WORLD AT WAR FIELD GUIDE

World at War Perks

28 multiplayer perks across three tiers, five vehicle perks and four classic Zombies Perk-a-Colas.

Equipping perks

Choose one perk from each multiplayer tier, with a separate vehicle perk on tank maps. Create-a-Class unlocks at Level 4; earlier perks appear in default classes. Rifle Grenade and Foregrip occupy Tier 1 but are weapon attachments. World at War has no Pro perks. Zombies prices use in-game points.

Tier 1 Perks

Multiplayer

Special Grenades x3

Carry three special grenades.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Satchel Charge x2

Carry two remotely detonated satchel charges.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

M9A1 Bazooka x2

Equip a bazooka with two rockets.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Bomb Squad

See nearby enemy satchel charges and Bouncing Betties.

Unlock level: 16

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Multiplayer

Bouncing Betty x2

Carry two proximity mines.

Unlock level: 24

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Multiplayer

Bandolier

Start with extra reserve ammunition.

Unlock level: 40

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Multiplayer

Primary Grenades x2

Carry two primary grenades.

Unlock level: 44

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Multiplayer

M2 Flamethrower

Add a flamethrower to your equipment.

Unlock level: 65

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Tier 2 Perks

Multiplayer

Stopping Power

Increase bullet damage.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Fireworks

Increase explosive damage.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Flak Jacket

Reduce incoming explosive damage.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Gas Mask

Reduce the effects of Tabun Gas.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Juggernaut

Survive more incoming bullet damage.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Camouflage

Hide from enemy Recon Planes.

Unlock level: 12

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Multiplayer

Sleight of Hand

Reload weapons faster.

Unlock level: 28

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Multiplayer

Shades

Reduce the glare from Signal Flares.

Unlock level: 32

Not available in the Wii version.

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Multiplayer

Double Tap

Increase your weapon’s firing rate.

Unlock level: 36

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Multiplayer

Overkill

Carry a second primary weapon instead of a pistol.

Unlock level: 56

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Tier 3 Perks

Multiplayer

Deep Impact

Improve bullet penetration through surfaces.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Extreme Conditioning

Sprint for twice as long.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Steady Aim

Improve accuracy when firing from the hip.

Unlock level: 1

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Multiplayer

Toss Back

Reset a grenade’s fuse when throwing it back.

Unlock level: 6

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Multiplayer

Second Chance

Enter a downed pistol state and let teammates with Second Chance revive you. You can also revive downed allies.

Unlock level: 9

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Multiplayer

Martyrdom

Drop a live grenade when killed.

Unlock level: 20

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Multiplayer

Fireproof

Reduce damage from flames.

Unlock level: 48

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Multiplayer

Dead Silence

Make your footsteps quieter.

Unlock level: 52

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Multiplayer

Iron Lungs

Hold your breath longer while using a sniper scope.

Unlock level: 60

Not available in the Wii version.

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Multiplayer

Reconnaissance

Show enemy tanks, attack dogs and artillery on the minimap.

Unlock level: 64

Not available in the Wii version.

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Vehicle Perks

Vehicles

Water Cooler

Reduce machine-gun turret overheating.

Unlock level: 1

Not available in the Wii version.

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Vehicles

Greased Bearings

Turn the tank’s turret faster.

Unlock level: 1

Not available in the Wii version.

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Vehicles

Ordnance Training

Reload the tank cannon faster.

Unlock level: 12

Not available in the Wii version.

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Vehicles

Leadfoot

Increase the tank’s speed.

Unlock level: 28

Not available in the Wii version.

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Vehicles

Coaxial Machine Gun

Give the tank driver a forward-facing machine gun.

Unlock level: 40

Not available in the Wii version.

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Zombies perks

Zombies

Juggernog

Increase your health against zombie attacks.

Price: 2,500 points
Maps: Verrückt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese

Not available on original Nacht der Untoten.

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Zombies

Quick Revive

Revive teammates twice as fast. World at War has no solo self-revive effect.

Price: 1,500 points
Maps: Verrückt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese

Not available on original Nacht der Untoten.

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Zombies

Speed Cola

Reload weapons faster in Zombies.

Price: 3,000 points
Maps: Verrückt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese

Not available on original Nacht der Untoten.

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Zombies

Double Tap Root Beer

Increase firing rate. The original version does not double bullets like Double Tap II.

Price: 2,000 points
Maps: Verrückt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese

Not available on original Nacht der Untoten.

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Edition notes

Original 2008 World at War and its three map packs on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Wii has a smaller multiplayer map set and no Zombies or DLC. The separate DS game and PS2 Final Fronts are outside this guide.

Vehicle perks, Shades, Iron Lungs and Reconnaissance are absent on Wii. All four drinks appear in Verrückt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese; original Nacht der Untoten has no perks. Quick Revive only speeds teammate revives in World at War.

References

Covered edition: Original 2008 World at War and its three map packs on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Wii has a smaller multiplayer map set and no Zombies or DLC. The separate DS game and PS2 Final Fronts are outside this wiki.