Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Calling Cards guide

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Calling Cards make a welcome return in Call of Duty Black Ops 6, giving players the chance to spruce up their profile with some flashy nameplate backgrounds for ultimate bragging rights. As with previous CoD games, these are hard-earned and are there to highlight when you’ve committed to the grind and then some. There are over 450 individual Calling Cards for players to unlock via specific Challenges in different game modes but also through promos, the Battle Pass, Twitch Drops, and for taking part in the Open Beta. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the details, including how to earn Calling Cards in each of the modes and a quick primer on 100 Percenter Cards and the exciting return of Darks Ops Challenges.

How to earn Black Ops 6 Calling Cards

To earn Calling Cards, you’ll need to complete set Challenges in all four game modes – Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. These Challenges are split into different categories. Each category then contains several sets for players to earn. Obtaining every Calling Card in a Challenge set then unlocks an Animated Calling Card exclusive to that set. Here are the Calling Card Challenge categories:

  • Career
  • Battle Hardened
  • Prestige (only in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone modes)
  • Dark Ops

Prestige Challenges, which are exclusive to Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, consist of 10 base levels and a Prestige Master level for each mode. For every level, you’ll have access to a dedicated Challenge set with its own Calling Card, giving you 11 sets to tick off per eligible mode. 

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✓ How to view Calling Card Challenges

To access Challenges, head to the Barracks then tap Challenges. You’ll then get a full breakdown of the mode, category, set, and each individual challenge along with details on progress.

Dark Ops Challenges

Omitted from CoD since 2020’s Black Ops Cold War, Darks Ops Calling Card Challenges are back for Black Ops 6. They adopt the same Challenge structure as the other categories but the unlock criteria is shrouded in mystery and hidden until you complete them. You’ll also earn Dark Ops Mastery for completing all the Challenges in each mode. A leak claims to have unearthed all the unlock requirements for Dark Ops Challenges, which we’ve listed below, but a dose of scepticism is recommended before they’re confirmed:

Calling Card ChallengeUnlock Criteria
Frenzy KillerEarn a Frenzy Kill Medal
Mega KillerEarn a Mega Kill Medal
Ultra KillerEarn an Ultra Kill Medal
Chain KillerEarn a Kill Chain Medal
Relentless KillerEarn a Relentless Medal
Brutal KillerEarn a Brutal Medal
Nuclear KillerEarn a nuke
Nuked OutEarn a nuke in Free For All without using Scorestreaks
Very NuclearEarn a nuke with 25 different weapons
2 Birds 1 StoneEarn a Collateral Kill Medal
Accidentally On PurposeKill an enemy with an environmental hazard
Return to SenderKill an enemy by throwing back the Frag Grenade
Circus ActEarn a Bankshot Medal
BuzzsawEarn 10 Triple Kill Medals
Ace!Earn 4 Ace Medals
Hit JobGet 1 Finishing Moves
100KGet 100,000 eliminations
Go Loooong!Get a long-range Combat Axe kill, Semtex stick kill, or Drill Charge stick kill
Too Hardcore for HardcoreGet 10 kills without dying 1 time in Hardcore
Dark IndeedEarned Dark Matter on 33 weapons in Multiplayer
Double TroubleKill both enemies in Gunfight with a single shot or explosion
Hard BreakupPerform 7 Finishing Moves in a single match
Blunt TraumaKill an enemy with direct impact from a Smoke


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100 Percenter Cards

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Calling Cards: 100 Percenter Cards preview.
There are three 100 Percenter Cards you can earn. Image credit Activision

To cater to the most dedicated players, Treyarch has also cooked up three exclusive 100 Percenter Animated Calling Cards for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. To earn these, you’ll need to complete every Career, Battle Hardened, and Prestige Challenge in a mode. Expect a major grind to secure these. Check the image above for a preview of all three 100 Percenter Cards.

Open Beta Calling Cards

If you took part in the Open Beta in the summer of 2024, you would have had access to a slew of Challenges, which when completed would have earned you Calling Cards that carry over to the full release of Black Ops 6. Here is a list of them and their unlock requirements:

Calling Card ChallengeUnlock Criteria
AllegiancesUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
Beta ExpertReach Level 27 during Open Beta Weekend 2.
ConspiracyUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
Fractured HopeUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
Make HistoryUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
RosterUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
TeamworkUnlocked for taking part in the Open Beta
Time to GameCorsair promo during the Open Beta
Clicking HeadsCorsair promo during the Open Beta

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Calling Cards: Zombies Calling Cards preview.
Here’s a preview of the Calling Cards up for grabs in Zombies. Image credit Activision

How to equip Calling Cards

To equip a Calling Card, head to the Barracks, tap Customize, and then Calling Cards. You’ll then see a breakdown of all the cards you’ve unlocked then select the one you want to equip. You can also tap the Profile icon in the top right of the screen and switch up your Calling Card there.

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Tom Bardwell

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Shooter