Two free functional weapons and Raul Menendez will lead 100 tiers of content in the upcoming Last Stand Battle Pass for Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone. The Last Stand Battle pass will also offer dozens of free items including blueprints, calling cards, and charms, along with new legendary content and the aforementioned free guns, which include the EX1 prototype Energy Rifle and the lightweight RA 225. You can learn more about the Last Stand Battle Pass on Call of Duty’s official blog, by checking out the trailer above, and by reading below:
Legends never die…if they’ve got the right equipment.
In Last Stand, the fifth and final season of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone arriving August 24, villains are on the loose and only true heroes can hope to stop them.
Get a helping hand — whichever side you’re on — with the Last Stand Battle Pass, offering 100 Tiers of new content for the climactic battles ahead, including two new functional weapons, dozens of free items, new Legendary content, and more.
The Last Stand Battle Pass: New Weapons, Skins, and More
Will you be left standing when the dust settles? Gear up and come out on top with the Last Stand Battle Pass, featuring 100 Tiers of new content and two dozen free items throughout, including:
Two New Free Functional Weapons. Equip the EX1 prototype Energy Rifle, a new battery-powered weapon with customizable firing modes via Gunsmith. Or get aggressive with the fast-firing and lightweight RA 225 — a rusher’s dream.
25 Free Items, Including Weapon Blueprints, Charms, Calling Cards. The Last Stand Battle Pass includes 25 Free Tiers. Highlights include the “Deathglow” and “Modern Safari” Weapon Blueprints, the “Ornamental” and “Looking Glass” Reticles, the “Block Protectors” and “Sureshot” Calling Cards, the Legendary “No More Mr. Nice Guy” Highlight Intro, and more.
Skip 25 Tiers with the Battle Pass Bundle. Purchase the Last Stand Battle Pass Bundle to immediately skip ahead 25 Tiers while unlocking full access to all 100 Tiers of content. For purchasing the Battle Pass Bundle, you’ll be rewarded three Legendary Halima Operator Skins.
1,300 Total COD Points. Earn300 free COD Points within the Battle Pass System, plus 1,000 more to unlock across the full Battle Pass.
Tier 0 Rewards — Instantly Unlock Raul Menendez and More With Battle Pass Purchase
Purchase the Last Stand Battle Pass to instantly unlock the following Tier 0 rewards.
New Operator — Raul Menendez
Taking control of the Menendez Cartel after his father’s assassination, Raul Menendez proved a capable leader. After the death of his sister, he became a hostile political activist, his charisma and ruthlessness propelling him to leadership of the social movement turned terrorist organization Cordis Die.
Purchase the Battle Pass to instantly unlock the Legendary “Ivory Mystique” Raul Menendez Operator Skin. Equip his favorite weapon, the new EX1 Energy Rifle, and level him up to earn XP bonuses, new Operator Skins, and more.
Operator Skin, LMG Weapon Blueprint, XP Boosts
Rare Operator Skin: Get the Rare “Dark Knit” Operator Skin alongside Raul Menendez the moment you purchase the Last Stand Battle Pass.
Legendary “Dark Umber” LMG Blueprint: The stockless black and gold “Dark Umber” shreds Operators and vehicles alike, the perfect companion to Season Five’s new Beheaded Multiplayer map.
Seasonal XP Boost: Enjoy a season-long 10% XP boost on your journey to Prestige Master. This boost stacks on top of others, including the 10% Call of Duty: Warzone XP boost for Vanguard owners and other boosts from tokens and favored weapons.
45-Minute Double Weapon XP Token: Speed up your access to new attachments by activating this Double Weapon XP Token, helping you to blast through the early levels of new weapons like the EX1 and RA 225.
Battle Pass Bundle Exclusive: Three Legendary Halima Skins
Purchase the Last Stand Battle Pass Bundle for access to all 100 Tiers. This will also immediately unlock a large portion of the early Tiers and give you three exclusive Legendary Halima Operator Skins: “Stingray,” “Divemaster,” and “Neptunian.”
Two Free Functional Weapons — EX1 and RA 225
Expand your Loadout options with two new Battle Pass weapons. Unlock the Marco 5 SMG at Tier 15 and the UGM-8 LMG at Tier 31.
EX1 (Tier 15 of Battle Pass System)
“A prototype energy rifle effective at long range and highly customizable.”
This prototype Energy Rifle leaves behind traditional ballistics in favor of a customizable battery system used to power its attacks. Effective at long range, the weapon requires a cooling off period after depleting its charge capacity. You don’t have to worry about running out of ammo, but get caught during the reload and you’re in trouble.
Equip the Heat Muzzle for extra charge capacity, insert a new Battery, and transform the EX1’s capabilities with the Burst Barrel or Charge Sniper Barrel. Its Gunsmith potential is impressive, with options for every scenario.
RA 225 (Tier 31 of Battle Pass System)
“This SMG has a high fire rate and a very mobile compact frame.”
This lightweight SMG boasts a fast fire rate and quick handling, perfect for shredding enemies in close- to midrange battles — if you can manage its upward kick. It’s great for objective play in tight areas, though you may want to pair it with a heavier-damage-dealing weapon when more firepower is needed.
It’s highly customizable via Gunsmith, too, with options for greater power, handling, and accuracy. Find the right balance and soon you’ll never want to be without this blazing SMG. Keep your eyes out for extra ammo — this is one hungry weapon.
New Weapon Blueprints and Operator Skins
You’ll need every tool at your disposal if your side hopes to win the coming conflict. The Last Stand Battle Pass ensures you’re prepared with Weapon Blueprints for every situation. Here are some of the highlights:
Epic “Supercritical” Assault Rifle Blueprint (Tier 5): Get an early taste of the new Season Five Assault Rifle with this Blueprint, featuring a high-tech design with a sniper configuration that can one-shot enemies within range.
Legendary “Tigris Imperial” SMG Blueprint (Tier 27): No expense has been spared on this highly ornate SMG Blueprint with gold etchings, a dragon decal, and handling fit for a prince.
Legendary “Pink Cackle” Assault Rifle Blueprint (Tier 42): Laugh off enemy attacks with this Call of Duty: Warzone-worthy Blueprint equipped with larger caliber, lengthened rounds that bring the pain from any distance.
Legendary “World Traveler” LMG Blueprint (Tier 65): Suppress enemy Operators with a villainous LMG Blueprint featuring an adjustable scope with attachments focused on control and stability through continuous fire.
Legendary “Inter Spectrum” SMG Blueprint (Tier 95): A Legendary Blueprint for the new Season Five SMG, the “Inter Spectrum” offers a red and white prototype aesthetic in a configuration fit for a high-damage, aim-down-sights playstyle.
The Battle Pass also features a new Operator Skin every 10 Tiers, including “Tatted Track” Roland at Tier 30, “Prep Casual” Daniel at Tier 80, and “Active Lifestyle” Wade at Tier 90.
Tier 100 Rewards — Being Bad Never Felt So Good
In addition to unlocking the “Odysseus” player title, the seasonal Emblem, and the “Carved and Butchered” Charm at Tier 100, you’ll also get the following Ultra Operator Skin and Legendary Weapon Blueprint:
Ultra “Populist Revolutionary” Raul Operator Skin: Forgoing his traditional sleek attire, Menendez sports tattoos and sunglasses in this Ultra Operator Skin that’s sure to excite the masses.
Legendary “Circuit Core” Assault Rifle Blueprint: Straight from the lab, the “Circuit Core” Weapon Blueprint lights up all over its black and blue frame, with a barrel design that makes it seem from out of this world.
Bundle Highlights: The Umbrella Academy’s Hazel and Cha-Cha, Psyops Assassins
Last Stand brings the time-traveling assassin duo Hazel and Cha-Cha in two Umbrella Academy–themed Bundles, available for a limited time and arriving with other new Store content.
Tracer Pack: The Umbrella Academy — Hazel
Get infamous with the Legendary “Hazel” Operator Skin, arriving in a ten-item Bundle. Also included are the Legendary “Electric Lollipop” and “Sugar Loader” Weapon Blueprints featuring psychotic pink-blue tracers and random mayhem dismemberment, alongside Hazel’s own Finishing Move and MVP Highlight. Equip a new Charm, Emblem, Spray, Sticker, and the animated “Big Shocker” Calling Card.
Tracer Pack: The Umbrella Academy — Cha-Cha
Preserve the time continuum by deploying in the Legendary “Cha-Cha” Operator Skin, which is paired with two Legendary Weapon Blueprints featuring sugary pink-blue tracers and random mayhem dismemberment. Also included in the Bundle are the “Cut the Crap” Finishing Move and the “Hold Still” MVP Highlight. Equip the animated “Idiot Box” Emblem, attach the “Bone Shredder” Charm, and fill out your player profile with items like the “Sugary Support” Calling Card and more.
Purchase both Umbrella Academy Bundles by September 30 to unlock the exclusive “Time’s Up” LMG Weapon Blueprint, a Legendary Weapon Charm, and a Legendary Calling Card!
Tracer Pack: Horsemen of the Apocalypse — Death Ultra Skin
Feel the chilling touch of the grave in this Ultra Operator Skin Bundle featuring the “Nephilim” Operator Skin for Anna Drake along with the Legendary “Abyssal Grave” and “Apocalypticism” Weapon Blueprints. Terrorize your enemies with the “Dragged to Hell” Finishing Move and “Touch of Death” MVP Highlight, plus equip the “Silver Jaw” Charm, the “Final Arrival” Calling Card, and a new Spray, Sticker, and Emblem.
PsyOps Assassin Pro Pack
Become a high-tech assassin with the Legendary “Cloakshot” Padmavati Operator Skin featuring her signature “Rally the Troops” Highlight Intro. Take the red-tracer-firing Legendary “Empyreal” and “Ensanguined” Weapon Blueprints into battle, equip the “Flying Damnation” Charm and “Stone Fruit” Watch, and kit out your player profile with a new Calling Card, Emblem, and more. Finally, get 2,400 COD Points to put toward your Season Five Battle Pass or next Store Bundle purchase.
Khaled Al-Asad Operator Bundle
Favorite Weapon: RA 225 (unlocked free at Tier 31 of the Last Stand Battle Pass)
Year of Birth: 1963
Khaled Al-Asad grew up in Urzikstan amid political strife. He was drawn to the words of Omar Sulaman and joined the Al-Qatala terrorist group. He was imprisoned but escaped after Sulaman’s death to take control of Al-Qatala. His leadership transformed the militants into an army as he acquired an arsenal for the invasion of Verdansk. Committed to the demise of Western power, Al-Asad launched gas attacks in Verdansk, breaking a fragile armistice between nations.
A Middle Eastern warlord and key antagonist throughout the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Al-Asad is the second of “The Four Horsemen,” outranked only by Vladimir Makarov himself.
Players who have digitally pre-ordered either the Cross-Gen (console), Standard (PC), or Vault Edition (console or PC) versions of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II will receive the Khaled Al-Asad Operator Bundle for free and will have immediate access once it becomes available in the Store, for use in Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Expect plenty more Season Five Bundles throughout Last Stand, such as the Tracer Pack: Call of Duty®: 8-bit Warfare Mastercraft, Tracer Pack: Gene Splicer Reactive Mastercraft, and more, including an extra slate of Bundles appearing in the midseason update.
Call of Duty Shop — Vanguard Products 25% Off
With the upcoming arrival of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II, all Vanguard product available on the Call of Duty Shop has now been marked down!
Whether it’s celebrating Team Deathmatch or Task Force 001, this Vanguard merch will live on in your wardrobe.
Visit the Call of Duty Shop to take advantage of some dropped prices, including 25% off all Vanguard items.
Gear up for the final battle in Last Stand, arriving with new maps, features, and modes on August 24.
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