Is Hardpoint in Black Ops 2?

BO2’s rotating objective hill mode is Headquarters (HQ). Players often search “Hardpoint” for the same idea — these classes are built for HQ rotates and hill fights.

Best gun for Headquarters?

MP7 and MSMC excel on the hill. Bring an AR if you prefer holding the rotate lane instead of diving the stack.

Game mode loadouts

Best BO2 Headquarters Classes

Black Ops 2’s hill mode is Headquarters (often searched as Hardpoint). You rotate, stun stacks, and survive explosive spam on the hill. Mobility and Tactical Mask matter as much as the gun.

Extreme Conditioning helps you win rotates between hills.
Tactical Mask softens concussion/flash stacks on the point.
SMGs clear hills; ARs cover the rotate.

Recommended classes

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Rotator Rights

Best Headquarters class for Black Ops 2 (the hill / HQ mode players often search as Hardpoint): mobility to rotate, Tactical Mask for the stun party, and an MP7 that cleans the hill up close.

Open in Class Builder10 / 10 Pick 10

MP7

Aggressive

Hill MSMC

Dive the stack and clear contested Headquarters hills.

Open in Class Builder9 / 10 Pick 10

Objective

Flak Rotate

Survive nade spam while you take or retake the hill.

Open in Class Builder8 / 10 Pick 10

MP7

Balanced

Rotate SWAT

Burst AR for players who shoot the rotate more than the stack.

Open in Class Builder8 / 10 Pick 10

FAQ

Is Hardpoint in Black Ops 2?: BO2’s rotating objective hill mode is Headquarters (HQ). Players often search “Hardpoint” for the same idea — these classes are built for HQ rotates and hill fights.
Best gun for Headquarters?: MP7 and MSMC excel on the hill. Bring an AR if you prefer holding the rotate lane instead of diving the stack.

Related game modes

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Game mode loadouts

Best BO2 Headquarters Classes

Black Ops 2’s hill mode is Headquarters (often searched as Hardpoint). You rotate, stun stacks, and survive explosive spam on the hill. Mobility and Tactical Mask matter as much as the gun.

Extreme Conditioning helps you win rotates between hills.
Tactical Mask softens concussion/flash stacks on the point.
SMGs clear hills; ARs cover the rotate.

Recommended classes

Featured

Rotator Rights

Best Headquarters class for Black Ops 2 (the hill / HQ mode players often search as Hardpoint): mobility to rotate, Tactical Mask for the stun party, and an MP7 that cleans the hill up close.

Open in Class Builder10 / 10 Pick 10

MP7

Aggressive

Hill MSMC

Dive the stack and clear contested Headquarters hills.

Open in Class Builder9 / 10 Pick 10

Objective

Flak Rotate

Survive nade spam while you take or retake the hill.

Open in Class Builder8 / 10 Pick 10

MP7

Balanced

Rotate SWAT

Burst AR for players who shoot the rotate more than the stack.

Open in Class Builder8 / 10 Pick 10

FAQ

Is Hardpoint in Black Ops 2?: BO2’s rotating objective hill mode is Headquarters (HQ). Players often search “Hardpoint” for the same idea — these classes are built for HQ rotates and hill fights.
Best gun for Headquarters?: MP7 and MSMC excel on the hill. Bring an AR if you prefer holding the rotate lane instead of diving the stack.

Related game modes

All featured loadouts · Best classes hub · Class builder · How Pick 10 works