How to Unlock the Riot Shield and Combat Knife in Modern Warfare 2

Riot Shield and Combat Knife. Not even the Lennon-McCartney duo is as iconic as the perfect loadout for players that rely on melee combat in Modern Warfare 2 (2022). It’s the perfect combination for those that would rather take care of their enemies in a silent and, frankly, stylish manner rather than guns blazing, no scope blazing, noobtube mayhem way. But nothing comes without a price, and you will have to work a little bit before getting your favorite loadout. Here is how to unlock the Riot Shield and Combat Knife in Modern Warfare 2.

How to Unlock the Riot Shield and Combat Knife

If you know your Call of Duty multiplayer loadout lore, you know that not every single weapon and mod are available as soon as you install your game. Modern Warfare 2 is not the exception, and you are into a very long grind in order to unlock this specific loadout. Don’t worry, here is everything you need to know to unlock the Riot Shield and Combat Knife in Modern Warfare 2.

• In order to unlock the Combat Knife, you will have to level up to level 17.
• In order to unlock the Riot Shield, you will have to level up to level 37.
• If you wish to use them together, be sure to not have Overkill in your Perk Package, otherwise you will not be able to equip them at the same time.
• *Bonus*: if you wish the perfect combination, the Throwing Knife is unlocked at level 54. You will not regret equipping it, believe me.

Now you’re set to go. Grind those kills and XP, use double XP whenever you can, and prepare yourself for one of the best loadouts in Call of Duty history with the Riot Shield and Combat Knife.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Windows. If you like our Modern Warfare 2 content, be sure to check out How to Get Gold Rocket Launcher in Modern Warfare 2 and Is Modern Warfare 2 Down? Here Is How to Check the Server Status.