Empyros is the Warzone mastery camo in Modern Warfare 4 - the battle-royale endpoint that sits alongside Orion Reforged for Multiplayer and Helio for DMZ. It is the newest name of the three finals, and the Warzone set it caps includes a returning legend. Here is how to unlock Empyros and what is still being finalised.
The gate, then the Warzone set
Empyros is a mastery camo, so it only appears after you earn Divergence. Once the gate is open, the Warzone mastery set unlocks in order: Parallax first, Damascus Reforged second, and Empyros last. Putting a Reforged version of Damascus - the most storied camo name in Call of Duty history - in the middle of the Warzone set rather than at the end is a notable choice, with Empyros as the true endpoint.
What is confirmed for Empyros
At launch, reporting describes Empyros as unlocking once Damascus Reforged is earned on every weapon in Warzone, with the exact numeric challenge wording expected to be finalised alongside the Season 1 camo information on 6 November. Warzone mastery is inherently slower than Multiplayer because each match produces fewer, less predictable engagements, so even comparable challenge counts take more real time in battle royale.
| Camo | Notes |
|---|---|
| Parallax | First Warzone mastery camo |
| Damascus Reforged | Second - a returning Call of Duty name |
| Empyros | Final - full requirement expected to firm up around Season 1 |
Why Empyros is the last to settle
Of the three mastery finals, Empyros is the one with the most moving parts, and that is down to timing rather than difficulty. Warzone's seasonal structure means its camo requirements are often tied to seasonal content, so the exact Empyros challenge wording is expected to firm up around Season 1 on 6 November rather than being fully locked at launch. For now the practical move is to progress everything that is already stable - the shared Camo Track, Divergence, and the Multiplayer and DMZ finals - so that when the Warzone requirement is confirmed you are only a mode-specific grind away rather than starting from scratch. Damascus Reforged sitting one tier below Empyros is a good sign of where to focus your Warzone time in the meantime, since earning it on your weapons is reported to be the step that leads into Empyros itself.
The fastest way to Empyros
Grinding a mastery camo in Warzone, where eligible kills come slowly, is the hardest route of the three by time. Our MW4 Empyros camo service completes it on your own account when it is available - note that Empyros is currently listed as out of stock while the Warzone requirement firms up, so check the product page for live availability. In the meantime, the Divergence gate and the Multiplayer and DMZ finals, Orion Reforged and Helio, are ready to go. See our MW4 mastery camos page and the Empyros guide for more, or browse the Modern Warfare 4 services hub.
Resurgence or battle royale for Empyros progress
Because Empyros is earned specifically in Warzone, the mode you queue matters for how fast you progress. Resurgence - the smaller, faster map with respawns - generally produces more eligible kills per minute than full battle royale, where a careful match can end with only a handful of fights. If the confirmed Empyros requirement ends up being kill-based, Resurgence is likely the more efficient grind for the same reason it is a better camo mode in general: more engagements, quicker games, faster respawns. Full battle royale still has its place if the requirement rewards placement or specific objectives, so watch the exact challenge wording once Season 1 firms it up on 6 November. Until then, the stable work is the Warzone tiers below Empyros - Parallax and Damascus Reforged - plus Divergence itself, which Empyros needs anyway. Our Warzone camo challenges guide tracks the mode-specific progress, and when the Empyros service is back in stock it completes the final step on your account.
Empyros vs Orion Reforged and Helio
Empyros is the Warzone member of the three mastery finals, and it is both the newest name and the slowest to grind. Orion Reforged is the quickest because Multiplayer gives the most eligible kills, Helio is a specific DMZ loadout grind, and Empyros sits at the slow end because Warzone matches produce fewer, less predictable engagements. It is also the one whose exact requirement is still settling, since Warzone camo rules often tie to seasonal content. If you are chasing all three finals, it is usually smartest to leave Empyros for last - grind the faster modes first and come back to Warzone once its requirement is confirmed. Our mastery camo guide compares the full set.
What to grind while Empyros settles
Because the precise Empyros challenge wording is expected to firm up around Season 1 on 6 November, the smart play right now is to progress everything that is already stable so you are not left behind when it locks in. Finish Divergence - it is required for Empyros anyway - and push the Warzone tiers below it, Parallax and Damascus Reforged, since earning Damascus Reforged on your weapons is reported to be the step that leads into Empyros. That way, when the full requirement is confirmed, you are only a short mode-specific grind from the finish rather than starting cold. Our Empyros camo service completes it on your account when available - note it is currently listed as out of stock while the Warzone requirement firms up, so check the product page for live status, and in the meantime Orion Reforged and Helio are ready to go.
Related MW4 camo guides
- MW4 Empyros camo service (check availability)
- In-depth Empyros guide
- All nine MW4 mastery camos
- MW4 Warzone camo challenges
- How to unlock mastery camos fast
- MW4 Divergence camo service
The bottom line on Empyros
Empyros is the slowest and least-settled of the three mastery finals, so the smart play is patience: lock in everything stable now and come back for the Warzone finish once Season 1 confirms its exact requirement on 6 November. Finish Divergence, push Parallax and Damascus Reforged, and you will be a short mode-specific grind from Empyros rather than starting cold. In the meantime the faster finals, Orion Reforged and Helio, are ready to go. The MW4 Empyros camo service completes the Warzone finish on your account when it is back in stock, so check the product page for live availability. Compare all three in our mastery camo guide, or browse the Modern Warfare 4 services hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you unlock Empyros camo in MW4?
Earn Divergence first, then work through the Warzone mastery set - Parallax, Damascus Reforged, then Empyros. Empyros is reported to unlock once Damascus Reforged is earned on every weapon in Warzone, with the exact figures expected to be finalised around Season 1.
Is Empyros earned in Warzone only?
Yes. Empyros is the Warzone mastery camo, so its challenge progresses only in Warzone. Multiplayer's final is Orion Reforged and DMZ's is Helio.
Why is Empyros the slowest mastery camo to grind?
Warzone produces fewer eligible kills per match than Multiplayer, so the same challenge counts take longer in real time. That is a property of battle royale pacing rather than of the camo itself.
What camo comes before Empyros in MW4?
In the Warzone mastery set, Damascus Reforged comes directly before Empyros, and Parallax before that. All three sit above Divergence, so the Completionist chain must be finished first.
Why is the Empyros requirement not fully confirmed?
Warzone camo requirements often tie to seasonal content, so the exact Empyros challenge wording is expected to be finalised alongside Season 1 information on 6 November. The confirmed part is that it unlocks after Damascus Reforged in the Warzone set; the precise counts are the piece still settling.