Black Ops 2 Weapons Guide

Here’s the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Weapons Guide with the full Black Ops 2 weapons list for you to peruse and find out how to unlock all Black Ops 2 weapons.

The official Black Ops 2 live-action trailer shows the world of Call of Duty weaponry.

Index of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Guides:

Black Ops 2 Weapons Guide

Here’s the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 weapons list in alphabetical order. This guide shows you how you can unlock each weapon.

You have to play multiplayer and rank up (level up) to unlock most of these listed guns, attachments and other weapons. It tells you in the game menus under Classes at which level each weapon unlocks at. – Unless otherwise mentioned, the weapons are available in multiplayer modes.

Black Ops 2 Light Machine Guns

  • HAMRHow To Unlock: Reach Level 37. Weapon Description: Fully automatic LMG. Reduces fire rate over time, becoming more accurate.
  • LSATHow To Unlock: Reach Level 13. Weapon Description: Can hold 100 Rounds. Fully automatic LMG. Versatile and strong overall.
  • MK 48How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 100 Rounds. Fully automatic LMG. Increased damage and range.
  • QBB LSWHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Fully automatic LMG. Highest rate of fire in class.

Black Ops 2 Sniper Rifles

  • BallistaHow To Unlock: Reach Level 43. Weapon Description: Bolt action sniper rifle. Deadly from the chest up, with faster handling speeds,
  • DSR 50How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 5 Rounds. Bolt-action sniper rifle. Deadly from the waist up.
  • Storm PSRAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. PSR stands for Piercing Shot Rifle. This semi-automatic sniper rifle can be charged with wall-piercing rounds at the cost of up to 5 ammo per shot.
  • SVU-ASHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Semi-automatic sniper rifle. High fire rate with low recoil..
  • XPR-50How To Unlock: Reach Level 52. Weapon Description: Semi automatic sniper rifle. Deadly from the chest up, with moderate recoil.

Black Ops 2 Specials

  • Assault ShieldHow To Unlock: Reach Level 34. Weapon Description: Ballistic-proof blunt shield weapon. Can be deployed on the ground as cover.
  • Ballistic KnifeHow To Unlock: Reach Level 49. Weapon Description: Instant kill.
  • MM1 Grenade LauncherAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Drum loaded semi-automatic grenade launcher.
  • Spring KnifeAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Secondary Special weapon. Instant kill.
  • Titus-6Available In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 3 Rounds. Multi-shot explosive flechette launcher. Press (left directional button) to toggle double-burst shotgun fire.

Black Ops 2 Submachine Guns

  • AK-74uAvailable In: Zombies mode only. How To Unlock: Reach Level 17? Weapon Description: Fully automatic with high power. Effective at close to medium range.
  • Chicom QCBHow To Unlock: Reach Level 37. Weapon Description: Can hold 40 Rounds. 3 round burst submachine gun. High cyclic fire rate allows for fast consecutive bursts.
  • MP5Available In: Zombies mode only. How To Unlock: Reach Level ??. Weapon Description: Submachine gun.
  • MP7How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 40-54 Rounds. Fully automatic personal defense weapon. Versatile and strong overall.
  • MSMCHow To Unlock: Reach Level 28. Weapon Description: Fully automatic submachine gun. Increased range and reduced recoil.
  • PDW-57How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 50 Rounds. Fully automatic personal defense weapon. Increased range and largest ammo capacity in its class.
  • Skorpion EVO IIIHow To Unlock: Reach Level ??. Weapon Description: Fully automatic submachine gun. Highest rate of fire in class.
  • UziAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 320-480 Rounds. Fully automatic submachine gun.
  • Vector K10How To Unlock: Reach Level 16. Weapon Description: Can hold 36 Rounds. Fully automatic submachine gun. Contains recoil mitigation technology.

Black Ops 2 Assault Rifles

  • AK-47Available In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 300-450 Rounds. Fully automatic with high power. Effective at medium range.
  • AN-94How To Unlock: Reach Level 55. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle. The first 2 rounds of each burst are fired at a faster rate.
  • CommandoAvailable In: Possibly Singleplayer only? Weapon Description: Can hold 30-45 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle.
  • FAL OSWHow To Unlock: Reach Level 22. Weapon Description: Can hold 25 Rounds. Semi-automatic assault rifle. Light recoil with moderate damage.
  • FN FALAvailable In: Singleplayer and Zombies mode only. Weapon Description: Can hold 60-80 Rounds. Semi-automatic assault rifle.
  • GalilAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 105-140 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle.
  • M14Available In: Zombies mode only. Weapon Description: Can hold 160 Rounds. Single-fire with high power. Effective at medium to long range.
  • M16Available In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 660 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle.
  • M27How To Unlock: Reach Level 31. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle. Higher mobility and reduced recoil.
  • M4A1Available In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 630 Rounds. Fully automatic with low recoil. Effective at medium range.
  • M8A1How To Unlock: Reach Level 49. Weapon Description: Can hold 32 Rounds. 4 round burst assault rifle. Bursts can be fired in quick succession.
  • MTARHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Fully automatic assault rifle. Versatile and strong overall.
  • SCAR-HHow To Unlock: Reach Level 40. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle. Increased damage and range.
  • SMRHow To Unlock: Reach Level 46. Weapon Description: Can hold 20 Rounds. Semi-automatic assault rifle. Highest damage per round in class.
  • SWAT-556How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. 3 round burst assault rifle. High damage output in each burst.
  • Type 25How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 30 Rounds. Fully automatic assault rifle. High rate of fire with moderate recoil.
  • Type 95Available In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Can hold 30-45 Rounds. Along with possessing the highest accuracy and mobility in its class, the Type 95 delivers pinpoint 3-round bursts with minimal spread on target. It performs best at longer distances, as its low damage output struggles in mid-range against heavy hitting weapons.

Black Ops 2 Shotguns

  • KSGHow To Unlock: Reach Level 34. Weapon Description: Pump action slug shotgun. Fires a single slug for high damage at longer ranges.
  • M1216How To Unlock: Reach Level 52. Weapon Description: Can hold 16-24 Rounds. Fully automatic shotgun with a rechamber every four rounds.
  • OlympiaAvailable In: Zombies mode only. How To Unlock: Reach Level 1? Weapon Description: Can hold 2 Rounds. Semi-automatic over-under break action.
  • R-870 MCSHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 8-12 Rounds. Pump action shotgun. Strong damage and range.
  • Saiga-12How To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 10 Rounds. Semi-automatic shotgun. Deadly at close range.

Black Ops 2 Handguns

  • B23RHow To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • ExecutionerHow To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • Five-sevenHow To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • KAP-40How To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • M1911Available In: Zombies mode only. How To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • PythonAvailable In: Zombies mode only. How To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .
  • Tac-45How To Unlock: Reach Level . Weapon Description: Can hold Rounds. .

Black Ops 2 Launchers

  • CrossbowHow To Unlock: Reach Level 25. Weapon Description: Can hold 3 Rounds. Bow-action bolt launcher. Fires explosive bolts that detonate a short time after impact.
  • FHJ-18 AAHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 1 Round. Vehicle lock-on shoulder-fired rocket launcher.
  • RPGHow To Unlock: Reach Level 40. Weapon Description: Can hold 1 Round. Free-fire shoulder mounted rocket launcher.
  • SMAWHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Can hold 1 Round. Free-fire or vehicle lock-on shoulder-fired rocket launcher.

Black Ops 2 Scorestreak Weapons

  • Death MachineHow To Unlock: Reach a 850 Scorestreak. Weapon Description: Can hold 200 Rounds. Automatic minigun.
  • War MachineHow To Unlock: Reach a 900 Scorestreak. Weapon Description: Can hold 6 Rounds. 6 round semi-automatic grenade launcher.

Black Ops 2 Lethals

  • Bouncing BettyHow To Unlock: Can normally hold only 1 Mine, but 2 Mines with Danger Close Wildcard. Weapon Description: Proximity mine that launches into the air before detonating. Tip: Can be avoided by going crouch or prone.
  • C4How To Unlock: Can normally hold only 1 Pack, but 2 Packs with Danger Close Wildcard. Weapon Description: A plastic explosive device that is detonated remotely with the clacker or by double tapping ‘the use button.’
  • ClaymoreHow To Unlock: Can normally hold only 1 Mine, but 2 Mines with Danger Close Wildcard. Weapon Description: Directional anti-personnel mine that triggers a proximity-based explosion.
  • Combat AxeWeapon Description: Retrievable axe that causes instant death upon impact.
  • Fragmentation Grenades
  • SemtexHow To Unlock: Can normally hold only 1 Grenade, but 2 Grenades with Danger Close Wildcard. Weapon Description: Grenade that sticks to surfaces before detonating.
  • XM31 GrenadeAvailable In: Singleplayer only. Weapon Description: Produces lethal radius damage upon detonation.

Black Ops 2 Tacticals

  • Black Hat PDAWeapon Description: Hack equipment and care packages, or disable enemy vehicles.
  • Concussion GrenadeHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Slows movement, disorients targets, and temporarily disables enemy equipment and turrets.
  • EMP GrenadeHow To Unlock: Reach Level 11. Weapon Description: Disables enemy electronic systems.
  • FlashbangWeapon Description: Blinds targets, impair hearing, and temporarily disables enemy equipment and turrets.
  • Sensor GrenadeHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Detects enemy soldiers within line of sight.
  • Shock ChargeWeapon Description: A deployable charge that electrocutes and stuns nearby enemies that enter its proximity.
  • Smoke GrenadeHow To Unlock: Reach Level 4. Weapon Description: Produces a smoke screen immediately upon impact.
  • Tactical InsertionDescription: Drop-zone beacon that allows you to place your next spawn point. Unavailable in Free-For-All game modes.
  • Trophy System

This video guide shows a breakdown of the weapons in Black Ops 2:

Black Ops 2 Miscellaneous Weapons / Items

  • Binoculars
  • Centurion C-RAM
  • Combat Knife
  • Data Glove Paired
  • M2
  • Machete
  • Network Intruder
  • Spider
  • Wingpacks

Black Ops 2 Weapon Attachments

  • ACOG ScopeDescription: Enhance zoom sight.
  • Adjustable Stock
  • Ballistics CPU
  • Dual Band
  • Dual Wield
  • EOTech Sight
  • Extended Mag
  • Fast Mag
  • FMJ
  • Grenade Launcher
  • Grip
  • Hybrid Optic
  • Iron Sights
  • Laser Sight
  • Long Barrel
  • Millimeter Scanner
  • MMR Scope
  • Quickdraw Handle
  • Rapid Fire
  • Reflex Sight
  • Select Fire
  • Suppressor
  • Target Finder
  • Tri BoltDescription: Shoots all 3 Crossbow bolts at once.
  • Variable Zoom
  • X-Ray Scope

A video guide explaining how the Create-A-Class (which unlocks at Level 4) ties into what weapons you use in multiplayer:

Credits: Activision, Wikia & Matroix

Took me six hours to compile this guide, but it was worth it. I think that’s all of them, but please comment if you’ve found any other powerful weapons in Black Ops 2 or know of new ways to unlock them.

Which of the Black Ops 2 weapons is your favorite?