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If you’re jumping into Modern Warfare 3 ready to complete challenges and finding yourself a little confused as to what some of the terms are, don’t worry, you’re not the only one.

In this article, we are focusing on one particular challenge and answering the question: What are Operator Kills in MW3?

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What are Operator Kills in MW3? It’s much simpler than you think

In the latest Call of Duty, there are tons of challenges to do, and plenty of names for different types of kills within them, such as Fury and Operator.

When it comes to Operator Kills, which might sound a bit perplexing at first glance, it’s actually a very straightforward task.

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To score Operator Kills, all you have to do is take down your enemies, regardless of the operator you’re using.

That’s it. Any real player elimination is technically an Operator Kill. It’s fancy language to essentially say kill your opponents.

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Whether you prefer frag or Semtex grenades, any type of gun, or even knives, it all counts. The number of kills required may vary, depending on whether it’s a daily or weekly challenge.

The only catch is that these challenges can only be done in Multiplayer mode.

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So there you have it, jump into any Multiplayer game mode, take down other real players, and start earning your Operator Kills quickly and easily.

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