Unlocking Valeria In CoD MW2: A Guide

Valeria Garza is one of the standout characters introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. She plays a major role in the game’s story campaign as the leader of the dangerous Las Almas drug cartel. Valeria, also known by her nickname “El Sin Nombre,” eventually became a playable multiplayer operator added in Season 3.

This guide will provide an overview of Valeria’s background, tips for unlocking her, and how to use her effectively in multiplayer matches. Whether you’re a fan of her ruthless personality in the campaign or just want to try a new operator, this article will help you get the most out of Valeria in both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0.

Valeria’s Backstory: From Soldier to Cartel Boss

To understand Valeria as a character, you first need to know her backstory. She originally served in the Mexican Special Forces along with Alejandro Vargas. But during a raid on the La Araña cartel, Valeria betrayed her own team. She helped the cartel leader’s son escape to the mountains before executing him and taking over the cartel herself.

As the new leader, Valeria reorganized the cartel into the Las Almas Cartel and adopted the name “El Sin Nombre” (“The Nameless One”). She ruled with an iron fist, bribing officials and eliminating any who resisted her.

The cartel provided public services to win over the people of Las Almas while also smuggling drugs and weapons. Valeria became extremely powerful and elusive as the mysterious cartel boss El Sin Nombre.

Later on, Valeria assisted terrorist groups like Al-Qatala. She helped Major Hassan smuggle missiles and infiltrate foreign countries while also protecting her cartel interests. This eventually led to her capture by Task Force 141 and Shadow Company. But she escaped custody between the end of the campaign and the start of Season 3.

Unlocking Valeria as a Multiplayer Operator in Season 3

The Season 3 update for Modern Warfare 2 added Valeria as a playable multiplayer operator. This lets you play as her in standard multiplayer, DMZ mode, and Warzone 2.0. To unlock Valeria and other Season 3 content, you need to progress through the Battle Pass system.

Here’s an overview of how to unlock Valeria in Season 3:

• Her base operator skin is automatically unlocked at Tier 0 of the Battle Pass
• Complete challenges and play matches to earn Battle Pass XP
• At Tier 100, you can unlock her “El Sin Nombre” skin
• Her “El Sin Nombre BlackCell” variant unlocks at Tier 110
• More skins become available at higher tiers

Keep leveling up through Season 3, and eventually you’ll unlock Valeria along with plenty of other cosmetic items. Equip her in your Operator selection menu once unlocked.

Valeria becomes available as an operator in Season 3

How to Play as Valeria Effectively in Multiplayer

Valeria has an aggressive, rushing playstyle that complements her ruthless personality. Here are some tips to use her effectively in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 multiplayer matches:

• Flank enemies and attack from unexpected angles using Valeria’s speed
• Her close-quarters combat skills make her deadly in building clears
• Use smokes and stuns to disorient targets before pushing
• Equip perks like Double Time and Tracker to enhance her mobility
• Silencers on submachine guns help ambush enemies undetected
• The Overkill perk lets you carry a close and long range weapon
• Pop Dead Silence before flanking to approach silently

Valeria isn’t quite as tanky as some other operators. But her ability to swiftly ambush groups of enemies makes her extremely lethal. Don’t be afraid to play aggressive and take more risks with her.

Closing Thoughts on Valeria in MW2

Through the Season 3 Battle Pass, you can unlock the ruthless cartel boss Valeria Garza as a playable character in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. She brings her signature aggression and cunning personality to multiplayer. Equip Valeria’s skins and wreak havoc on your enemies with stealthy flanks and close-quarters takedowns. Just don’t turn your back on her!

Let us know if you have any other questions about unlocking Valeria or playing as her effectively. We hope this guide helps you enjoy all the content in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 3.