As someone who has unlocked Dark Matter camos in COD Black Ops 4 and Damascus in Modern Warfare, I know first-hand the tremendous grind and skill required to earn ultra rare weapon finishes. And in my opinion, MW2‘s Polyatomic camo stands among the most prestigious of these mastery cosmetics. But the path to obtaining this dark purple prize is long and grueling.
Fortunately, you now have an expert guide to see you through the entire journey – from basic weapon challenges to the final Polyatomic showdown. Stick with me and you‘ll be rocking this elite camo in no time!
Why the Polyatomic Camo Commands Such Respect
Before we dive into unlock specifics, it‘s important to understand why the Polyatomic camo is so coveted in MW2. As one of four "completionist" weapon camos alongside Orion, Platinum, and Gold, it clearly signals a player‘s complete mastery of all 51+ guns in the game. It takes hundreds of hours of grinding challenges across assault rifles, SMGs, snipers, and more to reach Polyatomic status.
Thus, seeing an opponent with these dark purple animated stripes tells you they are a seasoned vet who knows their weapons inside and out. It inspires fear and respect. Especially for newcomers still learning the ropes, going up against Polyatomic gamers can be downright intimidating!
The 4 Step Camo Progression System Explained
Unlocking Polyatomic requires gradually working through MW2‘s camo progression system:
Base Challenges → Gold Camo → Platinum Camo → Polyatomic Camo
Let‘s break down what each entails:
1. Complete Base Challenges
Each weapon features a set of 4 base skill challenges like crouch kills or no attachment kills. Finish all 4 with that gun to unlock the…
2. Gold Camo Challenge
This challenge asks you to string together 2-3 killstreaks without dying 10 times with that weapon. Some find this easiest on small maps like Rust. Complete it to earn…
3. Gold Camo
This shiny gold finish signifies mastering one specific gun. Repeat steps 1-3 for every weapon across all classes – ARs, SMGs, LMGs, etc to unlock…
4. Platinum and Polyatomic Challenges
After getting 51+ Gold camos, these larger challenges open up for entire weapon categories and completionist camos. For example, get 50 longshots with ARs or 100 headshots with a single gun. Knock these out to finally earn the elite Platinum and Polyatomic finishes!
The Full Camo Progression Cheat Sheet
Here is a quick reference chart summarizing the unlock path:
| Challenge Type | What‘s Required | Camo Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Complete all 4 base weapon challenges | None |
| Gold | Get 2-3 killstreaks 10 times with that gun | Gold for 1 weapon |
| Platinum | Get Gold for all weapons in a class | Platinum for weapon class |
| Polyatomic | Get Platinum for all 51+ weapons | Polyatomic for 1 weapon |
As you can see, it‘s a lengthy four part process spanning challenges for individual guns up through entire weapon categories. But the payoff is worth it – keep that motivation high!
Tips & Tactics to Accelerate Your Polyatomic Grind
With the fundamentals covered, let‘s get into key tips for completing camo challenges efficiently based on my years of COD grind experience:
Play Core Not Hardcore – Core modes allow you to squeeze more kills out of each life to finish challenge stages faster.
Play Small Maps Like Rust – Close quarters maps make challenges like crouch and hipfire kills easier.
Use Attachments That Help – For instance, add extended mags for multikills or thermal for longshots.
Hardpoint Matches = Easy Longshots – Mount and watch popular hardpoints to rapidly rack these up.
I also have class setups optimized specifically for camo grinds – reach out if you need weapon recommendations!
Make use of these tips and completing weapon challenges becomes much more manageable. Thousands before you have conquered the Polyatomic grind – so can you! Which brings me to…
Lessons From My Polyatomic Journey
Let me tell you – when I embarked on my own Polyatomic challenge grind, I severely underestimated what it would take. I figured a week or two tops before unlocking it as an experienced COD player. Oh how wrong I was…
It ended up taking me over a month of 3-4 hour daily play sessions focused solely on challenge progression to finally unlock Polyatomic for every gun.
I had to logout embarrassed countless times after raging at particularly brutal weapon challenges. And the launchers nearly broke me – I despise bullet drop to this day thanks to all those aerial killstreak destroys!
But ultimately, I persevered and the satisfaction of seeing those menacing animated Polyatomic stripes unequipped across all my loadouts made every frustrating moment worth it.
So expect the journey to be long and trying, but stick with it! Refer back to this guide whenever you need motivation or strategic camo advice. I promise you won‘t regret the effort once you join the elite Polyatomic club.
Now – ready to grind?!
Next Steps on Your Polyatomic Destiny
You now know everything required to embark on your Polyatomic camo challenge destiny in MW2! My final pieces of advice:
Reference the camo unlock cheat sheet often so you always know your next goal.
Start working on weapon classes you find easier first to build momentum.
And feel free to reach out if you have any questions – I‘m always happy to offer camo grind guidance!
I sincerely hope this guide lessens the frustration of your journey and helps you unlock your Polyatomic greatness sooner. Best of luck on your way to this esteemed mastery camo finish!
