Season 5: Reloaded dropped a bombshell in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 with the Spear—a vicious melee weapon that lets you jab enemies from a distance or yeet it for instant kills. 😱 Seriously, this thing is like bringing a medieval vibe to a gunfight, and everyone's scrambling to unlock it. But hold up, grinding through those challenges ain't a walk in the park. We're talking frustrating melee kills, sneaky backstabs, and sliding shenanigans that'll test your patience. Let's dive into the chaos and get you wielding this beast before the season ends!
🔥 Why the Spear Slaps (Literally)
This ain't your average knife—the Spear's range is wild. You can poke foes just outside melee distance or channel your inner Spartan with throw kills in any mode. Versatility? Check. Style points? Off the charts. But unlocking it? Buckle up. It's buried in Sector 23 of the Season 5 Battle Pass, and unlike other sectors, you can't just spend tokens. Nope, you gotta suffer through five brutal challenges:
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10 melee kills against players/special zombies
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3 throwing knife kills against players/special zombies
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3 melee backstabs against players/special zombies
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3 weapon gun butt kills against players/special zombies
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5 crouched melee kills (spoiler: sliding counts!)
🧩 Conquering the Challenges: Pro Tips
For the first and fourth challenges (melee and gun butt kills), slap the S-37C DL Breacher Device muzzle on any gun. It turns gun butts into one-hit wonders—total game-saver. 💀 Shipment 24/7 is your best friend here; chaos equals easy targets.
Throwing knife kills? Run the Ninja Vest with Throwing Knives. You'll get two knives that recharge, letting you spam 'em in MWZ or Hardpoint. Aim for zombie hordes or campers—profit!
Backstabs are the worst. 😤 You need three, and bots won't cut it. Grab a Karambit and Running Sneakers perk to zip behind enemies. Pair it with Infantry Vest for Ghost and Covert Sneakers—silent footsteps make flanking a breeze. Try infected modes; everyone's distracted!
Now, the 'crouched' kills? Total misnomer. Slide and melee—it registers as crouched! Activate tactical sprint, slide into enemies, and swing. Works with knives or guns. Rust or Meat maps = perfect playgrounds.
🤔 Personal Grind Notes
Honestly, challenge 3 made me rage-quit twice. 😅 But stacking perks like Covert Sneakers + Karambit in Plunder (yes, Plunder!) saved my sanity. Zombies? Specials like Manglers are bullet-sponges—melee them during contracts. And for sliding kills... just embrace the meme. Crouch-walking? Nah. Slide like you're in a Tony Hawk game.
🔮 Future Meta & Final Thoughts
With the Spear’s throw-kill potential, I’m betting it’ll dominate hardcore playlists until Sledgehammer nerfs it (please don’t). Imagine combining it with future perks—could we see spear-only LTM modes? 🤯 For now, grind smart: focus on MWZ for zombie challenges and multiplayer for PvP. Took me 6 hours total; you can do it faster!
So, is the Spear worth it? Absolutely. It’s broken in the best way—long-range jabs, insta-death throws, and flex-worthy animations. Just remember: suffer now, slay later. Got your own tips? Drop 'em below! 👇
💥 TL;DR Challenge Cheat Sheet 💥
| Challenge | Best Loadout | Mode Tip |
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| Melee/Gun Butt Kills | S-37C DL Breacher | Shipment 24/7 |
| Throwing Knife Kills | Ninja Vest + Throwing Knife | MWZ Outlast Contracts |
| Backstabs | Karambit + Infantry Vest | Plunder or Infected |
| Slide Kills | Any melee + Slide Bind | Rust Domination |