Discover New Perks and Wildcards in Warzone Post Black Ops 6 Integration

Season 1 of Warzone introduces a wealth of new perks, coinciding with the eagerly anticipated integration of Black Ops 6. This significant update marks a new era for Warzone, as it incorporates all weapons and movement capabilities from BO6 into the battle royale experience. Beyond the weaponry, the perks system is also undergoing substantial changes, featuring the introduction of Wildcards.

Complete Overview of Perks in Warzone & How to Acquire Them

Category 1 Perks

Perk	Unlock Criteria	Effect
Grenadier	Instant	Slows enemy health regen and movement speed from explosive damage. Enhances equipment throw distance and trajectory preview.
Dexterity	Level 20	Reduces weapon sway during jumps, slides, and dives. Decreases fall damage.
Scavenger	Level 26	Begin with max ammo for your primary weapon. Resupply ammo and plates by defeating enemies.
Survivor	Level 47	Faster health regeneration and quicker revives from teammates.
Veteran	Season 1 Event	Reduces negative effects from enemy equipment and decreases flinching while aiming.
Reflexes	Season 1 Reloaded Event	Delays activation of triggered explosives when sprinting nearby.

Category 2 Perks

Perk	Unlock Criteria	Effect
Quartermaster	Instant	Equipment recharges over time.
Bomb Squad	Level 8	Reduces damage from explosives and fire; spots enemy equipment through walls.
Tracker	Level 29	Displays enemy footprints. Bullets briefly mark enemies for you and your squad, pinging downed foes.
Sprinter	Level 32	Permits indefinite Tactical Sprinting.
Cold-Blooded	Level 41	Hides you from enemy AI targeting systems and thermal optics.
Quick Fix	Level 50	Health starts regenerating upon killing enemies or inserting armor plates, which can be done one-handed.

Category 3 Perks

Perk	Unlock Criteria	Effect
Gung-Ho	Instant	Minimized movement penalties when reloading or using equipment; allows reloading while sprinting.
Resolute	Level 5	Increased movement speed for a brief period after taking damage from gunfire.
Ghost	Level 17	Untraceable by enemy radar pings when moving; cannot be detected by certain devices.
Birdseye	Level 23	Your UAVs are 25% larger and reveal enemy heading to your squad; can spot players using Ghost.
Tempered	Level 35	Restores armor plates to full with two instead of three.
Alertness	Level 44	Detects nearby enemies and alerts you when being aimed at.

Lootable Perks

Perk	Effect
Irradiated	Increases movement speed and reduces gas damage while affected by gas clouds or similar equipment; allows for one-handed armor plate insertion.
Shrouded	Creates a smoke grenade effect when you enter the downed state.

Perks and Wildcards in Warzone — Image courtesy of Activision

The integration with Black Ops 6 also reinstates the Revamped Pick 3 Perk system, replacing the previous package of four perks. Similar to the multiplayer format, players can now choose three perks—one from each category—for their loadout. However, unlike multiplayer, Warzone excludes Combat Specialties, meaning there are no additional rewards for selecting complementary effects.

To maintain balance, some perks have switched categories; for instance, Ghost is now classified as a Category 3 Perk instead of Category 1. Players also have access to two unique perks found only through ground loot: Irradiated and Shrouded, which must be discovered in-game rather than pre-selected.

Wildcards Overview & How to Acquire Them

Wildcard	Unlock Criteria	Effect
Bandolier	Level 15	Loadout grants a Munitions Satchel.
Overkill	Level 24	Allows the use of two primary or secondary weapons.
Gunfighter	Level 33	Permits three additional attachments on your primary weapon.
Battle Ready	Level 38	Loadout includes a UAV and Utility Box.

Wildcards make their debut in Warzone with this update, providing unique advantages; only one Wildcard may be equipped per loadout. These Wildcards offer powerful bonuses, enabling players to utilize eight attachments or gain access to a free UAV. Notably, Overkill now requires a Wildcard for acquisition, marking a shift from earlier iterations. To balance gameplay, players aiming to operate across various ranges will need to reach Level 24 and select Overkill for dual weapon access.

With all these new perks and Wildcards at your disposal, your next step is to strategize your combinations for both the expansive map and Area 99, while selecting one of Warzone’s top-tier weapons to complement your chosen loadout.

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