Play the right game modes
You can play Team Deathmatch all day long if you want to, but some game modes award more XP than others. Large-scale modes and objective-based modes are the best to play if you're looking to level up quickly.
Hardpoint, Control, and Domination are great if you want to play standard 6v6 modes, but Fireteam Dirty Bomb and Combined Arms rewards large amounts of XP if you can handle the increased player count and bigger maps.
Complete challenges
Completing challenges is another way to level up quickly. Check out the Challenges tab in the menu to see which ones you haven't completed yet, then focus on those in your next match. Boot Camp challenges are a great place to start.
It also helps in using different weapons and completing their weapon mastery challenges, which you can see in the gunsmith in the Weapon Mastery tab. These start to slow down once you hit a high weapon level with a gun, so try using weapons you've never used before so you can quickly overcome those low level challenges.
Enjoy Double XP
You can get double XP codes by purchasing various snacks and drinks that will speed up your progress. The age-old stereotype of Doritos and Mountain Dew actually applies here, as both brands award double XP if you purchase the specially marked packages. You can enter your promo codes here and the benefits will apply to your account if it's linked.
There are also frequent Double XP Weekends across all platforms, so try to play when they're active. Treyarch usually announces dates in advance, so clear your schedule if you want to grind efficiently. PlayStation players will also receive exclusive monthly double XP events, and playing at a party with friends will earn PlayStation players a 25% XP bonus.
Call of Duty: Cold War Black Ops is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S.
