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How to get Mercury camo in MW3 and Warzone

Here's all the intel on how to get the MW3 Mercury Prestige camo.

MW3 Mercury Prestige camo on a dark grey background
Credit: Activision

Call of Duty is notorious for adding plenty of cosmetic items for players to unlock which is where knowing how to unlock the Mercury Prestige camo in MW3 and Warzone comes in handy.

This coveted weapon camo arrives as part of the Season 5 update for multiplayer and the battle royale in addition to the return of Valeria, the STG assault rifle and the brand-new Spear melee weapon. Grinding to unlock weapon camos is a surefire way of flexing your achievements during matches and Mercury is the latest Prestige camo up for grabs.

Here, find out how to get the Mercury Prestige camo in MW3 and Warzone using this handy guide.

How to unlock Mercury Prestige camo in MW3 and Warzone

There are a few steps players must complete before beginning the grind to unlock the Mercury Prestige camo:

  • Reach the highest level of the weapon you want Mercury camo for
  • Earn One Trick and Molten Obsidian weapon camos for the same weapon
  • Earn 250,000 XP.

Before starting to earn the 250,000 XP for the Mercury Prestige camo, players must earn 350,000 XP beforehand. This unlocks the One Trick and Molten Obsidian Prestige camos which are also some of the more unique designs in Call of Duty.

Eagle-eyed fans will notice the Mercury Prestige camo looks similar to Polyatomic from 2022's Modern Warfare 2. The color of the camo shifts from a dark shining purple all the way to green adding a unique finish to the favorite weapons of players.

The Mercury Prestige camo is likely to be the penultimate camo in this particular category with the last one set to arrive with the launch of Season 6 later in 2024.

Season 5 of MW3 and Warzone is packed with a wealth of new content ranging from the CoD Warrior game mode to the Torque 35 compound bow that's bound to prove popular among players looking for different weapons that aren't constantly dominating the meta.

That's all there is to know about unlocking the Mercury Prestige camo in MW3 and Warzone. For more, check out out other guides containing intel on the WWE SummerSlam event and how to unlock the Rhea Ripley Operator.