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All challenges and rewards in MW3 and Warzone Vortex: Death’s Lair event

Press "F" to pay your respects to the event.

The Death’s grasp has seized the Vortex, unleashing skeleton-themed cosmetics and XP consumables. You’ll need to complete objectives in MW3, Warzone, or Zombies to earn these items, including the Mastery Press “F” blueprint. We’re here to help by showing you all the challenges and rewards in the Vortex: Death’s Lair event.

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Every reward in the Vortex: Death’s Lair event is tied to an objective within MW3, Zombies, or Warzone. You don’t need to participate in all three modes, just as long as you complete one objective for the gift. Operators can also equip the exclusive Horseman: Death Ultra Skin to earn more boosts during the event. This unique bundle costs 2,400 COD Points, which translates to $19.99.

We’ll break down each challenge and reward in MW3 and Warzone’s Vortex: Death’s Grip event:

Challenges (Complete at least one task of each reward section)RewardsReward Previews
-Get 10 Operator Multikills in MW3 Multiplayer
-Kill two enemies with a single shot 10 times in Zombies
-Get three Operator Kills using an Assault Rifle in Warzone Battle Royale
Double XP TokenDouble XP Token in MW3 and Warzone
-Get 40 Operator Kills with a Suppressed Weapon (use a Muzzle) and the Hijacked IFF Strobe Perk equipped in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 75 kills with a Melee weapon while Aether Shard is active in Zombies
-Get three Operator Kills with an SMG in Warzone Battle Royale
Can’t Die, Must Party EmblemCan't Die, Must Party Emblem in MW3 and Warzone
-Get five Operator Kills with an Extreme Magnification Scope equipped on a Sniper in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 200 Critical Kills (target enemy weak points) with a Scoped Sniper in Zombies
-Complete two Bounty Contracts in Warzone Battle Royale
Death at High Noon CharmDeath at High Noon Charm in MW3 and Warzone
-Get five Operator Double Kills with a Launcher in MW3 Multiplayer
-Kill 15 Mimics in Zombies
-Get five Operator Kills using Sniper Rifles in Warzone Plunder
See you soon! Weapon StickerSee you soon! Weapon Sticker in Warzone and MW3
-Get 20 Operator Backstab Kills (eliminate from behind) with the Blacklight Flashlight Perk equipped in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 200 Critical Kills with a Silenced SMG in Zombies
-Get five Operator Kills using a Shotgun in Warzone Plunder
Double Weapon XP Token Double Weapon XP Token in MW3 and Warzone
-Get three Operator 1 Shot 1 Kills with a Shotgun in one life five times in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 200 1 Shot 1 Kills with a Pack-a-Punched Sniper in Zombies
-Complete two Most Wanted Contracts in Warzone Battle Royale
Tier SkipTier Skip in MW3 and Warzone
-Perform 10 Operator Executions (Finishing Move) in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 10 consecutive kills without taking damage 10 times with a Melee Weapon in Zombies
-Get three Operator Kills using a Battle Rifle in Warzone Resurgence
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-Get 25 Operator Kills with a Throwing Knife or Melee Weapon in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 120 Zombie Kills with a Throwing Knife in Zombies
-Get three Operator Kills using an LMG in Warzone Resurgence
Double Battle Pass XP TokenDouble Battle Pass XP Token in MW3 and Warzone
-Spot 20 Operators with the Tactical Camera or Recon Drone Field Upgrades in MW3 Multiplayer
-Get 200 kills with Jugger-Nog Perk active in Zombies
-Complete one Big Game Bounty Contract in Warzone Resurgence
Four Horseman, One Winner Calling CardFour Horseman, One Winner Calling Card in MW3 and Warzone
Complete all nine challenges in Vortex: Death’s LairPress “F” Mastery blueprintPress "F" Mastery in MW3 and Warzone

You can track your progress for Vortex: Death’s Grip via the Event page. Those who complete all nine challenges will earn a new blueprint for an Assault Rifle, showcasing a nod to Advanced Warfare’s “Press F to pay respects” meme.

SVA 545 blueprint in MW3 and Warzone
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The Mastery enhances the performance of the SVA 545, featuring attributes like 2.5X Magnification, Bullet Velocity, and Horizontal Recoil Control. It also comes with a 60-round Mag, so you don’t have to worry too much about your bullet capacity.

Keep in mind that the Vortex: Death’s Lair event will conclude on July 24, 2024. Make sure to finish challenges before Season 5 rolls out.


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