The best way to improve at Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is to learn from pros and simply play the game.
Watch Black Ops Cold War top players compete in Call of Duty League matches or stream public games. Their gameplay is far better than what you’ll find in standard matchmaking lobbies. Gain insight into rush routes, callouts, playstyles, and mentality. If your goal is to play at the top level, pay attention to the following professionals.
Tyler "aBeZy" Pharris for Search and Destroy
The Atlanta FaZe is currently the hottest CDL team. The organization boasts some of the most impressive Call of Duty players in the world like aBeZy. Watch this Search and Destroy star if you want to get better at the iconic, objective-based mode.
Right now, he holds a 21.2% first blood rate in Search and Destroy. That is nearly 6% more than the next player. It also gives him the highest kills per round in CDL SND at 0.83.
Take a look at his movement, then get a feel for his lines of sight across every map. He consistently creates advantageous situations for his team through early kills.
Chris "Simp" Lehr for KD
Simp is another Atlanta FaZe member that you should keep your eyes on. He ranks in the top five KD ratio of Hardpoint, SND, and Control. That brings his overall KD at this point to a first place 1.19. The number might seem low in matchmaking, but it is impressive against the best players Call of Duty has to offer.
Do you want to be a slayer and rack up the kills for your team? From quick thinking to thoroughly understanding every map, Simp is the one to watch. His 2019 World Championship is more than enough proof.
Simp showcases knowledge, raw talent, and patience. You might not be able to replicate it, but you can come close if you study his playstyle.
James "Clayster" Eubanks for leadership
Clayster has been a prominent name in professional Call of Duty for more than 10 years. He won an X Games gold medal in 2014 with OpTic Gaming, was named the MVP of the COD Championship in 2015, and won the first CDL Championship for the Dallas Empire. This veteran is synonymous with competitive Call of Duty.
Even with a new generation of players rising up, the veteran Clayster maintains a spot among the finest. If you want a lesson in leadership, watch any of his official matches. His callouts, game knowledge, and poise during stressful situations are unmatched. Although he was recently relegated to a substitute role, his presence on the New York Subliners roster is enough to propel his team to victory.
Kenneth "Kenny" Williams for support
Kenny may not rank at the top in KD, but his damage output is insane. This LA Thieves player has a jaw dropping 4,597 Damage Per 10 Minutes in Hardpoint during the 2021 season.
Every team needs a support player. Kenny occasionally pops off at the top of the leaderboard. Other times, his callouts coordinate the team toward victory.
Watch Kenny’s scrims on YouTube to see the impact of his communication and high damage in different situations. If your goal is to set your team up for success, Kenny is the professional to keep your eyes on.
Ian "C6" Porter for all-around
Crimsix, now known as C6, is the most decorated Call of Duty professional of all time. He has thirty-seven major COD tournament victories in 10+ years across support and slaying roles. Most recently, C6 was the 2020 CDL Champion and MVP for Dallas Empire.
C6’s gameplay is the total package. You might start to pick up on minor details that often go unnoticed like angles that initially make no sense or uncommon rotations. If you want to improve in almost every competitive Call of Duty situation, adapt his confidence and unique thinking.
Once you’ve done your homework on these pros, take what you learned into the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Open Series for a chance at prizes.