While on defense

Master defensive strategies in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Learn how to counter enemy tactics, diffuse bombs, and secure objectives like a pro. Get the edge!

Alright, let's talk about holding your ground in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The biggest mistake players make is just sitting on the objective, expecting the enemy to come to them. That's predictable! You gotta keep an eye on things, but don't just camp. If you spot a bomb being planted, you need to hunt down that culprit immediately.

Here's a pro tip: if a bomb goes down and there are still a bunch of enemy soldiers running around, diffusing that bomb can be your fastest ticket to victory. Seriously, it's a game-changer. Don't try to be a lone wolf here; have a couple of your squadmates watch your back while you work on diffusing it, or vice-versa. It's way easier with backup.

Another solid move is to check the enemy's spawn points. Sometimes, a few enemies hang back instead of pushing forward. If you can catch them early, try to flank them right from their own spawn. But you gotta be quick about it! If you take too long, they'll scatter, and your flank attempt will be way less effective.

When it comes to weapons for defense, you can't go wrong with heavy automatics like the MP44 or Bren, and of course, sniper rifles are always a good bet for locking down areas. Sometimes, I like to play as a scout with a lighter weapon, like a Sten or Carbine. It lets me move faster across the map, which can be super useful for flanking or getting to objectives quickly.

Here's a sneaky tactic: don't always rush to kill the enemy before they plant their explosives. Sometimes, it's better to let them plant it, then take them out, and then diffuse the explosives. It can catch the enemy completely off guard and secure you the win.

Retrieval Missions:

For missions where you need to steal documents, plans, or radios and bring them to a specific point, or defend them once you have them, the strategies are pretty similar to Search and Destroy (SD) games. I won't go into too much detail here since the core ideas are the same, but remember to stay mobile and use the environment to your advantage when defending or escorting.