The Cleaver is a powerful one-hit-kill melee weapon returning to the Call of Duty franchise with Black Ops 6 and Warzone in the latest Season 1 Reloaded update. First introduced in older titles like Modern Warfare Remastered and Infinite Warfare, the Cleaver is a great piece of gear to use in close-quarters combat. Here’s everything you need to know about unlocking this brutal weapon in BO6 and Warzone.
How to Unlock the Cleaver in Black Ops 6 and Warzone
The Cleaver will be available as part of an in-game event introduced in Season 1 Reloaded. While Activision hasn’t fully detailed the event yet, there’s strong evidence that it will coincide with the Squid Games crossover event coming to Black Ops 6. This event is expected to kick off sometime in January, shortly after the Archie’s Festival Frenzy event ends.
To unlock the Cleaver, you must complete specific challenges during the event. Though the exact tasks haven’t been confirmed, they’ll likely involve:
- Get a set number of kills using melee weapons in multiplayer matches.
- Survive some rounds in the Zombies mode.
Activision’s blog hints that the Cleaver will be the event’s grand reward, similar to how the Maelstrom Shotgun and AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifle were unlocked in earlier events (Merry Mayhem and Archie’s Festival Frenzy respectively). Keep waiting for official announcements so you don’t miss your chance to participate.
What You Should Get the Cleaver Melee Weapon?
The Cleaver is a deadly melee option in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Here’s a quick breakdown of its stats and features:
- Damage: A one-hit kill on impact, making it extremely lethal in close quarters.
- Range: Best for short distances but viable for sneaky medium-range takedowns.
- Attack Speed: Medium, with both heavy and light swings available.
- Progression: The Cleaver has 30 levels, allowing you to unlock mastery camos. Use Double Weapon XP Tokens to speed up progression.
- No Attachments: While you can’t modify it with attachments, you can customize its look with unlockable skins.
Its effectiveness makes it a favorite for players who enjoy stealthy, close-up eliminations, especially on small maps like Nuketown and Stakeout 24/7.
If you’re eager to try the Cleaver before the event, you can test it out in the campaign mission “Most Wanted.” Select the Mystery Man option in the mission, and you’ll use the Cleaver to kill one of Senator McKenna’s guards. It’s a nice chance to experience its speed and power in a controlled setting before earning it in multiplayer.
