Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 Uzi

Submachine GunsUnlocked at Level 232,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Submachine GunsUzi — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the Uzi?

The Uzi unlocks at Level 23 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is a fast full-auto SMG with a 32-round magazine, giving it more standard capacity than most of the class. Its close-range pressure and hip-fire role are useful on tight routes, while its sight picture and recoil make distant tracking a poor use of that ammunition. 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 23
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 Uzi play in Black Ops 1?

RoleHigh-capacity aggressive SMG
Real-world basisIsraeli Uzi submachine gun
StrengthsThirty-two rounds support more than one close contact; Fast firing rhythm suits aggressive flanks and room entries
TradeoffsIron sights can obscure smaller distant targets; Sustained fire becomes difficult to control beyond close range
Attachments and setupOptics, Grip, Extended Mags, Suppressor and Rapid Fire are available; Grip or a clean sight can improve control, but neither changes the Uzi's close-range identity
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 tipUse the extra capacity to transition between nearby targets, then reload after you have broken line of sight. Tap bursts instead of dragging a full spray across a distant lane.
Compared withIt holds more than the 20-round MAC11 and PM63; the MPL also holds 32 rounds and is the calmer generalist.

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Uzi — common questions

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

The Uzi unlocks at Level 23 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 Uzi?

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 Uzi only unlocks it there.

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