Strike at Karkand

Control of the industrial facility and harbor at Karkand motivates this assault by US forces, where they find Russian forces marshalling to defend the industrial city and determined to meet the attack with stiff resistance.

The terrain surrounding Karkand is sufficiently open to allow for sweeping fields of fire, but the open ground increases the danger posed by anti-vehicle missiles and sniping.

It is vital for both sides to secure firebases in Karkand’s sheltered city center.

Even for Team Deathmatch, this map is extremely small, centered around the Hotel on the north side of the city.

Most players are smart enough to avoid the wide-open spaces of the two streets running north and south, thereby pushing most of the combat into the alleys and building interiors.

As a result, be prepared for some intense point-blank firefights. This is one battle where you’re well served by the devastating firepower of shotguns and the high rates of fire offered by PDWs and carbines.

To avoid giving your opponents an advantage, refrain from sprinting unless you’re crossing a street. Instead, keep your weapon aimed straight ahead and ready to fire at all times.

At these short ranges, even a split-second hesitation can result in a quick trip back to the respawn screen.