With the latest Modern Warfare 3 release, you have more guns than ever in your arsenal. The developers have included all weapon types of different varieties and categories. Hence, it is important to know about some of the best MW3 loadouts in the meta that you can rely on.
Helpful Reads:
- Modern Warfare 3 currently features around 115 weapons; more are to be added with upcoming updates.
- With so many options available in each weapon category, players should know some of the best options to try on the battlefield.
- The selection of the best weapon and best equipment in MW3 is highly subjective and depends on the player’s usage and requirements.
- If players want a close-range beast, then SMGs and Shotguns will be the perfect fit.
- In mid-range options that can also compensate in close and long ranges, then going for Assault Rifles is the perfect choice.
- If players specifically want to focus on long-distance engagements, then selecting a Sniper Rifle will be most optimal.
- Why Trust Us: Huzaifa has played COD MW3 for 120+ hours now, testing different weapons, classes, and more, and it all makes him a trusted source for loadout recommendations.
MW3 Best Loadouts
The following table represents some of the best Loadouts in Modern Warfare 3 that you can choose.
Serial Number | Weapon Name | Attachments | Perks | Equipment |
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1. | MCW | Muzzle: L4R Flash Hider Barrel: 16.5" MCW Cyclone Long Barrel Stock: RB Regal Heavy Stock Rear Grip: RB Rapidstrike Grip | Secondary Weapon: Renneti Perks: Gunner Vest, Marksman Gloves, Stalker Boots, Tac Mask | Trophy System, Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade |
2. | Holger 556 | Muzzle: FJX Fulcrum Pro Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser Stock: Rb Addle Assault Stock Underbarrel: FTAC Tiger Grip Rear Grip: Morn-20 Grip | Secondary Weapon: WSP Stinger Perks: Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, Bone Conduction Headset | Trophy System, Semtex, Stun Grenade |
3. | Rival-9 | Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor Barrel: Rival-C Clearshot Barrel Stock: Rb Crotalus Assault Stock Magazine: 40 Round Mag Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip | Secondary Weapon: TYR Perks: Infantry vest, Tactical Pads, Commando Gloves, Bone Conduction Headset | EOD, Frag Grenade, Stun Grenade |
4. | Lockwood 680 | Barrel: Bryson Hammer forged Long Barrel Stock: Sawed Off Mod Guard: Matuzek Lightbearer Guard Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop Bolt: Express Light Bolt | Secondary Weapon: WSP Stinger Perks: Running Sneakers, Overkill Vest, EOD Padding, and Ordnance Gloves. | Signal Jammer, Frag Grenade, Battle Rage. |
5. | Longbow | Muzzle: Hmres Mod Suppressor Stock: Kv Factory Stock Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop Magazine: 10 Round Mag Bolt: Sa-M Quickbolt | WSP Stinger Perks: Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, and Ghost T/V Camo | Trophy System, Semtex and Battle Rage |
6. | Bruen MK9 | Barrel: Shadowstrike Suppressor Laser: VLK LZR 7mW Underbarrel: XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop Magazine: 60 Round Mag Optic: Slate Reflector | Perks: Infantry Vest, Lightweight Boots, Quick Grip Gloves, Bone Conduction Headset | Munition Box, Stun Grenade and Frag Grenade |
MCW
- Why I chose it: Beginner-friendly and easy to use.
- High DPS and controllable recoil
- Suitable for both close-mid-range fights
- Good at long-range-steady sprays
- Has low recoil and decent stability
- It lacks to some extent in close-range combat against SMGs
- Not the best option for Team Deathmatches
Holger 556
- Why I chose this: Suitable choice in close-range combats.
- One of the highest damage-dealing weapons in its category
- Better Range and Handling
- Good option for close-mid range
- Higher recoil, which might be a challenge for players.
- Lower Mobility
Rival-9
- Why I chose this: It has an impressive Firing Rate.
- High mobility and a lethal firing rate
- The high DPS can outpower many weapons
- High mobility allows you to maintain your movement
- Effective in limited range
- Hip-fire bullet spread
Lockwood 680
- Why I chose this: Impressive performance in close-quarter interactions.
- One-shot kill capability
- High TTK
- Impressive performance in Zombie mode as well
- Not suitable for long-range combats.
- The shotgun has a lengthy reload time.
Longbow
- Why I chose this: Great choice for sniping over long distance.
- Features good precision and accuracy
- High damage in long-range engagements
- Increase Magazine capacity
- Lacks in close-range combat.
- Low Mobility and high Recoil
Bruen MK9
- Why I chose this: Optimal choice to for offensive players.
- A versatile weapon that could fit in many types of game modes
- Huge Magazine capacity
- A reliable choice in MW3 Zombie mode as well
- Intense Recoil
- Bullet spread in long sprays
- Reduced Mobility
My Opinion On Best Loaoduts
After spending 90+ hours in MW3 and testing out numerous weapons in different multiplayer modes, I came up with this list of loadouts that came out to be the most reliable for me. There are tons of options when it comes to weapons. Each category has numerous varieties with all kinds of variations.
If one weapon does not meet your requirements, move on to the next one and see if it fits you better. You can always try the above-mentioned weapons as they will surely not disappoint you if you use them well.
Now that you have selected your favorite loadout for multiplayer, make sure to check out Ayyon’s guide on COD Modern Warfare 3 crashing guide to encounter any kind of technical issues while trying out the game. Also, don’t forget to go through the best PC settings for Modern Warfare 3 to get high FPS and better optimization.
Additionally, I suggest taking a look at Huzaifah Durrai’s comprehensive review of Modern Warfare 3 for an in-depth analysis.
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