The Spear is a formidable weapon in the Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone that offers a combination of firepower and portability.

Here’s a ONE Esports guide on how to unlock this versatile weapon introduced in the Season 5 Reloaded update.

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What is the Spear in MW3 and Warzone?

The Spear is a unique melee weapon that offers players versatile combat options, allowing for both close-quarters engagements and ranged eliminations.

In close combat, it excels with swift, piercing strikes that can quickly dispatch enemies. For ranged attacks, you can hurl it with deadly precision to take down distant targets.

Spear melee weapon in Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Battle Pass
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When you equip this melee weapon, you’re armed with three throwable spears that can be retrieved after each use, enabling you to reuse them multiple times throughout the match.

Here’s how to unlock Spear

You can obtain this weapon through the previously classified sector 23 of the Season 5 Battle Pass, which is located between sectors 8 and 14.

In sector 23, you’ll find the following rewards and challenges:

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SEASON 5 BATTLE PASS SECTOR 23 REWARDCHALLENGE
“Win It All” large decalGet 10 Operator or Special Zombie Melee Kills
“Coined Champion” emblemGet three Operator or Special Zombie Kills with Throwing Knives
One hour Double XP tokenGet three Operator Melee Backstab Kills or Special Zombie Kills
“Overtime” weapon stickerGet three Operator or Special Zombie Kills with the butt of a gun
Spear melee weaponGet five Operator or Special Zombie Crouched Melee Kills

After successfully completing the initial four challenges and collecting the associated rewards, the final task to unlock the new melee weapon will become available.

To quickly obtain the Spear, we recommend tackling the challenges in Zombies or opting for the Small Map Mosh Pit or Hardcore Playlist modes in Multiplayer.

These modes offer faster-paced action and more frequent encounters, making it easier to meet the challenge requirements and earn the melee weapon swiftly.

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