Without a doubt,Call of DutyWarzone 2is on a fast track to becoming one of the best games in the Battle Royale genre. And that’s because it has taken elements found in other popular BRs and combined them withCall of Duty, creating a unique experience while retaining the core COD gameplay that franchise fans know and love.
This COD-themed Battle Royale is meant to appeal to a wider audience, which is why Activision has added several new features, likenew Field Upgradesand additional stats. But, one stat that has fans confused is theAQ Soldier Killsstat, which players can see during and after aWarzone 2match. While it may not impact a player’s K/D, it does have a purpose in the game. Here’s what players need to know.
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AQ Soldiers Explained
Players familiar with theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2campaign may recognize the enemy AIs scattered across the Al Mazrah map in DMZ and Spec Ops. These enemy AIs are AQ (Al-Qatala) Soldiers and come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the possible AQ Soldiers players will come across during a match:
But, AQ Soldiers will also be present inWarzone 2,especially near POIs (Point of Interest locations), Black Sites, and strongholds. Additionally, certain contracts,like the Safe Cracker Contract, will spawn more AQ Soldiers to attempt to defend the safe. AQ Soldiers will shoot as soon as they see a player and will not stop chasing them unless the player leaves the area. The AQ Soldiers will also be able to hear footsteps, glass breaking, and gunshots, meaning players must be stealthy and use a suppressor.
Why Do AQ Kills Matter?
As mentioned in the intro, AQ kills do not influence the overall K/D of a player, but that doesn’t mean they’re not useful.Every AQ Kill will reward players with significant Player EXP and Weapon EXP,depending on the AQ Soldier type. Moreover, AQ Soldiers are easy to kill, making them highly useful for farming EXP (especially considering that some of the best weapons are locked behind a level).
Furthermore, some rewards (calling cards and emblems) are locked behind AQ Kills. So, completionists will want to make sure they take down as many AQ Soldiers during aWarzone 2or DMZmatch as they can.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
