Best benefit 1
- Pare-balles vest - Take less damage from enemy explosives and Molotov and Combat Bow flames.
- Tactical mask - Maximum resistance to Flashbang and Stun Grenade. Gas immunity.
Grenades and throwables are really powerful in Black Ops Cold War, so you're going to want to select a Perk 1 that mitigates their effectiveness. If you find yourself constantly being blown up by cluster grenades or semtex, use Bullet proof vest. This is especially useful if you are playing objective-based modes such as Domination or Hardpoint where enemies love to spam explosives on the dot.
Tactical mask does the same, only with flash grenades and stun grenades. These are especially annoying in Black Ops Cold War, so use Tactical Mask to reduce the negative effects of stun.
Best benefit 2
- Scavenger - Replenish the ammunition of fallen players.
- Steward - Recharge equipment in 25 seconds.
- Tracker – See the footprints of the enemy. Aim for enemies to reveal them on your team's minimap.
Every Perk 2 perk is useful, but these three are a cut above the rest. Scavenger is a Call of Duty staple that many players have used for years, letting you scavenge ammo from bodies so you never run out. You can not be wrong.
As we mentioned above, throwables are very powerful in Black Ops Cold War, and Steward allows you to automatically regenerate grenades on a 25 second timer. If you want endless grenades, choose Quartermaster. You can throw kills and stuns as much as you want.
Finally, Tracker allows you to see recent enemy footprints, which can help you keep track of that enemy you just lost in a corner. It also helps you see where enemies are recently, so you don't get ambushed or run into an RV. If you don't want a Scavenger or Quartermaster, Tracker is a nice bonus.
Best benefit 3
- Ghost - Undetectable by enemy spy planes whenever you move, plant or defuse bombs, or control Scorestreaks.
- Cold blood - AI-controlled Scorestreaks will not target you. Player-Controller Scorestreaks will not highlight you. Show yourself cold on Thermal. Players in vehicles will not see your nameplate.
- Ninja - Sprint more quietly. Field mic resistant when sprinting. Speak only when necessary.
Ghost is another classic Call of Duty perk that most gamers swear by. It makes you invisible to spy planes, preventing you from appearing as a red dot on enemies' minimaps while you are moving. If you like to run and shoot, Ghost is a must.
Cold blooded is a little more situational, but it's still incredibly useful. Scorestreaks like the Attack Helicopter will not target you and you will not be highlighted on Thermal Goggles (which will be very useful once Black Ops Cold War weapons are added to Warzone). Enemy vehicles will also not see your nameplate, which is a boon in Combined Arms. If you're frustrated with scores or play Combined Arms a lot, you can't go wrong with Cold-Blooded.
Ninja is perfect for racing and gunners who like to flank. It dampens the sound of your footsteps and prevents your operator from making excessive calls and revealing your location. You are not entirely silent, but you will be very difficult to hear unless the enemy is wearing a headset and listening intently. If you like to sneak up on enemies and surprise them with a shotgun or submachine gun, grab Ninja in your Perk 3 slot.
Call of Duty: Cold War Black Ops is now available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S.
