Call of Duty’s battle royale is highly competitive and filled with experienced and strategic players that end matches quickly with arsenal weapons, attachments, and loadouts. Many players use various features, including the tactical nuke, to overtake their competition and flex their dominance on the battlefield.

The nuke has been a staple in Call of Duty since it was introduced in Modern Warfare (2009). Over the years, the nuke has been tweaked and revamped, but the deadly weapon remains one of the best ways to get an ultimate kill streak on opponents. Players who obtain a nuke can quickly gain match victories and complete various Modern Warfare 3 missions and challenges.

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What is a Nuke in Call of Duty?

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A tactical nuke is a Killstreak that any player can get in COD Modern Warfare. When players trigger the nuke, the lobby gets only a few seconds of gameplay before the nuke detonates, and the game ends immediately. Players usually have a limited time to brace for impact after the nuke is activated. Obtaining the nuke is an excellent way to end matches and defeat enemies, especially if players are overpowered on the battlefield.

How to Get a Nuke in Modern Warfare 3

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To obtain a nuke in Modern Warfare 3, players must achieve 30 kills in a row. If players get kills from Scorestreaks or Killstreaks, they don’t count towards the 30 kills. The only kills that count are individual kills from defeating fellow Operators, enemies, and bosses. While killing an opponent is pretty straightforward, landing 30 kills in a single match is difficult.

Players must play aggressively and engage in long, mid, and close-quarters combat on COD maps. Unfortunately, there’s a chance an opponent might take the player down before achieving the 30 kills, so it’s vital to move swiftly through maps undetected, take cover, and land as many shots as possible. Knowing Modern Warfare maps inside out can help get the required kills. For example, players can camp in high areas such as tall buildings to pick off one-shot kills using the best sniper rifle build.

How to Activate the Nuke in Modern Warfare 3

Once players obtain the tactical nuke, a prompt will appear on the screen with the option to call it in. To activate this, press right on the D-pad, type in the digits, and the countdown will begin. The player and their teammates have a few minutes to brace for the impact, and once the countdown gets to zero, the bomb detonates, the match ends, and the player secures victory. Modern Warfare 3's release is around the corner, and the nuke can be a powerful way to eliminate opponents.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III
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Sledgehammer Games
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