How to level up guns quickly in MW2
Often the best weapon attachments are way off the base level, we list out five of the best ways to level up guns fast in MW2.
Levelling guns isn't always fun, but it's a necessary evil if you hope to unlock the full roster of weapons and attachments in Modern Warfare 2. It can be tricky to get it done fast though, but with some key steps you'll reach the max gun ranks in no time.
How do you level up guns quickly?
1. Play in a party
If you play MW2 on PlayStation, you get to enjoy several exclusive benefits. One of the best perks of playing on PlayStation is the PlayStation Party Bonus. When playing in a party, PlayStation players receive +25% bonus Weapon XP.
This bonus still applies when partying with teammates on different platforms, so don't hesitate to play with your buddies on Xbox and PC.
2. Take advantage of Double XP
Taking advantage of Double Weapon XP Tokens and Double XP Weekends is one of the best ways to level up guns fast in MW2.
As the name implies, Double Weapon XP Tokens offer a temporary boost to Weapon XP. You can earn Double Weapon XP Tokens from the Campaign rewards, the Vault Edition, and the Battle Pass.
Occasionally, Infinity Ward will bless the community with a Double XP Weekend. And if you're on PlayStation, expect exclusive monthly Double XP events. Clear your schedule when these Double XP opportunities arise.
3. Play the objective
Playing the objective in Multiplayer does wonders for your Score. Modes like Search and Destroy offer ludicrous amounts of XP per kill, and you can earn Weapon XP in modes like Kill Confirmed by just collecting tags.
Furthermore, matches in objective-based playlists tend to last longer, leaving more opportunities to secure Weapon XP.
4. Farm bots in Invasion Mode
Invasion Mode is one of the best spots to level up guns. This playlist features large quantities of AI bots that fight alongside human players. However, if you learn how to pick out the bots, you can farm them efficiently and earn a boatload of XP.
Try to make your way to the enemy spawn area and find where the bots are spawning. Place a Tactical Insertion, get a Munitions Box ready, and slay bots to your heart's content. If you can avoid being pestered by real players, you can rack up tons of Weapon XP with this strategy.
5. Play Spec Ops
On the Spec Ops Mission 'Defender: Mt. Zaya', you can accumulate some serious Weapon XP. This Mission will have you fending off waves upon waves of AI enemies, and in the beginning, you'll be able to choose from a large selection of weapons.
Grab the gun of your choice and defend the Observatory from Al-Qatala forces. When it's all said and done, you should amass a chunk of Weapon XP.
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Coleman Hamstead
Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.
