Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War Arisaka

Bolt-Action RiflesUnlocked at Level 4No weapon camos
Bolt-Action RiflesArisaka — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the Arisaka?

The Arisaka unlocks at Level 4 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It joins Create-a-Class at Level 4 with a conventional five-round bolt-action profile. Its Marksman path opens a Sniper Scope, then Bayonet and Rifle Grenade, so the same rifle can be built for long sightlines, close melee reach or explosive utility. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 4
Weapon camosNot in this game

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Weapon ranks and Marksman requirements were checked against original World at War multiplayer rank and challenge tables plus contemporaneous platform guides; historical models were cross-checked against museum and firearm-reference records. Loadout advice is editorial. Multiplayer only — not Campaign, Zombies, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), or later games.

Sources: Official World at War manual · Prima official game guide sample · Contemporaneous multiplayer guide · World at War challenge reference · Weapon camouflage reference

How does the Arisaka play in World at War?

RoleFive-round iron-sight or scoped bolt action
Real-world basisEarly-production Japanese Arisaka Type 99 short rifle
StrengthsAvailable as soon as Create-a-Class opens; Scope, Bayonet and Rifle Grenade cover three distinct roles
TradeoffsSlow bolt cycle exposes missed shots; Starts with iron sights until 25 kills
AttachmentsSniper Scope — 25 kills; Bayonet — 75 kills; Rifle Grenade — 150 kills; Scope is the normal precision choice; do not sacrifice Perk 1 to Rifle Grenade unless explosives are the class plan
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipBuild the first 25 kills from stable iron-sight lanes, then decide whether the scope or Bayonet fits the map.
Compared withIt unlocks earlier than the Mosin-Nagant and Kar98k but shares their 25/75/150 attachment ladder.

No multiplayer weapon camos — Expert headshot challenges award XP, not skins. See the camo, perk and Pack-a-Punch distinctions.

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Arisaka — common questions

What level does the Arisaka unlock at in World at War?

The Arisaka unlocks at Level 4 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008) multiplayer. The level cap is 65, and prestige is up to 10 on all main multiplayer platforms.

Does the Arisaka take camos?

No — the Arisaka cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Its Marksman kill challenges unlock attachments, while Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

Can you unlock the Arisaka for me?

Yes — our World at War Unlock All service covers prestige 1-10, max level 65, every weapon, attachment, perk and challenge unlocked, plus colored classes (Xbox 360), from $9.99. See the service.

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