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S2C8 - Capture the Flag
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

S2C8 - Capture the Flag

Learn the basics of Capture the Flag in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Understand objectives, roles like Flag Runner and Defender, and strategies for victory.

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Learn the basics of Capture the Flag in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Understand objectives, roles like Flag Runner and Defender, and strategies for victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Objective: Reach the enemy flag stand, take their flag, and return it to your own flag stand.
  2. 2
    Scoring: Earn points for kills (approx. +50 XP), taking the flag, capturing it, and killing an enemy carrying your flag.
  3. 3
    Taking the Flag: Simply run through the enemy flag stand.
  4. 4
    Capturing the Flag: Touch your own flag while it is on its stand.
  5. 5
    Respawn: You are out of the match for 10 seconds after being killed.
  6. 6
    Match Structure: Two rounds, with a potential overtime round if rounds are split. Each round is won by the first team to capture three flags. Overtime is won by the first team to capture a single flag.
  7. 7
    Communication: Using headsets and coordinating strategies significantly increases the chances of winning.

Roles:

  • Flag Runners: Quickly grab the enemy flag and return it to your base. Need to be fast, stealthy, good in close quarters, and lethal.
  • Flag Defenders: Protect your own flag. Need to be tough, aware of approaches, and resilient against enemy attacks. On larger maps, two defenders are recommended.
  • Midfield/Scout/Heckler: Support both attackers and defenders. Provide ranged support, flank enemies, intercept flag runners on their return route, and make their lives difficult. This role is more effective on larger maps.
Tips
  • Dedicated defenders are essential for consistent wins.
  • Defenders should consider loadouts like Scavenger or Flak Jacket, and use equipment like sentries, care packages, motion sensors, C4, or claymores.
  • Be prepared to take damage as a defender; enemy KSRs (Killstreaks?) will likely target you.
  • Stay alert to avoid being flash-banged or concussed, and distinguish between decoys and live enemies.
  • If your flag is taken, quickly pursue and stop the enemy carrier or return the flag.
  • Teams that communicate and coordinate roles will outperform those that do not.

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