Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War Nambu

PistolsUnlocked at Level 1No weapon camos
PistolsNambu — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the Nambu?

The Nambu unlocks at Level 1 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). The Level 1 Nambu shares its eight-round capacity and close-range damage with the Colt M1911, Walther P38 and Tokarev TT-33. It has the fastest partial reload and medium penetration, although its point of impact sits slightly off the visual aim point. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 1
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 Nambu play in World at War?

RoleFast-partial-reload starter sidearm
Real-world basisJapanese Type 14 Nambu service pistol
StrengthsAvailable immediately with the fastest partial reload among the standard pistols; Medium penetration is better than the other standard semi-automatic pistols
TradeoffsNo damage or capacity advantage over the other standard pistols; Point of impact is slightly offset from the visual aim point
Setup notesNone. World at War pistols do not have individual attachment tracks
Challenge noteClass-wide Pistol Marksman requires 25, 50 and 100 kills; Pistol Expert requires 5, 15 and 35 headshots. These challenges award XP only, with no attachments or camos.
Use tipUse the reload advantage to keep the sidearm ready between fights, then swap instead of reloading an empty primary under pressure.
Compared withChoose it for partial-reload speed and penetration; choose the Tokarev for the fastest empty reload or the .357 Magnum for greater per-shot power.

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

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Nambu — common questions

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

The Nambu unlocks at Level 1 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 Nambu take camos?

No — the Nambu cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It has no individual attachment unlock track. Class-wide Pistol Marksman requires 25, 50 and 100 kills; Pistol Expert requires 5, 15 and 35 headshots. These challenges award XP only, with no attachments or camos.

Can you unlock the Nambu 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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