The Cleaver was included in previous CoD titles such as Modern Warfare Remastered and Infinite Warfare. It is available in Black Ops 6 after completing XP-based objectives included in the Squid Games Event Pass.
While you’re not required to spend money to unlock the Cleaver, you must grind. And if you’re someone who falls into the category of casual gamer but still wants this weapon, read on to learn more about how to unlock Cleaver in Black Ops 6 & Warzone.
Why Should You Unlock the Cleaver Melee Weapon?
Certain features make the Cleaver far more deadlier than other melee weapons. Firstly, while it’s ideal for short-range combat, it can also work at medium ranges. While some melee weapons in the game require a two-hit combo for elimination, the Cleaver requires a single hit.
It also boasts a decent attack speed—crucial if you’re out of ammo and must revert to melee options. Lastly, players can unlock a wide range of levels for the weapon, adding customization to their skin collections.
How to Unlock the Cleaver?
The Cleaver becomes available as the final reward to the Squid Game Event Pass, a time-specific event showcasing the collaboration between Call of Duty and Netflix’s Squid Games.
The event contains two passes, free and premium. Luckily, the Cleaver falls within the former, so players won’t have to worry about spending real-life currency to acquire it.
Before unlocking this weapon, players must complete 9 XP-based objectives in the Squid Game Event Pass. In the case of the Cleaver, players must gain 356,000 XP before the Squid Game Event ends to acquire the deadly melee weapon.
- Warzone: If you’re playing Warzone, two game modes will benefit you XP-wise: Resurgence and Plunder. Apart from having a decent duration per match, both the game modes contain the respawn option, allowing players to complete objectives and get eliminations, two vital factors contributing to XP gain.
- Zombies: Zombies is one of the most comfortable game modes for gaining significant XP. Unlike Multiplayer, the modes are mainly round and skill-based, allowing players to comfortably finish objectives, eliminate zombies, and proceed with side missions like Easter Eggs.
- The Strategist Specialty: If you choose multiplayer as your XP-gain method, we suggest equipping the Strategist Specialty, which enables players to gain bonus XPs for their medals.
- Double-XP Tokens: Players can also activate the Double-XP Tokens earned throughout their time on Black Ops 6. This allows them to enhance the amount of XP gained per match, irrespective of whether the format is Warzone, Multiplayer, or Zombies.
The Squid Game Event Pass runs from January 3rd to January 24th, after which you won’t be able to compete for the rewards included in the event.