Killstreaks have a long history in the Call of Duty franchise, and they have returned once again in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. While earning a killstreak can be quite difficult, they are extremely powerful, and it is important that players gain a basic understanding of how they work. This guide is here to assist with that endeavor by providing general details on killstreaks in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as well as a complete list of them.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Killstreaks Guide
Players have two ways by which they can earn a killstreak in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The first is to hit the killstreak's designated number of kills without dying, and the second is to hit its designated score. Players can switch between these options by activating or deactivating scorestreaks, which appears below the killstreaks in the killstreaks menu, and the best one to select will depend on their preferred playstyle.
On the topic of the killstreaks menu, this is where Call of Duty players can equip their three killstreaks before they start their matches. The number of kills and the score that must be hit in order to earn each of the killstreaks can also be viewed within this menu, and fans should consider those requirements when equipping them. For the sake of clarity, here is a complete list of the killstreaks in Modern Warfare 2, and their kill and score requirements have been noted:
Killstreak | Description | Kills | Score |
UAV | UAV recon ship that reveals enemy locations on the minimap. | 4 | 500 |
A remote-controlled drone with an attached C4 charge. | 4 | 500 | |
Counter UAV | A drone that scrambles all enemy minimaps. Has a limited range for larger maps. | 5 | 625 |
Cluster Mine | Throw a device that launches a cluster of smaller mines within the immediate area. | 5 | 625 |
Care Package | Call in a random killstreak care package to your location. | 5 | 625 |
Precision Airstrike | Call in twin jets for a precision strike along the best available path. | 6 | 750 |
Cruise Missile | Control a long-range cruise missile with boost capabilities. | 6 | 750 |
Mortar Strike | Signal several waves of mortars to attack a location. | 6 | 750 |
Sentry Gun | Automated turret that scans for nearby enemies, and fires incendiary-based rounds. | 7 | 875 |
S.A.E. | Call in a trio of jets to release aerial explosives onto specified targets. | 7 | 875 |
VTOL Jet | Releases a pair of precision bombs before circling back and guarding a location of the player's choice. | 8 | 1,000 |
Overwatch Helo | An escort helo that will watch over your position, and ping nearby enemy locations before engaging them. | 8 | 1,000 |
Wheelson-HS | Remote-controlled amphibious vehicle, with auto-sentry capabilities. | 8 | 1,000 |
Stealth Bomber | Call in a bomber that releases a large line of explosives along its path. | 10 | 1,250 |
Control an assault chopper armed with a turret and air-to-land missiles. | 10 | 1,250 | |
Emergency Airdrop | Call in three random killstreak care packages to your location. | 10 | 1,250 |
Gunship | A heavy assault gunship equipped with a laser-tracking missile, along with the standard 40mm and 25mm cannons. | 12 | 1,500 |
An untargetable orbital UAV that reveals the enemy's direction on the minimap in real time. | 12 | 1,500 | |
Juggernaut | Juggernaut assault gear delivered by care package. The minigun will drop when the Juggernaut dies. | 15 | 1,875 |
For those players that are looking for some recommendations on which killstreaks to equip, UAV, Bomb Drone, Care Package, Precision Airstrike, and Chopper Gunner are all considered to be very strong. Call of Duty's Juggernaut is also extremely powerful, though its kill and score requirements may make it quite difficult to earn consistently. Ultimately, fans should plan to spend some time with all the killstreaks in order to determine their favorites.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches on October 28 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
