Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023)

Modern Warfare III (2023) Kar98k

Marksman RiflesUnlocked at Post-launch / ArmoryTakes camo
Marksman RiflesKar98k — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) weapon render

How do you unlock the Kar98k?

Kar98k is a marksman rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023). Original and later access recorded: Sector 5 (Season Four Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Five). Check the weapon's current Armory panel for its active challenge. Its recorded firing action is bolt-action. The camo list below separates its 4 Multiplayer and 4 Zombies base challenges.

UnlockPost-launch / Armory
AvailabilityOriginal and later access recorded: Sector 5 (Season Four Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Five). 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 Kar98k play in Modern Warfare III (2023)?

RoleMarksman Rifles
Challenge noteKar98k 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 tipKar98k 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.

Kar98k — Multiplayer camo challenges

Popping OutWeapon level 2. Get 50 Operator Kills
Delighted LiquificationWeapon level 7. Get 50 Headshot Kills
Wild Lines And Wild TimesWeapon level 11. Get 10 Operator Barebone Kills
Hey, Boo!Weapon level 16. Get 2 Operator Kills without dying 15 times

Kar98k — Zombies camo challenges

Raising The BarWeapon level 2. In Zombies, get 250 Kills
Molten BlueWeapon level 7. In Zombies, get 3 Kills in a single shot 30 times
Viscose ViolenceWeapon level 11. In Zombies, get 250 Kills with Frost Damage
GhostedWeapon level 16. In Zombies, get 250 Kills while having at least 4 Perks active

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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Kar98k — common questions

How do you unlock the Kar98k in Modern Warfare III (2023)?

Original and later access recorded: Sector 5 (Season Four Battle Pass). Via Armory Unlocks (After Season Five). Check the weapon's current Armory panel for its active challenge.

How do you unlock camos on the Kar98k?

Kar98k 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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