Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: How to use the Dead Silence perk?

Call of Duty returned to its beloved Modern Warfare series with the release of MW2 at the end of October. Being one of the most anticipated COD games in recent years, it was expected to impress and amaze its fans, which it actually did. However, its release was also marred by several issues. The nerfing of the Dead Silence perk is one such issue that many players have noticed. Before we move on, let’s first understand the Dead Silence perk in Modern Warfare 2.

How to use dead silence in Modern Warfare 2?

The Dead Silence perk allows players to temporarily silence their footsteps. While activated, players can move stealthily and attack their enemies, killing them with melee attacks. This feature does not completely eliminate noise, but reduces it to the point where it is extremely difficult for most competitive players to pick up on it. You can unlock this ability once you reach level 4. Here’s how it’s used in the game.

• First, go to the Modern Warfare 2 weapons section and make sure you have Dead Silence in your loadout.
• During a match, once the Dead Silence bar is charged, simultaneously press the L1 and R1 buttons on the Playstation controller to activate it.
• On the Xbox controller, press the LB and RB buttons.
• To use the perk on PC, simply press the “X”key.
• The Dead Silence bar can be greatly expanded by increasing the number of kills.
• The same mantra can be used to recharge the gauge faster!

However, in the latest release of Modern Warfare 2, the developers turned Dead Silence into a field update. One of the main issues that many players have pointed out is the loud alarm squeal that comes out when Dead Silence is activated. The sound can alert nearby enemies nearby, thus nullifying the purpose of the perk as a whole. The perk announces your presence rather than hiding you, it’s safe to say that Dead Silence has really been nerfed in the game.

This brings us to the end of how to get used to the Dead Silence perk in the game. If you liked this guide, be sure to check out our detailed Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 guide.