MW2 How To Level Up Guns Fast

MW2 How To Level Up Guns Fast
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) multiplayer has been out for a few months now. And gamers are still racing away to level-up their guns to collect Mastery Camos or embark the long well-trodden path towards the different Prestige tiers.

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So, how can you level up fast in Modern Warfare 2? That’s where we come in. The Videogamer Team has clocked up a LOT of playtime on Call of Duty titles over the years, and thankfully the way to rise through the ranks hasn’t changed all that much.

So, without further ado, here’s how to level up guns fast in Modern Warfare 2.

How Do You Level Up Guns Fast in MW2

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There are several ways to level up guns fast in MW2. However, these following tricks are some of the best ways to level up your weapons in MW2:

Ground War

If you want to level up your gun fast, this is debatably the quickest way. You will not develop your skills with the particular weapon, but you’ll level up very quickly.

As highlighted by YouTuber Caspahz, all you need to do is to enter a vehicle, such as a tank, with the weapon you want to level up in the Ground War mode.

Each time you kill or take an objective, all the XP goes towards that weapon, rather than your overall level. It’s a great trick that seems to work quite well.

Make sure you try to spawn in these vehicles, armed with weapons you want to level up, and you’ll benefit from the trick.

Multiplayer

If you don’t fancy using the above hack and want to improve at the game, the below section is for you. It will take longer, but the rewards will be far greater – namely, you’ll be a master of your weapon and a serious contender in Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer.

However, preparation is key here. Make sure to evaluate your playstyle and select the right loadout. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Before diving in, you want to assess and think about how you play. Are you a rusher? Do you like hanging back? Once you’ve evaluated how you play, you need to arm yourself with the best equipment, perks, and weapons to give yourself the best chance.

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If you haven’t mastered leaning in Call of Duty, now is the time to do so. Also, make sure you’re getting above 70% accuracy in the Firing Range with your weapons – but more on that later.

Finally, try to focus on maps you know and enjoy well. You want to ideally focus on maps that incentivize fast, frenetic gameplay, giving you plenty of opportunity to kill. You can see the full MW2 maps list here, but we would recommend the following maps should you want to amass more kills:

  • Breenbergh Hotel
  • Farm 18
  • Mercado Las Almas

Invasion Mode

Another quick way to get XP and level up weapons fast is via Modern Warfare 2’s Invasion Mode. Invasion contains AI-controlled players, which – so long as you plant yourself in the right area of the map, are easy to kill.

Focusing on AI is a ‘Quick Fix’ – it will level up your weapon, but your skills will not improve as quickly, so you’ll find yourself with a leveled up weapon but without the experience to put it to best use, which deathmatch modes may have given you. Still, if leveling up, that is all that matters…

The good news is that the M4 is a fantastic all-round gun, so you can carry your loadout over to Invasion and not be impaired.

Search and Destroy

Another mode you might also want to try out is the Search and Destroy game mode – as kills in Search and Destroy are typically worth more than Deathmatch kills.

Camp (But Just A Little Bit)

Now look, before you judge too harshly, camping is a great way to earn quick kills and XP. Just don’t rely on it too often, or you might find yourself unpopular in most lobbies.

Best Way To Level Up Guns Fast in MW2

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The best way to level up your guns fast in Modern Warfare 2, is by using Double XP tokens and or Double Weapon XP tokens. In short, each are respective token systems that allow you to temporarily gain Double XP or Double Weapon XP within a given time frame. However, be sure to use these wisely, as if you time it right, they can rocket you through the weapon ranks.

As stated previously, make sure where possible, to use the Double XP token on maps that offer a chance for lots of kills (such as Shipment or Shoothouse). Don’t be afraid to duck out of a lobby if you’re on one that you’re not familiar with or strong at. Every second counts with these timed tokens.

Also, make sure you have noted when the next Double XP Weekend is. They usually last three to four days and offer great windows for players to level up their weapons in a matter of hours.

Best Guns To Level Up Fast in MW2

First things first. You’re going to need to arm yourself with the best weapon for your playstyle. Leveling up fast means working with tools that are familiar. If you’ve never used a sniper rifle in multiplayer before, it’ll take far, far longer than if you’re using a weapon you know well.

Our recommendations for the quickest weapons to level up are the M4 and the Hurricane, both being powerful tools that are easy to get to grips with.

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You can check out the best M4 loadout right here, and our best Hurricane loadout right here. We have also come up with a list of the best perks in MW2. To level up fast, we recommend the Overkill perk, which lets you carry two main weapons – in this case, the M4 and Hurricane.

This loadout will allow you play aggressively, sweeping through corridors with the Hurricane, while the M4 will give you much-needed range.

MW2 How To Level Up Guns Fast – FAQ

What is the fastest way to level up guns in MW2?

The quickest way to level up a gun currently in MW2 is to use Double XP tokens and to play Ground War.

What are the best weapons to level up fast in MW2?

The best weapons to level up fast are the M4 and the FSS Hurricane, both being powerful tools that are easy to get to grips with.

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