MW3 Season 4 Week 5: Smashing the Sledgehammer Challenges

The mid-season pulse of Season 4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is here, and Week 5 brings a set of challenges that feel like finding a golden ticket – straightforward and incredibly rewarding. Completing any five of these tasks unlocks the mighty Sledgehammer, a melee beast that hits like a collapsing skyscraper. Forget finesse; this weapon trades speed for raw, earth-shaking power, capable of turning most enemies into dust with a single, satisfying swing. It’s the perfect week to dive back in, as the challenges are refreshingly achievable compared to some previous gauntlets. Grab this powerhouse now through the challenges, or you’ll be stuck grinding Armory Unlocks later!

🔫 Multiplayer Mayhem: Cracking the Combat Code

Conquering Verdansk or the 6v6 maps? These challenges are your path to XP and that sweet Sledgehammer unlock. Tackling them feels like navigating a familiar but slightly treacherous garden path – you know the way, but watch for thorns!

Challenge	XP Reward	Pro Tips 💡
Get 30 assists.	2,500 XP	Play objective modes (Hardpoint, Domination) with tactical rifles/SMGs. Tag enemies for teammates!
Get 10 kills with the gun-butt.	5,000 XP	Equip the Breacher Device muzzle! It makes melee attacks lethal. Sprint behind enemies for easy hits.
Get 15 one-shot kills with shotguns.	5,000 XP	Lockwood 680 or Haymaker with slug rounds. Aim centre mass! CQC maps are your friend.
Get 12 kills with Claymores/Prox/C4	5,000 XP	Defend objectives! Place Prox Mines near doors, Claymores in chokepoints, C4 on vehicles/flag points.
Perform 3 finishing moves.	7,500 XP	Sneak! Hold melee button behind an unaware enemy. Play Infected or slower-paced modes.
Get 3 melee double kills.	7,500 XP	Knife or Tonfa recommended. Flank groups in Shipment or Small Map Moshpits. Stun grenades help!
Get 2 fury kills (4 rapid).	10,000 XP	Use high-capacity LMGs/ARs (DG-58 LSW). Control power positions or catch enemies spawning. Scorestreaks count!

🧟 Zombies (MWZ): Surviving the Undead Gauntlet

Urzikstan’s undead hordes offer a different flavor of challenge, demanding persistence and smart loadout choices. Grinding these out is like meticulously assembling a complex machine – each part needs the right tool.

Challenge	XP Reward	Pro Tips 💡
Complete 10 Contracts.	2,500 XP	Focus on quick ones: Spore Control, Weapon Caches, Outlast. Deploy near multiple contract spawns.
Get 75 kills with the gun-butt.	5,000 XP	Breacher Device muzzle is essential! Train low-tier zombies in Tier 1, then turn and smash.
Get 250 one-hit kills with Pack-A-Punched shotgun.	5,000 XP	Reclaimer 18 (PAP'd) with Incendiary shells is a flamethrower! Farm low-tier zones.
Get 75 kills with Claymores/Prox/C4.	5,000 XP	Place explosives near exfils, contract locations, or Merc stronghold entrances. Lure zombies!
Perform 5 finishing moves on Mercs.	7,500 XP	Stun or flash Mercs first! Infested Strongholds or Merc Convoy leaders are prime targets. Be stealthy.
Get 10 kills without being hit 20x (melee weapon).	7,500 XP	Use Tonfa (fastest). Train zombies in open areas, strike & dodge. Juggernaut perk helps!
Get 5 rapid kills 30 times with recommended AR.	10,000 XP	MCW or MTZ-556 PAP'd. Horde zombies at exfils or during Escort contracts. Brain Rot ammo mod chains kills!

🌎 Warzone Warfare: Mastering Fortune's Keep & Beyond

Fortune's Keep dominates the Warzone challenges this week, demanding map knowledge and tactical positioning. Winning here requires navigating its regions like a seasoned cartographer plotting a treasure map.

Challenge	XP Reward	Pro Tips 💡
Open 50 loot caches in Warzone.	2,500 XP	Drop slightly off flight path. Hit smaller buildings, sheds, bathrooms. Resurgence modes are fastest!
In Fortune's Keep, get 10 Operator kills in the northern region (Gatehouse, Keep, Terraces).	5,000 XP	Control the Keep's high ground. Use long-range ARs/Snipers. Terraces offer great sightlines down.
In Fortune's Keep, get 10 Operator kills in the eastern region (Konni Outpost, Lighthouse, Pier, Winery).	5,000 XP	Lighthouse is a sniper magnet. Winery offers intense CQC. Konni Outpost has good verticality. Rotate smartly.
Complete 10 contracts in Warzone.	5,000 XP	Bounties, Safecrackers, Intel are quickest. Play Plunder/Resurgence for faster contract respawns.
In Fortune's Keep, get 10 Operator kills in the southern region (Ground Zero).	7,500 XP	Ground Zero is pure chaos. Use shotguns/SMGs. Control the central underground area for ambushes.
In Fortune's Keep, get 10 Operator kills in the western region (Graveyard, Overlook, Town).	7,500 XP	Town is hectic CQC. Overlook has long sightlines. Graveyard offers mixed combat. Play edge of circle here.
In Warzone, place in the top ten 5 times.	10,000 XP	Play cautiously! Prioritize positioning over kills late-game. Use vehicles strategically to rotate.

🔨 Wielding Your Reward: The Sledgehammer

Unlocking the Sledgehammer feels like finally getting the master key to a vault of pure destruction. Its impact is less a hit and more like a localized earthquake – enemies crumple before it like sandcastles under a wave. While it swings with the deliberate pace of a glacier calving, the payoff is immense. Remember:

• One-Hit Wonder: In core MP and against most unarmored Warzone foes, it's a guaranteed down.

• MWZ Power: It shreds low-tier zombies and is surprisingly effective against Mercs with the right perks.

• Trade-off: Speed is its weakness. Miss, and you're vulnerable. Pair it with a fast secondary or a throwing knife for quick follow-ups.

This week's challenges are a golden opportunity, smoother than polished obsidian. Focus on the modes you enjoy most, leverage the tips above, and that Sledgehammer will be yours in no time. Get out there and start smashing! 🎮💥