There are 35 total perks available in Call of Duty: Ghosts, reveals Infinity Ward. These enable soldiers and weapons to be customised with each attributed a weight in points which players must choose carefully.
The chosen loadout will affect how many points are in their pool to spend on these perks. Reaching levels or spending squad points will unlock these perks from 7 categories.
Perks are weighted between 1 to 5 points which typical loadouts offering 8 points to spend but that can rise to 12 depending on your choices, posts the studio.
”In addition to the initial 8 points, a single Perk point is tied to the Primary Weapon slot, Secondary Weapon slot, Lethal and Tactical. Take away any one of these items for an additional Perk point, allowing a maximum of 12 points to spend. If you’re a Perk fanatic, you’re welcome to forego all weapons and equipment, starting each spawn with only a knife in hand and 12 points worth of Perks. It’s your choice.”
”Perks are unlocked in one of two ways. Each Perk is marked with a level and a Squad Point cost. Once you reach the listed level, the Perk is automatically unlocked for use. If you’d rather unlock a Perk early, you can also choose to spend the listed amount of Squad Points for immediate access,” they explained.
There are 7 categories that the 35 perks are spread across:
Speed
Outrun and outmaneuver enemy players. Speed Perks are all about getting the lead and staying ahead. Examples include:
▪ Sleight of Hand: Faster reloading.
▪ Stalker: Move faster while aiming.
Handling
Dexterity and control drives the Handling Perks, improving actions and accuracy. Examples include:
▪ On the Go: Reload while sprinting.
▪ Steady Aim: Increased hip fire accuracy.
Stealth
Stealth Perks aid you in staying out of sight, maintaining a low profile and engaging on your terms. Examples include:
▪ Takedown: Kill enemies without revealing their death locations.
▪ Incog: Resistant to targeting systems including: Recon, Thermal Scope, Tracker Sight and Motion Sensor. No name or red crosshairs when targeted.
Awareness
Keep in tune with your surroundings. Awareness Perks help you survey the environment and detect enemy players. Examples include:
▪ SitRep: Detect enemy explosives and tactical equipment.
▪ Wiretap: Utilize all active enemy and friendly SAT COMs on the field.
Resistance
A hardened endurance reduces the effects of fatigue. Resistance Perks keep you going through tough engagements. Examples include:
▪ Focus: Reduced weapon sway when aiming down sights and reduced flinch when hit.
▪ Blast Shield: Increased resistance to explosive damage.
Equipment
Tacticians swear by their gear, and Equipment Perks ensure you have the best tools on hand. Examples include:
▪ Extra Tactical: Additional Tactical equipment.
▪ Extra Attachment: Extra attachment for your weapons.
Elite
Elite Perks offer special abilities that affect your loadouts in a variety of ways. Examples include:
▪ Gambler: Spawn with a random Perk.
▪ Ping: Activate a sonar ping upon killing an enemy, revealing nearby hostiles.
Call of Duty: Ghosts releases on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 November 5th.