Many seasoned players of shooter games have a hard time hitting a win in COD Modern Warfare. So, if you’re just new to shooter games or COD entirely, then you should be ready to do some things differently. What’s more important is knowing what to do in the first place.
To help you have a smooth beginning in Modern Warfare, we have compiled the tips you’ll find in this article. Furthermore, some of the best Modern Warfare Hacks are available to help you through any tough situations you may encounter.
A Beginners’ Guide for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Settings come first
You’ll find yourself struggling to do the smallest tasks if you don’t get your controller settings right. An important thing to note is that the typical high sensitivity you use in your racing games will fail you here. Games such as Modern Warfare will have you do a lot of shooting.
This means that a major part of the game rests on the precision and accuracy of your aim. A high sensitivity will have you making glitch movements with your crosshair, making aiming difficult. While many pros are comfortable at 5 or 6, a sensitivity of 4 should be ok for you. You can work your way up as you get better at it.
- Understand your environment
You should be able to use the environment to your advantage, but you can’t do so if you lack a good knowledge of the map. Thankfully, Infinity Ward adds a fresh feel to Modern Warfare’s maps in the mantling and movement aspects. The maps present in the game come with many flanks that can be used for or against you.
These flanks will serve you a lot when if you’re a fan of close-range combats who loves taking his opponents by surprise. Also, several alternative routes are available to help you escape overwhelming combat situations if you ever get caught in one.
- Know your guns
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has a lot of guns that are suitable for certain combat situations. Moreover, all guns in Modern Warfare were not created equal. There are five basic gun classes in the game, and they include Assault rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, LMGs, and Sniper rifles.
We recommend that you find guns that suit your playstyle, and you’re also comfortable with them. A good way to do this is by experimenting with different guns in the different classes. Sniper rifles and assault rifles will get the job done in long-range combats, while SMGs and shotguns are your best bet for close-quarter fights.
- Conceal yourself more
We can’t assure you of going through Modern Warfare without being hit by a bullet. However, we are sure that you can reduce your chances of being hit. Apart from the other available protections in the game, the cover is the cheapest and most effective means of shielding yourself.
Thankfully, everywhere around the maps is littered with structures you can use for cover, including doors. You can peek from behind cover and even strafe around to make yourself difficult to target. You’re not immortal – you’ll die if you take too much damage.
- Headshots kill faster
Many noob players in Modern and other shooter games make the mistake of firing bullets the moment they have their crosshair anywhere on their enemy’s body. They end up wasting too much time and even get outnumbered in the process.
The highest damage you can deal on an opponent comes when you have your bullets hitting their head. Body and leg shots will still deal damages to your victim, but they will be minimal. Always keep your crosshair at head level to minimize the movement you have to make before a shot.
Conclusion
Modern Warfare isn’t as difficult as it seems; you just have to get the basic things right. You can later learn and implement advanced tricks as you advance in the game and better understand the game’s mechanics. Your basic weapon is your knowledge of the maps and suitable application of the different guns in the game. Other things like making effective use of cover and your crosshair placement will also be of huge benefit.
