The Dresden 9mm, better known to veterans as the MP40, makes its return in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 6. This SMG blends nostalgic design with strong handling and reliable damage, making it one of the standout additions in the final season before Black Ops 7.
The Dresden 9mm is available from launch in Season 6’s Battle Pass. You can unlock it on Page 3 of the Battle Pass — accessible through regular progression or by purchasing Battle Pass tiers.
Weapon Overview:
- Type: SMG
- Firing Mode: Full-auto
- Handling: High damage, steady recoil
- Range: Short
- Total Levels: 33
- Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mod
How to Unlock All Dresden 9mm Camos
The Dresden 9mm features three major camo paths across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, each with Military, Special, and Mastery challenges.
1. Multiplayer Camos
Military Camos
Earn headshots to unlock each camo:
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Granite | 5 headshot kills |
| Woodland | 10 headshot kills |
| Savanna | 15 headshot kills |
| Splinter | 20 headshot kills |
| Moss | 30 headshot kills |
| Saboteur | 40 headshot kills |
| Digital | 50 headshot kills |
| Tide | 75 headshot kills |
| Red Tiger | 100 headshot kills |
Special Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Portal | Unlock all Military Camos + 30 point-blank kills |
| Succulent | Unlock all Military Camos + 2 kills without taking damage 30 times |
Mastery Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Gold | Unlock both Special Camos + 10 double kills |
| Diamond | Unlock Gold + Gold on 6 SMGs + 3 kills without dying 10 times |
| Dark Spine | Unlock Diamond + Diamond on 33 weapons + 3 triple kills |
| Dark Matter | Unlock Dark Spine + Dark Spine on 33 weapons + 5 kills without dying 3 times |
2. Zombies Camos
Military Camos
Earn critical kills to progress:
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Slate | 100 critical kills |
| Desert | 200 critical kills |
| Evergreen | 300 critical kills |
| Rugged | 400 critical kills |
| Grim | 600 critical kills |
| Stripe | 800 critical kills |
| Oceanic | 1,000 critical kills |
| Whiteout | 1,500 critical kills |
| Purple Tiger | 2,000 critical kills |
Special Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Conduit | Unlock all Military Camos + 300 eliminations with Dead Wire |
| Twilight Bloom | Unlock all Military Camos + 300 Pack-a-Punched eliminations |
Mastery Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Mystic Gold | Unlock both Special Camos + 10 rapid kills 15 times |
| Opal | Unlock Mystic Gold + Mystic Gold on 6 SMGs + 30 Special Zombie kills |
| Afterlife | Unlock Opal + Opal on 33 weapons + 20+ kills 10 times without damage |
| Nebula | Unlock Afterlife + Afterlife on 33 weapons + 5 flawless killstreaks |
3. Warzone Camos
Military Camos
Get eliminations in Warzone to unlock:
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Quartz | 5 eliminations |
| Tundra | 10 eliminations |
| Canyon | 15 eliminations |
| Pine | 20 eliminations |
| Undergrowth | 30 eliminations |
| Snakeskin | 40 eliminations |
| Siberia | 50 eliminations |
| Smolder | 75 eliminations |
| Blue Tiger | 100 eliminations |
Special Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Gateway | Unlock all Military Camos + 5 sprint kills |
| Bloodsoak | Unlock all Military Camos + 3 kills in a single match 5 times |
Mastery Camos
| Camo | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Gold Tiger | Unlock both Special Camos + 5 kills as a Most Wanted target |
| King’s Ransom | Unlock Gold Tiger + Gold Tiger on 6 SMGs + 3 kills without dying twice |
| Catalyst | Unlock King’s Ransom + King’s Ransom on 33 weapons + 5 tactical kills (Flash/Concussion/Shock) |
| Abyss | Unlock Catalyst + Catalyst on 33 weapons + 5 kills without dying 5 times |
All Dresden 9mm Attachments in Black Ops 6 & Warzone
The Dresden 9mm has 33 weapon levels that unlock an extensive Gunsmith lineup. Below are the major categories and standout attachments.
Optics
Reflex and holo sights to improve target visibility:
- Remuda Mini Reflex
- Kepler Microflex
- PrismaTech Reflex
- Accu-Spot Ultra Holo (3x Zoom)
- VMF Variable Scope (3x–8x Zoom)
Best for sniper-support builds.
Muzzles
Options for recoil control or suppression:
- Monolithic Suppressor: Better range and bullet velocity; slower ADS
- Compensator: Improves vertical recoil and stabilization
- Ported Compensator: Best overall recoil control
Barrels
- Long Barrel: Improved range and bullet velocity
- Reinforced Barrel: Boosts both damage range and speed
- Short Barrel: Faster ADS and sprint-to-fire speed
Magazines
- Extended Mag I / II: 48- or 68-round mags for sustained fights
- Fast Mag I / II: Faster reloads; slightly reduced capacity on Fast Mag II
Rear Grips
- Quickdraw Grip: Faster ADS
- Ergonomic Grip: Better dive-to-fire and slide-to-fire speed
- CQB Grip: Strong for aggressive close-quarters play
Stocks
- Infiltrator Stock: Best for ADS movement speed
- Light Stock: Boosts all forms of mobility
- Combat Stock: Adds flinch resistance and stability
Lasers
- Tactical Laser: ADS precision boost
- Fast Motion Laser: Better hipfire during slides and jumps
- Target Laser: Reduces sway and improves steadiness
Fire Mods
- Overpressured Ammo: Increases bullet velocity
- Recoil Springs: Improves vertical and horizontal control
- FMJ Rounds: Extra penetration and scorestreak damage
- Rapid Fire: Faster firing but reduced control
Recommended Loadouts
Close-Range Build
- Muzzle: Compensator
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
- Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
- Stock: Infiltrator Stock
Sniper Support Build
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Magazine: Extended Mag II
- Fire Mod: Recoil Springs
These setups balance mobility, accuracy, and damage, letting you dominate both in tight corridors and longer engagements.
See also: How to Beat Black Ops 6 Zombies Hardest Dark Ops Challenges
The Dresden 9mm is more than just a nostalgic throwback — it’s a powerful, adaptable SMG that shines across all modes. Whether you’re grinding Dark Matter in Multiplayer, farming Zombies for Nebula, or pushing Warzone wins with the Abyss camo, mastering its attachments and recoil pattern is key.
With smart customization and consistent play, you’ll have the Dresden 9mm fully mastered across Black Ops 6 and Warzone in no time. Play Now!
