Black Ops - Killstreaks / Kill Streak Rewards

Killstreak Rewards are bonuses that are earned by getting multiple kills in a row without dying. The Hardline perk lowers the required amount by one kill. In COD7 Black Ops killstreak kills (RC-XD, Napalm Strike , etc.) don't count towards your next killstreak - this is something that players from Modern Warfare 2, and perhaps Modern Warfare 3, will have to get used to.

When you reach level 10, all killstreaks become available for purchase with CoD Points (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC). You can buy them in any order you choose, but you can only use 3 at a time.

Spy Plane

Description: This deploys a Spy Plane that shows enemies on the radar. The map is refreshed every 3-4 seconds. The Spy Plane flies around the map and can be shot down even with your primary weapon.

Players using the Ghost perk won't show up on the radar.

Unlocked by default.

A Spy Plane flying above the map.

RC-XD

Description: This killstreak allows you to remote control a small miniature car with explosives. The explosion is big enough to take out a few bad guys that are grouped together.

The RC-XD moves really fast and can go up stairs. It can be destroyed by the enemy.

Unlocked: 1200 CoD Points

The RC-XD.

An RC-XD being controlled.

Counter-Spy Plane

Description: Disables the enemy radar for a short period of time, even if they don't have a Spy Plane in the air.

Unlocked: 1600 CoD Points

SAM Turret

Description: Airdrops a placeable SAM turret that engages enemy aircraft. With this you don't need to carry a rocket launcher around.

Unlocked: 1600 CoD Points

SAM Turret firing a missile.

Care Package

Description: This works just like in Modern Warfare 2, but this time a slow moving Chinook brings in the package. It's possible to shoot it down more easily due to its low altitude and speed. The Care Package itself contains a random killstreak or ammo.

There are two exclusive weapons that can only be found inside a Care Package: "Grim Reaper" Rocket Launcher and "Death Machine" Minigun. Care Packages can be seen on the radar by everyone: if it's red, it belongs to the enemy team. Care Packages can be booby trapped with the Hacker Pro perk.

Unlocked by default.

The Care Package.

A Chinook helicopter bringing in a Care Package.

Napalm Strike

Description: The Napalm Strike is an airstrike that covers an area with slowly burning napalm.

Unlocked: 2400 CoD Points

An ongoing Napalm Strike.

Sentry Gun

Description: Airdrop a placeable Sentry Gun that attacks enemy players. It can be temporarily disabled with concussion grenades.

Sentry Guns are most effective when placed in high places.

Unlocked: 3200 CoD Points

Sentry Gun.

Mortar Team

Description: Allows you to target 3 locations on the map that will be bombarded with Mortar Strikes.

Unlocked: 3200 CoD Points

Selecting targets on the map.

Attack Helicopter

Description: Deploys the classic Cobra Attack Helicopter to engage enemies, just like in the previous Call of Duty games. You can select the area where the helicopter is deployed. Black Ops 3 has a similar killstreak called the Wraith, which has advanced stealth capabilities. This and many other scorestreaks can be viewed in the latest black ops 3 scorestreaks / killstreaks update. COD: BO3 has many familiar scorestreaks from Ghosts and Advanced Warfare.

Unlocked by default.

The Attack Helicopter (enemy) can be seen on the radar as it attacks the player.

Valkyrie Rockets

Description: The Valkyrie Rockets are brought into the map in a Care Package that you have to pick up. You get 2 rockets. Valkyrie Rockets are controlled in 1st person (see the 2nd picture below) and can be controlled in all directions, but they have limited fuel that's indicated by a green bar.

You can boost a rocket to give it extra speed and also detonate it whenever you want. They are also hard to control, but the rocket has a moderate explosion radius, so you don't need a direct hit to kill an enemy.

Unlocked: 4000 CoD Points

Valkyrie Rocket Launcher.

Valkyrie Rocket in 1st person, notice the red target on the enemy.

A Valkyrie Rocket being launched.

Blackbird

Description: Deploys a SR-71 Blackbird to monitor the map. You can see both enemy position and direction on the radar. The Blackbird doesn't have a refresh rate like the Spy Plane, so you can see the enemies in real-time until the Blackbird leaves the map.

The SR-71 Blackbird can't be shot down. Note: players using the Ghost perk will show up on the radar.

Unlocked: 4500 CoD Points

You can see what way the enemy (red) is facing.

Rolling Thunder

Description: Calls in a plane to carpet bomb the selected area. This is pretty much the Stealth Bomber killstreak reward from Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3 and PC).

Unlocked: 4500 CP

Chopper Gunner

Description: Be the gunner of an attack helicopter. You can attack enemies with a minigun from the side of the helicopter that enters the map.

Unlocked: 5000 CoD Points

Chopper Gunner in 1st person.

Attack Dogs

Description: This killstreak will spawn dogs to hunt enemy players on the map. Dogs can kill a player with one bite, so they should be killed as quickly as possible.

Unlocked: 6000 CoD Points

Keep your distance!

Gunship

Description: The gunship (helicopter) is fully controllable by the player. You can use both the minigun and rockets to kill enemies.

Unlocked: 6000 CoD Points

Enemies have a red target around them.