Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts Honey Badger

Assault RiflesCosts 9 Squad PointsTakes camo
Assault RiflesHoney Badger — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon render

How do you unlock the Honey Badger?

The Honey Badger is a 30-round automatic assault rifle with an integrated suppressor, purchased for 9 Squad Points. It is the natural rifle for stealth routes because sound suppression does not consume a normal muzzle-attachment choice. Its camo track finishes at Woodland (15 kills shortly after sliding). Complete every camo challenge on it and Gold unlocks.

Unlock9 Squad Points
Takes camoYes
Gold camoComplete every camo challenge on this weapon
The Stealth Soldier preset can provide access without changing the direct 9-Squad-Point purchase price for a custom soldier.

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Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references.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 Honey Badger play in Ghosts?

RoleIntegrally suppressed flanking rifle
Real-world basisAAC Honey Badger personal-defense weapon
StrengthsThe integrated suppressor supports low-profile flanks; A 30-round magazine and automatic fire remain versatile in mixed spaces
TradeoffsIts identity is less valuable on a class that does not use stealth movement; Long open lanes still demand careful burst control
Attachments and setup notesUse the free attachment slot for sight clarity, recoil control or capacity rather than adding another suppressor; Pair the rifle with route-aware perks that help reach side angles
Challenge noteComplete Honey Badger'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 Honey Badger itself. Read each challenge's assault rifle requirement before building the class, because Ghosts does not use one shared objective for every gun.
Camo tipChange positions after a kill even when suppressed; the victim and nearby players can still infer the angle.
Compared withThe K7 is the suppressed SMG alternative; the Honey Badger preserves assault-rifle reach and handling.

Every camo, exact unlocks — see the full Ghosts camo directory.

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Honey Badger — common questions

How do you unlock the Honey Badger in Ghosts?

The Honey Badger costs 9 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 Honey Badger?

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 Honey Badger the final tier is Woodland — 15 kills shortly after sliding. After that, Gold needs every camo challenge on the weapon done.

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