Best ISO Hemlock Loadout: Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone 2

The ISO Hemlock is currently an S-Tier weapon in the MW3 meta and an B-Tier weapon in the WZ2 meta. We breakdown the best ISO Hemlock loadouts and builds, how to unlock the ISO Hemlock, and how to complete ISO Hemlock camo challenges.

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The ISO Hemlock is an assault rifle and was released with Season 2 of MW2 on February 15, 2023. It may be used in Warzone 2 and weapon progress carries over into MW3.

ISO Hemlock Key Takeaways

  • The ISO Hemlock is currently an S-Tier option in the MW3 meta and an B-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
  • The current best loadout attachments for the ISO Hemlock in MW3 are: FTAC Castle Comp, Slimline Pro, FSS OLE-V Laser, Sakin ZX Grip, and .300 Blackout
  • The current best loadout attachments for the ISO Hemlock in Warzone 2 are: Harbinger D20, Aim Op-V4, Fielder-T50, FTAC Ripper 56, and 45 Round Mag

For a meta AR loadout check out the Kastov 762.

Best ISO Hemlock Loadout Warzone

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Optic: Aim Op-V4
  • Barrel: Fielder-T50
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

Best ISO Hemlock Loadout MW3

  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
  • Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
  • Ammunition: .300 Blackout

Best ISO Hemlock Loadout MW2

  • Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
  • Optic: Slimline Pro
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
  • Ammunition: .300 Blackout

How to Unlock the ISO Hemlock

The ISO Hemlock can be unlocked by getting 50 longshot operator kills with an Assault Rifle, or by exfiling with it in DMZ. Originally the ISO Hemlock was unlocked as part of the Season 2 battle pass.

ISO Hemlock Camo Challenges

Players must reach the required weapon level before challenge progress can be made towards unlocking the camo.

ISO Hemlock Multiplayer Camo Challenges

CamoChallengeUnlock Level
GaseousGet 50 kills with the ISO Hemlock2
CloudhopperGet 40 kills while ADS with the ISO Hemlock10
Lost SignalGet 15 kills from behind with the ISO Hemlock19
Paths of LightGet 40 kills using a suppressor with the ISO Hemlock26
GoldGet 3 kills without dying 10 times with the ISO HemlockComplete all base camo challenges
PlatinumGet 25 longshot kills with the ISO HemlockComplete 8 Gold challenges with ARs
PolyatomicGet 25 headshot kills with the ISO HemlockComplete 51 Platinum camo challenges
OrionN/AComplete 51 Polyatomic camo challenges

ISO Hemlock Zombie Camo Challenges

CamoChallengeUnlock Level
Ichor MistIn Zombies, Get 250 kills with the ISO Hemlock2
MacrophageIn Zombies, Get 250 kills with the ISO Hemlock at Rare or higher Rarity10
Signal JamIn Zombies, Get 250 kills with the ISO Hemlock while having at least 4 perks active 19
MalpracticeIn Zombies, Get 10 Disciple kills with the ISO Hemlock26
Golden IvoryIn Zombies, Get 100 kills and successfully extract with the ISO Hemlock in a single deploymentComplete all zombie base camo challenges
Spinal HuskIn Zombies, Get 300 kills with the ISO Hemlock while it’s Pack-A-PunchedComplete 8 Golden Ivory challenges with ARs
ArachnidaIn Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie kills with the ISO HemlockComplete 51 Spinal Husk camo challenges
BioluminescentN/AComplete 51 Arachnida camo challenges

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