Modern Warfare 2 Perks

In Modern Warfare 2 perks are special abilities / power ups for multiplayer combat. There are only 3 perk slots available to you and each slot consist of different types of perks, so choosing the right ones for your class is crucial.

Unlike in the previous Call of Duty games, each perk can now be upgraded to a Pro version by completing its challenge. Note: Pro perks are additions to each perk, they don't replace them. All versions of the game (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC) unlock the pro perks the same way.

Perk Slot 1

Marathon | Marathon Pro

Ability: Unlimited sprint.

Pro Ability: Get over obstacles faster.

Sleight of Hand | Sleight of Hand Pro

Ability: Faster reloading.

Pro Ability: Gives a speed boost to how fast you can aim down the sight of your weapon.

Scavenger | Scavenger Pro

Ability: Full resupply from dead enemies.

Pro Ability: Extra magazines.

Bling | Bling Pro

Ability: 2 primary weapon attachments. This perk has been removed from the COD: Black Ops III perks and moved into a wildcard slot.

Pro Ability: 2 secondary weapon attachments.

One Man Army | One Man Army Pro

Ability: Replaces your secondary weapon. This allows you to change your class at any given time during a match.

Pro Ability: Swaps classes even faster.

Perk Slot 2

Stopping Power | Stopping Power Pro

Ability: Increased bullet damage. This has been removed from BO2.

Pro Ability: Increased bullet damage vs. helicopters and aircrafts.

Lightweight | Lightweight Pro

Ability: Move faster. Lightweight has been removed from the black ops iii perks list and is available as a Specialist ability.

Pro Ability: Allows you to do a quick aim after sprinting.

Hardline | Hardline Pro

Ability: Killstreaks require 1 less kill.

Pro Ability: Death Streaks require 1 less death.

Cold-Blooded | Cold-Blooded Pro

Ability: Undetectable by UAV, air support, Sentry Guns, and thermal.

Pro Ability: No red crosshair or name shown when you are targeted.

Danger Close | Danger Close Pro

Ability: Increases explosive weapons damage.

Pro Ability: Increases air support damage.

Perk Slot 3

Commando | Commando Pro

Ability: Increased melee distance.

Pro Ability: You don't take any damage from falling.

Steady Aim | Steady Aim Pro

Ability: Increased hip-fire accuracy.

Pro Ability: You can hold your breath for a longer period of time.

Scrambler | Scrambler Pro

Ability: Scrambles (jams) the enemy radar in a small radius.

Pro Ability: Delays enemy Claymores, thus allowing you to avoid the explosion if you are fast enough.

Ninja | Ninja Pro

Ability: Invisible to heartbeat sensors.

Pro Ability: Allows you to move silently.

SitRep | SitRep Pro

Ability: Insertions. This will reveal enemy explosives and Tactical Insertions.

Pro Ability: Makes enemy footsteps louder.

Last Stand | Last Stand Pro

Ability: Allows you to survive a normal death. You will drop to the ground and pull out your pistol. This perk won't be available in BO2.

You can crawl in Last Stand, which was not possible in Call of Duty 4. Last Stand ends after ~10 seconds or if you get shot again, and in both cases, you will die.

Pro Ability: This allows you to use your equipment too, for example, frag grenades and throwing knives.