MW4 Revenge Trophy Guide: Assassin’s Achievement

This guide explains how to earn the “Assassin’s” trophy/achievement in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (the 2019 reboot’s sequel, Modern Warfare II), which requires you to kill 3 enemies with one use of the Revenge perk. You’ll need to trigger the Revenge perk’s damage boost and then get a multi-kill before it expires. Below is the exact mechanic, the best loadout, and the fastest method to unlock it.

What the Revenge Perk Does

The Revenge perk (in the Perk 2 slot) activates a temporary damage boost for a short time after you are killed and respawn. The exact duration is about 10 seconds after respawn, and during that window your weapon damage is increased significantly (roughly 1.5x). The perk’s description says “Kill enemies who have killed you recently,” but the damage boost applies to any enemy you engage during the window—not just your killer. The trophy/achievement specifically requires you to get 3 kills in a single life while the Revenge boost is active.

How to Unlock the Trophy

The trophy is named “Assassin’s” and is described as “Kill 3 enemies with the Revenge perk active.” It is a Bronze trophy on PlayStation and a 15G achievement on Xbox. You must get all three kills in one life, and the Revenge perk must be active for all three. If you die or the timer runs out before you get the third kill, the progress resets—you have to start over. The kills can be with any weapon, including grenades, launchers, or melee, as long as the perk is active.

Best Loadout for the Achievement

To maximize your chances, you want a high-damage, fast-killing weapon and a way to get into combat quickly after respawn. A shotgun or a high-fire-rate SMG works well. The recommended loadout is:

• Primary: Any shotgun (e.g., Lockwood 300 or Expedite 12) with a fast ADS and a large magazine attachment.
• Secondary: A pistol with a high fire rate (e.g., P890) for backup.
• Perk 1: Double Time or Scavenger (to refill ammo).
• Perk 2: Revenge (mandatory).
• Perk 3: Ghost or Quick Hands (to swap weapons faster).
• Lethal: Frag or Semtex.
• Tactical: Stim (to heal between fights).

Also, consider using the Overkill perk to carry two primary weapons, but that takes up the Perk 2 slot, so you cannot use Revenge. Stick with the above.

Fastest Method: Play Hardpoint or Domination

The easiest way to get three kills in one life is to play objective modes where enemies bunch up. Hardpoint and Domination force players to cluster around a point, making multi-kills more likely. Here’s a step-by-step method:

1. Equip Revenge and a shotgun or SMG.
2. Join a match of Hardpoint or Domination.
3. Deliberately die (run into enemy fire) to trigger the Revenge perk.
4. Upon respawn, immediately rush to the nearest objective point (the hardpoint or a flag).
5. Throw a grenade into the objective area first to soften enemies.
6. Enter and fire at the cluster. The damage boost should let you kill 2-3 enemies quickly.
7. If you get only two kills, use your secondary or melee to finish a third before the timer runs out.

The key is to die intentionally near an objective so you respawn close to it. Also, play on small maps like Shipment or Shoot House, where enemies are always within a few seconds of you.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

One common mistake is thinking the kills must be on the player who killed you. That is false—any enemy counts. Another is assuming the perk lasts longer than it does; it’s only about 10 seconds, so you must move fast. Also, the trophy does not track progress in the menu; there is no counter, so you must keep trying until it pops. Finally, some players try to get the kills with a single explosive (e.g., a frag grenade) but that only counts as one kill, not three, even if it kills three enemies at once—each enemy must be a separate kill, but they can be in the same explosion if the game registers them as separate kills (it does). So a well-placed grenade can work, but it’s risky because the timer is short.

Alternative Methods

If you are struggling with the objective method, try these alternatives:

• Play Free-for-All: Enemies are everywhere, but you need to survive long enough to get three kills. Use a high-mobility SMG and pre-fire corners.
• Use a JOKR or RPG: If you respawn near a high-traffic area, fire a rocket into a building or objective. The splash damage can kill multiple enemies, but again, each kill counts separately.
• Melee only: In a chaotic match, you can get three melee kills easily, but you must be very close. Use the Breacher Drone or a knife and slide into groups.
• Play with a friend: Have a friend join the same lobby and coordinate to be near each other. They can weaken enemies for you to finish them off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Revenge perk stack with other damage perks?
No, it does not stack with other damage-boosting perks like High Alert or Amped. It only works with the base damage multiplier.

Q: Can I get the trophy in private matches?
No, trophies and achievements are disabled in private matches and custom games. You must play in public matchmaking.

Q: Does the trophy work in Warzone?
No, the Revenge perk is only available in multiplayer, not in Warzone or co-op modes. You must play standard multiplayer.

Q: How long does the Revenge boost last exactly?
The exact duration is not officially stated, but community testing suggests it lasts about 10 seconds after respawn. The timer starts immediately upon spawning.

Q: What happens if I get a kill with a killstreak while Revenge is active?
Killstreak kills do not count toward the trophy. Only kills with your equipped weapons, grenades, or melee count.

Q: Is there a way to see if I have the trophy?
Yes, check your trophy/achievement list. If it’s not popped, you haven’t done it. There is no in-game tracker.

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