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MW4 Perks & Loadout Rules: Three Slots, 18 Options
Look up the three Multiplayer perk slots, unlock levels and the difference from DMZ Traits.
Pick across three slots
The official Multiplayer setup uses three perk slots, each with six listed choices. Pick a compatible option in each slot rather than treating all 18 as a single unrestricted pool. Overkill enables two primary weapons; Hardline changes the base streak requirement. Equipment remains a separate selection.
Perk directory
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| Perk | Slot | MP level | Main function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Fix | 1 | 4 | Regen on kills/objectives |
| Overkill | 1 | 4 | Two primaries |
| High Alert | 1 | 8 | Unseen-spotter warning |
| Ghost | 1 | 24 | Concealment from specified recon |
| Resupply | 1 | 31 | Replenish equipment / upgrade earning |
| Kill Chain | 1 | 48 | Streak-score interaction; official sentence incomplete |
| Hardline | 2 | 4 | One fewer kill for streak |
| Blood Rush | 2 | 4 | Sprint burst / stamina on kill |
| Bomb Squad | 2 | 16 | Less non-streak explosive impact |
| Fast Hands | 2 | 20 | Faster reload / use / swap |
| Ninja | 2 | 30 | Quieter footsteps |
| Birdseye | 2 | 40 | Larger minimap / enemy direction |
| Lethal Reach | 3 | 4 | Longer throws / trajectory |
| Combat Grid | 3 | 4 | Highlight equipment and vehicles |
| Battle Hardened | 3 | 12 | Less tactical effect |
| Scavenger | 3 | 28 | Ammo from eliminations; no launcher ammo |
| Tracker | 3 | 32 | Footprints / death markers |
| Cold-Blooded | 3 | 36 | Concealment from AI/thermal tools |
Separate MP perks from DMZ Traits
Similar names can occur in DMZ Trait trees, but those use Dog Tag progression and their own selection/reset rules. Do not apply the MP level in this table to DMZ unlocks. Kill Chain’s official sentence is incomplete, so no additional exact score formula is inferred here.
Sources & version
Reviewed October 22, 2026. Official perks and slots