Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 M14

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 92,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Assault RiflesM14 — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the M14?

The M14 unlocks at Level 9 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is a 20-round semi-automatic assault rifle for players who prefer single, deliberate shots. It offers strong per-shot pressure but visible recoil can interrupt rapid follow-ups, so accuracy matters more than trigger speed. 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 9
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 M14 play in Black Ops 1?

RoleHard-hitting semi-automatic marksman rifle
Real-world basisAmerican M14 battle rifle
StrengthsStrong single-shot pressure across useful rifle distances; Grip option can make repeated shots easier to manage
TradeoffsTwenty rounds leave less room for rushed misses than a 30-round automatic; Fast trigger inputs can push the sight away from the target
Attachments and setupThe M14 uniquely offers a Grip alongside the normal assault-rifle optics and utility attachments; Pair the Grip with a clean sight through Warlord only if both solve a real control problem
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 tipFire only as fast as the sight returns to the target. Holding a head-height lane is more reliable than trying to imitate a full-auto rifle.
Compared withThe FN FAL fills the later semi-auto role with calmer recovery; the M14 arrives much earlier and offers a Grip.

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M14 — common questions

What level does the M14 unlock at in Black Ops 1?

The M14 unlocks at Level 9 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 M14?

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 M14 only unlocks it there.

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