Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)

Modern Warfare III (2023) BAL-27

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Post-launch / ArmoryTakes camo
Assault RiflesBAL-27 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) weapon render

How do you unlock the BAL-27?

BAL-27 is a assault rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023). Original and later access recorded: Sector 23 (Season Three Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Four). Check the weapon's current Armory panel for its active challenge. Its recorded firing action is fully-automatic(5-round burst with jak deathmarch). The camo list below separates its 4 Multiplayer and 4 Zombies base challenges.

UnlockPost-launch / Armory
AvailabilityOriginal and later access recorded: Sector 23 (Season Three Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Four). Check the weapon's current Armory panel for its active challenge.
Takes camoYes

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Compiled from official Call of Duty progression and season announcements and the dated public wiki camo and weapon tables. No live in-game verification or current event availability is claimed.

Sources: Call of Duty — MWIII weapon and camo progression · Call of Duty — launch weapon roster and carry forward · Call of Duty — Season 6 final progression and Ranked rewards · Call of Duty Wiki — camo challenge catalog · Call of Duty — Warzone Season 4 Ranked rewards · Call of Duty — Warzone Season 6 Ranked rewards

Weapon sources: Call of Duty Wiki reference · Call of Duty official reference

How does the BAL-27 play in Modern Warfare III (2023)?

RoleAssault Rifles
Challenge noteBAL-27 uses its own base Multiplayer and Zombies challenges. Multiplayer advances Gilded, Forged, Priceless and Interstellar; Zombies advances Golden Enigma, Zircon Scale, Serpentinite and Borealis. MWII weapon challenges belong to separate mastery totals.
Progression tipBAL-27 has 4 cataloged Multiplayer base camos and 4 cataloged Zombies base camos. Interstellar uses 36 Priceless completions; Borealis uses 36 Serpentinite completions.
Camo tipSelect a base challenge whose level requirement is already open. Check whether it specifies Operators, Zombies, a damage type or a stance before changing your setup.
Compared withMWII carry-forward weapons retain their own Multiplayer mastery and use Golden Ivory, Spinel Husk, Arachnida and Bioluminescent in Zombies.

BAL-27 — Multiplayer camo challenges

Sunset WavesWeapon level 2. Get 50 Operator Kills
Simpler TimesWeapon level 8. Get 50 Operator Kills while aiming down sights
Electro TorrentWeapon level 13. Get 15 Operator Headshot Kills
Sunny SideWeapon level 19. Get 25 Operator Kills while in Tac Stance

BAL-27 — Zombies camo challenges

Ethereal RevolutionWeapon level 2. In Zombies, get 250 Kills
Decoy DrizzleWeapon level 8. In Zombies, get 10 Disciple Kills
GhostwareWeapon level 13. In Zombies, get 250 Kills while in Tac Stance
Evil SpawnWeapon level 19. In Zombies, get 100 Kills shortly after using a Field Upgrade

Mode mastery routes

MultiplayerMWIII weapons: Gilded, Forged, Priceless, Interstellar. Complete 36 Priceless challenges for Interstellar. MWII carry-forward weapons retain their separate Gold, Platinum, Polyatomic and Orion progression.
ZombiesMWIII weapons: Golden Enigma, Zircon Scale, Serpentinite, Borealis. Complete 36 Serpentinite challenges for Borealis. MWII weapons: Golden Ivory, Spinel Husk, Arachnida, Bioluminescent. Complete 51 Arachnida challenges for Bioluminescent.

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BAL-27 — common questions

How do you unlock the BAL-27 in Modern Warfare III (2023)?

Original and later access recorded: Sector 23 (Season Three Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Four). Check the weapon's current Armory panel for its active challenge.

How do you unlock camos on the BAL-27?

BAL-27 uses its own base Multiplayer and Zombies challenges. Multiplayer advances Gilded, Forged, Priceless and Interstellar; Zombies advances Golden Enigma, Zircon Scale, Serpentinite and Borealis. MWII weapon challenges belong to separate mastery totals.

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