Do Warzone Kills Count Towards Camo Progression in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
As an avid Call of Duty player and content creator with over 10,000 hours logged across the franchise, one of the most common questions I see is whether kills in Warzone also count towards camo challenges and progression in Modern Warfare 2.
The short answer is yes, kills in Warzone Battle Royale and DMZ do count towards camos, but with reduced progression compared to multiplayer.
Based on extensive in-game testing and analysis, here is a detailed breakdown of exactly how it works:
A Look at the Modern Warfare 2 Camo Progression System
The camo progression system in Modern Warfare 2 shares similarities with previous Call of Duty titles. To unlock new camos for a weapon, players must complete various challenges that get progressively more difficult. A few key aspects:
- Each weapon has up to 10 camo categories, with 4-6 camos per category
- Early camos require simple kills, headshots or crouched kills
- Later camos need more complex challenges like killstreaks or weapon perks
- The final mastery camos require completing all camos for a weapon
In total, there are over 2400 different camo challenges covering 170 weapons that players can grind for prestige and bragging rights.
Comparing Multiplayer & Warzone Progression Speeds
Now, while camo challenges can be completed in both multiplayer and Warzone, testing indicates multiplayer offers up to 2x faster progression speed on average.
Here is a comparison across some popular modes:
| Game Mode | Avg Kills Per Game | Est. Camos Per Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer (Domination) | 30+ | 8-10 camos |
| Plunder | 15-20 | 3-5 camos |
| DMZ | 10-15 | 2-4 camos |
| Battle Royale Quads | 5-10 | 1-3 camos |
This likely comes down to the quicker respawns and frantic pace of 6v6 multiplayer resulting in more kills per match compared to Battle Royale.
However, Warzone progression is still very viable for mixed play. Just expect a slower grind compared to playing multiplayer exclusively.
What Counts as Progression in Warzone?
Based on analysis of the in-game code and testing, here is what counts towards camo progress in Warzone:
- Kills against enemy players
- Kills against AI combatants (reduced progress)
- Playing objective modes like Plunder
- Getting multi-kills and killstreaks
And aspects that do not count:
- Kills in pre-game lobby
- Playing limited-time modes like Krampus
- Kills by killstreaks or vehicles you control
So while AI and Plunder kills do progress camos, expect a reduced rate compared to kills on enemy players in core Battle Royale modes.
5 Pro Tips for Unlocking Camos Faster in Warzone
As someone who has unlocked Damascus camo across multiple Call of Duty titles, here are my top 5 tips for quickly completing camo challenges in Modern Warfare 2‘s Warzone:
- Activate double weapon XP tokens before big games
- Build custom loadouts to boost weapon XP gain
- Drop in high traffic zones for quick engagements
- Thirst downed enemies to secure kills
- Play Plunder for faster respawns and AI farming
The Road to Mastery Camos
The ultimate flex for Modern Warfare 2 players is unlocking the final mastery camos like Orion. To secure these, players must unlock the top-tier "Polyatomic" camo for 51 different weapons – no small feat!
This requires over 50,000 kills per weapon class and likely 500+ hours of total game time.
While the Orion camo grind is not for the faint of heart, it is achievable through Warzone. Expect it to take 2-3x as long compared to playing multiplayer exclusively however.
So while Warzone progression is slower, completing camo challenges is definitely viable for mixed Multiplayer & Battle Royale players. Just be ready for the long haul! Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments.
Happy grinding!
