Modern Warfare: Spec Ops Headhunter Tips & Tricks

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Modern Warfare Spec Ops Operation Headhunter Tips & Tricks

Spec Ops in the 2019 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare can be taxing, so here are some tricks to help keep you in the game. Via Infinity War There's no denying that newest Spec Ops Co-Op missions are some of the most difficult experiences in the game, but are ? Gone is the well-loved star system from previous iterations, wherein all you had to do was finish enough missions on one star to progress to the next level. Now, these operations are tough to their core, and while most players may not appreciate this, finishing one does offer a well-deserved feeling of victory. The first mission, codenamed Headhunter, can specifically be called a pain. But there are a variety of options to its approach. I myself have tried a number of different angles, but really it all comes down to three main initial concepts: your loadout (which will include your role and munitions choices), cooperative teammates, and literal skill (along with a large heaping of hopes and prayers). THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Necessitating Ammunition In Loadouts

While , there is an array of weapons and customization options that make the game feel so personalized, unlike any Call of Duty before it. Especially given the fact that players can update and progress even when playing Spec-Ops missions and Survival mode, the game has this all-around streamlined feel to it and knowing the best weapons attachments is key to winning (that being in any mode). For Headhunter, specifically, players will want to allocate enough ammunition in their loadouts to avoid running out of ammo, because ammunition in every single Spec-Ops mission is scarce. I utilize two primaries in Headhunter, the M91 light machine gun and the M4A1 XRK variant. On the XRK, I've exchanged the laser for a 50-round clip, switched the under-barrel attachment and stock to the merc foregrip and Singuard arms invader, respectively. All of this is to boost mobility and to allow for as much ammunition as possible, because even when players die you don't replenish ammo, which is an absolute bummer but definitely makes Spec Ops extremely difficult. There should also be at least one in your squad with a sniper. This is key because without someone acting as a lookout, you'll all most likely fall to the brutality of the mission and its hectic nature. from

Deciding Teammates Specific Roles

In addition to having your own personal loadouts, Spec Ops offers various selections in terms of your player's "Role" and "Munitions," both of which can be found below the Edit Loadouts tab and are crucial for success. As for one's role, I strongly suggest having at least two in your crew as Medics, because the Team Revive special of picking up all downed teammates helps in extremely tight situations. I would also have an Engineer present, mainly for taking down juggernauts and choppers, as well as an Assault role filled, for its Team Stopping Power, which boosts your entire squad's damage output. If you not only want to but be one of them, I'd also recommend having two of your three possible Munitions slots filled with ammo crates. Having an abundance of ammunition in Spec-Ops is fundamentally key to survival and victory. You may also want to think about bringing in a cluster strike, sentry turret, or precision airstrike, as these three Munition crates offer the best bang for your buck, but be careful for you don't want to waste all of those hard-earned points if your entire team is going to die five minutes into the mission. Have at least two in the party bring some armor, too, because (despite the fact that you will most certainly die a ton) at least one of you must stay alive for all of this to work accordingly.

Understanding The Level And Its Enemies

All four of the varied Spec-Ops levels spew an immense amount of foes for players to go up against, from armored ground units and juggernauts to attack helicopters and tanks. However, not all of these enemies need to be killed nor even seen at all if said players learn the routes and follow the mission objectives to a T. If you have the right guns equipped and your team is following the correct path, with at least one player in an area on the map where enemies can't reach them (such as the roof of the stadium), then the Spec-Ops mission as a whole should be a breeze. You will, however, die a considerable amount. This is written into the very fabric of every new and improved Call of Duty. There's a learning curve to be had, no one will be able to just hop in and be great at it, so don't beat yourself up for dying a lot. That's why there's a player left at a specific location so as to avoid overall mission failure. Headhunter is one extremely difficult operation, but if you and your teammates have the flow of the level mapped out and are relatively well-equipped, dying a bunch won't be a problem. What will be is ammunition conservation, which is why I always stress bringing at least two ammo crates into the mission. Otherwise, you're screwed. Via Infinity Ward

The Road To Victory

The mission objectives are rather simple, but the process of actually completing them is insanely difficult, with an immeasurable amount of foes to kill along the way. First, players must take out five Al-Qatala lieutenants, then hack and disable five scrambles, and finally wrap it all up by taking out an attack chopper. If you and your team have their roles mapped out and loadouts set perfectly, it shouldn't be all too difficult, so long as you practice and avoid bickering. Aside from having a sniper perched somewhere out of reach and watching over the crew, all three players should remain together, covering each other and dishing out supplies along the way. It's all about being smart, remaining tactical, and finishing each objective as quickly as possible. While a lot of players may not like them, I personally find the new Spec Ops to be one of the . Following the game's launch, Activision released a blog post specifically titled . I highly recommend giving that a read before even attempting any of these relatively difficult mission sets, otherwise you'll be tossing your controller into the ground and ripping your hair out in utter aggravation.