How to Level up the Riot Shield in MW2

The Riot Shield is one of the few weapons in COD: Modern Warfare 2 that requires you to be extremely close to your opponents to kill them. But in a game that specializes in ranged combat, getting close can be near impossible. So, how does one level up the Riot Sheild in Modern Warfare 2? Read on as we answer your queries. 

How To Upgrade The Riot Shield in MW2

To level up your Riot Sheild, you need to kill enemies with it. That said, due to its short range, you can instead take advantage of Throwing Knives and Decoy Grenades to kill your enemies in order to level up your Riot Sheild. Thanks to the game’s mechanics, any XP you earn by getting a kill from these throwables count towards leveling up your Riot Shield if you have it equipped. 

To make your grind easier, you can use Scorestreaks and Double XP Tokens as these will increase the XP you get from killing each enemy in the game. The best mode to level up your Riot Shield is Hard Point as this will allow you to fully utilize the Riot Shield’s ability to stop enemy bullets while holding a particular location.

Best Loadout to Level up Riot Shield in MW2 Fast

Here is the loadout that can help you quickly gain a ton of XP for your Riot Shield:

Category	Weapon
Primary	Riot Shield
Secondary	Letter Opener
Tactical	Decoy Grenade
Lethal	Throwing Knife

The Decoy Grenade will be great for getting some extra XP in multiplayer mode since every time your teammates get a kill close to it; you will get some XP. On the other hand, the Throwing Knife will be the main weapon you use for taking out enemies from a distance.

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Best Perks for Leveling up the Riot Sheild in Modern Warfare 2

The best perks when leveling up your Riot Shield in Modern Warfare 2 require you to have quick movement and predict where your enemies will be to get the drop on them. Here are the perks you should be using to make your Riot Shield grind easier:

Perk	Reason
Double Time(Base Perk)	Faster movement speeds
Tracker(Base Perk)	See enemy footsteps and see where they are headed
Fast Hands(Bonus Perk)	To allow for swifter transitions with the Riot Shield
Ghost(Ultimate Perk)	So you don’t have to worry about UAVs

Field Upgrades To Have When Leveling up the Riot Shield

Field Upgrades are a great way to get some extra XP passively in Modern Warfare 2 while you focus on killing people. Here are the Field Upgrades you should have when leveling up the Riot Sheild:

Field Upgrade	Reason
DDoS	Disrupts enemy sensors
Trophy System	You gain XP for every lethal tactical it destroys

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