Top 30 Legendary Call of Duty Maps Ranked

Call of Duty has become a cultural phenomenon, setting the standard for online arcade shooters over the past two decades. The series has introduced a vast array of maps, each hosting thousands of intense battles every season. We've curated a list of the 30 best maps in the franchise's history. Let's take a nostalgic journey through these iconic Call of Duty maps.

Table of Contents

• Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)
• Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
• Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
• Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
• Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
• Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
• Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
• London Docks (WWII, 2017)
• Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
• Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)
• Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
• Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
• Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Express (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
• Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
• Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
• Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
• Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
• Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
• Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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A multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, Payback is designed for tense firefights and varied gameplay. Despite its compact size, it offers a perfect balance for all playstyles. Its intricate architecture allows for strategic ambushes as well as nimble escapes, such as leaping out of a window.

Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

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Inspired by iconic 80s action films, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between spacious streets and cramped interiors makes it suitable for various game modes, offering a dynamic and engaging experience.

Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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Crown Raceway sets the stage for fast-paced battles among garages, stands, and pit-stop areas. As soon as the match begins, the environment transforms into a blood-soaked racetrack. The sound of racing cars adds to the thrill, and the map's unusual design ensures dynamic combat that challenges players of all skill levels.

Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Set during the Cold War, Moscow transports players to the heart of the Soviet capital. The map features massive concrete buildings, luxurious marble halls, and metro stations, where battles unfold in narrow alleys, spacious boulevards, and government complexes. It strikes a balance between tactical and aggressive playstyles.

Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

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An abandoned military training base hidden in a dense forest, Farm 18's center features a concrete training ground that turns into a battleground once the match starts. Surrounding it are partially destroyed buildings, narrow corridors, and hidden paths, offering ample opportunities for assault players.

Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

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Miami captures the essence of the 1980s criminal underworld with glowing neon signs, nightclubs, expensive cars, and palm trees. The map combines narrow streets with wide boulevards, making it ideal for a variety of tactics and gameplay styles.

Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)

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Snowy forests, trenches, and blazing ruins create the atmosphere of a real warzone in Ardennes Forest. This map, set during one of World War II’s fiercest battles, is notable for its symmetrical design and brutal combat, where every step could be your last.

London Docks (WWII, 2017)

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Set in wartime London, London Docks features dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture, creating a grim atmosphere. The map's design, with narrow alleys for ambushes, spacious warehouses for firefights, and docks for vantage points, offers a variety of tactical options.

Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Turbine sprawls across canyons, offering a mix of vertical gameplay, open spaces, and hidden routes for tactical flanking. The center of the map, with its broken turbine, can serve as both cover and a potential trap where players might get caught in crossfire.

Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Plaza welcomes players to a vibrant neon world in a futuristic metropolis. Battles unfold among upscale clubs, glowing signs, and narrow alleys. Its architecture provides potential cover at every corner, with stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts adding variety to the gameplay.

Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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Overgrown is an abandoned village with ruined buildings and excellent sniper positions, perfect for those who love to camp. Elevated spots and watchtowers allow players to monitor enemy movements, making it one of the most tactical maps that support both stealth and open engagements.

Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Set on the grounds of a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features intense firefights and strategically important areas with multiple access routes. The central reactor complex, with its maze of tunnels, is ideal for close combat and unexpected flanking attacks.

Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

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Seaside offers a charming seaside town with cozy squares and dangerous alleyways. The map alternates between open areas for long-range shootouts and narrow lanes for close quarters combat, where an enemy could be lurking around any corner.

Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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Crossfire is set in a city abandoned during an ongoing military conflict. A long street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests stretches before you, offering opportunities for prolonged ranged battles or close combat through side alleys, but only for the skilled.

Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Karachi features dusty streets, abandoned buildings, and a chaotic layout. Rooftops allow for ambushes and control of narrow alleys, while lower levels offer cramped corridors and shadowy passages, ideal for shotguns. The city ruins create an unpredictable landscape perfect for flanking maneuvers.

Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Estate is a luxurious mansion on a hill overlooking a dense forest. Inside, players can fortify positions and hold off enemies, as proven in the campaign mode. The surrounding forest offers plenty of trees for hiding and launching surprise attacks.

Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

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Compact yet lethal, Dome is a ruined military base with an abandoned dome at its center. Battles here unfold at lightning speed, with hostile fire coming from any direction. It's perfect for aggressive play where reflexes, cover knowledge, and timing are crucial.

Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Favela is a densely built Brazilian slum district where danger lurks around every corner. Narrow corridors, rooftops, and hidden passages make it perfect for sudden ambush attacks, especially with shotguns.

Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Express features rapid-fire shootouts on a busy train platform. The moving train adds tension and can become a deadly trap for careless players. This dynamic battlefield requires strategy, speed, and smart use of cover to determine the winner.

Summit (Black Ops, 2010)

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Summit is a snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors. Battles take place in open areas and inside closed-off labs, requiring constant caution, especially near the edge of steep cliffs above a bottomless abyss.

Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Set atop a skyscraper, Highrise features cramped offices and open rooftop areas. It's famous for hidden approaches that allow for sudden attacks and brutal sniper duels across the map.

Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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Crash is an urban map with three main combat lanes. Ruined buildings offer numerous tactical possibilities, while narrow alleyways make every skirmish tense. The crashed "Black Hawk" at the center evokes vivid memories for many players.

Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Standoff is a classic little town with small buildings, ideal for ambushes. Players can fight in various styles, lying in wait from hidden routes or firing down from above, making it a cinematic experience. Remember to reload in time to avoid being ambushed.

Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Raid is a modern mansion in Los Angeles with a pool, marble corridors, and open courtyards. It's superbly balanced for both close-quarters combat and longer-range shootouts, ensuring high-paced action regardless of skill level.

Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

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Hijacked takes place on a luxury yacht where every corridor and deck becomes a battleground. Its small space and limited cover create maximum adrenaline, making for intense combat.

Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

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Shipment is a tiny, square map with chaotic firefights among shipping containers. Players can easily rack up killstreaks or get killed instantly, making it a paradise for shotguns and close-range weapons.

Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

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Firing Range is a military training ground designed for mid-range battles. With multiple elevation levels, small buildings, and long open areas, it caters to every playstyle and weapon type.

Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Terminal is an airport map that blends spacious terminals, narrow corridors, and an open tarmac. Players can set up ambushes, control vantage points, or engage in close-quarters combat on the airplane, always keeping the enemy in sight.

Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

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Rust is a miniature desert map with an oil rig at its center, offering tight yet vertically oriented gameplay. It's perfect for one-on-one duels and intense firefights, where combat starts immediately and continues until the last bullet.

Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

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Nuketown is a small yet dynamic map that has become a hallmark of the series. With two symmetrical streets, a couple of houses, and some backyards, it's ideal for high-speed skirmishes. The limited space forces constant movement and readiness, heightened by the risk of a nuclear explosion.

These 30 maps have left an indelible mark on millions of players, becoming Call of Duty classics. Each offers unique gameplay, whether it's frantic close-quarters action, tactical fights in open terrain, or a combination of both. No matter your preferred style, you'll find the perfect battlefield in this list.