Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Classic Prestige System Returns – Rewards and Levels Explained
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 brings back the classic Prestige system. Learn how to unlock Prestige levels, rewards, and reach Prestige Master with 1,000 additional levels and exclusive skins.
Treyarch is bringing back the classic Prestige system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, stepping away from the seasonal progression we’ve seen since 2019's Modern Warfare. If you’re a fan of grinding your way to the top, this one’s for you! Let's dive into everything you need to know about the return of Prestige, including some of the awesome rewards you can unlock.
What’s Prestige All About in Black Ops 6?
As soon as Black Ops 6 servers go live, you’ll be able to start climbing through 10 Prestige levels with no season reset to slow you down. If you’re new to Prestige, here’s the deal:
- Once you hit Level 55, you can reset back to Level 1 to earn your Prestige rank.
- All your unlocks (weapons, perks, etc.) will be reset and you’ll need to unlock them again.
- However, your lifetime stats stay intact (though you’ll only see the stats for the Prestige you’re currently on).
The best part? After hitting Prestige 10, there are 1,000 additional levels to grind, with loads of exclusive rewards waiting at the top.
Prestige Permanent Unlocks
Every time you hit a new Prestige level, you’ll receive a permanent unlock token, letting you pick any item between Levels 1 and 55 to unlock forever. These tokens are a lifesaver for quickly grabbing your favorite gear without having to grind for it every time you reset.
Prestige Rewards in Black Ops 6
Here’s a breakdown of the Prestige rewards we know so far:
| Prestige Level | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Prestige 1 | Prestige 1 Icon, Nacht Raider Operator skin, Prestige 1 challenges, 1 unlock token |
| Prestige 3 | "My Name is..." Operator skin |
| Prestige 4 | Atomic Commando weapon blueprint |
| Prestige 5 | Absolute Loss Operator skin |
| Prestige 6 | Robot Abomination weapon blueprint |
| Prestige 7 | Specialist Fan Operator skin |
What is Prestige Master?
If you’re a completionist, Prestige Master is where the grind really begins. After reaching Prestige 10, you unlock 1,000 extra levels, each packed with rewards, including access to Legacy Prestige Icons from older Call of Duty games.
Here’s a look at the Prestige Master rewards:
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| Instant | Sitting Bull Reborn Operator skin |
| Level 90 | Classified Arsenal weapon blueprint |
| Level 100 | Legacy Prestige 1 Icon |
| Level 200 | Legacy Prestige 2 Icon |
| Level 300 | Legacy Prestige 3 Icon |
| Level 400 | Legacy Prestige 4 Icon |
| Level 500 | Legacy Prestige 5 Icon |
| Level 600 | Legacy Prestige 6 Icon |
| Level 700 | Legacy Prestige 7 Icon |
| Level 800 | Legacy Prestige 8 Icon |
| Level 900 | Legacy Prestige 9 Icon |
| Prestige Legend (Level 1000) | Legacy Prestige 10 Icon |
Ready to Grind?
The return of classic Prestige in Black Ops 6 is long overdue, and with a ton of content to unlock, it’s time to see how fast you can climb the ranks. Whether you’re going slow and steady or racing to the top, the grind is back—and it’s going to be a wild ride.
