As the name suggests camouflage is meant to give players a tactical edge by blending into their surroundings. However, these days, in Call of Duty, some of the most popular camos are the worst at achieving this goal! Instead, they make players stand out dramatically, often leading to spectacular and humorous failures. Let’s take a look at some of these flashy camos that may make you look cool but do little to keep you hidden.
1. The Bioluminescent Camo
Imagine a camo so bright it seems to glow in the dark. Enter the Bioluminescent camo, with its vibrant neon colours of green, blue, and pink. This camo makes your weapon look like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it also turns you into a glowing beacon for enemies. Players sporting this camo often find themselves easily spotted from across the map. Despite its visually stunning appearance, Bioluminescent camo ironically makes you an easy target, leading to countless humorous eliminations.
2. The Interstellar Camo
The Interstellar camo features a cosmic design with swirling galaxies and stars. It’s a mesmerizing sight with hues of deep purple, blue, and bright white starbursts. While it’s perfect for showing off to friends, it does anything but blend in. Whether you’re hiding in a dark alley or ducking behind cover, the Interstellar camo’s celestial patterns make you stand out against any backdrop. Many players who adorn this camo find themselves hilariously unable to hide, unless of course you are in the top few % of players who don’t need to hide.
3. The Inferno and Frostbite Camos
The Inferno and Frostbite camos bring the elements of fire and ice to life. Inferno features animated flames in shades of red, orange, and yellow, while Frostbite showcases frosty effects with icy blues and whites. These camos look incredible in the heat of battle but serve as giant “shoot me” signs. Whether you’re trying to blend into a desert with Inferno or a snowy environment with Frostbite, the glowing effects make players easy to spot. Imagine trying to stay hidden in a forest while your weapon glows like a torch or an icicle, the results are predictably comedic.
4. The Lightning Strike Camo
With the Lightning Strike camo, your weapon crackles with animated lightning bolts in electric blues and whites. This camo adds an unique look to your arsenal, but it also makes you stand out like a lighthouse. Players drawn to the electricity effect soon find themselves illuminated targets. The irony of being taken down because your camo is too cool to hide is not lost on anyone who has tried to use Lightning Strike for stealth purposes.
5. The Spectrum Camo
Spectrum camo is a vibrant, multi-coloured design that shifts colours continuously. Imagine cycling through reds, greens, blues, yellows, and purples, all on one weapon. While it’s visually stunning and ever-changing, it’s also a nightmare for staying concealed. Players with Spectrum camo quickly learn that their attempts to hide are thwarted by the dynamic colour shifts, making them easy to spot. The idea of stealth goes out the window when your camo is brighter than a rainbow.
6. The Borealis Camo
The Borealis camo MW3 captures the beauty of the Northern Lights with its shimmering hues of green, purple, and blue. It’s an eye-catching design that looks magical on any weapon. However, in the urban warfare of MW3, the beautiful, shimmering effect can draw attention from miles away. Picture a player trying to hide in an industrial zone, only to be betrayed by the stunning, but conspicuous, Borealis camo. The result is often a quick and comedic elimination, as opponents can’t help but notice the aurora in the middle of a firefight.
These flashy camos may fail spectacularly at blending in, but they succeed in making bold statements on the battlefield. While they might not help you stay hidden, they certainly ensure that you’ll be remembered, and sometimes (most of the time), looking cool is the ultimate goal.
