How To Get The Wakizashi Short Sword

The Katana may be the most famous Japanese sword, but its traditional shorter companion, the Wakizashi, can be quite popular as well. Its compact size made it more practical for close-quarters combat, especially indoors, which may have been the rationale for its inclusion in the latest Cold War update. Then again, the samurai sidearm’s undeniable cool factor has probably influenced that decision too. Either way, the Wakizashi is a formidable weapon. It sacrifices some of the Combat Knife’s speed for greater reach – a decent tradeoff if you can get the drop on your opponents.

Steps to unlock weapon

A running theme when it comes to weapon unlock challenges is that they can help train you to use your new weapon well. The Wakizashi challenge seems to be designed with this philosophy in mind, as it requires you to inflict 2 Combat Knife kills through Finishing Moves in 10 separate matches. To inflict a Finishing Move, you would need to sneak up behind your target and hold down the Melee button. In addition to the difficulty of stalking an alert human player, you will be exposed to an enemy attack during the kill animation; if you are killed before it is finished, the attack will not succeed. Furthermore, if one of your teammates kills your target before you are done, that kill will not count towards unlocking the weapon. As a result, you would need a good plan as well as reflexes and luck to unlock this secondary weapon for free.

Completing the challenge in Cold War’s multiplayer or Warzone would grant you the sword in both games. If possible, it would probably be much easier to go with the former option. Ghost and Ninja perks would go a long way towards allowing you to take enemies by surprise; to get the benefit of both, use the Law Breaker or Perk Greed Wildcard. A smaller map, like Nuketown ’84 or the Strike version of Crossroads, is generally better for quick kills. However, big maps like Armada may actually work better for this objective if you can patiently sneak up on snipers in their remote positions. The best primary weapon would be a short-range SMG like the Fennec or MP5 that would help you move quickly and shoot your way out if the ambush fails. As a bonus, scoring Finishing Moves in this game may also help you unlock the Warsaw Pact Operator Harry Stone.

What if there is no access to Cold War?

If you don’t have access to Cold War or would like a tougher challenge, the battle royale may let you get what you want. However, its maps and modes tend to leave less room for maneuver. Your best bet would be to go with a mode that allows easy and guaranteed resurrections, such as Resurgence or Plunder. As Resurgence is exclusive to the smaller Rebirth Island map, that is a high-risk, high-reward approach. While you may be able to close in for the kill without much delay, the fast-paced nature of the mode means that the perfect opportunity might never show up. Plunder on the larger map with small teams may be ideal for a more methodical hunter. As people split up to search for loot, you may be able to get behind them and carry out your grisly task. In addition to the previously mentioned perks, Tracker will be of great value in that scenario, letting you follow the trail of enemy footprints to your target.

Conclusion

Completing the challenge is the best and most rewarding way to get the Wakizashi, assuming that you are up to it. It will not only give you the weapon and plenty of melee practice but also yield 1000 XP, helping you level your account and your Combat Knife. Nevertheless, you can also buy a Wakizashi Blueprint as part of the Disavowed Assassin Bundle for 1,600 COD points. The Legendary blueprint, Organ Donor, offers no gameplay advantage over the regular version of the sword, but it does come with a stylish red handle. Either way, the Wakizashi will definitely make for a fascinating and exotic addition to your modern arsenal.