Black Ops 7 and Warzone: How to Unlock the Ballistic Knife A full guide to earning the iconic launcher-knife hybrid returning in Season 1

The Ballistic Knife returns for Season 1 as one of the most iconic melee weapons in Call of Duty history. First seen in the original Black Ops, this spring-loaded launcher fires razor-sharp blades capable of taking down unarmored enemies with precision shots. You can retrieve your blades after firing or replenish them using the Scavenger perk, making it a uniquely versatile weapon for stealthy and aggressive playstyles.

📅 How to Unlock the Ballistic Knife in Season 1

You can earn the Ballistic Knife as the Week 1 reward from the Season 1 Weekly Challenges. To unlock it:

Complete six Week 1 challenges from any combination of the following modes:
- Multiplayer
- Zombies
- Co-op Campaign
- Warzone

Each mode has its own set of six tasks, and you’re free to finish all six in one mode or spread them out across several. Completing challenges also earns you a steady flow of XP, helping you rank up while progressing toward the weapon.

Important: Missed Week 1? No problem. All Weekly Challenges stay unlocked for the entire season, so you can catch up anytime before Season 1 ends.

🎯 Multiplayer Week 1 Challenges (Reworded for Clarity)

Complete any six of the following in Multiplayer to count toward unlocking the Ballistic Knife:

Eliminate your Nemesis three times.
Get five kills on enemies affected by a Pinpoint Grenade.
Earn 12 eliminations using lethal equipment.
Get five kills with the Drone Pod Field Upgrade.
Win seven matches in any Multiplayer playlist.
Secure 300 eliminations across all matches.

🎨 Ballistic Knife Prestige Camos

Even though the Ballistic Knife doesn’t use attachments, it can be leveled to Weapon Level 30 to unlock universal Prestige Camos for melee weapons. Here’s what you can earn:

Prestige 1: Stinger
Prestige 2: Barbed
Prestige Max: Elegant

These camos apply to all melee weapons, making the grind worthwhile even if you frequently swap loadouts.

🧠 Final Thoughts

The Ballistic Knife is one of the most stylish and skill-based weapons in Black Ops history, and Season 1 makes it accessible through straightforward Weekly Challenges. Whether you’re a completionist, camo grinder, or just love old-school melee tools, this weapon is worth unlocking early in the season.