Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) SCAR-H

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 8Takes camo
Assault RiflesSCAR-H — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the SCAR-H?

The SCAR-H unlocks at Level 8 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is a controlled, hard-hitting full-auto rifle that favors deliberate medium-range fights. Its low recoil and strong damage make accurate bursts dependable, but its small magazine leaves little room for wasted shots. It works best when each engagement is isolated and the next reload is planned before another enemy appears. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockLevel 8
Takes camoYes

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

How does the SCAR-H play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleHard-hitting low-recoil assault rifle
StrengthsStrong per-shot damage across useful assault-rifle distances; Low recoil supports accurate automatic fire
TradeoffsSmallest assault-rifle magazine, tied with the FAL; Slower firing than the TAR-21 and several lighter rifles
Useful setupExtended Mags directly addresses the restrictive base magazine; Red Dot Sight makes measured head-level bursts easier to place
Camo tipUse two- or three-shot bursts and avoid spraying through the 20-round magazine. Start each fight at head height, then reload whenever cover gives you a safe opening.
Compared withIt is steadier than the TAR-21 but fires slower and carries fewer rounds; the TAR-21 is better suited to aggressive automatic pressure.

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SCAR-H — common questions

What level does the SCAR-H unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The SCAR-H unlocks at Level 8 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 SCAR-H?

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 SCAR-H the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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