Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts IA-2

Marksman RiflesCosts 8 Squad PointsTakes camo
Marksman RiflesIA-2 — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon render

How do you unlock the IA-2?

The IA-2 is an 18-round semi-automatic marksman rifle purchased for 8 Squad Points. Its balanced profile works well for players moving between an overwatch angle and the objective behind it. Its camo track finishes at Woodland (20 point-blank kills). Complete every camo challenge on it and Gold unlocks.

Unlock8 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Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references.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 IA-2 play in Ghosts?

RoleBalanced semi-auto marksman rifle
Real-world basisModeled on the IMBEL IA2 7.62 prototype / DMR concept
StrengthsControlled semi-auto fire is adaptable across medium lanes; The platform can support either a clear optic or a lower-profile flank setup
TradeoffsAn 18-round magazine punishes careless rapid taps; Automatic weapons have the advantage in an unplanned close rush
Attachments and setup notesUse a moderate optic for mixed maps and stability support for long holds; Keep a secondary or equipment plan for cramped interiors
Challenge noteComplete IA-2'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 IA-2 itself. Read each challenge's marksman rifle requirement before building the class, because Ghosts does not use one shared objective for every gun.
Camo tipMove after a few shots so the balanced rifle is not trapped in a static sniper posture.
Compared withThe SVU leans further toward long-range overwatch; the IA-2 is the more general marksman route.

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IA-2 — common questions

How do you unlock the IA-2 in Ghosts?

The IA-2 costs 8 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 IA-2?

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 IA-2 the final tier is Woodland — 20 point-blank kills. After that, Gold needs every camo challenge on the weapon done.

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