How to Get the "On a Mission" Title in PUBG Mobile & BGMI (2026)
To get the "On a Mission" title in PUBG Mobile (and BGMI) you must complete all six Weapon Mastery V achievements — Assault, SMG, Sniper, Shotgun, Pistol and Melee. There is no event, no purchase and no shortcut: the moment the sixth class hits Mastery Level V, the Mythic-tier title unlocks automatically and adds 60 achievement points to your profile.
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It is one of the rarest flexes in the game precisely because it forces you to grind every weapon class, not just your comfort gun. This guide lays out the exact kill counts, the fastest mode for each weapon, the order we would tackle them in today, and the mistakes that quietly waste weeks of grinding.
Playing BGMI? Battlegrounds Mobile India shares the same achievement and Weapon Mastery system as PUBG Mobile, so the title unlocks identically. Every kill count, mode tip and order below applies to both games.
What is the "On a Mission" title?
"On a Mission" is a Mythic-tier title that sits beside your name in the lobby, on the kill feed and on your results screen for everyone to see. Unlike seasonal or event titles that expire, this one is permanent once earned. It is purely cosmetic — there is no stat boost — but it is one of the hardest titles in the game to fake, because the only way to get it is by clearing the full Weapon Mastery set.
Despite the name, it is not unlocked through a mission tab, a battle pass or a limited-time event. The single condition is finishing the six masteries below at Level V. If you have already picked up individual mastery rewards along the way, you are closer than you think.
The 6 achievements you need to complete
Each weapon class has its own Mastery achievement that tops out at Level V, and you need all six there. Here is the full breakdown with the approximate kill target for the final tier and the weapons that count toward each class. Treat the kill counts as the cumulative grind to reach Level V — the in-game bar is the source of truth, so always check it after a session.
| Mastery | Approx. kills to Level V | Weapons that count | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault (AR) Mastery V | ~2,000 | M416, AKM, M762 (Beryl), SCAR-L, AUG, Groza, G36C, M16A4, QBZ | Easy |
| SMG Mastery V | ~2,000 | UMP45, Uzi, Vector, Thompson, MP5K, P90, Bizon | Easy |
| Sniper Mastery V | ~1,000 | Kar98k, M24, AWM, Win94, Mosin-Nagant | Medium |
| Shotgun Mastery V | ~1,000 | S1897, S686, S12K, DBS, O12 | Hard |
| Pistol Mastery V | ~200 | P18C, P92, R1895, P1911, Deagle, Skorpion | Easy |
| Melee Mastery V | ~200 | Pan, Crowbar, Machete, Sickle | Easy |
The rule that catches everyone out: stick to Classic matches, Arcade modes and Training to reliably build Weapon Mastery. Arena modes like Team Deathmatch (TDM), Domination and Gun Game are widely reported to contribute little or nothing to mastery progress, and Payload / War mode is best avoided for grinding too. If your mastery bar has stalled despite hours of TDM, switch back to Classic or Arcade — and always confirm against the in-game Mastery bar, which is the real source of truth.
How to complete each mastery the fast way
1. Assault (AR) Mastery V — the easiest heavy target
The AR is the default fight weapon for almost everyone, so this fills up on its own. Run the M416 or AKM, drop into hot zones in Classic, and the kills stack naturally. To speed it up, queue Arcade Quick Match on Erangel or Livik where engagements come fast and looting downtime is minimal. Most active players clear AR Mastery V without ever consciously grinding it.
2. SMG Mastery V — play aggressive, fight indoors
Same kill count as AR, but slightly more deliberate. SMGs shine in close quarters, so you have to seek the fight. The Uzi and Vector are brutal in tight indoor rooms — Pochinki, Bootcamp, the Livik resort and dock buildings. Drop hot, clear compounds room by room, and keep an SMG as your primary instead of swapping to an AR. Livik's tiny map means you bump into enemies constantly, which is exactly what you want here.
3. Sniper Mastery V — farm it in Sniper Training
Snipers are hard to land kills with under pressure, so use the right environment. Sniper Training (Arcade) is the cleanest way to farm these — it is purpose-built, enemies respawn and there is zero looting downtime. Mix in Classic kills with the Kar98k or M24 when the chance appears. Do not wait on the AWM; it only spawns in care packages, and the Kar98k does the heavy lifting at this range.
4. Shotgun Mastery V — the bottleneck for almost everyone
This is where most players stall. Shotguns are short-range only, and you will never naturally rack up ~1,000 kills in normal play. Two tactics break the wall: watch the Arcade rotation for shotgun-only / mini-zone modes that occasionally appear and let you farm pure shotgun kills, and in Classic, commit to dropping hot, grabbing an S1897 or S686 early and pushing buildings. Crucially, finishing a knocked enemy with a shotgun counts as a shotgun kill — so always secure your downs with the pump, never the rifle.
Also Read: The Complete PUBG Mobile Achievements List (and How to Claim Each One)
5. Pistol Mastery V — only ~200 kills, knock it out early
With roughly 200 kills, this is fast. The full-auto P18C and the Skorpion are the move — both fire automatically and accept extended mags, so they behave like mini-SMGs at close range. Drop hot, grab a pistol immediately, and clean up the early-game scramble before anyone gets a rifle online. A handful of aggressive matches clears it.
6. Melee Mastery V — fun and quick at ~200 kills
Also around 200 kills, and genuinely enjoyable to grind. The Arcade melee-only mode, when it is in rotation, is ideal. In Classic, the Pan is the iconic pick — it doubles as back armour that blocks bullets. As with shotguns, a melee finish on a knocked enemy counts, so once you down someone, run up and crowbar or pan them instead of shooting. Early-game pre-loot scuffles are pure melee gold.
Best grinding order and modes
If you want the title as fast as possible, clear the cheap masteries first for quick wins and momentum, then commit to the long grind:
- Pistol (~200) and Melee (~200) — finish these first; a day or two of focused play each.
- Sniper (~1,000) — farm in Sniper Training, by far the most efficient mode for it.
- Assault (~2,000) and SMG (~2,000) — let these accumulate naturally through Classic and Arcade.
- Shotgun (~1,000) — save for last and ride the shotgun-only / mini-zone Arcade rotations.
Quick cheat sheet for where each weapon farms fastest:
| Mode | Best for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade Quick Match (Livik) | AR & SMG | Tiny map, constant engagements, minimal looting |
| Sniper Training | Sniper | Built for it; enemies respawn, no downtime |
| Shotgun-only / Mini-Zone rotations | Shotgun & Melee | The only sane way to bulk-farm short-range kills |
| Classic hot drops | Pistol, Melee, Shotgun | Pre-loot scrambles favour pistols, pans and pumps |
Titles you unlock on the way
The grind is not all-or-nothing. PUBG Mobile and BGMI reward partial progress with two stepping-stone titles, so you have something to show off long before the full set is done:
| Title | Tier | Masteries required |
|---|---|---|
| Warhorse | Epic | Any 2 of 6 masteries at Level V |
| Veteran | Legendary | Any 4 of 6 masteries at Level V |
| On a Mission | Mythic | All 6 masteries at Level V (60 achievement points) |
So by the time you have ground out Pistol, Melee, Sniper and SMG, you will already be wearing the Legendary Veteran title with only Assault and Shotgun left to clear for the Mythic.
Common mistakes that waste your time
- Relying on TDM, Domination or War mode. Those Arena modes are widely reported to add little or nothing to Weapon Mastery, so don't count on them. Stay in Classic, Arcade or Training and watch the bar.
- Waiting for the AWM or DBS. Care-package weapons are far too rare to grind with — use the common guns in each class instead.
- Ignoring knocked-player finishes. A melee or shotgun finish on a downed enemy counts as a kill for that weapon. Use it deliberately to push your two hardest masteries.
- Spreading kills thin. Commit to one weapon class per session so progress is visible and you do not burn out chasing six bars at once.
- Not checking the bar. The in-game Mastery tab is the real source of truth — confirm the count is rising before you sink hours into a method.
How to check your mastery progress
Open Achievements → Weapon Mastery (or the dedicated Mastery tab) from your profile. Each weapon class shows a tier bar from Level I to Level V and your current kill count. Track the bar after every session so you always know which mastery is closest to popping, and prioritise that one. For the full picture of in-game goals, our complete PUBG Mobile achievements list breaks down every achievement and how to claim it.
How we put this guide together
We grind achievement titles in PUBG Mobile and BGMI ourselves, so this order is the one we have actually used to push masteries to Level V — leading with the cheap Pistol and Melee tracks for fast wins, farming Sniper kills in Sniper Training, and saving Shotgun for last on the Arcade rotations. We cross-checked the tier names (Warhorse, Veteran, On a Mission), the Mythic classification and the 60-achievement-point reward against the in-game Mastery and Achievements tabs and against current community title guides, and we cross-referenced the mode advice — that Classic, Arcade and Training are the dependable modes for mastery, while Arena modes like TDM and Domination are widely reported to add little — which is the single most common reason players stall. Where exact Level V kill counts vary by version, we list them as approximate and point you to the in-game bar as the authority.
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Bottom line
"On a Mission" is a long-haul title, not a weekend project — realistically expect a few weeks of focused play, with Shotgun Mastery being the part that tests your patience. But there is zero luck or RNG involved: clear all six masteries at Level V and the Mythic title is yours for good. Knock out the cheap Pistol and Melee tracks first, farm Sniper kills in Sniper Training, ride the Arcade rotations for Shotgun, and let Assault and SMG accumulate as you play. Do that in order and you will be wearing it — in both PUBG Mobile and BGMI. While you grind, our tips on surviving the final circle and winning more solo games will keep you alive long enough to land the kills that count.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need for the On a Mission title in PUBG Mobile?
You need to complete all six Weapon Mastery V achievements: Assault, SMG, Sniper, Shotgun, Pistol and Melee. Once the sixth one reaches Level V, the Mythic title unlocks automatically along with 60 achievement points. There is no event or purchase that grants it.
Do TDM kills count toward Weapon Mastery in PUBG Mobile?
Not reliably. To build Weapon Mastery you should grind in Classic matches, Arcade modes and Training. Arena modes such as Team Deathmatch (TDM), Domination and Gun Game, along with Payload/War mode, are widely reported to add little or nothing to your mastery bars, which is why grinding TDM often feels like it does nothing. Always confirm progress against the in-game Mastery tab after a session.
Which mastery is the hardest for the On a Mission title?
Shotgun Mastery V is the hardest because it needs around 1,000 kills with short-range-only weapons, which you rarely accumulate in normal play. The most efficient way is to farm the periodic shotgun-only and mini-zone Arcade modes, hot-drop in Classic, and always finish knocked enemies with an S1897 or S686.
How long does it take to get the On a Mission title?
For an active player, expect a few weeks of focused grinding. The Pistol and Melee masteries (around 200 kills each) can be done in a couple of days, Sniper and SMG take longer, and Shotgun is usually the final bottleneck that decides how fast you finish.
What titles do I unlock before On a Mission?
You earn the Epic Warhorse title for completing any 2 of the 6 masteries, and the Legendary Veteran title for completing any 4 of 6. On a Mission is the Mythic reward for clearing all six at Level V.
Is the On a Mission title the same in BGMI?
Yes. Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) shares the same achievement and Weapon Mastery system as PUBG Mobile, so the On a Mission title is unlocked the exact same way — by reaching Weapon Mastery Level V on all six weapon categories. The kill requirements and grind methods in this guide apply identically to BGMI.
Does finishing a knocked enemy count toward Weapon Mastery?
Yes. Finishing a downed (knocked) enemy with a weapon counts as a kill for that weapon class, as long as it happens in Classic, Arcade or Training. This is the key trick for the Shotgun and Melee masteries — always secure your downs with the pump shotgun or a melee weapon to push those harder bars.
Should I grind with care-package weapons like the AWM or DBS?
No. Care-package guns such as the AWM (sniper) and DBS (shotgun) are far too rare to rely on for a grind of hundreds or thousands of kills. Use the common weapons in each class instead — the Kar98k and M24 for sniper, and the S1897 or S686 for shotgun.
