Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) MP5K

Submachine GunsAvailable once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4Takes camo
Submachine GunsMP5K — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the MP5K?

The MP5K is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is a fast close-range SMG with strong opening damage and mobile handling. It can overwhelm nearby targets quickly, but recoil, low penetration and falling damage make extended lanes a poor fit. It works best on tight routes where the player can pre-aim corners, fire a short burst and move before a rifle answers. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

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Takes camoYes

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against MW2 multiplayer game data; loadout advice is editorial.

How does the MP5K play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleFast close-range submachine gun
StrengthsStrong close-range damage with a fast rate of fire; SMG mobility and quick aiming support aggressive routes
TradeoffsRecoil makes long-range fire unreliable; Low penetration limits shots through cover
Useful setupSilencer supports close flanking routes while keeping shots off radar; Extended Mags reduces reload pressure during fast engagements
Camo tipStay on tight routes, pre-aim corners at head level and fire before the enemy can widen the distance. Reset after a short burst instead of forcing a long-range headshot.
Compared withIt hits harder up close than the Vector but is less stable; the Vector trades damage for a faster, smoother stream of fire.

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MP5K — common questions

What level does the MP5K unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The MP5K is available once Create-a-Class opens at Level 4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer. The level cap is 70, and prestige is up to 10.

How do you unlock camos on the MP5K?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Woodland (5 headshots), Digital (15 headshots), Urban (30 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots), Fall (250 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. On the MP5K the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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