Operator Skins Guide - Black Ops Cold War, Warzone & Modern Warfare

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This guide contains Operators from both Modern Warfare (2019) and Black Ops Cold War as seen in Warzone. If you would like to see the Operators in Black Ops Cold War only, then feel free to check out our dedicated (and more detailed) guide here. For Vanguard operators please refer to our dedicated Vanguard operators guide here.

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Both Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare and its battle royale component, Warzone, offer a range of customization options from gun camos to player cosmetics. The player cosmetics are called Operators. Each Operator skin comes with a different character model, unique dialogues, and finishing moves (more on that below).

Note that these cosmetics are purely for decorative / visual purposes, and often bragging rights! They do not give any added advantage during your gameplay. Before the release of Black Ops Cold War (i.e. Warzone within the 2019 version of Modern Warfare), there were two main factions in the game, the Coalition, and the Allegiance. Both factions included a variety of Operators to choose from and you could choose any one of the factions to play with.

You can still play with whichever Operator you choose, but the Factions are now removed from Warzone since it is now a standalone game, separate from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War. The Operators no longer have different categories - they have all been placed within a single Operators menu.

You can choose Operators from both Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War. They are clearly labeled in the Operator selection menu as you can see below.

In the regular Multiplayer version of the game (i.e. Modern Warfare), choosing a faction will increase your chances of being put into that particular faction when a match starts, such as Ground War. However, it is not the same in Warzone, and choosing a faction is irrelevant since everyone has different skins. Remember, the use of these operators are just for aesthetic purposes.

There are two main types of skins - Mil-Sim which are the default real-world inspired Operator skins (i.e. military simulator) and in-game character skins.

Those who own the full version of the game (i.e. Modern Warfare) have the exclusive advantage of some Operators being completely free since they are unlocked by completing certain Campaign Missions and Co-Op missions.

Warzone players have a number of different options to unlock operators though. You can: (1) acquire Operator skins through the in-game Store; (2) complete

Battle Pass

challenges; or (3) acquire additional skins for Operators which will automatically unlock the base version of the Operator. You can acquire a skin by obtaining a skin variant of any one of the Operators through Battle Pass (that is, if there is any skin variant available on one of the tiers).

For example, the Mara Operator was available upon purchasing the Season 1 Battle Pass. However, since Season 1 is finished, Warzone players can easily get it now by buying

Battle Pass Season 3

and upgrading to tier level 90 in order to acquire a Death Dealer Rare Mara Skin. Obtaining this skin will automatically unlock the Mara Operator as well. So we think it's safe to say that Warzone-only players are not missing out on any of the Operators, as long as they are able to acquire a skin for an Operator.

Unlocking Operators through doing certain Co-Op challenges and campaign missions is only possible for those who own the full version of the game, Modern Warfare, but as stated above, free Warzone players can always acquire a skin to unlock those Operators.

Those who own Black Ops Cold War will also be able to use their Operators in Warzone. You must first unlock the Operators in Black Ops Cold War.

This Operator is available by default.

The USEF Mil-Sim has three skin variants (USEF I,II & III). USEF I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 3 Tier Level 10.

The SKSF Mil-Sim has three skin variants (SKSF I,II & III). SKSF I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 3 Tier Level 30.

The Pararescue Mil-Sim has three skin variants (Pararescue I,II & III). Pararescue I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 3 Tier Level 50.

The CTSFO Mil-Sim has three skin variants (CTSFO I,II & III). CTSFO I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 3 Tier Level 70.

The USMC Raider Mil-Sim has three skin variants (USMC Raider I,II & III). USMC Raider I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 4 Tier Level 30.

The Lagunari Mil-Sim has three skin variants (Lagunari I,II & III). Lagunari I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 4 Tier Level 50.

The JTF2 Mil-Sim has two skin variants (JTF2 I & II). JTF2 I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 5 Tier Level 40.

The Shadow Company Mil-Sim has three skin variants (Shadow Company I, II & III). Shadow Company I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 5 Tier Level 19.

The Urzikstan SSG Mil-Sim has three skin variants (Urzikstan SSG I,II & III). Urzikstan SSG I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 4 Tier Level 10.

The Russian FGF Mil-Sim has three skin variants (Russian FGF I,II & III). Russian FGF I unlocks at Battle Pass Season 4 Tier Level 70.

Available by default if you've purchased Black Ops Cold War.

Available by default if you've purchased Black Ops Cold War.

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Either purchase Season 2 Battle Pass, purchase the Ghost operator through the in-game Store or acquire a skin for this Operator.

To unlock the Thorne base Operator, complete The Piccadilly Campaign Mission in Modern Warfare or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Play 25 public matches or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Complete Operation: Crosswind in Western Verdansk (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

To unlock the D-Day base Operator, complete The Hunting Party Campaign Mission (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Complete Operation: Headhunter in Downtown Verdansk (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Get 500 LMG kills in Multiplayer or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Talon Operator Bundle" from the in-game Store.

Unlock by winning 5 matches of Gunfight in Modern Warfare. You can also unlock this Operator by acquiring her "Battle Ready" skin when you complete the Warzone tutorial. Remember, if you acquire a skin for any Operator, they are automatically unlocked for you.

Complete Operation: Kuvalda in Easter Verdansk or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Either purchase the Season 1 Battle Pass or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Complete The Wolf's Den Campaign Mission (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Ronin Operator Pack" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in the Season 3 Battle Pass or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in the Season 4 Battle Pass or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked by purchasing the "Kyle Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked by purchasing the "Morte Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked by pre-ordering any version (either Standard or Ultimate) of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Get 300 Assault Rifle Kills in Multiplayer or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

To unlock this Operator, complete the Into The Furnace Campaign Mission (Modern Warfare) or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Complete Operation: Paladin in Western Verdansk (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Nikto Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Mace Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

To unlock this Operator, complete The Old Comrades Campaign Mission in Modern Warfare or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Get 100 Headshots in Multiplayer or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Complete all the given Co-Op Operations in Verdansk (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

To unlock this Operator, complete The Proxy War Campaign Mission (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Execute 25 Finishing Moves in regular multiplayer or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Kill 5 Juggernauts in any single Co-Op Mission (Modern Warfare) or acquire a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Iskra Operator Bundle" in the store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlock by purchasing the "Roze Operator Bundle" in the store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in the Season 5 Battle Pass or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked by purchasing the Velikan Operator Bundle or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in the Season 6 Battle Pass as an instant reward or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in the Season 6 Battle Pass at tier 100 or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked by purchasing the Sparks Operator Bundle or by acquiring a skin for this Operator

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Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Zombies by successfully exfiltrating 3 times.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by getting 10 kills with Scorestreaks.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by getting 100 kills with Sniper Rifles.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by destroying 10 enemy vehicles or Scorestreaks.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by getting 5 kills without dying 15 times.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Zombies by getting 200 kills using Pack-A-Punched weapons.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by killing 50 enemies revealed by Scorestreaks or Field Upgrades.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by detonating or helping your team detonate 5 Dirty Bombs in Fireteam Dirty Bomb game mode.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer by performing 15 finishing moves.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Bulldozer Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 1 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing "Zeyna Operator Bundle" from the store.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 2 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Maxis Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Wolf Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Rivas Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked automatically by logging into Black Ops Cold War after updating the game to Season 3.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 3 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Knight Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Antonov Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the limited-time "Rambo Operator Bundle" during the 80's Action Heroes event in

Season 3 Reloaded

.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the limited-time "Die Hard Operator Bundle" during the 80's Action Heroes event in

Season 3 Reloaded

.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 4 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Weaver Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Salah Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 5 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Stryker Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Hudson Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing Cold War Season 5 Battle Pass. The base skin of the Operator unlocks as an instant reward.

Unlocked by pre-ordering Call of Duty: Vanguard.

Unlocked in Black Ops Cold War by purchasing the "Scream Operator Bundle" in the Store or by acquiring a skin for this Operator.

All the Operators have different skins that can be acquired through Battle Pass or by completing different challenges. You can change the skin of your Operator by going to the "Customize" option when you have an Operator highlighted. Below you can see some of the skins for Operator Thorne.

Just like the Weapons, these Operator Skins also hold rarity levels depicted by color. The rarity levels in order of increasing rarity are Common (Gray), Uncommon (Green), Rare (Blue), Epic (Purple), and Legendary (Orange).

For some skins, you will need to complete missions. You can see the mission details for the skins which will take you to the "Operator Missions" section, detailing all the objectives that you need to compete in order to unlock that specific skin for the Operator.

There are different Finishing Moves available for each Operator. These Finishing Moves are basically execution methods that can be performed by holding down your melee button when you sneak behind your enemy.

When you execute a Finishing Move, an animation plays out showing you taking out the enemy player. If you are playing online and perform a Finishing Move, it may be interrupted by another player if you get shot during an animation.

This article will be updated as more Operators are added in the future.