Overview
- The Soulrender melee weapon, introduced in Modern Warfare 3's Season 2 Reloaded update, effectively counters Riot Shields by bypassing them entirely.
- Developers Sledgehammer Games confirmed that the Soulrender's ability to counter Riot Shields is intentional, not a bug.
- Players can unlock the Soulrender by completing challenges in the Season 2 Battle Pass.
- The introduction of the Soulrender addresses long-standing player frustrations with Riot Shields in multiplayer and Warzone.
- Other updates in Season 2 Reloaded include the addition of more maps and a Dune crossover event.