Call of Duty League
Best League Play loadouts for Cold War Season 4
Here’s the best League Play loadouts to use in Black Ops Cold War Season 4 including weapons, equipment, perks, and Field Upgrades.
Black Ops Cold War’s League Play is the best place to play like the pros and test your skill in Season 4, so we’ve got the best loadouts you need to dominate competitive Call of Duty.
League Play is the ultimate way to play like the pros in Call of Duty without needing a full squad of friends to team up with on websites such as Gamebattles. This mode simulates the Call of Duty League, using the same maps and modes as you’ll see on the CDL stream.
You can now earn in-game rewards for playing League Play, such as exclusive weapon charms, Calling Cards, and even Weapon Blueprints later in Season 4.
League Play has only got more competitive, so you’ll need the best weapons, perks, Field Upgrades, and more to win. Here’s everything you need to dominate Black Ops Cold War’s League Play.
- Best League Play primary weapons
- Best League Play secondary weapons
- Best League Play Tacticals and Lethals
- Best League Play perks
- Best League Play Field Upgrade
- Best League Play Wildcards
Best League Play primary weapons
Your primary weapon is the be-all and end-all of your class. You won’t be able to use the Law Breaker Wildcard to equip two primaries, so what you pick is what you’ll need to use.
No matter your role, here are the best primary weapons you can use in Cold War Season 4’s League Play.
Krig-6 Assault Rifle League Play class
- Optic: Millstop Reflex
- Barrel: 19.7″ Ranger Barrel
- Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
- Grip: Airborne Elastic Wrap
- Stock: Raider Stock
The Krig-6 is a great choice for any player looking to lock down spawns or hold an objective. We decided to use Atlanta FaZe’s Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr’s loadout for the Krig, due to the versatility of the loadout combined with the great strafe speed and barrel choice. Its headshot multiplier even received a buff in Season 3, so make sure to aim high.
XM4 League Play class
For this XM4 loadout, we went with OpTic’s Seth ‘Scump‘ Abner’s mobile and fast-paced XM4 class. To use these attachments, you’ll need the Gunfighter wildcard for additional attachments. Since League Play does not have restrictions on laser sights, you can feel free to equip the Steady Aim Laser.
- Optic: Microflex LED
- Muzzle: Infantry Compensator
- Barrel: 13.7″ Ranger
- Body: Steady Aim Laser
- Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
- Magazine: 40 Round
- Handle: Airborne Elastic Wrap
- Stock: Raider Pad
AK-74u League Play class
- Muzzle: Spetsnaz Compensator
- Barrel: 9.3″ Extended
- Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Speed Grip
- Handle: GRU Elastic Wrap
- Stock: Raider Stock
The AK-74u is one of Cold War’s strongest SMGs. It has great range for a submachine gun, high mobility, and easy to control recoil. It’s great to rush objectives with, but you don’t need to be directly in an enemy’s face for it to be effective.
LW3 Tundra League Play class
- Muzzle: Stabilizer .308
- Barrel: 28.2″ Tiger Team
- Underbarrel: Infiltrator Grip
- Grip: SASR Jungle Grip
- Stock: Raider Pad
The Tundra is especially helpful in Search & Destroy, taking down enemies with ease. We went with Simp’s loadout due to the mobility of his loadout.
Although flinch was added in the Cold War Season 3 Reloaded update, snipers are still extremely effective in Season 4 of League Play, and you’ll play a pivotal role in your team.
Best League Play Secondary Weapons
Launchers and shotguns have been removed as secondary weapons for League Play, so you’ll need to make do with pistols and melee weapons.
1911 League Play class
- Muzzle: Muzzle Break .45 APC
- Barrel: 6.53″ Task Force
- Body: Steady Aim Laser
- Magazine: 12 Rnd Speed Mag
- Handle: Speed Tape
Accurate and hard-hitting, the 1911 will be of great help while in a pinch. If your primary weapon runs out of ammo, quickly switch to this classic pistol for a quick kill.
Diamatti League Play class
- Muzzle: Muzzle Break 9
- Barrel: 7.8″ Extended
- Body: Steady Aim Laser
- Magazine: 24 Rnd
- Handle: Speed Tape
Although you can’t use dual wield in League Play, a single Diamatti will still be extremely helpful in League Play.
The three-round burst will rapidly delete enemies’ health and you’ll also be able to navigate the map quickly while carrying it.
Best League Play Lethals and Tacticals
While stims will likely be your best friend in regular Black Ops Cold War multiplayer, they won’t be available in League Play.
Semtex
For a Lethal grenade, there’s no better option than Semtex. They’re extremely easy to use and will explode shortly after impact.
Get an enemy weak and lob a Semtex at them, or throw it in front of you to dissuade enemies from pushing while you’re one-shot. Plus, if you manage to stick the enemy, it’s an instant kill.
Stun Grenades
Stun Grenades make clearing out rooms much easier. If you know an enemy is in there, throw a Stun Grenade in and push while their hands are thrown in the air.
Even if they have the Tactical Mask equipped, getting a tag with the Stun Grenade will provide vital information.
Smoke Grenades
Pro players have a Gentleman’s Agreement not to use smokes in the CDL but you can still use them with great effect in League Play. With how powerful Snipers are, you can cover your SnD push with easy by putting a smoke down in front of you.
Plus, while in your own smoke, you get much more information than the enemies outside of it do.
Best League Play perks
The best weapons need the best perks to complete the loadout. League Play offers a wide variety of perks to choose from, so we’ve picked out the most useful.
Tactical Mask
With Stims not being allowed in League Play, Stun and Flast Grenades will be a lot more common. Getting hit by these Tactical Grenades will put a stop to even the best-executed plans, and Tactical Mask will greatly decrease their effects.
Flak Jacket
Flak Jacket reduces the damage taken from grenades. If you’re not running Perk Greed, you’ll have to make the call between this and Tactical Mask. We recommend Tactical Mask, as you’ll be hit much more with stun grenades.
However, if your team aren’t using Trophy Systems, you may opt to use this perk instead.
Gearhead
With how important Field Upgrades are to winning matches of League Play, Gearhead is the perfect perk.
It will allow your Field Upgrades to recharge faster, and you’ll also be allowed to hold two. Getting onto a Hardpoint and chucking down two Trophy Systems in quick succession will make the hill extremely hard to push.
Ninja
Pulling of flanks is one of the most important strategies in League Play, and Ninja will make this a while lot easier.
Getting behind the opposing team and pushing out their spawns will be huge in winning respawn matches. And when you’re the last man alive in SnD, having quiet footsteps will keep the enemies guessing where you are.
Best League Play Field Upgrade
Trophy System
Trophy Systems are extremely powerful in the close-range fights of 4v4. While holding a Hardpoint, this Field Upgrade will hold off an onslaught of explosives coming your way.
As an added bonus, if you lose the hill with your Trophy Still on it, it will destroy enemy Field Upgrades as they put them down, and the damage could even kill them.
Best League Play Wildcards
There are only two Wildcards to choose from in League Play, and you should choose depending on your weapons and role in your team. If you’re playing the anchor role with an Assault Rifle, you may benefit most from the Gunfighter Wildcard, as it allows you to equip more attachments to your weapon.
However, if you play with a submachine gun, Lawbreaker will likely be the best Wildcard for you. It doesn’t let you carry two primary weapons like multiplayer, but you can still equip multiple perks from one category. This way, you can equip both Tactical Mask and Flak Jacket for maximum resistance to enemy equipment.
Take these weapons, perks, and more into League Play with you to dominate the competition and climb the ranks.
And if you’re looking for the best weapons multiplayer and Zombies has to offer, you can check out our tier list of every Cold War weapon and the best weapons to use in Outbreak.
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Call of Duty League
How to earn Call of Duty League Championship viewership rewards: Blueprints, Champs Pack, more
Here’s how to start earning exclusive viewership rewards including a CDL XM4 Blueprint for watching the Call of Duty League Championships.
The Call of Duty League 2021 Championship Weekend is here, and players can earn various viewership rewards for watching the final stage of competitive action. Here’s how to link your account and earn an XM4 Blueprint, Calling Cards, and the chance to get the Champs Pack for free.
After months of Call of Duty’s best playing for the championship crown, it all comes down to the Championship Weekend, kicking off on August 19 and concluding on Sunday, August 22. While the pros compete for the $1.2 million prize pool, you can also earn various viewership rewards to use in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, just for watching.
Alongside an exclusive CDL-themed XM4 Blueprint, you can earn Double XP tokens, player signature stickers, and the chance to receive a CDL 2021 Champs Pack code.
Here’s how to link your account to start earning rewards and everything on offer.
How to earn CDL Championship viewership rewards for Cold War & Warzone
Earning the Call of Duty League Championship viewership rewards is simple; the longer you watch, the more rewards you’ll earn. But you’ll need to make sure that your Call of Duty account is linked to YouTube, where the CDL will be broadcasted.
How to link CoD account to YouTube
Rewards are earned by watching the CDL Championships through a YouTube account linked to Call of Duty.
To link your account on PC and mobile:
- Open YouTube.com or the YouTube app
- Select your profile photo and hit ‘settings’
- Click on ‘Connected Apps’
- Locate ‘Activision’ and hit ‘connect’
- Sign in to your Activision account
While signed in with your linked YouTube account, watch CDL matches on YouTube, CallofDutyLeague.com, or the COD companion app to earn the rewards.
Call of Duty League Championship stream
Above, you can find the stream for the CDL Championship weekends. As long as your Activision account is connected to YouTube, you’ll begin earning incremental viewership rewards.
All CDL Championship viewership rewards
CDL Thursday viewership rewards
- 1 Hour: 60 Minute Double XP Token
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes: Shane and Zaptius Weapon Stickers
- 2 Hours: 60 Minute Battle Pass Double XP Token
CDL Friday viewership rewards
- 1 Hour: 60 Minute Double XP Token
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes: Zed and PaulEhx Weapon Stickers
- 2 Hours: 60 Minute Battle Pass Double XP Token
CDL Saturday viewership rewards
- 30 Minutes: COD Timing Calling Card
- 1 Hour: 60 Minute Double XP Token
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes: Venom, Classic, and Vivid Weapon Stickers
- 2 Hours: 60 Minute Battle Pass Double XP Token
- Chance to earn CDL 2021 Champs Pack code
CDL Championship Sunday viewership rewards
- 15 Minutes: Sweep Emblem
- 30 Minutes: Thunderclap Calling Card
- 45 Minutes: CDL Champs 2021 XM4
- 1 Hour: 60 Minute Double XP Token
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes: Standy, Temp, and Huke Weapon Stickers
- 2 Hours: 60 Minute Battle Pass Double XP Token
What’s in the Cold War & Warzone CDL 2021 Champs Pack?
For watching the Championships on Saturday, Call of Duty will give out codes for the CDL 2021 Champs Pack to random viewers. These include Blueprints for the AK-47 and LW3 – Tundra with Gold Tracers, as well as CDL-themed Emblems, Charm, Calling Card, and Sticker.
This bundle usually costs around $18, so it’s well worth trying to get it for free by watching the CDL.
- AK-47 Champs ’21 Blueprint
- LW3 Champs ’21 Blueprint
- CDL Championship Trophy Charm
- Better On LAN Emblem
- Online Warrior Emblem
- Championship Weekend ’21 Calling Card
- CDL Championship Ring Sticker
The CDL Championships marks the end of Black Ops Cold War’s competitive season, with 2022’s being played on the upcoming Call of Duty: Vanguard game, which returns to the series’ WW2 roots.
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Activision
ASTRO Gaming & US Army ends sponsorship of Call of Duty League amid lawsuit controversy
The Call of Duty League has lost one of its long time sponsors just before the biggest CDL event of the year.
Activision Blizzard Esports division appears to be taking the biggest impact from external partners over the harassment lawsuit with sponsors opting out of partnerships with the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League.
The latest sponsor to end its relations with the Call of Duty League is ASTRO Gaming (and now U.S Army).
ASTRO Gaming’s logo has vanished from the Call of Duty League site, alongside the U.S Army logo. These two logos used to appear to the left of ZENNI Gaming’s logos.
Here’s a look at the new sponsorship strip section on the CDL site, with ZENNI Gaming, SCUF, Game Fuel, and USAA still partners.
Update August 13 – 1PM ET: After we posted this article, the logo sponsorship section on the Call of Duty League site was updated again to remove the U.S Army logo. The CDL now has only four sponsors left as CDL Champs approaches.
ASTRO Gaming was a long time sponsor of Call of Duty esports, dating back to its early days. The company was the official headset sponsor of the Call of Duty League and Call of Duty Challengers.
Per Activision’s initial announcement of the CDL back in 2020, ASTRO Gaming “extends its sponsorship of Call of Duty esports through the 2022 season.”
Instead, the sponsorship has ended just before the CDL’s biggest event of the year, Call of Duty League Championship. The Championship event will take place August 19 – 22 at the Galen Center in LA.
The U.S Army started its sponsorship of the CDL with the inaugural season in 2020. The U.S Army was the presenting sponsor of all schedule related assets on the CDL site.
Their logo has now been completely removed from the site.
Activision Blizzard has declined to comment.
ASTRO had in broadcast segments for the Call of Duty League including the main ASTRO Gaming Listen In, allowing fans to hear team comms during intense moments of matches.
ASTRO also was the presenting sponsor of the Call of Duty League MVP Award, which was awarded at the end of the Champs event. Since the partnership has ended, as early as this week, the CDL’s site MVP page no longer shows the ASTRO Gaming logo.
The site before August 10th:
The site as it appears now, available to view here:
ASTRO & US Army are the latest two sponsors of the Call of Duty League to drop, after T-Mobile distanced themselves a few weeks back.
ASTRO Gaming partnered with the CDL to sell custom-designed CDL team headsets on their website. That collection has been deleted from the site.
The Call of Duty League is not the only Activision Blizzard league facing backlash. The company’s Overwatch League has lost 5 sponsors over the last two weeks, including Coca Cola, State Farm, IBM, Kellogs, and more.
The sponsorship drops comes as Activision Blizzard is being sued by the state of California for sexual harassment and diversity in-equality across the company, with many instances coming out of Blizzard’s side.
Activision Blizzard responded to the suit with Blizzard President J. Allen Brack resigning and putting Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra as co-leaders of Blizzard.
The company still faces immense pressure from employees to change some of the practices, like removal of attribution clauses and changes to the law firm that is investigating the allegations at the company. So far, Activision Blizzard executives have not met their demands.
We’ll continue to keep everyone updated as more information on the lawsuit and sponsorships happen.
Activision
T-Mobile reportedly no longer a sponsor of Call of Duty League & Overwatch League
T-Mobile appears to have ended their sponsorship of both the CDL and OWL after Activision Blizzard harassment lawsuits surfaced.
T-Mobile appears to have abruptly ended their sponsorship of the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League this past week. The company’s logo has been removed from the sponsorship section of both of the websites.
T-Mobile was one of the largest non-endemic partners of the Call of Duty League. The US wireless carrier was the Official 5G Sponsor of the League and featured weekly 5G T-Mobile Drops for fans to enter to win real life prizes.
The Call of Duty League features sponsors including the U.S. Army, Astro Gaming, SCUF Gaming, Zenni Gaming, Game Fuel, USAA Insurance, and Google Cloud.
T-Mobile’s logo was seen on the Call of Duty League site as recently as July 21 alongside the other sponsors, per the Wayback Machine, as seen in the screenshot below:
Now, visiting the Call of Duty League website and looking at the same sponsor area, T-Mobile’s logo has been removed. The other sponsor’s logos are still featured.
Another part of T-Mobile’s activation with the Call of Duty League was their 5G Weekly Drop activation, where viewers could text a code to a number to enter for a chance to win bonus items – like free controllers, phones, headsets, and even a trip to CDL Champs.
However, for the Stage 5 Major event (taking place July 29 through August 1), the official rules website says the Weekly Drop was cancelled with no explanation provided.
T-Mobile was also a sponsor of Activision Blizzard’s other major league, the Overwatch League. But on the OWL’s website sponsor section strip, T-Mobile’s logo is gone. It was there as soon as Monday, July 26. T-Mobile’s branding still appears on their site for Viewership Drops as those assets appears to have not been updated yet.
It’s not officially confirmed as to why T-Mobile has decided to end its sponsorship of both of the leagues so suddenly or if the sponsorship is truly over, but the timing seems suspicious with the recent harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard from the state of California.
Activision Blizzard employees staged a walk out on July 28 in protest of the company’s responses to the harassment lawsuit over a toxic, sexist workplace culture.
Activision Blizzard’s CEO Bobby Kotick responded in an email published on July 27 that the company’s responses were “tone deaf” and they would work to build a better, safer culture.
Activision Blizzard and T-Mobile both have not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.
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