicked trigger spam; A close-range automatic can overwhelm it if the first shots miss
Attachments and setupThe FN FAL supports the normal rifle optics, magazines, suppressor and underbarrel choices but has no Grip option; An unmagnified sight keeps it flexible; magnification is best reserved for a deliberate lane class
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 tipMatch trigger speed to sight recovery. Two calm inputs are more useful than five rushed shots that climb off target.
Compared withIt is the later, calmer semi-auto alternative to the M14; automatic rifles remain easier when several close targets arrive together.

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FN FAL — common questions

What level does the FN FAL unlock at in Black Ops 1?

The FN FAL unlocks at Level 32 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 FN FAL?

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 FN FAL only unlocks it there.

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