Black Ops 6 brings back the mysterious Dark Ops challenges. These are special hidden objectives that reward you with exclusive calling cards. While these challenges are meant to be discovered through gameplay, we’ve got the complete list to help you tackle them systematically. Let’s look into every Dark Ops challenge and how to complete them!
Dark Ops challenges are secret missions that don’t appear in your regular challenges list. You’ll only know you’ve completed one when you see the “Challenge Complete” notification pop up during gameplay. These challenging tasks test your skills across different aspects of multiplayer combat.
Here’s every Dark Ops challenge in alphabetical order, along with their requirements:
Dark Ops Challenge Name | How to Complete |
100k | Get 100,000 total eliminations |
Accidentally on Purpose | Kill an enemy with an environmental hazard |
Ace! | Earn 4 Ace Medals (kill all enemies in a Search & Destroy round, minimum 4 enemies) |
Blunt Trauma | Kill an enemy with direct impact from a Smoke Grenade |
Brutal Killer | Earn a Brutal Medal (25 kills without dying) |
Buzzsaw | Earn 10 Triple Kill Medals in Hardcore mode |
Chain Killer | Earn a Kill Chain Medal (more than 7 rapid kills) |
Circus Act | Get a Bankshot Kill with Combat Axe (bounce it off a surface) |
Dark Indeed | Earn Dark Matter camo on 33 weapons in Multiplayer |
Double Trouble | Kill both enemies in Gunfight with one shot/explosion |
Frenzy Killer | Earn a Frenzy Kill Medal (5 rapid kills) |
Go Loooong! | Get a long-range kill with Combat Axe, Semtex, or Drill Charge |
Hard Breakup | Perform 7 Finishing Moves in a single match |
Hit Job | Perform 1 Finishing Move |
Mega Killer | Earn a Mega Kill Medal (6 rapid kills) |
Nuclear Killer | Earn a Nuke (30 kills without dying) |
Nuked Out | Earn a Nuke in Free-For-All without using Scorestreaks |
Relentless Killer | Earn a Relentless Medal (20 kills without dying) |
Return to Sender | Kill an enemy with their own thrown Frag Grenade |
Too Hardcore for Hardcore | Get 10 kills without dying in Hardcore mode |
Two Birds One Stone | Get a Collateral Kill in standard mode |
Ultra Killer | Earn an Ultra Kill Medal (7 rapid kills) |
Very Nuclear | Earn a Nuke with 25 different weapons |
Here are some of the tips and strategies you need to remember to complete all Dark Ops Challenges in Black Ops 6:
The Dark Ops challenges offer some of the most satisfying accomplishments in Black Ops 6. While they’re designed to be difficult, having this knowledge gives you a clear path to completion. Pick your favorites and start working toward those exclusive calling cards!
Remember, you don’t need to complete all challenges at once. Take your time, improve your skills, and enjoy the journey to becoming a Dark Ops master.