Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Trophy & Achievement Guide

Earn every Trophy and Achievement in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Master the campaign, Strike Force missions, and multiplayer to gain 100% completion.

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Trophy & Achievement Guide

Welcome, elite operative, to the ultimate guide for unlocking every Trophy and Achievement in Call of Duty: Black Ops II (RPG)! This section will provide detailed, actionable strategies to help you conquer the campaign, master Strike Force missions, and dominate the multiplayer, ensuring you leave no stone unturned in your quest for 100% completion. Prepare for a deep dive into specific mission objectives, item locations, and optimal tactical approaches.

Campaign Completion & Story-Related Achievements

Many achievements are unlocked simply by progressing through the main campaign. However, some require specific actions or choices within the story. Remember that Black Ops II features branching storylines and multiple endings, so careful planning is key if you aim for all story-related achievements in a single playthrough.

  • "Pyrrhic Victory" (Bronze/10G): Complete the first mission, "Pyrrhic Victory." This is unmissable.
  • "Celerium" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Celerium." Unmissable.
  • "Old Wounds" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Old Wounds." Unmissable.
  • "Time and Fate" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Time and Fate." Unmissable.
  • "Fallen Angel" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Fallen Angel." Unmissable.
  • "Karma" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Karma." Unmissable.
  • "Suffer With Me" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Suffer With Me." Unmissable.
  • "Achilles' Veil" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Achilles' Veil." Unmissable.
  • "Odysseus" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Odysseus." Unmissable.
  • "Cordis Die" (Bronze/10G): Complete the mission "Cordis Die." Unmissable.
  • "Future Reflex" (Silver/20G): Complete the campaign on any difficulty. This will unlock after the final mission, regardless of your ending.
  • "Elite Operative" (Gold/50G): Complete the campaign on Veteran difficulty. This is a significant challenge. Focus on cover, headshots, and using your tactical equipment effectively. Don't be afraid to restart checkpoints if you take too much damage or waste critical resources.

Strike Force Mission Mastery

Strike Force missions are critical for unlocking certain achievements and influencing the campaign's outcome. Successfully completing all of them is essential.

  • "Ship Shape" (Bronze/15G): Complete the Strike Force mission "FOB Spectre."
    • Strategy: Your primary objective is to secure the FOB. use the CLAWs and Quadrotor drones to clear out enemy positions before advancing your ground troops. Prioritize destroying enemy turrets and anti-air defenses.
  • "Desert Storm" (Bronze/15G): Complete the Strike Force mission "Raid."
    • Strategy: This mission involves defending a convoy. Position your CLAWs strategically to cover choke points. Use your sniper teams to pick off high-value targets and rocket-wielding enemies.
  • "Iron Clad" (Bronze/15G): Complete the Strike Force mission "Dispatch."
    • Strategy: You'll be escorting a VIP. Keep your forces tight around the VIP's vehicle. Use your drones to scout ahead and eliminate ambushes before they can fully form.
  • "Blind Date" (Bronze/15G): Complete the Strike Force mission "Medusa."
    • Strategy: This mission requires stealth and precision. Use your remote-controlled drones to disable enemy communications and sensors. Only engage when necessary to avoid detection.
  • "Good Karma" (Silver/30G): Complete all Strike Force missions.
    • Strategy: Ensure you play and successfully complete all five Strike Force missions: "FOB Spectre," "Raid," "Dispatch," "Medusa," and "Second Chance." Failure in a Strike Force mission can impact the campaign's ending, but you can still earn this achievement by simply completing them, regardless of the outcome.

Miscellaneous Campaign Achievements

These achievements often require specific actions or finding hidden items within the campaign levels.

  • "High Achiever" (Silver/20G): Complete 10 challenges in any single mission.
    • Strategy: Each campaign mission has a list of challenges (e.g., "Kill 10 enemies with headshots," "Destroy 3 enemy vehicles with a rocket launcher"). Check the mission debriefing screen to see your progress. Focus on easier challenges like specific weapon kills or equipment uses. "Pyrrhic Victory" and "Celerium" are good missions to attempt this on due to their straightforward objectives.
  • "Man of the People" (Bronze/10G): Rescue the President in "Cordis Die."
    • Strategy: During the final mission, ensure you successfully protect the President's convoy and extract him. This is a critical objective and failing it will lead to a different ending.
  • "Showdown" (Bronze/10G): Kill Menendez in a specific way in "Karma."
    • Strategy: During the mission "Karma," when you confront Menendez, you will have a choice. To get this achievement, do not shoot him in the leg. Instead, aim for a lethal shot to the head or body.
  • "Family Reunion" (Bronze/10G): Find and rescue Farid in "Achilles' Veil."
    • Strategy: This achievement is tied to a specific choice. When playing as Mason, you will be given a choice to either shoot Harper or Farid. To earn this achievement, you must choose to shoot Harper. This will allow Farid to survive and be rescued later in the mission.
  • "Giant Accomplishment" (Gold/50G): Complete all challenges in the game.
    • Strategy: This is arguably the most time-consuming achievement. You need to complete every single challenge across all campaign missions. This will require multiple playthroughs and careful attention to detail. Refer to the mission debrief screen after each mission to track your progress. Some challenges are mutually exclusive with others or require specific choices in the branching storyline. It's recommended to tackle this after completing the campaign on Veteran.

Multiplayer & Zombies Achievements

While the RPG elements primarily focus on the campaign's choices and consequences, Black Ops II still features its iconic multiplayer and Zombies modes, each with their own set of achievements.

Multiplayer

  • "Welcome to the Club" (Bronze/10G): Reach Sergeant (Level 10) in Multiplayer.
    • Strategy: Simply play multiplayer matches. Focus on objective modes like Domination or Hardpoint for higher score gains. Use scorestreaks effectively.
  • "Prestige Master" (Gold/50G): Reach Prestige Master (Level 55, 10th Prestige) in Multiplayer.
    • Strategy: This is a massive grind. Play regularly, complete challenges, and use Double XP weekends when available. Focus on high-scoring game modes and maintaining a good Kill/Death ratio.
  • "Party Animal" (Bronze/10G): Win 10 multiplayer matches with a party of 4 or more players.
    • Strategy: Gather a group of friends and play together. Communicate and coordinate to secure victories.

Zombies

  • "Tower of Babble" (Silver/30G): Complete the Easter Egg in "Tranzit."
    • Strategy: This is a complex multi-step process that requires cooperation with other players. You'll need to build various items, activate specific devices, and follow intricate steps. Look for detailed community guides specifically for the "Tranzit" Easter Egg, as the steps are too extensive to list here.
  • "Undead Man's Party Bus" (Bronze/10G): Ride the bus in "Tranzit" for 10 consecutive rounds.
    • Strategy: In the "Tranzit" map, simply stay on the bus for 10 full rounds without disembarking. This is easier with a coordinated team to protect you from zombies trying to board.
  • "The Lights of the Dead" (Bronze/10G): Turn on the power in "Green Run."
    • Strategy: In the "Tranzit" map (Green Run), you need to build the Turbine and use it to power the door to the power station. Once inside, activate the power switch.