Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

As a seasoned Call of Duty veteran with countless hours spent in virtual battlefields over the years, I can confidently say that the Prestige system in Black Ops 6 is a testament to the game’s depth and replayability. The unique rewards at each level, from the Zombie Breach Animated Emblem to the Sitting Bull Reborn Marshall Operator Skin, add an extra layer of excitement to the grind.


Are you intrigued by the prospect of starting anew in Black Ops 6 for exclusive perks? That’s the essence of Prestige!

As a hardcore gamer, I can’t contain my excitement as Activision has finally spilled the beans on how the Prestige and Player Leveling systems will unfold in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, dropping on October 25th!

For beginners unfamiliar with Call of Duty series, “Prestige” is a feature that becomes accessible once you reach the highest player level (level 55). Selecting “Prestige” will reset your character’s progress back to level 1, but you’ll be rewarded with some attractive perks in return.

In this write-up, we delve into the updated Prestige system featured in Black Ops 6, as claimed by Activision to be the most gratifying rendition of Prestige that the Call of Duty franchise has offered so far.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

How to unlock Prestige in Blacks Ops 6

To unlock Prestige, you must climb all the way to Level 55 (Commander) in Black Ops 6. Once you get there, access the “Barracks” tab, press the “Progression” button, and choose the “Prestige 1” option.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

What happens when I go Prestige in Black Ops 6?

  • You will reset to Player Level 1 (Private I).
  • All Level Unlocks will be relocked and must be unlocked again, except for Base Operators, Emotes, and Zombies GobbleGums, as well as anything you Permanently Unlock.
  • Your Loadouts will be reset.
  • Lifetime stats will remain viewable in the Combat Record, but your stats elsewhere in the game will only show stats for your current Prestige.

While this seems like losing a lot in Black Ops 6, you’ll still keep all the following:

  • Weapon Progression, Camos, and Reticles.
  • Weapon Builds. Your favorite Weapon may be relocked, but all of the Weapon Builds you’ve created for it will be waiting for you when you reach the level needed to unlock it again.
  • Challenge Progress and Unlocks.
  • Store and Battle Pass content.
  • Operator and Emote Unlocks.
  • Zombies GobbleGums.
  • Any item you have a Blueprint or Skin for will remain Permanently Unlocked through Prestige. The same goes for any Equipment, Field Upgrades, or Scorestreaks you possess Skins for.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

What do I get if I go Prestige in Black Ops 6?

  • Prestige 1 Icon: Your first Prestige icon slots into the center of your Level Insignia for all players to see.
  • “Nacht Raider” Weaver Operator Skin.
  • Access to the Prestige 1 Multiplayer and Zombies Calling Card Challenge Sets.
  • One Permanent Unlock.

Additionally, at specific milestones (every 10 levels), you’ll gain an exclusive Prestige reward: levels 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50. This applies to each level of Prestige, starting from 1 and continuing onwards.

Additionally, each time you Prestige, you get a Permanent Unlock.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

How does Prestige’s Permanent Unlock work in Black Ops 6?

  • You can use it to unlock a single item of your choice within the Player Levels.
  • You obtain a total of 10 Permanent Unlocks, one per Prestige.
  • Once you complete Prestige 10, Permanent Unlocks provide no further function as your Level Unlocks Progression becomes fully available once you’ve entered Prestige Master.

Instead of gradually progressing to Level 49, you could immediately acquire the LR 7.62 in Black Ops 6 by using a Permanent Unlock feature. This way, you gain instant access to the weapon without having to wait for leveling up. You have the freedom to choose which items you’d like to permanently unlock according to your preference.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

Additional Prestige rewards in Black Ops 6

For every one of the ten Prestige levels, a tribute is made to a specific Black Ops game. Below, you will find all the rewards mentioned by Activision, excluding the Prestige 1 Icon and the “Nacht Raider” Weaver Operator Skin, which are only available once you’ve reached Prestige 1.

Prestige 1, Level 10: “Der Riese” Loading Screen & Social Wallpaper

Return to Group 935’s base of operations with this artwork inspired by the Der Riese Zombies map.

Prestige 1, Level 20: “Perk-A-Cola” GobbleGum Pack (Premium only)

As a gamer, here’s my take on paraphrasing that message in first person:

  • Perkaholic: Gives the player all available Perks.
  • On the House: Spawns a Random Perk Power-Up.
  • Soda Fountain: The next Perk purchased gives an additional random Perk.
  • Who’s Keeping Score: Spawns a Double Points Power-Up.
  • Stock Option: Ammo is taken from the player’s stockpile instead of their weapon’s magazine.

Prestige 1, Level 30: “Zombie Breach” Animated Emblem

In this animated emblem, a shambling, yellow-eyed creature, once alive but now undead, bursts through makeshift barriers.

Prestige 1, Level 40: “Insta-kill Power-Up” Charm

A gleaming gold skull symbolizing the powerful Zombies Insta-Kill Power-Up.

Prestige, Level 50: “Teddy is a Liar” C9 Blueprint (SMG, Premium only)

This Blueprint, reminiscent of the enigmatic “Teddy is a Liar” Easter egg in Call of Duty: World at War Zombies and influenced by a notorious submachine gun from World at War, will infuse an element of intrigue and nostalgia into your weapon collection.

At every level beyond the initial one, there are exclusive Prestige rewards that pay tribute to the earlier Call of Duty: Black Oops titles.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

Going beyond in Black Ops 6: Prestige Mastery levels

If that wasn’t enough for you, you can do more after reaching Prestige Level 10 in Black Ops 6.

Upon graduation, you’ll ascend to the rank of Prestige Master, marking the very first time your level surpasses 55 and soars up to a whopping Level 1,000. Here’s a glimpse into some of the perks that come with being a Prestige Master:

  • Prestige Master Instant Reward “Sitting Bull Reborn” Marshall Operator Skin: Marshall rocks an outfit inspired by the cover art of Black Ops 6, capturing the essence of the sitting bull pose and the 90s military era.
  • Prestige Master Level 90 “Classified Arsenal” AMES 85 Animated Blueprint: Redacted bits cover the weapon in a striking pattern, symbolizing the covert and secretive world of Black Ops 6.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

Prestige Master: Getting Legacy Prestige Icons and potentially superb rewards

Reaching the Prestige Master Level 100 grants you the privilege to display exclusive Legacy Prestige Emblems for all to see. Every time you advance 100 levels in Prestige Master, a fresh set of Legacy Prestige Icons becomes accessible to you.

If you manage to achieve the seemingly impossible Prestige Legend at Prestige Master Level 1,000, you’ll be granted exclusive Classified rewards, which can only be accessed at this specific level of 1,000.

Everything about Prestige in Black Ops 6: How it works, rewards, and more

Is it worth to go Prestige in Black Ops 6?

To put it simply, if you aren’t deeply invested in the game Call of Duty and have only casual interest, achieving ‘Prestige’ might not be rewarding since it requires a considerable amount of grinding after already acquiring most of the weapons and items.

If you intend to invest around 40-50 hours every week into Black Ops 6, it would be more worthwhile to strive for the Prestige level to keep the gameplay exciting and fresh.

That covers everything about Prestige. Do you also want to know how to play Black Ops 6 earlier than most players? Read our guide on how to use the famous New Zealand trick.

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