Call of Duty has a new melee weapon called theSoulrender, but if you want to unlock it for use inModern Warfare 3multiplayer and Warzone battle royale, you’ll need to complete some tricky challenges.
Added to Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone in the Season 2 Reloaded update, Soulrender is a deadly sword that can defeat enemies in a single strike. Thankfully, Soulrender isfree for all playersso you don’t even need to purchase the Battle Pass to obtain it.
It’s already one of the most popular melee weapons in the game, and given how often sweaty players like to use melee weapons like the Kali Sticks, you’re going to see a lot of this thing in your multiplayer matches and Warzone lobbies. If you’re like me and hate Riot Shield users with a passion, then you’ll also be happy to learn thatSoulrender counters shieldsand can kill enemies even if they have one equipped.
How to Get Soulrender in MW3 and Warzone
To unlock Soulrender in Call of Duty, you need to activate Sector B21 of the Battle Pass and then unlock every reward within that sector to claim the blade as your own. Each item in this Sector requires you to complete achallengeto unlock it.
Using Throwing Knives, Frag Grenades, and melee attacks is easy enough, but the challenge for Soulrender itself places a frustrating twist on the formula. You need to get melee kills while crouching, which can be a huge headache if you don’t have a good strategy in place.
Easy Method to Get Crouched Melee Kills
Firstly, it’s way easier to do this challenge inZombies. Trust me, trying to get close enough to an enemy player in multiplayer while crouched isn’t worth the hassle. Special Zombies are dangerous, sure, but their AI is dumb and they can be exploited.
If you want to go the Zombies route, then equip a melee weapon like theRiot Shield, Karambit, or Gutter Knife.Load into a match and immediately start farming Essence so you canPack-a-Punchthat melee weapon. If you have an ongoing exfil streak and have raised your Containment Level, this will be a breeze. Once you’ve Pack-a-Punched your melee weapon, it’s time to start hunting for Special Zombies.
It’s best to attempt this challenge in the easier gray areas on the Zombies map. Special Zombies will spawn more frequently in the orange Tier 2 difficulty zones, but they’ll have a lot more health and will be harder to take down. Either drive around in a car until you spot aSpecial Zombie(either aMimic, Mangler, or Disciple) or find aBounty contractso you may hunt one of them down.
Once you find one, just crouch and smack them with your Pack-a-Punched melee weapon until they fall over. Rinse and repeat 10 times and Soulrender is yours! If you’re still having trouble, try buyingJuggernogand other perks to boost your survivability.
If you want to try this challenge in multiplayer, then the strategy is mostly the same. Equip a melee weapon like the RiotShieldor aknifeof your choosing and then pick a small map likeDas HausorShipment. If you’re using the Riot Shield, just crouch and slowly approach your targets to secure the kills. If you’re using a knife, find a corner and sit there waiting for your prey to walk in front of you. The crates on the edges of Shipment are perfect for this.
This challenge is a pain, but thankfully, you only need to do it once. you may also justbuy Soulrenderfrom the store (via theDune Part Two Harkonnen Tracer Pack) if you’d rather not put yourself through that. It’s 2,400 COD Points and comes with some cool cosmetics, especially forDune fans.
Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he’s planning content or writing guides, he’s yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.
