Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 MAC11

Submachine GunsUnlocked at Level 112,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Submachine GunsMAC11 — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the MAC11?

The MAC11 unlocks at Level 11 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is a fast-firing, 20-round SMG designed for rooms, corners and short flanks. It can clear a close target quickly, but its small magazine and limited distant control punish long sprays or an unplanned second fight. 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 11
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 MAC11 play in Black Ops 1?

Also written asMAC-11
RoleFast close-range 20-round SMG
Real-world basisAmerican Military Armament Corporation Model 11 compact submachine gun
StrengthsQuick follow-up fire in close spaces; Flexible attachment menu includes sights, Grip, Dual Wield and Extended Mags
TradeoffsTwenty rounds disappear quickly at full fire; Recoil and range make open-lane engagements inefficient
Attachments and setupExtended Mags or Grip addresses the weapon's clearest limits; Dual Wield commits it to point-blank use; A sight improves the view but does not turn the MAC11 into a long-range rifle
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 tipPlan the exit before entering a room. Eliminate one target, check the remaining ammunition and reload behind cover instead of chasing a second contact with an almost empty magazine.
Compared withIt fires more urgently than the MP5K but gives up ten standard rounds; the Uzi offers 32 rounds for a similar aggressive route.

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MAC11 — common questions

What level does the MAC11 unlock at in Black Ops 1?

The MAC11 unlocks at Level 11 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 MAC11?

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 MAC11 only unlocks it there.

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