Fans looking for a classicCall of Dutyexperience might want to get intoCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, especially since this sequel to the 2019Modern Warfarereboot is a refreshing take on how Soap MacTavish and Gaz Garric of Task Force 141 pursued terrorist Hassan Zyani. Not only that butModern Warfare 2also became the home to a new set of game modes adequate for the modern gamer. Gone are the days of ordinary multiplayer matches, asMW2also became the home of the new game modeWarzone 2.0, the sequel to the originalWarzonebattle royale mode that gave a tactical military spin to the otherwise-chaotic game format.
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Another addition to the modernization ofModern Warfare 2would be seasonal content, specifically the limited-time eventPath of the Roninthat coincided with the release of the Ronin operator and Ashika Island. Players who want to unlock the game’snewest crossbowmust complete7 sets of challenges, all based on the Seven Virtues of Bushido. Here’s how players can best take on these tasks.
10Consider The Rewards
An important consideration when pursuing any limited-time event would be the reward tiers involved. Similar to abattle pass inWarzone 2, the Path of the Ronin also provides unique rewards in exchange for completing each of the 7 challenge routes in the main event.
This means players who are looking for specific rewards may want to secure those from the said routes first before proceeding to the others. To enumerate, here are the rewards from the Path of the Ronin event:
9Check The Duration, Consider Speedruns
One of the most critical steps when completing any limited-time event in games likeModern Warfare 2would be the timing of the tasks. Remember, tasks associated with limited-time events last for a short time and reward specific progression points, so it’s vital to check just what reward tiers are available and the duration of the event at hand.
At its core, the Path of the Ronin event happens between February 15 and July 12, 2025. There are 7 challenge tiers that players can complete, with tasks applying to bothWarzone 2gameplay and theirModern Warfare 2experience. Thankfully, the tasks themselves don’t have deadlines, meaning players can speedrun their way through the other tasks they find easy to accomplish.
8Coordinate Task Completion
Another handy tipplayers ofModern Warfare 2can rely on when pursuing these challenge tiers is coordinating tasks they plan on accomplishing. For instance, while it’s easy to win 15 multiplayer matches and get 100 assists separately to secure Integrity and Compassion rewards, it’s unrealistic to allot separate matches for them (procuring a total of 115 games) just to guarantee success.
In turn, players may want to enter a match or a game mode with a couple of task objectives in mind. For instance, players may want to queue on a small map to win while at the same time killing enemies who specifically kill them. When done correctly, players can win the match (Integrity) while securing assists (Compassion) and close-up kills (Respect), with the bonus of Battle Rage kills (Sincerity) and revenge kills (Loyalty).
7Integrity: Just Play Any Game Mode
Perhaps the easiest task to accomplish across any of the challenge routes in the Path of the Ronin event would beIntegrity. The path simply requires players to do one of two things. First, they can eitherwin 15 matches of any multiplayer game modeor, secondly,get a Top 10 finish five times inWarzone 2.
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Compared toother tasks inWarzone 2gameplay, the event’s Integrity path is the most straightforward to acquire. Players can simply dedicate an entire day’s worth of sessions to finish this mode, especially when playing with more competitive friends. Likewise, players can use this task as a jumping-off point to pursue the more specific tasks required of other challenge tiers.
6Courage: Capitalize On Streaks
Players skilled enough inModern Warfare 2gameplayknow that securing streaks is the way to go for securing the most advantages in the match. This is exemplified by theCourageroute, which encourages players to showcase their streaking skills. In basicModern Warfare 2gameplay, this means securing3 kills without dying 25 times.Thankfully, the toughest of firefights can give players at least three 3 kills before getting gunned down, and doing this often enough can secure the mission in a few matches.
For battle royale enthusiasts, another way to pursue the Courage route is bycompleting 3 Search and Seizure contracts. This involves securing a vehicle from AI enemies and bringing it safely to a drop-off zone safely, even if it means fending off player opponents who spot the contractors. When playing with a team, securing even one S&S contract recklessly for three matches can secure this task.
5Compassion: Cooperation Is Key
It’s not new inModern Warfare 2gameplay for players to want to secure kills for themselves, but Assists in terms of statistics will matter more when pursuing theCompassionroute in the Path of the Ronin event. When following this route, players must either get100 Assistsacross the event in anyModern Warfare 2game mode orrevive 20 teammates inWarzone 2across any number of matches throughout the event’s duration.
Despite the rather tricky nature of this task at first glance, players can finish this rather quickly when appropriately pursued. This task is perhaps best paired with Integrity’s win-based completion metric, as players will likely score multiple assists or revives across their victories anyway. To ensure the right approach, players may want to consider communicating with their team properly and avoiding unnecessary internal conflict between team members. This means avoiding kill-steals and trying to steal the show, and instead securing victory even if it means sacrificing a coveted MVP slot.
4Sincerity: An Honest Living
Sometimes, players just get intoModern Warfare 2for an honest time and a good firefight. This is whatSincerityis banking on in the Path of the Ronin event, where players are expected to focus on securing their kills in both multiplayer and battle royale modes. At its core, the Sincerity challenge is accomplished byscoring 50 kills via Battle Ragein any multiplayer mode. This pertains to the Battle Rage Field Upgrade that enhances the player’s overall performance in mid-range combat, encouraging them to secure more kills. In turn, close-ranged weapons such as Shotguns and SMGs are ideal for completing the challenge this way.
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Players can also complete this challenge byfinishing 5 Assassination Contracts inWarzone 2.This will have the game tag players marked for elimination, encouraging players to tour the map more and finish off their marks. Players keen on doing either of these tasks may want to consider securing assists and revives along the way, as well as melee kills, in order to also finish the Compassion and Respect tasks, respectively.
3Respect: Up Close And Personal
Players who want to show off their skills inModern Warfare 2gameplaywould likely try to “rub it in” on their opponents with executions and melee kills, and this is something theRespecttier in the Path of Ronin highlights. With this challenge, players need to do it via performing3 executions against enemiesinWarzone 2or accomplishing25 melee Operator killsin anyModern Warfare 2match.
Compared to other tiers in the Path of Ronin event, Respect is one of the more difficult tasks due to its risky nature. However, players confident in their ability to kill enemies up close and personal can add this to other tasks. For instance, having the third kill to achieve a streak as a melee kill contributes to both the Courage and Respect tiers, respectively.
2Loyalty: It’s Vengeance Or Downloads
One of the most exciting new features with the Ashika Island map inWarzone 2gameplay would be Data Heists - basically an event in the second circle where players need to “download” data from uplink towers while fending off AI opponents and other enemy teams who want essential gear awarded in these missions. These heists become the center of theLoyaltytier in the Path of the Ronin event, wherecompleting 3 downloads during Data Heistscan secure this challenge.
Meanwhile, players who love baseModern Warfare 2gameplay can instead finish this with50 Operator Revenge kills. This requirement makes Loyalty one of the trickiest routes to achieve in the event, as this means tracking down who killed players last and killing them. Although players who want to pursue thisroute through MW2 may want to join small mapsand game modes like Free-for-All and Gun Game to ensure they can follow almost anyone who kills their character.
1Honor: Protect One’s Territory
A new concept introduced inWarzonebattle royales is dog tags - essentially items denoting the player’s identity throughout the match. Collecting the enemy’s tags is considered a “badge of valor” of sorts that proves a player’s supremacy, and this is the objective of theHonortier in the Path of Ronin event.
At its core, the Honor event needs players toget 100 objective defense killsin any multiplayer match, meaning players must score kills while protecting a controlled zone. Alternatively, this can also be achieved bycollecting the player’s dog tags 5 timesinWarzone 2. This pertains to “Restore Honor” achievements, where players kill the opponents carrying their dog tags (from killing them prior) and retrieve them from their inventory. This particular objective feels more satisfying when accomplished in the newly-released Ashika IslandWarzone 2map.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2is available on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
