Black Ops 4 Blackout Character Missions Unlock Guide

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The Blackout mode in Black Ops 4 allows players to play as one of the many different characters that appeared previously in the Black Ops series.

There are around 37 different characters in this Battle Royale mode, and each of them is unlocked in a specific way. Since you aren’t familiarized well with how to unlock each of these Blackout characters in COD BO4, we’ve come up with this guide to help you out.

How to unlock characters in Black Ops 4 Blackout

Generally, the Blackout characters are unlocked by completing a set of tasks or objectives known as “Character Missions” within the Blackout mode.

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Some characters can also be unlocked via sufficient progress in either the Zombies Mode, the Blackout Pass, or by increasing your Eschelon Levels.

Character Missions first need to be acquired. To obtain a mission, you will need to collect a unique Character Item that will be placed inside Supply Drops, Supply Boxes, etc.

Sometimes, you may also acquire these items as a result of looting the corpses of enemy players and the undead. Once you get the character-specific item, you can get on with completing the objective.

It is necessary to complete the mission within the same match you found the item in, as you are required to keep it in your inventory during the mission. Do note that winning the match itself is not required to get the character skin in most missions unless they specifically require it.

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If you fail the mission and die, then you will have to start a new match and repeat the process – starting from finding the character item.

Merits and Eschelon Levels

Simply put, the Meris are Black Ops 4’s version of experience points, and the Eschelon levels are the Player levels. Your Eschelon levels increase as you earn more and more Merits, which can either be earned by getting kills, ranking high in a match, or completing challenges.

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The best ways to earn Merits include completing Challenges that offer more of them, winning matches, or placing higher than the top 15.

Now that we’ve got the general method of unlocking the COD BO4 Characters out of the way, we can move on to how to unlock each of these characters specifically.

In the tables below, you will find a list of the character unlock requirements under each game mode of Black Ops 4. Before you start, note, once again, that you need to have the character items in your inventory while doing the missions.

Black Ops 4 Blackout Character Missions and Items

Character/SkinItem to ObtainCharacter Mission
ReznovUshanka Hat – found within the Asylum or the EstatesGet a long-range kill (above 200m) and place either top 2, top 3, or top 5 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
MasonStained White T-shirt – found within Supply StashesActivate the Array’s Emergency Broadcast to wake the Sleeper Agent and place either the top 4, top 8, or top 15 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
WoodsBandana –found adjacent to the Firing Range helicopter spawnMount a helicopter within 1 minute after landing. Win the match
MenedezLocket – found within Supply Drops.Use a Shotgun to get 2 kills and finish the match.
RangerN/AReach Echelon Level 20
FrogmanN/AReach Echelon Level 40
AirborneN/AReach Echelon Level 60
SealN/AReach Echelon Level 80
Battle HardenedN/AReach Echelon 80 Prestige
HudsonN/AUnlocked from the Tier 200 Black Market Contraband in Operations: First Strike
Uncle FrankN/AUnlocked from the Black Ops Pass

Black Ops 4 Zombies Character Unlocks

Character/SkinItem to ObtainCharacter Mission
Shadow ManN/AThis character is unlocked by owning the Black Ops 4 Blackout Pass.
DempseyJuggernog Bottle – found within Nuketown, Mystery Boxes, or the Blightfather Special EventGet a kill with a grenade and finish the match.
NikolaiRussian Tanker Hat – found within the Graveyard by throwing cymbal monkey on the mausoleum doorPlace either the top 3, top 5, or top 10 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
RichtofenBlood Vial – Play as either Dempsey, Nikolai, or Takeo (next column), having their items in your inventory, interact with the Blood Fountain in the AsylumPlace either the top 2, top 3, or top 5 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
TakeoLetter to the Emperor – found within the Typewriter in the Blightfather event in either the Asylum, Boxing Gym, or LighthouseFinish the match without using any equipment and place either the top 3, top 8, or top 15 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
BrunoMug Shot – found within Supply Drops or in the Blightfather EventUse a melee attack to down an enemy and finish the match.
DiegoPulp Magazine – found by killing zombies or in the Blightfather EventDown an enemy with a headshot and finish the match.
ScarlettRacing Goggles and Scarf – found by killing zombies or in the Blightfather EventUse a vehicle to kill an enemy and finish the match.
ShawAlchemical Set – found within Mystery Boxes or in the Blightfather EventUse a Wraith Fire or an Acid Bomb to kill an enemy and finish the match.
Ultimis NikolaiN/AUnlocked from the Tier 45 Black Market Contraband in Operations: Absolute Zero.
Ultimis DempseyN/AUnlocked from the Tier 90 Black Market Contraband in Operations: Absolute Zero.
IX BrunoLion Pauldron – found within Mystery BoxesDown an enemy with a Combat Axe and then finish him – finish the match.
IX DiegoMayan Crest – found within Equipment StashesDown an enemy with a Bowie Knife and then finish him – finish the match.
IX ScarlettSteel Bracer – found by killing zombiesOpen a Supply Drop and finish the match.
IX ShawRitual Bowl – found by killing zombiesUse 5 Perks and place either the top 7, top 15, or top 30 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.

Multiplayer Character Unlocks

Character/SkinItem to ObtainCharacter Mission
BatteryWar Machine – found within Supply DropsPerform 2 eliminations with the War Machine.
FirebreakBurned Doll – found within Supply StashesEither kill or finish a downed player with fire damage.
NomadJuneau’s Tags – found within Supply StashesFinish the match by killing 2 enemies without taking damage.
ProphetOcular Prosthetic – found within Supply DropsWin the match while you have 3 perks active.
RuinPunching Mitts – found in the Lighthouse, Turbine Hangar 2, or Asylum RoofKill an enemy in close-quarter combat.
SeraphThe AnnihilatorAcquire a kill with the Annihilator and finish in the Top 15 of the player rankings.
AjaxDestroyed Armor Plating – found on dead enemiesGet three pieces of Destroyed Armor Plating and finish the match.
CrashPoker Chips – found within Medical StashesFinish the match with 15 Healing items and place either the top 3, top 8, or top 15 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
ReconChing Coin – found within Supply Stashes.Avoid damage from any collapse situations or circle damage and place either the top 7, top 15, or top 30 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
TorqueTorque’s Note – found within Supply Drops.Deploy 2 Razor Wires and a Barricade and place either the top 5, top 7, or top 15 in squads, duos, or solos respectively.
ZeroN/AUnlocked from the Tier 1 Black Market Contraband in Operations: Absolute Zero.
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