Find out all about Spec Ops (Special Operations) in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2021 (COD MW) with this guide! Know about operations, mission objectives, gameplay tips, & more!!!
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Check Out Beginner Tips Here!Spec Ops Operations List
All Special Ops Operations
| Operation Headhunter | Operation Kuvalda |
| Operation Paladin | Operation Crosswind |
| Operation Harbinger | Operation Brimstone |
| Operation Just Reward | Operation Strongbox |
Multi-Stage 4 Player Teamplay
Operations Mode is centered around cooperation and teamwork, taking the form of missions composed of multiple objectives. Each objective requires the destruction or removal of key logistical and leadership targets.
All Factions & Loadouts Can Be Used
Operations carry over all of the Operators, Loadouts, and Progress you've made in Multiplayer. You'll have access to your preferred arsenal to carry out all Operations in whatever way you and your squad choose. Bring your favored equipment, as well as your favorite Operator.
Grab Killstreaks From Munition Boxes
Before you start, pick 3 munitions that has similar effects with Killstreaks. To use these killstreaks you've picked, find Munition boxes located randomly on the map. Whether or not to pursue them is up to the team.
Check out All Killstreak List here!4 Operations Available At Launch
4 multi-stage Operations are available on all platforms at the game's launch. More operations are scheduled to come post release.
Spec Ops Mission List
All Classic Special Ops Missions
A Competence Test
While Operations determine your skill on how to approach a situation, Missions are a more curated experience where your proficiency with specific weapons, killstreaks, and other tools will be tested.
Play With Others Or Solo
Missions can be played alone, or with up to three other players. Choose to be a lone-wolf or hunt in packs!
Gain Stars For Your Results
You can achieve a 1, 2, or 3-star ranking for Missions based on your performance, making them highly replayable, An “Infinity Ward time” is also present, presenting a challenge for you to beat!
What Are Spec Ops Operations & Missions?
Objective-Based Team Play Experience
Spec Ops Operations & Missions consists of teams of four to execute objective-based strikes that are not related to the main campaign. Each Operations & Missions may have series of objective that needs to be completed.
6 Roles To Pick
Specific to Special Ops are “Roles”: Prior to dropping into play, you will only be able to pick from Assault, Recon, Engineer, Demolition, Medic, and Heavy. Each role comes equipped with a Field Upgrade and a class-specific perk.
Roles in Spec Ops
| Role | Active | Passive |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Team Armor Give team heavy armor | Launcher Ammo+ 100% more ammo in launchers |
| Recon | Recon Drone Remote controlled drone that marks enemies | Steady Aim Weapons have very low recoil |
| Demolition | Thermite Launcher Grenade Launcher with Thermite Rounds | Scavenge Grenades Enemies drop grenade pickups |
| Medic | Team Revive Revives all downed teammates | Quick Revive Revive downed players faster |
| Assault | Team Stopping Power Gives team stopping power rounds that deal extra damage | Fast Reload Reload your weapon much faster |
| Engineer | EMP Drone Launch and control a drone that disables enemy vehicles and equiment | Armor Piercing Extra damage to armored targets and vehicles |
Requires You To Switch Up Your Playstyle
Spec Ops Missions will require you to switch up your playstyle depending on the situation and objective. Some missions will require you to sneak your way through an area, while others will have you busting through the front door!
Face Consequences Of your Decisions
How you approach your battles have consequences, as enemy forces will react to your choices. Trying to outgun everyone and the enemy may deploy more soldiers via helicopters or even bring in Juggernauts.
Can Be Played With Other Players
Spec Ops Missions will allow you to complete them with another player. You can play them cooperatively with other players. Some Spec-Ops mode such as missions can be played solo.
Gain Rewards Based On Performance
Based on the completion of Special Ops content, expect to receive rewards for your combat performance. These include: unlockable items and equipment that can be used in both Multiplayer and Special Ops Modes.
Spec Ops Survival Is a Mode Variation
Spec Ops Survival is a variation of the Special Operations mode. Here, you will need to survive against waves of enemies as you hunker down onto your base! Try to survive as many waves as you can!
Check Out Spec Ops Survival Mode Here!Continues The Story After The Campaign
The Spec Ops continues the story of the Armistice after the events of the main campaign. You will take role as one of the operator in the said organization to continue to thwart the threats of Al-Qatala.
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