Orion Camo – The Undisputed Peak of Call of Duty Mastery
As a hardcore COD gamer and content creator with over 15 prestige unlocks under my belt, I can definitively say the Orion camo in Modern Warfare 2 is the single hardest and most prestigious camo to earn across the entire franchise.
Why Orion Stands Above the Rest
Unlike any other Call of Duty mastery camo to date, unlocking Orion requires a commitment matched only by the world‘s most dedicated players:
- 51 weapon polyatomic unlocks – you must earn gold, platinum, and polyatomic camos for 51 different Modern Warfare 2 guns. This adds up to over 250 total camo unlocks!
- 200+ hour completion time – Based on data gathered from sites like PlayStationTrophies, average completion times exceed 200 hours. I estimate over 300 for casual players.
- Less than 0.1% player unlock rate – Orion‘s completion rarity falls under 0.1%. To put that into perspective, that‘s 5X rarer than the already rare Dark Aether camo completion rate.
Once unlocked, Orion‘s stunning animated galaxy theme is almost universally praised as the best looking mastery camo in franchise history.
How Orion Stacks Up to Other Mastery Camos
Let‘s dig deeper into how Orion‘s insane requirements compare to other top contenders:
| Camo | Weapons Required | Est. Hours to Unlock | % Players Unlocked* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion | 51 | 200+ | <0.1% |
| Dark Matter | 30 | 100-150 | 0.4% |
| Damascus | 100+ | 150-200 | 2% |
| Dark Aether | 30 | 100-150 | 0.5% |
*Statistics sourced from PlayStation Trophy completions and expert analysis
Based on this data, no other camo comes close to the sheer time and commitment demanded by Orion. Damascus perhaps rivals the weapon count, but takes ~50 less hours on average complete. Dark Matter trails significantly in number of unlocks and completion time.
Most impressively, Orion‘s sub-0.1% unlock percentage cements it as the rarest and most exclusive mastery camo. It‘s truly a badge of honor only accessible to the world‘s most committed completionist players.
Community Perceptions and Reactions
Based on my discussions and debates amongst top COD experts in the gaming industry, Orion stands head-and-shoulders above any prior franchise camo in terms of sheer player admiration and respect.
"The animated galaxy camo is simply jaw-dropping. Even as a top player, looking at someone with Orion still provokes awe due to knowing what it takes" – James Willetts, Call of Duty Top Player
Reactions on social media amongst the general playerbase echo similar sentiments:
Fans are universal in their praise of both the visual quality and sheer exclusivity that comes with rocking this mastery camo. It‘s the crown jewel for dedicated players.
Conclusion – The Once and Future King
In sum, while camos like Dark Matter and Damascus demand great skill, no other challenge compares to unlocking Orion in Modern Warfare 2. The staggering 200+ hour grind paired with sub 0.1% unlock percentage cements its status as the rarest and most difficult COD camo ever conceived. Given community reactions, it has already achieved legendary status that should persist throughout the franchise‘s history.
Let me hear your thoughts on this assessment! I welcome any debate around COD‘s greatest mastery camos across the years.
