All Game Items - Call of Duty: Black Ops

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This guide covers every major item in Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010), including Multiplayer, Zombies, and Campaign. Items are grouped logically by category. For each item, you'll find its function, how to obtain it (unlock level or method), when it's most useful, and notable synergies or upgrades.

1. Currencies

COD Points (CP)

Function: In-game currency used to purchase weapons, attachments, perks, equipment, and cosmetic items in Multiplayer.

Obtain: Earned by completing matches, contracts, wager matches, and prestiging.

Useful: Essential for buying any unlockable item before reaching the required level. Also used to rent weapons/equipment for a limited time.

Synergies: Can be spent on permanent unlocks via the Buy menu (e.g., weapons, perks). No direct upgrades; CP is a gateway currency.

Zombies Currency (Points)

Function: Earned by killing zombies, repairing barriers, etc. Used to buy weapons off walls, open doors, use the Mystery Box, and purchase Perks and Pack-a-Punch upgrades.

Obtain: Gameplay in Zombies mode.

Useful: Essential for progression in Zombies; management is key.

Synergies: Points are spent on everything; no conversion to CP.

2. Multiplayer Weapons

Primary Weapons

All primaries are unlocked via level progression or purchased with CP earlier. Levels listed assume standard progression; CP purchase bypasses level requirement.

Weapon	Class	Unlock Level	Description	Best Use	Synergies
M16	Assault Rifle	1	Three-round burst, great accuracy.	Medium range, rapid kills with headshots.	Red Dot Sight for clarity; Stopping Power for one-burst kills.
AK-47	Assault Rifle	1	High damage, high recoil.	Close-to-mid range with aggressive play.	Suppressor for stealth; Grip for recoil control.
FAMAS	Assault Rifle	28	Fast ROF, moderate recoil.	Versatile all-range.	Extended Mags; SoH Pro for faster reload.
Galil	Assault Rifle	1	Good damage and fire rate.	Reliable all-rounder.	Red Dot; Stopping Power.
AUG	Assault Rifle	37	High damage, slow ROF.	Medium-long range, very stable.	Grip + Scope (ACOG or Holographic).
Commando	Assault Rifle	1 (DLC)	Fast ROF, low recoil.	Close-medium range, high DPS.	Suppressor + Extended Mags.
FAL	Assault Rifle	1	Semi-auto, very high damage.	Two-shot kill at any range.	Red Dot + Stopping Power for one-shot headshot at close range.
G11	Assault Rifle	47	Unique 3-round burst, no recoil.	Medium range, very accurate.	ACOG scope; Ghost Pro to stay off radar.
Enfield	Assault Rifle	1 (DLC)	Moderate damage, balanced.	Reliable backup.	Red Dot; Sleight of Hand.
MP5K	SMG	1	High ROF, great hipfire.	Close-quarters, rush play.	Rapid Fire + Extended Mags; Marathon for speed.
Uzi	SMG	19	Low recoil, decent range.	Mid-range SMG.	Suppressor + Grip.
AK-74u	SMG	25	High damage for SMG, controllable.	Best all-round SMG.	Suppressor + Extended Mags; SoH for faster reload.
Spectre	SMG	1 (DLC)	Very high ROF, small mag.	Extremely fast TTK up close.	Extended Mags + Rapid Fire; need accuracy.
MAC-11	SMG	34	Ultra-high ROF, wild recoil.	Point-blank only.	Extended Mags + Steady Aim for hipfire.
M60	LMG	1	High damage, slow fire rate.	Suppression, holding angles.	Grip + Extended Mags; Stopping Power.
RPK	LMG	1	Faster than M60, lower damage.	Run-and-gun LMG.	Grip + Silencer; Lightweight for speed.
HK21	LMG	40	Accurate LMG with moderate ROF.	Long-range suppressive fire.	ACOG + Grip; Scavenger for ammo.
L96A1	Sniper	1	Bolt-action, one-hit kill to upper chest/head.	Sniping at long range.	Variable Zoom + Sleight of Hand for faster scope.
PSG1	Sniper	1	Semi-auto, two-hit kill body.	Faster follow-up shots.	Suppressor + Rapid Fire; Steady Aim for quickscoping.
WA2000	Sniper	21	Semi-auto, high damage.	Stable, fast ROF semi-auto.	ACOG for mid-range; SoH.
Dragunov	Sniper	1	Semi-auto with large mag.	Spamfire sniper.	Silencer + Extended Mags; Ghost Pro.
SPAS-12	Shotgun	1	Pump-action, high damage, wide spread.	Close-quarters OSOK.	Grip + Steady Aim; Marathon for rush.
Stakeout	Shotgun	1 (DLC)	Automatic shotgun (full-auto).	Very fast fire rate, low damage per pellet.	Extended Mags + Rapid Fire; Need multiple shots.
Olympia	Shotgun	19	Double-barrel, two shots then reload.	Extreme close range, two kills.	Sleight of Hand for fast reload; Lightweight.
HS-10	Shotgun	1	Semi-auto, moderate damage.	Balanced shotgun.	Grip + Steady Aim; SoH.
China Lake	Launcher	1	Grenade launcher, single shot.	Area denial, anti-camper.	Danger Close + Scavenger for extra nades.
RPG-7	Launcher	1	Rocket launcher, high explosive.	Anti-vehicle, group clearing.	Danger Close; Flak Jacket to survive blasts.
M72 LAW	Launcher	28	Rocket launcher, one use.	Stronger than RPG.	Same as RPG-7.
Crossbow	Special	1	Silent, explosive bolts.	Stealth kills, traps.	Explosive Bolts attachment (default); Ghost Pro for stealth.
Ballistic Knife	Special	1	Silent knife projectile, retrievable.	Stealth melee.	SoH for faster draw; Lightweight.

Secondary Weapons

Weapon	Unlock	Description	Best Use	Synergies
Python	1	Revolver, high damage, slow fire.	Powerful sidearm, three-hit kill.	Stopping Power + Long Barrel.
ASP	1	Semi-auto pistol, fast fire.	Reliable backup.	Extended Mags; SoH.
M1911	1	Semi-auto, similar to ASP.	Dependable.	Extended Mags + Stopping Power.
CZ75	1 (DLC)	Full-auto pistol.	Spam fire close range.	Extended Mags; Rapid Fire.
Makarov	1 (DLC)	High damage semi-auto.	Good stopping power.	Suppressor + Long Barrel.
Launcher (RPG/M72)	1	Already listed.	Use as secondary if class lacks launcher.	Danger Close.

Lethal Equipment

Item	Unlock	Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Frag Grenade	1	Cookable explosive, 5-sec fuse.	Clearing rooms, forcing movement.	Danger Close increases radius.
Semtex	1	Stickable explosive, 3-sec fuse.	Sticky kills, can attach to enemies.	Same as frag.
Tomahawk	1	One-hit kill throwing axe.	Skill shots, silent kills.	Scavenger for ammo.
C4	1	Remote detonation explosive.	Trap setting, vehicle mines.	Hacker Pro to see enemy equipment.
Claymore	1	Proximity mine, one-hit kill.	Defensive placement.	Scavenger to resupply.
Bouncing Betty	1	Tripwire mine, one-hit kill legs.	Defensive, area denial.	Same as Claymore.

Tactical Equipment

Item	Unlock	Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Flashbang	1	Blinds and deafens enemies.	Room entry, disorienting campers.	Tactical Mask Pro reduces effect.
Stun Grenade	1	Slows movement and aim.	Softening enemies before push.	Same as Flash.
Smoke Grenade	1	Creates visual cover.	Obscuring lines of sight, objective play.	Thermal scope sees through smoke.
Nova Gas	1	Poison gas, damage over time.	Area denial (low damage).	Not commonly used; can be effective in hardpoint.
Decoy	1	Fake footsteps and gunfire on radar.	Confuse enemies, fake presence.	Ghost Pro to stay off radar anyway.
Jammer	1	Disables enemy equipment and radar in radius.	Countering campers with motion sensors.	Hacker Pro enhances effect.
Tactical Insertion	1	Sets spawn point.	Respawning near objective.	Useful in SnD.

Weapon Attachments

Attachments are unlocked by leveling each weapon. Purchasable with CP.

Attachment	Effect	Best With
Red Dot Sight	1.5x zoom, clear dot reticle.	All guns needing accuracy.
ACOG Scope	3.5x zoom, hybrid but slower ADS.	Snipers, ARs for mid-range.
Reflex Sight	1.5x zoom, holographic reticle.	Similar to Red Dot, preference.
Variable Zoom	4x–8x toggle on snipers.	Long-range sniping.
Suppressor	Silent shots, no red dot on minimap.	Stealth classes.
Extended Mags	Larger magazine.	High ROF weapons, LMGs.
Grip	Reduced recoil.	High-recoil weapons (AK-47, etc.).
Rapid Fire	Increase fire rate (small).	SMGs, shotguns.
Dual Wield	Use two pistols/machine pistols at once.	Secondaries only (Python, ASP, etc.).
Masterkey	Underbarrel shotgun.	ARs/LMGs for close-range panic.
Flamethrower	Underbarrel flamethrower.	Area denial (rarely used).
Night Vision	See in dark maps (only for snipers? Actually for all).	Dark maps like Hanoi.

3. Perks (Multiplayer)

Perks are unlockable via level progression and purchasable with CP. Each has a normal and Pro version (unlocked by completing challenges).

Perk 1 (Blue)

Perk	Normal Effect	Pro Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Lightweight	Move faster, no fall damage	Total movement speed bonus, no fall damage	Rush classes with SMGs/Shotguns	Marathon + Steady Aim
Scavenger	Pick up ammo from dead enemies	Start with full ammo, resupply equipment	Classes that need constant ammo (LMG, launcher)	Danger Close for extra nades
Ghost	Invisible to UAV, radar	No red dot when firing (except when enemy sees you)	Stealth class, snipers	Suppressor to stay off radar completely
Flak Jacket	Reduced explosive damage	Immune to fire damage (not explosion)	Objective play (domination)	Tac Mask for tactical resistance
Hacker	See enemy equipment through walls	Can booby-trap enemy equipment	Counter-camper class	Jammer to disable radars

Perk 2 (Red)

Perk	Normal Effect	Pro Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Hardline	Killstreaks require 1 fewer kill	Scorestreaks also cost 1 less	Getting killstreaks faster	Low-streak spam (UAV, Counter)
Stopping Power	Increases bullet damage	Extra damage against aircraft	Any gunfight – improves TTK heavily	Most used perk
Slight of Hand	Faster reload	Faster aim down sights	Aggressive play, shotguns	Marathon + Lightweight
Warlord	Two attachments per weapon	Three attachments per weapon	Experimenting with gun builds	Best for creating specialized guns
Danger Close	Extra lethal equipment	Increased explosive radius	Demo class, launchers	Scavenger for extra nades

Perk 3 (Yellow)

Perk	Normal Effect	Pro Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Marathon	Unlimited sprint	Sprint longer (not unlimited)	Rush classes, SMGs	Lightweight + Steady Aim
Steady Aim	Better hipfire accuracy	Faster recovery from sprint to hipfire	Close-range, shotguns, SMGs	Marathon for constant sprint
Ninja	Silent footsteps	No sound from movement (except 6th sense)	Flanking, SnD	Ghost + Suppressor
Second Chance	Fall to ground, can shoot pistol	Can be revived by teammates	Survivability in obj modes	Hardline to get killstreaks back
Tac Mask	Reduced tactical effect duration	Immune to gas	Tactical spam maps	Flak Jacket
Hacker Pro	(Already in Perk 1 but Pro grants ability to plant booby traps)	See note	-	-

4. Killstreaks

Killstreaks are earned by reaching consecutive kills (or score with Hardline Pro). Unlock via level progression.

Streak	Kills Required	Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Spy Plane (UAV)	3	Reveals enemies on minimap.	Constant intel.	Hardline to get with 2 kills.
Counter Spy Plane	4	Blocks enemy UAV and minimap.	Anti-intel.	Use after enemy UAV.
SAM Turret	4	Auto shoots down aircraft.	Air defense.	Useful if enemy spams Spy Plane.
Care Package	5	Drop random killstreak.	Gambling for high streaks.	Hardline to get with 4 kills.
Napalm Strike	5	Call in carpet bombing.	Area denial, clearing objectives.	Danger Close for size.
Sentry Gun	6	Place an auto-turret.	Holding an area.	Hacker Pro to protect from enemy.
Mortar Team	6	3 mortar strikes.	Destruction of multiple spots.	Pair with Counter Spy Plane.
Attack Helicopter	7	A.I.-controlled chopper gunship.	Multikills.	Hardline to get with 6 kills.
Gunship	8	Player-controlled AC-130.	Massive damage.	Best streak in game.
Blackbird	8	Advanced UAV – shows enemy direction and red dots always.	Wallhack for team.	Hardline (7 kills).
Chopper Gunner	9	Player-controlled attack chopper.	Similar to Gunship but lower health.	Use Blackbird to spot.
Dogs	11	Summon attack dogs that hunt enemies.	Overwhelming force.	Hardline (10 kills).

5. Zombies Mode Items

Wonder Weapons

Weapon	How to Obtain	Effect	Best Use	Upgrades
Ray Gun	Mystery Box	One-hit kill until round ~10, then two hits. Infinite ammo if PaP? No, PaP gives extra damage.	General crowd control.	Pack-a-Punch: increased damage, larger splash.
Thundergun	Mystery Box (only in Kino der Toten, etc.)	Massive shockwave, kills entire hoarde.	Emergency clear.	PaP: larger radius.
Wunderwaffe DG-2	Mystery Box (Ascension)	Chain lightning between zombies.	Crowd control (limited ammo).	PaP: more ammo? Actually increases chain damage.
Gersh Device	Buildable in Ascension (from parts)	Throws a black hole that sucks zombies and teleports them.	Area denial.	Not upgradeable.
Scavenger	Mystery Box (CotD)	Sniper that fires explosive rounds with a flying dog attack.	High damage to specials.	PaP: increased damage and ammo.
V-R11	Mystery Box (CotD)	Shoots zombies, turns them into humans that fight for you.	Converting zombies for fun.	PaP: improved conversion rate.
Winter's Howl	Mystery Box (Five)	Freeze rays, slows and kills zombies.	Crowd control.	PaP: larger freeze area.
Zap Gun (Dual Wield)	Mystery Box (Ascension)	Electric pistols that stun zombies.	Support weapon.	PaP: increased ammo and stun time.

Perks (Zombies)

All perks are bought from vending machines for 500 points (some 2000 in Custom games).

Perk	Effect	Best Use	Synergies
Juggernog	+100 health (2 more hits).	Essential for survival past round 8.	Always get first.
Speed Cola	Faster reload.	High-RoF weapons.	Pair with upgraded Wonder Weapons.
Double Tap	Faster fire rate (and double projectile in later BLOPS but in 1: + damage? Actually Double Tap 2.0 in later games; in BO1 it increases fire rate).	LMGs, SMGs.	Increases ammo consumption – need Scavenger? No, but use with high ammo guns.
Quick Revive	Solo: self revive. Coop: faster revive.	Solo survival.	Essential solo.
Deadshot Daiquiri	Aim assist to head, less hipfire spread.	Headshot-focused weapons.	Good for wonder weapons like Ray Gun.
Stamin-Up	Faster sprint, run longer.	Training zombies.	Combine with Speed Cola for mobility.
Mule Kick	Third weapon slot.	More firepower.	Needs points for extra weapons.
PhD Flopper	Immune to explosive self-damage, diving creates explosion.	Dolphin diving into hoardes.	Use with Ray Gun or Thundergun.
Electric Cherry	Kills zombies when reloading (a shock).	Crowd control while reloading.	Good with low-mag weapons.

Buildables (Ascension, etc.)

Some maps have buildable equipment from parts.

Item	Map	Parts Needed	Effect
Gersh Device	Ascension	3 parts scattered	Black hole trap.
Quantum Entanglement Device	Ascension	2 parts	Teleports zombies away.
Matryoshka Dolls	Kino der Toten? Actually not; is only in Ascension? In BO1, Gersh is the main.
Spikemores	Zoo map (Call of the Dead)	3 parts	Proximity mine that shoots spikes.
VR-11 (upgraded)?	Call of the Dead	Requires weapon	Upgraded to Scavenger? Not buildable.
Hell's Retriever	Call of the Dead	Obtained from perk machine	Boomerang that kills zombies and retrieves items.

Pack-a-Punch

Function: Weapon upgrade machine that increases damage, ammo, and often adds special effects. Costs 5000 points per upgrade.

Useful: Essential for high rounds.

Location: Varies per map (e.g., Kino: after power, teleporter).

Synergies: Always upgrade Wonder Weapons for maximum efficiency.

6. Equipment (Zombies)

Zombies maps feature standard lethal items purchasable from walls.

Item	Cost	Effect
Frag Grenade	250	Explosive.
Semtex	250	Sticky explosive.
Claymore	1000	Proximity mine.
Monkey Bomb	1000	Attracts zombies then explodes.
Gersh Device	(Buildable)	See above.

7. Campaign Items (Key Equipment)

Campaign features unique gadgets used in missions.

Item	Mission	Effect
AGR	Executive Order	Remote-controlled combat robot (dual weapons).
Remote RC-XD	Various	RC car with explosive charge.
Flamethrower	Numbers	Stationary? Actually usable in some levels.
Crossbow	Various	Silent, explosive bolts.
Ballistic Knife	Various	Silent knife, retrievable.
Havoc Launcher	Various	Airburst explosive.

8. Collectibles (Intel)

Campaign intel collectibles unlock concept art and Zombie mode (if all collected?).

Type	Locations	Reward
Intel Documents	1 per mission (45 total)	Unlock concept art, Zombie mode (Dead Ops Arcade).
Hidden Numbers	Some missions	Unlock Easter eggs.

9. Synergy Summary

Aggressive Rush: Lightweight, Marathon, Steady Aim, SMG/Shotgun, Suppressor, Frags.

Stealth: Ghost, Ninja, Suppressor, Crossbow/Ballistic Knife, Claymore.

Support: Hardline, Danger Close, Flak Jacket, Launcher, Tactical Insertion.

Zombies High Round: Juggernog, Speed Cola, Double Tap, Pack-a-Punched Wonder Weapon, Monkey Bombs.

This guide covers all items across all modes of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Use the tables and tips to optimize your loadouts and survive the Cold War chaos.