Check out the Pointman Perk guide in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone! See what the perk does in multiplayer, how to unlock it, and recommended game modes!!!
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Pointman Perk Basic Information
Perk | Description | Unlock Category |
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Pointman | Multiplayer: Killstreaks are earned through game score instead of number of kills. Warzone: All members of your team earn more money from completed missions. No effect in Warzone Rumble. - Counter UAVs and UAVs only give 100 score max per use. - Advanced UAVs and White Phosphorus only give 150 score max per use | Unlock at level 49 Perk 2 |
Removes Killstreaks & Turns Them into Scorestreaks
Earning and deploying Killstreaks are now based on earning points rather than kills. The Pointman Perk allows you to unlock Killstreaks by killing enemies and doing specific actions, including assists and completing objectives!
Scorestreaks is Basically Killstreaks
The whole system of Killstreaks and Scorestreaks are the same. Killstreaks are unlocked upon gaining enough points without dying.
Check Out the All Killstreaks List HereEarns More Cash For The Whole Team In Warzone
Pointman will let the whole team earn more cash when completing contracts. It is a very useful perk to have if your team pursues contracts, as cash is used for Loadout Drop & Buy Stations.
Check out Warzone Guide here!Pointman Multiplayer Tips
Recommended for a Less Aggressive Gameplay
The Pointman Perk is best fit for players whose gameplay is not as aggressive. This highly benefits players who would rather do objectives and helping teammates rather than only earning kills.
Works Better in Specific Game Modes
Earning points is easier in game modes where there are objectives. Game modes like Hardpoint and Domination will give you tons of points by doing objectives.
Check Out the Multiplayer Game Modes HereRequires More Actions to Get Killstreaks
Since the Killstreaks will become score based, it requires more actions to unlock Killstreaks. For example, a 3-kill Killstreak is equal to 500 points with killing an enemy only giving 125 points.
What Are Perks?
Perks are like a buff/debuff which passively effects you or your opponents while playing multiplayer. You have 3 perk slots and you can choose 1 perk per each slots according to your style of play. Change them out at Custom Loadouts.
Check out Best Custom Loadouts here!Unlock Perks
Leveling up your rank will unlock various Perks that you can use in various multiplayer game modes. These include Perks, equipment, weapons, and more.
Check Out Rank Reward List Here