Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

MW2 (2009) WA2000

Sniper RiflesUnlocked at Level 36Takes camo
Sniper RiflesWA2000 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) weapon render

How do you unlock the WA2000?

The WA2000 unlocks at Level 36 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009). It has low recoil, a generous upper-body one-shot area and quick follow-up capability. Its six-round magazine is restrictive, but stable recoil makes repeated precision easier than with the Barrett. One important MW2 quirk is that FMJ does not increase its penetration, so that attachment slot should be used elsewhere. Its camo track finishes at Fall (250 headshots with this weapon).

UnlockLevel 36
Takes camoYes

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

How does the WA2000 play in MW2 (2009)?

RoleLow-recoil semi-automatic sniper rifle
StrengthsLow recoil supports accurate semi-auto follow-ups; Generous head, neck and upper-torso one-shot area
TradeoffsSmallest magazine among the semi-auto sniper rifles; FMJ has no functional penetration benefit
Useful setupExtended Mags doubles the limited base magazine; Thermal Scope can help identify stationary targets on long lanes
Camo tipHold a stable lane, center the crosshair before scoping and use the low recoil for one controlled correction. Skip FMJ and use the slot for visibility or capacity.
Compared withIt offers a more generous one-shot area than the M21 EBR, while the M21 carries more rounds and suits repeated follow-up fire.

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WA2000 — common questions

What level does the WA2000 unlock at in MW2 (2009)?

The WA2000 unlocks at Level 36 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 WA2000?

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 WA2000 the final tier is Fall — 250 headshots with this weapon.

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