Lethals have always brought an interesting change of play toCall of Duty. Now, withModern Warfare 2(2022) released, there are more lethals than ever. Tactics have never been more important in modernCall of Duty, and players will need to know the best lethals inModern Warfare 2to win the intense fight.
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The way players enjoy andcompete inCall of Dutychanges for every game and with every new player that joins the combat. With the game releasing with 9 lethals, there are many ways that players can enjoy making other players explode, both physically and mentally.
9Molotov Cocktail
Perhaps the weakest of the lethal inModern Warfare 2is that of the molotov cocktail. Thisclassic weaponthat consists of alcohol, a rag, and flame might be a classic for warfare andCall of Dutyin particular, but it doesn’t havea lot of usefulness.
The molotov cocktail is an improvised incendiary device that can be thrown, with a small radius of fire that can cause a ruckus to players that it hits or if they run through it. However, as the damage is over time, the human BBQ is not worth the effort, especially when it unlocks at level 17.
8Thermite
Tactics have become quite fashionable inCall of Dutyin recent years. With thermite, players will have an explosive device that deals incendiary damage. The pay-off is that thermite sticks to surfaces, meaning players have more tactical control over the lethal.
However, with an unlock at level 36, and vastly inferior damage output, thermite seems pretty pointless in the grand scope ofModern Warfare 2’s quick action and ultimate pacing.
7Proximity Mine
Players will automatically unlock the proximity mine upon level 1, and in doing so will be gifted an explosive that will launch into the air and explode in the surrounding area once someone walks within its trigger radius. Damage is fairly decent for the proximity mine, but it relies on the positioning.
Weapons like mines are proximity-triggered, meaning that players need to not watch where they are stepping to trigger it. Considering mostModern Warfare 2game modesare fast-paced, with pathing unexpected, the proximity mine isn’t worth the patience, especially when one can crouch to reduce the damage.
6Drill Charge
From level 7, the drill charge will be accessible to players and their load-outs. This lethal is new toModern Warfare 2and further boasts the attempts by Infinity Ward to addmore tactical playto the first-person shooter. The drill charge will bury itself into a surface to explode on the other side.
This is greatly useful to counter pesky campers that hide behind walls. Players will be able to use the drill charge to damage players on the other side of where they place the lethal. However, the reliance on chance or precision isn’t worth the added thought.
5Semtex
One of the undisputed classics ofCall of Dutyis the Semtex grenade. Available at level 20, players will have a sticky grenade that attaches to surfaces or people. It can be great fun to throw the Semtex at an unsuspecting player and watch them run around like a headless chicken, knowing they are about to explode with no prevention.
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The Semtex may be a lot of fun, but the fact that it cannot roll erases the opportunity of sheer chance for a kill, as the regular hand grenade can move around unsuspectingly. The Semtex is a good lethal in its own right.
4Claymore
Players may still have nightmares from the classic red laser beams that act as the proximity sensor for the claymore. This lethal inModern Warfare 2has been a staple of the series and acts as the best line of defense for players that want to snipe in peace.
Unlocked at level 25,players will be able toplace a claymore in doorways, or in tall grass to hope that some unfortunate foe takes the wrong step. The Claymore is a great piece of equipment for campers, as the explosive mine activates instantly, with no prevention.
3Frag Grenade
One of the most recognizable lethals in the world andCall of Duty, the frag grenade returns once more to annoy players on both sides. It is automatically unlocked for all players, so everyone can enjoy the privilege of spanning the throw lethals button and unleashing explosives together upon the battlefield.
The frag grenade can be good for a multitude of reasons. It can be cooked, meaning players can pull the pin and wait a few seconds before throwing, ensuring that players that are unfortunate enough to see the hand grenade will have no time to throw it back. Its lack of predictability when rolling also means a random and fun kill now and then.
2Throwing Knife
Instakills seem to be a way of the past inCall of Duty. Once upon a time, a melee strike meant death. However, the universal constant inCall of Dutyis the throwing knife, in which no matter where it hits, whether that is the foot or head, it is lethal, and instantly kills the player.
Not only is the throwing knife a one-shot kill, but throwing it is greatly fast and can be better than some guns and their rate of fire. With the throwing knife unlocked at level 54, most players would have the experience to learn a difficult yetpowerful weapon.
1C4
Arguably the most dangerous lethal inCall of Duty, the C4 is extremely powerful, with some controversial players electing to use nothing but the C4. It has an extremely large radius and is very quick to activate. Vehicles will explode almost instantly, even withcertain perks, if hit with C4, as will those that are thrown the death parcel.
From level 23, players will be able to access C4. This explosive lethal can stick to surfaces and can be remotely detonated whenever the player chooses. It can be used as a trap, or just used to be a nuisance onCall of Duty’s battlefield.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
