Modern Warfare 2 Perks

Perks are special abilities / power ups for multiplayer combat. There are only 3 perk slots available to you and each slot consist of different types of perks, so choosing the right ones for your class is crucial.

MW2 features new perks and retains some older ones from Call of Duty 4. Each one can now be upgraded to a „Pro“ version, by completing its challenge.

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Marathon

Tier 1

Standard: Unlimited Sprint Pro: Get over obstacles faster

Sleight of Hand

Tier 1

Standard: Faster reload Pro: Aim down sights faster

Scavenger

Tier 1

Standard: Retrieve ammo from dead bodies Pro: Extra magazines.

Bling

Tier 1

Standard: Dual attachments on primary weapon Pro: Dual attachments on secondary weapon

One Man Army

Tier 1

Standard: Switch classes in-game (no respawn needed) Pro:

Stopping Power

Tier 2

Standard: Increased bullet damagePro: Increased bullet damage to cars and Killstreak vehicles

Lightweight

Tier 2

Standard: Move faster Pro:

Hardline

Tier 2

Standard: Killstreaks rewards require 1 less killPro: Deathstreaks require 1 less death

Cold Blooded

Tier 2

Standard: Undetectable by UAV, air support, sentries, and thermalPro:

Danger Close

Tier 2

Standard: Increases explosive weapons damage Pro:

Commando

Tier 3

Standard: Increased melee distance Pro: No falling damage

Steady Aim

Tier 3

Standard: Increased hip-fire accuracyPro:Like the Iron Lungs perk from Call of Duty 4. You can hold your breath for a longer period of time.

Scrambler

Tier 3

Standard: Scrambles the radar of nearby enemies Pro:

Ninja

Tier 3

Standard: Invisible to heartbeat sensors Pro: Move silently

SitRep

Tier 3

Standard: Insertions. Reveals enemy explosives and Tactical Insertions Pro:

Last Stand

Tier 3

Standard: Survive (on the ground) for 10 seconds after being killed, pistol equipt Pro: Use grenades and equipment aswell as your pistol