Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) Striker

ShotgunsUnlocked at Level 34No camo
ShotgunsStriker — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the Striker?

The Striker unlocks at Level 34 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It is a 12-shell semi-automatic shotgun that favors repeated close-range follow-up shots. Its large cylinder is forgiving when the first blast does not finish the fight, and the user controls the pace more easily than with the AA-12. The tradeoff is weaker single-shot certainty and a lengthy empty reload. It does not take camo.

UnlockLevel 34
Takes camoNo

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

How does the Striker play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleHigh-capacity semi-automatic shotgun
StrengthsLarge base capacity for a shotgun; Fast manual follow-ups make a first miss less punishing
TradeoffsLess dependable as a one-shot weapon at the edge of range; Reloading an empty cylinder takes a long time
Useful setupGrip supports repeated shots; Extended Mags increases sustained pressure; Reload a few shells whenever cover is available
Use tipIt cannot equip camos. Marksman and Expert challenges still provide attachments, XP and weapon emblems.
Compared withIt is more forgiving and carries more shells than the M1014, but the M1014 hits harder per opportunity.

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Striker — common questions

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

The Striker unlocks at Level 34 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) multiplayer. The level cap is 70, and prestige is up to 10.

Does the Striker take camos?

No — the Striker cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It uses its own weapon challenges instead.

Can you unlock the Striker for me?

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