MW2: All Tactical Equipment Explained And How To Unlock

MW2: All Tactical Equipment Explained And How To Unlock
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Written by 

Hritwik Raj

Published 

21st Sep 2022 12:21

Tactical Equipment is a staple part of the Call of Duty franchise, and the latest entry, Modern Warfare 2, is no exception. You must know about all Tactical Equipment in Modern Warfare 2 as it allows you to disorient your enemies, destroy their Equipment, provide cover, scan nearby enemies, and other similar things to surprise your opponent. So continue reading our guide on all Tactical Equipment in Modern Warfare 2 for more details.

  • Are you tired of using the M4 in Modern Warfare 2? Check out our guide on How To Unlock Guns In MW2 to learn how to get new weapons in MW2. 

Modern Warfare 2: All Tactical Equipment

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When writing this article, Modern Warfare 2 offers ten Tactical Equipment that you can unlock by progressing your Rank in the game's Multiplayer mode. 

  • Flash Grenade
  • Shock Stick
  • Decoy Grenade
  • Spotter Scope
  • Stun Grenade
  • Smoke Grenade
  • Tear Gas
  • Medical Syringe
  • Snapshot Grenade
  • Heartbeat Sensor

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Flash Grenade

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  • Effect - Blinds and deafens targets.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 4 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Shock Stick

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  • Effect - Electrical device that sticks to surfaces. Electrocutes enemies, destroy equipment and causes vehicles to go haywire.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 4 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Decoy Grenade 

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  • Effect - Counter-intel grenade that simulates gunfire, movement, and radar signatures to confuse the enemy.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 4 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Spotter Scope

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  • Effect - Spot and mark enemies from a distance.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 6/7 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Stun Grenade

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  • Effect - Slows victim's movement and aiming.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 8 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Smoke Grenade

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  • Effect - Deploys a smoke screen that blocks vision and automated targeting systems.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 9 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Tear Gas 

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  • Effect - Explodes on impact with the ground, releasing a lingering cloud of tear gas that causes slowed movement, blurred vision, and coughing.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 15 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Medical Syringe

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  • Effect - Military injection heals for maximum health over two seconds. Weapons can be used one-handed during this time.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 17 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Snapshot Grenade

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  • Effect - Provides a momentary glimpse of enemies within the blast radius for your squad.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 24 in MW2 Multiplayer.

Modern Warfare 2 All Tactical Equipment: Heartbeat Sensor

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  • Effect - A limited-use tablet that displays rough information about nearby enemies.
  • How to unlock - Reach Rank 28 in MW2 Multiplayer.

How To Unlock New Tactical Equipment In Modern Warfare 2

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You can unlock new Tactical Equipment in Modern Warfare 2 by reaching Rank 4 in the game's Multiplayer Mode. Getting to Level 4 is very easy, and you can achieve it after a single Deathmatch. Just make sure you stack up kills and assists. Once you have access to Semtex, you will unlock new Tactical Equipment by progressing your Rank in Modern Warfare 2.

This concludes our guide on all Tactical Equipment in Modern Warfare 2. For more Modern Warfare 2 guides, be sure to keep reading GGRecon.

Hritwik Raj
About the author
Hritwik Raj
Hritwik has been writing about video games, manga, and anime for more than 8 years. Some of his favourite games include The Last of Us Part II, Fallout 76, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and the Souls series.
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