Intro — why you’re here (and slightly panicked)
So Treyarch wants you to hug people with your shotgun to unlock camo. Cute. Point Blank Kills are one of those annoying-but-earnable challenges that force you to get nose-to-nose with the enemy. If you like close-up chaos, this guide will help you stop being a target and start being an up-close-and-personal menace.
What counts as a Point Blank Kill?
A Point Blank Kill registers when you down someone with your weapon while basically standing inside their personal space — think weapon barrel practically grazing them. It’s not about headshots or distance markers; it’s strictly about getting dangerously close and delivering the finishing blow with your gun.
Sprint, slide, and be sneaky
If you want to close the gap without being Swiss cheese, move like you’re late for a pizza party. Tactical sprinting and sliding make you a smaller, harder-to-hit target and give you a burst of speed to close in. Don’t stroll up like a missionary — burst forward, slide through doorways, and catch people mid-reaction.
Perks that make life easier
Pick perks that turn you into a ghostly speed demon. Stuff like Lightweight or Tac Sprinter helps you sprint and close distance faster; Ninja keeps your footsteps quiet; Ghost hides you from Scout Pulses and UAVs while you’re on the move; Tracker or Hunter’s Instinct helps you find the next poor sod to murder. You can’t equip every toy at once, so mix and match what fits your playstyle and the map.
Use flashbangs, smokes, and mild deception
A well-tossed flashbang is the difference between awkward murder and glorious murder. Blind or disorient enemies in tight spaces, sprint in while they’re blinking, and clean up multiple Point Blanks before they recover. Smoke grenades can hide your approach too; together they let you control chaos like a tiny, loud wizard.
Choose the right game modes and spots
Objective modes are your friend — places like Hardpoint or Domination funnel enemies into choke points, which makes getting close a lot less random. Hardcore modes also change TTK and can make close kills feel snappier. Avoid huge open maps if you want predictable close-quarters fights.
Quick loadout cheat sheet
Shotgun of your choice, mobility attachments (anything that boosts sprint or slide recovery), a compact secondary for backup, and a lethal/throwable for weird situations. Perks: Lightweight/Tac Sprinter, Ninja/Ghost, Tracker/Hunter’s Instinct. Equipment: flashbang or smoke. Play smart, not sweaty.
Closing thoughts — embrace the chaos
Point Blank Kills are as much about confidence as they are about setup. Sprint like you mean it, throw flashes like confetti, and learn the maps so you know where people like to cuddle. With a little patience (and a lot of sliding), those military camos will be staring back at you in no time. Go forth, be ridiculous, and murder responsibly.
