Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks are important rewards that players can earn by recording a certain amount of kills in a row without dying. They can also earn these rewards when they gather enough points during a match, which is particularly good if their kill-to-death ratio isn’t always excellent. These killstreaks can be activated by the players and are designed to give them an advantage over their opponents.
In the game, players can pick between 19 Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks rewards, regardless if they unlock them with kills or scores. That’s a lot of choices to make, especially when they can only bring no more than three killstreaks into each match.
Below, you’ll find a walkthrough of the very best Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks, irrespective of the stage of the game you’re currently at, covering both utility and offensive abilities. Also listed is the cost and effect of all of the 19 killstreaks currently in the game, and if it is best to pick killstreaks or scorestreaks for a match.
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Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks list
In total, there are 19 killstreak rewards at the player’s disposal in Modern Warfare 2, and each one can be unlocked either by accumulating either kills or scores throughout a match. It is very important for players to be familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each killstreak, so here’s every killstreak in Modern Warfare 2, what each one does, and its cost.
| Killstreak | Level Unlocked | Score Cost | Kill Cost | Killstreak Description |
| UAV | — | 500 | 4 | UAV reconship that reveals the position of enemy players on the minimap. |
| Bomb Drone | Level 9 | 500 | 4 | A remotely controlled drone with a C4 charge attached |
| Counter UAV | Level 6 | 625 | 5 | A drone that disrupts the minimaps of enemy forces within a limited range, particularly useful on larger maps. |
| Cluster Mine | Level 18 | 625 | 5 | Launch a device that releases a group of smaller mines in the surrounding area. |
| Care Package | Level 1 | 625 | 5 | Request a random killstreak care package to be delivered to your location. |
| Precision Airstrike | Level 25 | 750 | 6 | Request twin jets to perform a precision strike along the optimal path.” |
| Cruise Missile | — | 750 | 6 | Operate a long-range cruise missile with the ability to increase speed |
| Mortar Strike | Level 5 | 785 | 6 | Call for several waves of mortars to attack a specific location |
| Sentry Gun | Level 11 | 785 | 7 | An automated turret that scans for nearby enemies and fires rounds that ignite upon impact. |
| S.A.E. | — | 1000 | 7 | Request a group of three jets to drop aerial explosives onto designated targets. |
| VTOL Jet | Level 21 | 1000 | 8 | Drops a pair of precision bombs and then circles back to guard a location chosen by the player.” |
| Overwatch Helo | Level 29 | 1000 | 8 | An escort that will keep watch over your position, alerting you of nearby enemy locations before engaging them. |
| Wheelson-HS | Level 16 | 1000 | 8 | A remote-controlled amphibious vehicle with the ability to function as an autonomous sentry. |
| Stealth Bomber | Level 7 | 1250 | 10 | Request a bombing run from a plane that drops a line of explosives along its flight path. |
| Chopper Gunner | Level 13 | 1250 | 10 | Pilot an assault helicopter equipped with a turret and air-to-ground missiles. |
| Emergence Airdrop | Level 23 | 1250 | 10 | Request the delivery of 4 random killstreak care packages to your location. |
| Gunship | Level 30 | 1500 | 12 | A heavy assault gunship equipped with a laser-guided missile in addition to the standard 40mm and 25mm cannons. |
| Advanced UAV
Juggernaut |
Level 27
Level 14 |
1500
1875 |
12
15 |
An untargetable orbital unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that continuously reveals the enemy’s direction on the minimap in real-time.
Upon the death of the Juggernaut, the minigun contained within their assault gear will be dropped as a care package. |
Now you know all about Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks. Which Modern Warfare 2 killstreaks will you equip?
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