The Armory system makes its comeback in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. First introduced in Modern Warfare 3 (2023), the Armory serves as a repository for previous seasonal rewards, letting players earn them at their own pace. If you missed out on prior battle passes or limited-time events, you can still obtain gameplay-altering rewards from those sources.
If you’ve overlooked a strong perk or weapon, the Armory system allows you to catch up with other players easily. This brief guide will walk you through how to navigate the Armory system, how to access it, and address some common inquiries related to it.
What Are Armory Unlocks?
Armory unlocks enable you to access any previous seasonal weapon, field upgrade, perk, wildcard, aftermarket part, or scorestreak. At the conclusion of each season, all items introduced during that season are added to the Armory’s lineup. Players can then choose which unlocks to pursue, and any XP earned will contribute to that selected item.
You can only track one Armory unlock at a time, and changing your current challenge does not erase your progress.
It’s important to note that the Armory also includes event-related items, not just battle pass rewards. For instance, if you missed a weapon conversion kit tied to a limited-time event, you can still obtain it through Armory unlocks once that event concludes. Armory unlocks never expire or leave the game.
How to Access the Armory
The Armory can be found under the Barracks tab in any online mode—including Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. When you’re in the Barracks tab, choose “Challenges” and then “Armory” to view your current unlockable items. You can only focus on one item at a time.
Once you select an item, all XP you earn will count towards that current unlock. Most items require around 150,000 XP to unlock, though weapons usually need more. XP gained from any mode counts, and this includes bonuses from Double XP Tokens and events. For faster weapon unlocking, we recommend farming in Zombies, as it offers generous XP rates and avoids PvP interactions, making it a great mode for leveling up weapons.
Armory FAQ
While the Armory system has largely remained unchanged since last year’s MW3, there are some quirks worth noting. Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding the system.
I Can’t Access The Armory? Why?
You must reach Level 24 to use the Armory system. After reaching this level, you can begin unlocking any items in the Armory. Prestiging does not affect your access.
What Isn’t Included In The Armory?
Limited-time cosmetics, such as those from events and seasonal battle passes, are not included in the Armory. Only items that affect gameplay will be added.
Can I Change Armory Unlocks Mid-Challenge?
You can switch unlocks without losing any XP you’ve earned for the previous item. Just keep in mind that you can only work on one unlock at a time.
Why Are Certain Items Missing?
This could mean you’ve already unlocked the item or that a bug is preventing it from showing up. If you haven’t unlocked the item, it’s likely due to the latter reason. You may need to wait for a future update to fix it. Remember, any item currently available in the active season will not appear in the Armory; only past seasonal and event items are included.
