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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

CUB5 - Search and Destroy

Master Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's Search and Destroy mode. Learn objectives, winning conditions, bomb planting/defusing, and effective strategies for offense and defense.

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Master Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's Search and Destroy mode. Learn objectives, winning conditions, bomb planting/defusing, and effective strategies for offense and defense.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective: One team attacks (Destroy) and the other defends. Roles switch after three attempts.
  2. 2
    Winning Conditions:
    • Eliminate all enemy players.
  3. 3
    Plant the bomb and defend it until the timer runs out.
  4. 4
    Defuse the bomb after it has been planted.
  5. 5
    Bomb Mechanics:
    • The attacking team has 2 minutes and 30 seconds to plant the bomb or eliminate the enemy team.
  6. 6
    If the bomb is planted, the defending team has 40 seconds to defuse it.
  7. 7
    If the defending team is eliminated at any point, the attacking team wins the round.
  8. 8
    The defending team can win by eliminating all attackers before the bomb is planted.
  9. 9
    Gameplay Notes:
    • Players have only one spawn per round, emphasizing tactical play.
  10. 10
    Planting the bomb takes 4-5 seconds; defusing takes 4-5 seconds.
Tips
  • Offense: Avoid rushing with the bomb. Let teammates scout enemy positions before advancing. Use grenades for area denial.
  • Defense: Defending is generally easier. Secure objectives by staying patient and using explosives like Claymores and C4 on approaches. Sniper classes can be effective due to limited time and enemy impatience.
  • Loadouts: Forgo UAV Jamming for Stopping Power. Avoid Bandoliers due to the low kill count per round.
  • UAVs: Do not call in a UAV immediately upon earning it. Wait for a strategic moment, such as after an enemy death or when the bomb is planted, to maximize its effectiveness.
  • Smoke Grenades: Use smoke grenades for cover during bomb planting or defusing, or as a diversionary tactic. Be aware that they can attract attention.
  • Bomb Placement: Consider placing a Claymore on the bomb site before planting and another on your retreat. Find a position to cover the planted bomb.
  • Mounting: Mounting a SAW can catch enemies off guard, especially when defending approaches to objectives like on Pipeline.
  • Kills: +50 XP
  • Assists: +25 XP
  • Planting Bomb: +100 XP
  • Defusing Bomb: +100 XP
  • Operations Challenges: Up to 5 bonuses at 250 XP each, plus a 400 XP victory challenge.
  • Typical scores for above-average players range from 600 to 800 XP.

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