Call of Duty: Black Ops II Weapons – Multiplayer and Zombies

This page lists the core weapons used in Call of Duty: Black Ops II for both Multiplayer (MP) and Zombies (ZM). It is organized by weapon class, with notes on which guns appear in Zombies, and which ones are unique Wonder Weapons.

Multiplayer Weapons

Black Ops II multiplayer uses the classic Treyarch categories: assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs, sniper rifles, shotguns, pistols, launchers, and specials. Many of these guns also appear in Zombies in some form (wall buys or Mystery Box), while a few remain MP only.

Assault Rifles (MP)

MTAR – Balanced starter rifle with solid damage and controllable recoil.
Type 25 – High rate of fire, good for close and mid range when you can manage the recoil.
SWAT-556 – Three round burst rifle built for mid range accuracy.
FAL OSW – Semi auto rifle with high damage per shot, strong when tap fired.
M27 – Low recoil laser beam style rifle with slower time to kill but easy handling.
SCAR-H – Heavy hitting rifle with strong recoil kick but fast kills if you stay on target.
SMR – High damage, lower rate of fire semi auto rifle that rewards patient aim.
M8A1 – Four round burst rifle, extremely strong when you land a full burst. Also appears in Zombies on some maps.
AN-94 – Late unlock favorite, first two bullets fire faster which helps it melt at mid range. Also used in Zombies on Origins and other maps.

Submachine Guns (MP)

MP7 – Fast firing SMG with good mobility, reliable at close and mid range.
PDW-57 – Large magazine SMG with strong close range damage. Also appears in Zombies.
Vector K10 – Very controllable recoil and high fire rate, good for aggressive SMG play.
MSMC – High damage and strong range for an SMG, a favorite in competitive matches.
Chicom CQB – Burst fire SMG with fast handling, lethal in close quarters when mastered.
Skorpion EVO – Extremely high fire rate with heavy recoil, melts up close.
Peacekeeper (DLC) – Hybrid SMG with assault rifle style range and accuracy but SMG mobility.

Light Machine Guns (MP)

MK 48 – Accurate LMG with big magazine, strong at locking down lanes.
QBB LSW – Faster handling LMG with good rate of fire.
LSAT – Well rounded LMG often used for anchoring and suppressive fire.
HAMR – LMG that starts fast and slows its rate of fire as you hold the trigger.

Sniper Rifles (MP)

SVU-AS – Semi auto sniper with low recoil, often used for spamming shots at mid range.
DSR 50 – Heavy bolt action rifle, favorite for quickscoping and one hit kills.
Ballista – Faster bolt action with cleaner scope view, popular with snipers who like mobility.
XPR-50 – Semi auto sniper with high fire rate, trades some consistency for spam potential.

Shotguns (MP)

R-870 MCS – Pump action shotgun with strong one hit kill potential up close.
S12 – Semi auto shotgun with multiple follow up shots available.
KSG – Slug shotgun that fires a single high damage projectile, deadly if you land center mass hits.
M1216 – Quad burst shotgun that cycles four shells per trigger pull.

Handguns (MP)

Five-Seven – High capacity sidearm with low recoil.
Tac-45 – Slower firing but hits harder than the Five-Seven.
B23R – Three round burst pistol, useful as a pocket SMG.
Executioner – Revolver that fires shotgun shells, extremely close range focused.
KAP-40 – Automatic pistol with strong damage output at short range.

Launchers and Specials (MP)

SMAW – Free fire or lock-on launcher useful for clearing objectives or vehicles.
FHJ-18 AA – Lock-on only launcher designed for taking out air support.
RPG – Classic rocket launcher with free fire, unpredictable but high damage.
Crossbow – Explosive bolts, often used for fun or challenge loadouts.
Ballistic Knife – Melee knife that can fire the blade as a projectile.
Assault Shield – Deployable riot shield used for cover and melee attacks.

Zombies Weapons Overview

Zombies pulls from the campaign and multiplayer weapon pool but mixes in its own balance, wall buys, box weapons, and Wonder Weapons. Most guns can be Pack a Punched for upgraded names, damage, and magazine changes.

Below is a breakdown of general weapon types used across Black Ops II Zombies, not tied to any single map layout.

Shared Firearms (MP and ZM)

These weapons appear in both MP and Zombies at some point, usually via Mystery Box or wall buys depending on the map.

Pistols (ZM)

M1911 – Classic starting pistol on early maps, upgraded into Mustang and Sally when Pack a Punched.
Five-Seven / Five-Seven Dual Wield – Box weapon pistols with decent damage and ammo.
B23R – Burst pistol available on TranZit and other maps as a wall buy and box weapon.
KAP-40 – Automatic pistol that burns ammo quickly but shreds close up when upgraded.
Executioner – Hand cannon shotgun style revolver that scales well when Pack a Punched.

Submachine Guns (ZM)

MP5 – Common wall buy SMG on multiple maps for early round points.
MP7 – Appears in the box on some maps, fast firing and light.
PDW-57 – Box weapon and sometimes placed in easy access spots thanks to its large magazine.
Chicom CQB – Burst SMG that plays similar to its MP version, more niche in Zombies.
Vector K10 – Box weapon with high fire rate, good when points are plentiful.
Uzi, AK-74u, M1927, MP40 – Appear on specific maps like Mob of the Dead, Origins, and others as themed wall or box weapons.

Assault Rifles (ZM)

M16 – Classic burst rifle used as a wall buy on select maps.
MTAR – Box weapon assault rifle, all rounder in Zombies.
Type 25 – High fire rate AR that chews ammo but feels good in mid rounds.
AN-94 – Powerful AR often used on Origins and other maps as a strong mid to late game choice.
Galil, FAL OSW, SMR, M8A1 – Rotate in and out of the box pool depending on the map, and each has its own upgraded name when Pack a Punched.

Light Machine Guns (ZM)

RPD – High ammo LMG, strong for camping strats.
HAMR – Versatile Zombies LMG with good reload when Pack a Punched.
LSAT – Appears on some maps as a wall buy or box weapon, offers large magazine and staying power.

Shotguns (ZM)

Remington 870 MCS – Wall buy shotgun on maps like Town and TranZit, great early game.
S12 – Semi auto shotgun box weapon, good for tight areas.
KSG – Slug shotgun that stays relevant when upgraded and used carefully.
M1216 – Quad burst shotgun that benefits heavily from Pack a Punch.

Sniper Rifles (ZM)

DSR 50 – High damage sniper that actually works in Zombies when upgraded.
Ballista – Lighter sniper that sees more use on Origins for challenges.
SVU-AS – Semi auto sniper used occasionally for camping setups when PaP’d.

Explosives and Tactical Weapons (ZM)

RPG – Box launcher, dangerous in tight spaces but strong with PhD style protections where available.
War Machine – Grenade launcher that becomes more useful once upgraded.
Ballistic Knife – Knife based weapon that gets an upgraded revive mechanic when Pack a Punched in some games.
Monkey Bombs – Tactical distraction grenades used to draw zombies away.
EMP Grenades – Shut down electronics and stun zombies, especially useful on TranZit.
Claymores, Bouncing Betties – Placeable explosives for defensive setups.

Wonder Weapons and Special Zombies Gear

Black Ops II Zombies is known for its Wonder Weapons and unique gear. Some are classic returning items, while others are map specific and tied to Easter eggs or buildable systems.

Core Wonder Weapons

Ray Gun – Classic energy pistol found in the box on most maps, still a go to high damage sidearm.
Ray Gun Mark II – Three round burst variant with high penetration and low splash damage, introduced with Buried and added to the box on other BO2 maps.

TranZit / Town / Farm

Thrustodyne Aeronautics Model 23 (Jet Gun) – Buildable Wonder Weapon on TranZit that vacuums and shreds zombies but can break if overused.
Turbine – Buildable that powers doors and equipment.
Zombie Shield – Buildable shield used for defense and melee attacks.

Die Rise

Sliquifier – Wonder Weapon that shoots purple liquid, causing chain reaction kills when zombies slip and explode.
Trample Steam – Buildable launcher that can fling players or zombies.

Mob of the Dead

Blundergat – Shotgun style Wonder Weapon that can be found in the box.
Acid Gat – Upgraded form of the Blundergat using the Acid Kit, fires corrosive projectiles that stick and explode.
Hell’s Retriever / Hell’s Redeemer – Tomahawk style returning weapon that can be upgraded through in map challenges.
Golden Spork – Melee weapon unlocked through a longer Easter egg style sequence.

Buried

Paralyzer – Infinite ammo style Wonder Weapon that slows and kills zombies while letting the player float when aimed at the ground.
Time Bomb – Tactical Wonder item that lets players rewind the round and position to a saved moment.
Ray Gun Mark II – Introduced with this map, then added to other BO2 maps.

Origins

Staff of Fire
Staff of Ice
Staff of Wind
Staff of Lightning

Each Staff is built from parts, powered in the Crazy Place, and can be upgraded through its own quest into a stronger Ultimate variant. They are the core Wonder Weapons of Origins and are central to high round strategies and the main Easter egg.

Melee and Equipment (Zombies)

Combat Knife – Default melee weapon.
Bowie Knife – High damage knife purchased from the wall on some maps.
Galvaknuckles – Electric knuckles that give one hit melee kills into higher rounds.
Claymores / Betties – Defensive explosives for protecting windows and camping spots.
Buildable Shields – Provide back protection and stronger melee bash.

Closing Notes

This page focuses on the main weapons you will see across Black Ops II multiplayer and Zombies. Individual maps may add their own wall buys, tweaks, or limited time guns, but the lists above cover the core sandbox used throughout the game.