Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts FAD

Assault RiflesCosts 6 Squad PointsTakes camo
Assault RiflesFAD — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon render

How do you unlock the FAD?

The FAD is a 42-round automatic assault rifle available for 6 Squad Points. Its larger magazine and rapid firing rhythm make it useful for aggressive routes where several targets may appear quickly. Its camo track finishes at Woodland (15 kills shortly after sliding). Complete every camo challenge on it and Gold unlocks.

Unlock6 Squad Points
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, platforms and customization context were checked against Activision material. Current product and add-on availability was checked against Xbox, PlayStation and Steam listings, while weapon rosters, Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references. Real-world weapon bases are qualified where the in-game model is fictional or uncertain. Setup advice is editorial and avoids unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

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How does the FAD play in Ghosts?

RoleFast-firing close-to-medium assault rifle
Real-world basisPeruvian FAD rifle
StrengthsThe 42-round magazine gives room for follow-up targets; Fast automatic pressure is effective on compact objectives
TradeoffsA high firing tempo can spend the magazine before a route is secure; Distant accuracy depends on disciplined bursts
Attachments and setup notesExtended capacity is less urgent than on smaller-magazine rifles, so prioritize recoil or sight clarity; A suppressor fits a close flank if the class can accept the range tradeoff
Challenge noteComplete FAD's twelve class-specific multiplayer challenges—Snow, Brush, Autumn, Ocean, Red, Caustic, Scale, Crocodile, Green, Net, Trail and Woodland—to unlock Gold on this weapon. Clan Wars and downloadable camos are not required.
Progression tipCamo progress is stored on the FAD itself. Read each challenge's assault rifle requirement before building the class, because Ghosts does not use one shared objective for every gun.
Camo tipFire in short strings at distance and save uninterrupted automatic fire for nearby targets.
Compared withThe ARX-160 also favors fast pressure; the FAD provides a larger base magazine.

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FAD — common questions

How do you unlock the FAD in Ghosts?

The FAD costs 6 Squad Points per soldier in Call of Duty: Ghosts; it is not locked behind a player-rank level. The level cap is 60, and prestige is 10 Prestige levels in the original multiplayer progression, with the squad system linking soldiers to Prestige milestones.

How do you unlock camos on the FAD?

Camo progress is per-weapon. The standard Ghosts ladder contains Snow, Brush, Autumn, Ocean, Red, Caustic, Scale, Crocodile, Green, Net, Trail and Woodland. The condition changes by class, so every camo page includes the exact assault-rifle, SMG, LMG, marksman, sniper, shotgun and Riot Shield matrix. Only primary firearms and the Riot Shield use the normal twelve-camo path. Handguns, launchers, the Combat Knife, Gold Combat Knife and Gold PDW do not earn those camos. On the FAD the final tier is Woodland — 15 kills shortly after sliding. After that, Gold needs every camo challenge on the weapon done.

Can you unlock the FAD for me?

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