Racking up a big score in an online deathmatch in Modern Warfare 2 is one of the more challenging aspects of the game, especially if you are new to the game. One of the more important strategies to understand and master in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the ever important Killstreak. If you are new to Modern Warfare 2 this deathmatch strategy guide will hopefully help you understand how and when to use your Killstreaks.

If you are brand new to the game you will start with only 3 limited options in your Killstreak arsenal. The UAV, the Care Package and the Predator Missile. You will have to level up and unlock the remaining Killstreaks. You can do some decent damage right away even with these three basic Killstreaks.

UAV’s will display on your mini-map where enemies are but keep in mind there is a slight delay on where they last showed up and where they actually are in the map. This gives you an advantage on getting the first shot on any approaching enemies when used properly. Hopefully once you become experienced enough this UAV will help you quickly add one more kill.

The next Killstreak is the Care Package. It’s a random Killstreak (anything from a Predator Missile or a Chopper Gunner) or an ammo drop. Anytime you use a Killstreak from a Care Package it does not count towards your kill count. It’s a mixed bag but be extremely careful where you drop your Care Package marker. If you misplace it, your package could become stranded in an inaccessible area. If you want to be extra tricky you could intentionally drop the Care Package marker somewhere extremely visible and open. Then hide with the crate in sight and make sure you are not too exposed. Hopefully an enemy or two will rush to attempt to steal your crate. Let them approach the crate and slowly attempt to poach your Care Package. This should give you an easy kill to obtain your Predator Missile.

With 5 kills in a row, you can obtain the extremely powerful Predator Missile Killstreak reward.Personally I love this in an deathmatch online game. You can fire in a remote controlled missile and drop down a powerful bomb on your enemies. Your enemies will be displayed with red squares around them and hitting the R1 button will accelerate your missile. Ideally aim for groups of enemies but be quick as your missile will show up on your opponents mini-maps.

With your first unlock for Killstreaks I highly recommend you unlocking the Harrier Killstreak reward. I would drop off the UAV option as you can only choose three choices for Killstreaks. This can be one of the more powerful Killstreaks available early on if your opponents are careless. You are able to not only call in a Harrier with a gatling gun but pick anywhere on the map to call in an air strike. Be careful not to be anywhere near where you called in your air strike or you will accidentally kill yourself.

You must learn to stay out of sight when using your Killstreaks such as Harriers or Predator Missiles. The first urge sometimes when you are new to Killstreaks is to enable them immediately on obtaining them. This is completely dependent on the situation where your player is currently! You need to seek cover immediately and be careful not to be too exposed while you control your Killstreaks.

Hopefully this guide will give you push in the right direction when it comes to obtain and using the very important Killstreaks found in Modern Warfare 2. Using Killstreaks is one of the most entertaining aspects of Modern Warfare 2 and will help you enjoy your online deathmatch games much more.

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Here is a list of killstreaks available for Modern Warfare 2. UAV, care package and Predator Missile are all unlocked to begin with. You can only select 3 killstreak bonuses, unlocking one every few ranks you climb in the game.

3 kills
UAV

4 kills
Counter UAV
Care Package

5 kills
Predator Missile
Sentry Gun

6 kills
Precision Airstrike

7 kills
Harrier Strike
Attack Helicopter

8 kills
Emergency Airdrop

9 kills
Stealth Bomber
Pave Low

11 kills
Chopper Gunner
AC130

15 kills
EMP

25 kills
Tactical Nuke

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In orde to get an EMP you need a 15 killstreak – basically an EMP disables all enemy electronics, which includes thermal scopes, red dot sights, heartbeat sensors, sentry guns, killstreak bonuses etc.

An EMP is the only thing that can prevent a tactical nuke as well…

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Chopper Gunner is available after an 11 killstreak, and this is by far my most favourite killstreak. Basically you get to shoot the hell out of everyone with explosive ammunition from the side of a chopper. You can choose either this or the AC130, personally I prefer this as it is how I got my first Tactical Nuke.

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After a 9 killstreak you can get a Stealth Bomber, which basically carpet bombs the map, based on the direction and position you choose. You can have either the Stealth Bomber or alternatively the Pave Low, which is also available after 9 kills.

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The Pave Low is an armoured attack chopper with rockets, it normally takes two shots to take down and it is available after 9 kills, you can have either the Pave Low or the Stealth Bomber.

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