FPS Freak: Black Ops Perk List Revealed!

FPS Freak is a segment where we look at all things first-person shooter related.  This week we take a look at the big-daddy of the FPS world: Call of Duty: Black Ops!

The finalized perk list for mulitplayer was leaked this week, and now that we have had a chance to look at the Pro versions of each, I thought we could do some analysis of each Tier.  The one thing that I took away from the finalized perk list was simply that I believe we are going to see a lot more variation than we have seen in Modern Warfare 2.

Treyarch has removed some of the perks that I believe were cheap in Modern Warfare 2, including One Man Army, Danger Close, and Commando.  They also removed Stopping Power which is huge!  This perk in Modern Warfare 2 was mandatory since everyone used it, and if you didn’t have it equipped, you would go into a gun fight at a slight disadvantage.  Removing Stopping Power is a big step forward for the multiplayer as it allows more variation in your loadouts.

Lastly, it looks like the Pro version of the perks offer a HUGE bonus, which makes sense considering now they are more difficult to unlock requiring three challenges to be completed before finally unlocking.

Tier 1

Ghost and Scavenger seem to be standouts in this tier.  Staying off the radar is huge and Scavenger Pro allows you to replenish lethal grenades.

Tier 2

This slot has some really great perks to choose from.  I can see myself using Steady Aim Pro to shoot quickly after running, Sleight of Hand for faster reload times  or Warlord Pro for the extra lethal AND tactical grenade.  Scavenger Pro+Warlord Pro is going to be a deadly combo!

Tier 3

The last slot is a really interesting bunch of perks, namely it has Marathon and Ninja so you can’t have unlimited sprint with being silent, you are going to have to choose one or the other.

Below is the full list of perks available, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

	Lightweight	Tier 1
	Standard: Move faster Pro: + No falling damage.
	Scavenger	Tier 1
	Standard: Resupply from dead bodies Pro: + Doubles your starting ammo with extra magazines. This also replenishes your tactical grenades.
	Ghost	Tier 1
	Standard: Undetectable by Spy Plane and Blackbird Pro: + Undetectable by aircraft, dogs, infrared and sentries. Enemies won’t see your name or a red crosshair when targeting you.P)
	Hardline	Tier 1
	Standard: Killstreaks 1 kill early Pro: + Get a second chance on the result of care packages
	Flak Jacket	Tier 1
	Standard: Extra explosives resistance Pro: + Extra fire resistance and reset fuse when you toss back grenades
	Hardened	Tier 2
	Standard: Extra bullet penetration Pro: + Bullets do extra damage to aircraft and turrets. Reduced flinch when you are shot
	Scout	Tier 2
	Standard: Hold breath longer Pro: +Allows you to switch your weapon faster.
	Steady Aim	Tier 2
	Standard: Extra accuracy when shooting from the hip Pro: +When equipped, this enables you to fire faster after sprinting and recover faster from a knife lunge
	Sleight of Hand	Tier 2
	Standard: Faster reload Pro: + Aim down sight faster (does not work with Sniper Rifles)
	Warlord	Tier 2
	Standard: 2 attachments on primary weapon Pro: +You start with one extra lethal and tactical grenade, except smoke.
	Marathon	Tier 3
	Standard: Longer sprint Pro: + Gives you unlimited sprint.
	Ninja	Tier 3
	Standard: Move silently Pro: + When you have this equipped enemies will be louder, it also makes you completely silent.
	Second Chance	Tier 3
	Standard: Pull out pistol before dying Pro: + If you have Second Chance Pro equipped you can survive a little longer. Teammates can also revive you – even players that don’t have Second Chance
	Hacker	Tier 3
	Standard: Detect enemy equipment and explosives Pro: + Booby trap enemy Care Packages and turn enemy killstreaks and equipment friendly. This also makes you invisible to Motion Sensors.
	Tactical Mask	Tier 3
	Standard: Protects you against gas grenades. Pro: + Tactical Mask Pro reduces the effects of flashbangs and concussion grenades, it also reveals the position of a flashed or stunned enemy

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