Prestige is back in Black Ops 6, offering a rewarding system for dedicated players who want to go beyond the standard levels. This feature not only allows you to showcase your commitment but also grants access to unique emblems and a wealth of in-game rewards.
For those familiar with the Call of Duty franchise, Prestige is essentially a voluntary rank reset. In Black Ops 6, this system is enhanced, allowing you to retain some of your hard-earned progress while offering fresh challenges and coveted cosmetic items. Every ten levels within each Prestige tier unlocks new rewards, providing consistent incentives as you climb the ranks.
Beyond the standard Prestige levels, Black Ops 6 presents an even greater challenge: reaching level 1000. This ultimate goal unlocks a secret reward, and potentially, a sneak peek at future Call of Duty content, adding another layer of intrigue for hardcore players.
Navigating the menus to initiate Prestige in Black Ops 6 can be slightly confusing. This guide will clearly explain how to prestige in Black Ops 6, detail what changes when you prestige, and showcase the exciting rewards awaiting you.
Black Ops 6 Prestige: Reaching the Entry Level
To unlock the Prestige system in Black Ops 6, you must first achieve level 55 in the game’s multiplayer mode.
Once you’ve reached level 55, the game will notify you with an on-screen prompt, asking if you wish to prestige. You have the option to prestige immediately or postpone it if you prefer to continue playing at level 55 for a while longer. The Prestige process is manual, giving you full control over when you decide to reset your level and ascend to Prestige.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Initiate Prestige in Black Ops 6
When you’re ready to embrace the Prestige ranks in Black Ops 6, follow these straightforward steps:
- Navigate to the “Barracks” tab located in the main multiplayer menu of Black Ops 6.
- Select the “Progression” button within the Barracks menu.
- Locate and choose the “Prestige” option, positioned in the center of the Progression screen.
- Hover over the available Prestige level. You will see a prompt to hold down the designated “Prestige Details” button. Hold this button to proceed.
- On the subsequent screen, you will be prompted to reset your level and enter Prestige. Hold down the indicated button again to confirm and initiate the Prestige process.
Understanding the Changes After Prestiging in Black Ops 6
Prestiging in Black Ops 6 shares similarities with previous Call of Duty titles, involving a partial reset in exchange for prestigious emblems and rewards. However, Black Ops 6 softens the reset by allowing you to retain certain aspects of your progression.
Upon entering Prestige in Black Ops 6, you will experience the following changes:
- Level Reset: Your rank will be reset back to level 1.
- Unlock Reset: Most level-based unlocks will be locked again. This includes weapons, equipment, and perks, with the exception of base operators, emotes, zombie Gobblegums, and any items you’ve permanently unlocked through Prestige.
- Loadout Reset: Your custom loadouts will be reset to default.
- Combat Stats Reset: Your combat statistics will be reset to reflect your progress within the current Prestige level. Lifetime stats remain accessible in your Combat Record.
Crucially, the following progress and items will be preserved through Prestige:
- Weapon Progression: Weapon levels, weapon camos, and reticles will be retained.
- Weapon Builds: Your saved weapon builds will remain intact.
- Challenge Progress: Progress towards challenges and unlocked challenge rewards are kept.
- Store and Battle Pass Content: Any content acquired from the in-game store or through Battle Passes remains yours.
- Operator and Emote Unlocks: Operators and emotes you’ve unlocked will not be reset.
- Zombie Gobblegums: Your collection of Zombie Gobblegums will be unaffected.
Black Ops 6 Prestige Rewards: Emblems and Beyond
Prestiging in Black Ops 6 earns you rewards inspired by iconic elements from previous Black Ops games. For instance, the rewards for the first Prestige are themed around Call of Duty: World At War, featuring a zombie-themed operator skin.
Black Ops 6 features ten core Prestige levels, with two additional bonus Prestiges for dedicated players who reach the highest tiers. Each Prestige level, except for Prestige 1 (which offers seven rewards), grants six distinct rewards:
- One Permanent Unlock Token: This valuable token allows you to permanently unlock any single item of your choice. For example, you could instantly unlock a powerful weapon like the AS VAL from level one, bypassing the normal level progression.
- Loading Screen and Social Wallpaper: Unique cosmetic items to customize your profile.
- GobbleGum Pack: A pack of GobbleGums for use in Zombies mode.
- Animated Emblem: A dynamic emblem to display your Prestige rank in-game.
- Charm: A weapon charm to personalize your firearms.
- Blueprint or Operator Skin: A weapon blueprint or an operator skin, offering unique visual customization.
The Permanent Unlock Token is granted immediately upon prestiging. The remaining five rewards are distributed incrementally every ten levels within each Prestige (at levels 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50), always in the same order: loading screen, GobbleGum pack, animated emblem, charm, and finally, the blueprint or operator skin.
You can preview the rewards for each Prestige level within the dedicated Prestige section in Black Ops 6. Alternatively, explore the reward galleries below for a visual preview.
Reaching Prestige Master and Prestige Legend in Black Ops 6
After conquering all ten Prestige levels, you will achieve Prestige Master status. This unlocks the ability to progress to level 1,000 and earn even greater rewards. These rewards include prestige icons from previous Call of Duty games, unique operator skins, and exclusive weapon blueprints, offering a deep level of customization and bragging rights.
For the most dedicated players who reach the pinnacle of level 1,000, Prestige Legend awaits. This final tier grants an ultimate reward package: the Samuels operator skin, a Prestige Legend loading screen, a weapon upgrade GobbleGum pack, a unique emblem, a spray, and the PP-919 weapon blueprint. For a complete visual showcase of these top-tier rewards, you can refer to this YouTube video by MrDalekJD.
To further enhance your Black Ops 6 experience, explore our guides on maps, Double XP events, and the best weapons in Black Ops 6. We also offer guides for the campaign mode, including solutions for safehouse puzzles and safe code locations.
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