How to Beat Wetwork: A Comprehensive Guide
Beating the Wetwork mission in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (MW2) effectively involves a blend of stealth, tactical decision-making, and efficient enemy elimination. Essentially, you must infiltrate an enemy barge, eliminating all threats while aiming for a stealthy approach to unlock certain achievements. The core strategy revolves around using the canals for cover, utilizing the environment, and exploiting enemy patrols. Starting with a throwing knife takedown, finding and using a silenced weapon, and maintaining a low profile are key. Finally, you will need to navigate the barge itself, taking out remaining enemies strategically to complete the mission. Let’s delve into the details and answer some frequently asked questions about this challenging level.
Detailed Wetwork Walkthrough
Infiltration and Initial Stealth
The mission begins with you submerged in the canals. Your first objective is to approach the barge undetected. This means staying submerged as much as possible, utilizing the provided cover, and patiently observing enemy patrol routes. You’ll encounter your first guard on the dock. Instead of engaging directly, utilize a throwing knife to take him down silently. This is a crucial first step towards maintaining stealth.
Acquiring a Silenced Weapon
After silently eliminating the initial guard, you’ll notice another guard positioned with his back to the water, often located on a raised platform or near a crate. This guard is carrying a silenced weapon, typically an SMG. Your next objective is to sneak up and eliminate him to obtain this valuable asset. The silenced weapon is crucial for quietly taking down the other enemies without alerting the entire barge.
Utilizing the Deck and Canal
Once you acquire the silenced weapon, you have a choice of approach. You can either stay in the water and use the cover or get on the deck. If you choose the deck, use the cover provided by the crates and objects on the barge to move between enemies. If you stay in the canal, use the various inlets and small docks to pick off isolated guards.
Inside the Barge
Eventually, you’ll need to access the interior of the barge. Once inside, clear any enemies on the main floor and then head downstairs. Be cautious of enemies patrolling and around corners. Use your silenced weapon for quick and quiet takedowns. You can use the various objects and the architecture of the boat for cover. The inside of the barge is more confined, so be careful not to get caught in crossfire from multiple enemies.
Completion and Nessie Achievement
The mission ends once you have eliminated all enemies on the barge. For the “Nessie” achievement, it is crucial to complete the entire mission without being detected or raising any alarms. This requires careful timing, strategic use of cover, and precise kills. It’s also worth noting, that there is a slight difference in the gameplay for “Nessie” compared to the normal playthrough, so taking a bit more time to plan, and observe the enemy movement will be to your advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the “Wetwork” mission in MW2 about?
The “Wetwork” mission in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (MW2) involves infiltrating a heavily guarded barge in the city’s canals. The player’s objective is to find out who Hassan is working with by eliminating all enemy forces present. It is one of the missions that requires an emphasis on stealth and tactical movement.
2. How do I unlock the “Nessie” achievement?
To unlock the “Nessie” achievement, you must complete the Wetwork mission without being detected, meaning no alarms raised and no enemies alerted. This requires meticulous stealth, well-placed takedowns and constant vigilance of enemy movement.
3. What is the best weapon to use in Wetwork?
The best weapon for Wetwork is the silenced SMG that you can obtain from the second guard you encounter. Its silenced nature allows for quiet eliminations without attracting the attention of other enemies. The throwing knife is also invaluable for that crucial first kill.
4. Can I use the dolphin dive to my advantage?
Yes, you can. The dolphin dive (tactical sprint followed by crouch) can be useful for quickly moving between cover or escaping enemy line of sight, both above the surface of the water, and in.
5. What is the ‘No Russian’ mission about, and is it in MW2?
The ‘No Russian‘ mission is a controversial mission from the original Modern Warfare 2 (2009), where the player participates in a terrorist attack on an airport, portraying a false flag operation. The mission is not included in the Modern Warfare II (2022) reboot.
6. What is ‘wet work’ in military/intelligence context?
In military and intelligence contexts, “wet work” is a euphemism for missions involving assassination or murder. It’s used to describe clandestine operations that often involve the elimination of enemy agents or targets.
7. How do you get on the barge in Wetwork?
To get on the barge in Wetwork, you first must clear the surrounding docks of enemies, then swim towards the large red boat, known as the barge, where your teammates will open a gate for you to get inside.
8. Is it possible to shoot underwater in MW2?
While the game does not feature traditional underwater combat, you cannot use your regular weapons in the water. There is a special way using a vehicle in Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer to fire weapons underwater, but it’s not related to the Wetwork mission.
9. What are some of the hardest achievements in MW2?
Some of the hardest achievements in MW2 include “Cutting Heads Off Snakes“, “Hellride“, “No Time To Lose“, “Gunless“, “Must Be Wind“, “Practice Makes Perfect“, “Going Dark“, and “Don’t Touch The Deck“.
10. What is the hardest hitting gun in MW2?
The Kastov-74U is widely regarded as one of the hardest-hitting weapons in MW2, boasting high damage profile at close range. Although it is a hybrid, and not a dedicated assault rifle, it’s damage profile is impressive.
11. What is the fastest firing gun in MW2?
The Fennec 45 is considered to be one of the fastest firing guns in MW2, closely followed by other SMGs like the PDSW 528 and Vel 46.
12. What is the weakest gun in MW2?
Some of the weaker guns in MW2 that can provide a challenge to using them effectively include the M16 assault rifle, the Kastov 545, and the Bryson 800 shotgun.
13. What is the easiest way to get a Gold weapon in MW2?
While the easiest weapon is subjective, and dependent on your style of gameplay, weapons like M13B or Chimera can offer better performance compared to the weaker weapons, making the grind for gold easier.
14. Can you save Laswell from being taken hostage?
No, you cannot stop Laswell from being taken hostage in the mission where she is attacked by enemy boats. Your goal is to defend her as much as possible before she’s captured, after which, the mission will end.
15. Do you get any rewards for beating MW2 campaign?
Yes, you do receive rewards for completing the MW2 campaign, including special multiplayer rewards for completing each mission, and also one for completing the whole campaign at any difficulty.
By understanding the mechanics and strategies outlined above, you should be well-equipped to beat the Wetwork mission and earn those valuable in-game rewards and achievements. Remember, patience and stealth are your best allies in this mission.