Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War Kar98k

Bolt-Action RiflesUnlocked at Level 41No weapon camos
Bolt-Action RiflesKar98k — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the Kar98k?

The Kar98k unlocks at Level 41 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It follows the same five-round attachment ladder as the Arisaka and Mosin-Nagant but cycles slightly faster than both. That quicker recovery helps when the first shot misses, although it remains a precision weapon that cannot trade comfortably with full-auto fire up close. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 41
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 Kar98k play in World at War?

RoleQuick-cycling late bolt-action rifle
Real-world basisGerman Karabiner 98k service rifle
StrengthsQuicker bolt cycle than the Arisaka and Mosin-Nagant; Scope, Bayonet and Rifle Grenade support different map roles
TradeoffsLevel 41 unlock comes late in the rank climb; Still loses close exchanges after a missed first shot
AttachmentsSniper Scope — 25 kills; Bayonet — 75 kills; Rifle Grenade — 150 kills; Scope makes the most of the faster follow-up; Bayonet is the close-route alternative
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipUse the quicker bolt to correct one miss, not as permission to stay exposed through repeated shots.
Compared withIt recovers faster than the Arisaka and Mosin-Nagant; the Springfield scopes earlier and the PTRS-41 is semi-automatic.

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

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Kar98k — common questions

What level does the Kar98k unlock at in World at War?

The Kar98k unlocks at Level 41 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 Kar98k take camos?

No — the Kar98k 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 Kar98k 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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