Many options are available for Perks in Black Ops, choose one from each tier to help yourself and your team throughout the battle. Grab Flak Jacket to take less damage from explosives or Scavenger to replenish ammo from fallen enemies.
Perk Tier 1
Lightweight
Move Faster.
Pro: Take no fall damage.
Unlocked: Default
Scavenger
Replenish ammo and Lethal Grenades from fallen enemies.
Pro: Start with extra mags and replenish Tactical Grenades from fallen enemies.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Ghost
Remain hidden from enemy Spy Planes.
Pro: Avoid targeting from aircraft, IR scopes, and Sentry Guns, No red crosshair of name when targeted.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Flak Jacket
Take less explosive damage.
Pro: Deflect fire damage and safely toss back Frag Grenades.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Hardline
Earn killstreak rewards with one less kill.
Pro: Change the contents of a Care Package.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Perk Tier 2
Hardened
Penetrate walls and objects with deeper bullet impact.
Pro: Inflict extra bullet damage on aircraft and turrets, and flinch less when shot.
Unlocked: Default
Scout
Hold breath longer when scoped.
Pro: Switch weapons faster.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Steady Aim
Maintain increased accuracy when firing from the hip.
Pro: Aim fasster after sprinting and
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Sleight of Hand
Reload weapons faster.
Pro: Aim down sights faster with weapons (except Sniper Riles).
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Warlord
Equip two attachments to your primary weapon (excluding underbarrels).
Pro: Start with one extra Lethal and Tactical Grenade (except Willy Pete).
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Perk Tier 3
Tactical Mask
Protect yourself against Nova gas.
Pro: Reduce the effects of Flash and Concussion Grenades, and reveal the position of a flashed or stunner enemy.
Unlocked: Default
Marathon
Sprint for a longer duration.
Pro: Sprint for an unlimited duration.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Ninja
Move silently.
Pro: Make no noise at all and hear enemies louder.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Second Chance
Pull out your pistol before dying.
Pro: Survive longer and get revived by your teammates.
Unlocked: 2000 Points
Hacker
Detect enemy equipment, explosives, and turrets.
Pro: Sabotage enemy equipment and turrets, booby trap stolen crates, and remain invisible to Motion Sensors.
Unlocked: 2000 Points