The best perks to use in Modern Warfare 2
Pick the perks that suit your playstyle.
Modern Warfare 2 provides plenty of options to customize your playstyle, from a multitude of attachments to a suite of perks that offer unique benefits in-game.
While many of the perks will be familiar to longtimeCall of Dutyfans,Modern Warfare 2offers a different take on the perk system. You can equip a total of four perks at any one time, but each perk package is divided into Base, Bonus, and Ultimate perks.
You get two Base perks, and one Bonus and one Ultimate perk. You start each game with your Base perks, and slowly unlock the other two as the game progresses. Kills, assists, or playing the objective help you unlock them faster.
With a selection of 20 perks in the game, here’s a look at the best perks to use.
Which are the best perks in Modern Warfare 2?
Base Perks
The most useful Base perks are Overkill, Double Time, Battle Hardened, and Scavenger. Which combination you choose will depend a lot on your playstyle — if you enjoy sprinting around the map and looking for engagements, Double Time and Battle Hardened will serve you well.
With the prevalence of flashes and stun grenades in the game, Battle Hardened significantly reduces the time you are incapacitated and allows you to re-enter the fight quicker.
For more versatility, Overkill will let you equip two primary weapons for both close-quarters and long-range combat. Finally, Scavenger ensures that you will seldom have to worry about running out of ammo.
Bonus Perks
The best Bonus perk is Fast Hands, and the faster reload speeds are invaluable when you’re in the middle of a firefight. Snipers may find some value from Focus, which reduces flinch when aiming down sights, but it offers very niche benefits.
Ultimate Perks
When it comes to selecting the Ultimate Perk, it mostly comes down to a choice between Ghost and Quick Fix.
The UAV killstreak requires just four kills, which means that you’re going to be encountering it quite often. Ghost helps you stay off the radar and get the drop on enemies, especially when paired with the Dead Silence field upgrade.
On the other hand, Quick Fix is a great choice if you like to play up close and personal and find yourself frequently facing off against multiple opponents. The speedy health regeneration is extremely handy in a pinch, allowing you to reengage more quickly.
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