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Warzone Adds Dark Ops Challenges: A Guide to Mastering the New Secret Objectives
With the integration of Black Ops 6 into Warzone, fans of the Battle Royale now have an exciting new challenge to tackle—Dark Ops. These secretive challenges have long been a hallmark of Treyarch's titles, starting with Black Ops 3, and they’ve finally made their debut in Warzone. If you’ve been scratching your head at the blank menu in-game, this guide will help you uncover everything you need to know about Dark Ops.
What Are Dark Ops Challenges?
Dark Ops challenges are hidden Calling Card objectives with vague or entirely undisclosed requirements. The only way to unlock them is to stumble upon their objectives during gameplay. These challenges are separate from the standard progression system, meaning they don’t count towards your overall completion. However, they’re a must for completionists eager to collect every Calling Card in the game.
Each Dark Ops challenge rewards you with a unique Calling Card upon completion. While some tasks are straightforward, others demand creative or strategic playstyles, ensuring that they remain some of the most mysterious and rewarding objectives in Warzone.
List of All Dark Ops Challenges in Warzone
There are 16 Dark Ops challenges to complete, ranging from simple tasks to highly demanding feats. Here’s a breakdown of each one and its requirements:
| Calling Card | Dark Ops Challenge |
|---|---|
| Resourceful | Get three kills without reloading in a single match. |
| In The Hot Seat | Kill an enemy while riding in a vehicle. |
| Instinctual Sniper | Kill an enemy with hip fire using a sniper rifle. |
| Prison Trickster | Perform a Finishing Move in the Gulag. |
| Demolitions Improv | Kill an enemy with C4 or Blast Traps attached to a vehicle. |
| Economic Gunslinger | Get five headshots with pistols in a single match. |
| Death From Above | Kill an enemy while driving a helicopter. |
| Scrappy Warrior | Win a match in Battle Royale or Resurgence without accessing your loadout. |
| Show Off | Get a kill in the final circle with a Semtex or Drill Charge Stick in Battle Royale. |
| Surgical Victor | Kill an enemy from the last remaining squad using a Throwing Knife or Combat Axe. |
| Contract Completionist | Complete five contracts in a single Resurgence match. |
| Efficient Combatant | Get 10 kills without firing a gun in a single match. |
| Strategic Tactician | Win a Battle Royale game with over 25 eliminations. |
| Graceful Contender | Get five kills without taking damage in a single game. |
| Low Rider | Kill four enemies while riding in a vehicle in a single match. |
| Abyssal Horrors | Earn Abyss Camo on 33 weapons in Warzone. |
Tips for Completing Dark Ops Challenges
- Start Simple: Focus on achievable challenges like In The Hot Seat (vehicle kill) or Prison Trickster (Finishing Move in the Gulag) to build momentum.
- Experiment With Loadouts: Challenges like Instinctual Sniper or Economic Gunslinger require specific weapons or playstyles. Set up custom loadouts to suit these tasks.
- Adapt Your Playstyle: Completing Efficient Combatant (10 kills without firing a gun) or Scrappy Warrior (winning without accessing a loadout) will require unconventional strategies, such as focusing on melee weapons or explosives.
- Team Up: For squad-based challenges, coordinate with teammates to maximize efficiency. For example, use vehicles together to target Low Rider or Death From Above.
- Persistence Pays Off: Dark Ops challenges like Strategic Tactician (25+ eliminations in a match) demand skill and persistence. Treat each attempt as a learning experience.
What’s Next for Dark Ops in Warzone?
While these 16 challenges are available now, Treyarch has a history of expanding content post-launch. It’s possible that new Dark Ops objectives will arrive in future updates, so keep an eye out for announcements and patch notes.
For players looking to push their skills to the limit, Dark Ops challenges offer a unique blend of mystery and reward. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a die-hard completionist, these tasks are sure to add an extra layer of excitement to your Warzone experience.