Juggernaut (character)

The Juggernaut is a unique enemy type found only in the Special Ops game mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The Juggernaut is first spotted in Snatch & Grab. His armor is based on that of the real-life E.O.D. uniforms designed to block shrapnel, but is heavily modified for high damage resistance.

In-game
Juggernauts are heavily armored and equipped with powerful weapons, most often light machine guns. They are also often fitted with what seems to be a gas mask. Because they are armored, they rush the player head-on rather than take cover. You will know when a Juggernaut is coming when an ominous theme starts playing. There are a infinite number of Juggernauts in Estate Takedown, though they spawn at random times. If dealing with multiple enemies, the Juggernaut should take top priority as he's the most powerful.

Some weapons are more effective than others; a high caliber rifle such as a M82 or Intervention can kill a Juggernaut in a few shots, as do explosives. Smaller weapons aren't very effective, though they will do damage or distract the Juggernaut. If you use a flashbang on them it blinds them for 4-5 seconds and causes them to go down on their hands and knees occasionally. This can be used to deliver a single, fatal RPG rocket to the top of their heads. Knife attacks between the armor and to the face can do damage, though at most it will cause him to flinch temporarily before he resumes attacking. A single, well-aimed Thumper round to the face will kill a Juggernaut in one hit; essential for completing High Explosive. Both the Barrett .50cal and WA2000 may be used to ambush a juggernaut at close range. Approximately 5 shots fired from the hip from either weapon will kill a juggernaut while rendering it staggered and harmless until dead.

In Museum level, it can be seen that the belt of the Juggernaut says "Get Sum!"; his rear section says "Kick Me!"; and the helmet reads "Born to Kill", a reference to the film Full Metal Jacket. Additionally, if you wish to practice with a Juggernaut, it would be recommended to kill all the characters in the museum other than the Juggernaut and press the red button that says DO NOT PUSH. He will be armed with a M240, and you can experiment with the effects of various weapons on him.

They appear in Special Ops missions Snatch & Grab, Estate Takedown, Armor Piercing and High Explosive. When they do appear, a lone drumbeat sounds.

Recommended weapons (in order of effectiveness)

 * M82*
 * Intervention*
 * Thumper
 * RPG-7
 * AT4
 * C4**
 * Claymores**
 * Flash-bang

* Any kind of sniper rifle will have great effect on Juggernauts, but the Barrett .50cal and WA2000 rifles will perform most efficiently.

** Less effective than weapons in that you must anticipate the juggernauts path, and are usually very limited.