Combined Arms Modes Guide
Combined Arms modes in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War blend infantry combat with vehicular warfare, offering a dynamic and fast-paced multiplayer experience. These modes are desed for larger player counts and feature expansive maps that encourage strategic use of both ground troops and vehicles.
Combined Arms: Assault: This mode is a large-scale objective-based game type where teams fight to capture and hold a series of control points scattered across the map. What sets Assault apart is the integration of vehicles. You can spawn with infantry loadouts or choose to spawn in tanks, ATVs, or gunboats, depending on the map. Capturing and defending these points often involves intense firefights between infantry and vehicles. Coordinating attacks with both ground units and vehicle support is essential for success. Expect a constant ebb and flow of battle as teams push and defend objectives.
Combined Arms: Domination: A familiar objective mode amplified by the addition of vehicles. In Combined Arms Domination, teams capture and hold three flag points on the map to earn points. The first team to reach the score limit wins. The presence of tanks and other vehicles adds a new layer of strategy. Players must contend with both enemy infantry and armored threats when attempting to capture flags. Utilizing anti-vehicle weapons and coordinating with teammates to counter enemy armor are crucial for victory. Maps in this mode are typically larger than standard Domination maps to accommodate the vehicular combat.
Combined Arms: Fireteam: While the name is similar to the dedicated Fireteam modes, Combined Arms: Fireteam often refers to specific large-scale objective modes that may incorporate vehicles. These can vary but generally involve capturing multiple objectives or completing unique mission-style tasks on expansive maps. The key takeaway is the emphasis on large player counts and the seamless integration of infantry and vehicle combat.
Tips for Combined Arms Success:
- Master Vehicle Combat: Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle. Understand how to effectively engage enemy infantry and other vehicles.
- Infantry-Vehicle Synergy: Coordinate with your teammates. Infantry can provide support for vehicles by clearing out enemy positions or defending them from anti-vehicle threats. Vehicles can provide mobile cover and heavy firepower for infantry pushes.
- Objective Prioritization: Always focus on the primary objectives. While kills are important, controlling the points is how you win.
- Map Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the vehicle spawn points, key engagement areas, and flanking routes on each map.
- Loadout Variety: Consider carrying a mix of infantry weapons and potentially anti-vehicle equipment to be prepared for any situation.