Perks
On this page you'll find information about all 18 Perks available in Call of Duty: Vanguard so you can better decide which three perks would most support your loadout and playstyle.
Every Perk provides a very specific enhancement so make sure to select different Perk combinations for every Custom Class you create so you're prepared for every game mode and every map.
Of course, selecting the right Perks is just a minor part of crafting the perfect loadout so if you want more information about Vanguard's Field Upgrades, Lethal and Tactical Equipment, or even the Best Weapon Loadouts to use, check our various guides.
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Every Perk in Call of Duty: Vanguard
Perk 1
PERK 1 | ||
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Perk Name | Level Unlocked | Official Description |
Fortified | Level 1 | Reduces damage from explosives by 15%. Damage reduction doubled while mounted, crouched, or prone. Reduces health regen delay from explosives. |
Survival Training | Level 5 | Maximized resistance to stun effects. Immune to gas. |
Ninja | Level 15 | Move silently. Take reduced damage when falling. Reduces the effectiveness of enemy Tracker perks. |
Dauntless | Level 24 | Immune to movement reducing effects. |
Ghost | Level 36 | Undetectable while moving by Spy Planes, enemy intel, and Field Mics. Reduces effectiveness of Local Informants. |
Cold Blooded | Level 46 | AI-controlled killstreaks will not target you, and player-controlled killstreaks will not highlight you. You do not trigger High Alert. Reduces the range at which awareness markers appear for enemies. |
Perk 2
PERK 2 | ||
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Perk Name | Level Unlocked | Official Description |
Tracker | Level 1 | Enemies leave behind a footprint trail. See markers at enemy death locations and hide the death markers of enemies you kill. |
Radar | Level 7 | Enemies appear on your minimap when they fire an unsilenced weapon. |
High Alert | Level 17 | Your vision pulses when enemies outside of your view see you. |
Engineer | Level 28 | Detect enemy equipment, field upgrades, and killstreaks through walls. Mark them for your team by aiming down sights. Hack enemy equipment and field upgrades. |
Forward Intel | Level 40 | See indicators for enemy reinforcements on your minimap. Minimap shows a larger area. |
Piercing Vision | Level 48 | Sufficiently suppressed targets will be highlighted for a short time, rendering them visible through walls and obscuring effects. |
Perk 3
PERK 3 | ||
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Perk Name | Level Unlocked | Official Description |
Double Time | Level 1 | Double the duration of Tactical Sprint. Increase crouch movement speed by 30%. |
Demolition | Level 13 | Extra lethal on spawn. Thrown lethals and tacticals display an indicator showing the path of the lethal or tactical. |
Lightweight | Level 21 | Increases movement speed. |
Overkill | Level 32 | Carry two primary weapons. |
Tactician | Level 44 | Restock your tactical equipment every 30 seconds. |
Scavenger | Level 54 | Replenish ammo from dead enemies. |
To further prepare yourself to dominate Call of Duty: Vanguard's Multiplayer, take a look at our Best Weapon Loadouts guide or any of the various Multiplayer pages such as our Multiplayer Tips and Tricks guide.