Unlocking MW2‘s Rarest Orion Camo: The Mark of an Elite Player
The flashy weapon skins and camos have become a staple of defining elite status in Call of Duty games. Each year brings a new ultimate mastery camo to grind for.
In Modern Warfare II, that camo is Orion. Make no mistake – unlocking the legendary Orion camo is by far the hardest challenge in recent franchise history. Equipping this glossy purple sheen will instantly set you apart as a player at the apex of MW2 mastery.
Surpassing All Past Requirements: ~500 Challenges for Orion
Let‘s compare Orion‘s barrier to entry against previous marquee mastery camos:
- Damascus (Modern Warfare 2019): Get gold camo for all base weapons. Around 100 headshot/spray challenges
- Dark Aether (Black Ops Cold War): Complete weapon-specific camo categories (no perk, pack-a-punch kills etc.). Roughly 75 challenges per weapon.
The Orion requirement? Complete all 51 Polyatomic camo challenge categories – over 500 in total!
The sheer volume eclipses anything demanded previously for the top mastery camos. But the variety is even more staggering…
All Facets of MW2 Mastery: Polyatomic Challenge Examples
| Challenge Category | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Longshots | Get long distance kills | Medium |
| Revenge kills | Kill an enemy shortly after they kill you | Hard |
| Squad wipes | Kill 4 enemies rapidly | Very hard |
| Ninja defuses | Secretly defuse bomb in SnD | Extreme |
As you can see, Orion requires excelling across all facets of MW2. From consistent aim to situational awareness, quick reflexes to strategic planning, you must master it all while adapting to every weapon.
I‘d estimate less than 1% of players will ever complete this marathon. But what truly sets that elite few apart?
The Commitment Behind Orion Mastery
Having unlocked Orion myself across 51 weapons, I can directly speak to the grueling effort it demands.
- Over 15 in-game days played
- Thousands spent on double XP tokens
- Shooting house 24/7 lobbies ad infinitum
This tally doesn‘t even include the mental fortitude required. Some weapon categories took me over 25 frustrating hours of dying to JOKR rockets and riot shield bashing before finally earning gold.
Veteran Call of Duty League pros clayster and Shotzzy, renowned as some of the most skilled players ever, have not unlocked Orion despite actively grinding for it. That shows how astronomical the barrier is.
But displaying Orion in your loadout conveys that commitment to the whole community. It‘s a mindset – you‘ll do whatever it takes to be the absolute best and stand above the rest.
Earning Your Place at the Top
For streamers and competitive players, you need to separate yourself in an endlessly crowded field of talented gamers gunning for the top. Orion mastery says: this player is special. They have the skill, determination, and passion that 99% of others lack. They‘ve earned their platform to teach and inspire.
If you dream of greatness and desire the glory that comes with being among Call of Duty‘s elite top fraction of a percent, the treacherous march for Orion awaits. It‘s by far the hardest challenge MW2 offers, but do it and your name will shine brightest atop the mountain. Now who‘s ready to grind Riot Shield bloodthirstys next game?
