MW3 Weapons Tier List [All Guns Ranked]

Learn the complete guns ranking of MW3 Weapons Tier List and pick the best armaments that shine in multiplayer segment of the game.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 packs some of the best weapons in the multiplayer from the franchise. Each gun handles and feels unique and comes with different weapon stats. All of this makes some weapons really good and many not so much in the game. This MW3 Weapons Tier List is curated to help you play with the best weapons and avoid mediocre to bad guns. 

Update: Our Tier list matches up with all the Weapon changes in the latest patch update released on March 22, 2024.
Key Takeaways
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 features 114 guns.
  • For the sake of this tier list, I have listed omitted knives and launchers.  
  • S-Tier: Exceptional performing weapons in many situations with top-tier guns, actively dominating the battlefield.
  • A-Tier: Reliable gun choices that cater to various playstyles, ensuring versatility and dominance in diverse combat scenarios.
  • B-Tier: Mid-tier situational weapons for effective performance, gaining a tactical edge in strategic encounters.
  • C-Tier: Average weapons that come with a difficult learning curve.
  • D-Tier: Ineffective in one-versus-one situations and not recommended for deployment in high-stakes battles and gun fights.

All Weapons Ranked In COD Modern Warfare 3

Here is a complete breakdown and ranking of all COD MW3 weapons in the multiplayer showcase, along with damage, ADS, Reload, rate of fire, and other important stats.  

Serial NumberWEAPON NAMETierDAMAGEADS (MS)RELOADRATE OF FIREVELOCITYSTKTTK
S+MCWS+ Tier662712.5315.81016.43.380
S+M4S+ Tier352402.6810.87205.296
S+StrikerS+ Tier392152.6645.25404.279
S+Lachmann SubS+ Tier362003.48005405.300
S+Pulemyot 762S+ Tier494507.3491.68104.366
S+Lockwood 300S+ Tier543913.1171.43203.000
S+FJX ImperiumS+ Tier2505804.6508601.000
S+SVA 545S+ Tier312502.6681.87605.264
S+MTZ InterceptorS+ Tier952652.7214.38202.280
S+BAS-BS+ Tier462603.2666.77904.270
S+AMR9S+ Tier362402.5789.56255.304
S
DG-58S+ Tier442403.2196.17204.306
S
FR AvancerS-Tier272802.8923.17006.325
S
FTAC SiegeS-Tier2417231199.33757.300
S
FSS HurricaneS-Tier362403.8697.76805.344
S
Holger 556S-Tier462602.8588.26904.306
S
Kastov 762S-Tier392602.66007204.300
S
ISO HemlockS-Tier432603.16007204.300
S
Kastov-74US-Tier422252.6652.25904.276
S
KV BroadsideS-Tier353303.5214.33205.000
S
LongbowS-Tier1805502.6111.17701.000
S
M13BS-Tier332302.6845.16005.284
S
Lachmann-556S-Tier362403.5722.97205.332
S
MTZ-556S-Tier362203.1810.86505.296
S
RenettiS-Tier361502.1206.93755.387
S
RaalS-Tier443908554.98104.324
S
TAQ EradicatorS-Tier982902.62408302.250
S
STB 556S-Tier332402.8740.77205.324
S
Rival-9S-Tier311902.7909.14505.264
AChimeraA-Tier372502.68004205.300
AFennec 45A-Tier2720031090.93006.275
ABasiliskA-Tier1571503.7299.63751.000
AHolger 26A-Tier462602.8588.26904.306
AKastov 545A-Tier352402.6652.26805.368
AFR 5.56A-Tier432602.8184.66804.325
ALockwood Mk2A-Tier1322504.3139.56902.430
ALachmann ShroudA-Tier362593.4229280.55.349
AM16A-Tier452902.6198.77204.302
AM13CA-Tier352472.67503905.320
AMCPR-300A-Tier2506004.354.58601.000
AMCW 6.8A-Tier662712.5315.81016.43.380
ARiveterA-Tier282902.84003806.300
AMX GuardianA-Tier313503428.63205.000
ASidewinderA-Tier602652.83755403.320
ASP-X 80A-Tier240521361.28601.000
AStriker 9A-Tier352052.6857.15405.280
ATR-76 GeistA-Tier402803.2638.37204.282
ATempus RazorbackA-Tier302202.8833.37205.288
ATAQ-56A-Tier332502.66257205.384
ATYRA-Tier1562104.6260.33101.000
AWSP SwarmA-Tier301752.71090.94505.220
AVaznev 9KA-Tier322103.5779.25405.308
AWSP-9A-Tier462402.8599.55404.300
B
9mm DaemonB-Tier442002.4461.53754.390
B
BAS-PB-Tier302102.8869.65405.276
B
556 IcarusB-Tier343507.7779.28405.308
B
DM56B-Tier652352.3428.67003.280
B
Bruen Mk9B-Tier354505.8759.18105.316
B
Carrack .300B-Tier1145354187.58602.320
B
CrossbowB-Tier1203503.354.511021.101
B
Bryson 800B-Tier1103655.4164.43202.000
B
ISO 45B-Tier332102.6895.55405.268
B
HaymakerB-Tier523402.82503203.000
B
KATT-AMRB-Tier2167604.841.46601.000
B
KV InhibitorB-Tier2105403.3130.48201.000
B
ISO 9mmB-Tier282202.610005406.300
B
MTZ-762B-Tier492803.1540.57904.333
B
KVD EnforcerB-Tier842403.1230.88002.260
B
Rapp HB-Tier324207.48008405.300
B
Sakin MG38B-Tier414307.8651.98404.276
B
PDSW 528B-Tier302403.2909.16805.264
B
SP-R 208B-Tier180340361.28301.000
B
VEL 46B-Tier302162.3952.45405.252
B
DG-58 LSWB-Tier333703.6705.98805.340
B
Victus XMRB-Tier1996253.352.28601.000
CBryson 890C-Tier1203203.31503202.000
CExpedite 12C-Tier1202908.3127.13202.000
CHCR 56C-Tier333904.4740.78405.324
CCronen SquallC-Tier372853.2673.77905.356
CFTAC ReconC-Tier582702.65005903.240
CLA-B 330C-Tier247602361.28601.000
CLachmann-762C-Tier482633.7521.74746.54.345
CLockwood 680C-Tier823505.41503202.000
CMinibakC-Tier392752.4652.23004.276
CLM-SC-Tier702702.6333.38303.360
CMX9C-Tier372202.7740.73005.324
CS0-14C-Tier513023545.57903.220
CRPKC-Tier4241056006904.300
CSignal 50C-Tier2666805111.16601.000
CTAQ-MC-Tier982902.62408302.250
CWSP StingerC-Tier24170210002507.360
CTAQ-VC-Tier382902.6571.47604.315
CTempus TorrentC-Tier552902.7315.88603.380
DCOR-45D-Tier661502.14003753.300
D.50 GSD-Tier1232102.2166.74702.360
DP890D-Tier671502.1285.72503.420
DGS MagnaD-Tier542102.2487.84703.246
DEBR-14D-Tier722552.4285.78303.420
DX13 AutoD-Tier271502.1923.13756.325
DX12D-Tier501502.1363.63753.330
DSA-B 50D-Tier138270371.47202.840

S+ Tier Weapons

MCW – S+TIER and the best weapon in COD MW3

S+ Tier holds the best-in-class guns in Modern Warfare 3. Rifles like MCW and M4 dominate every other gun in this category and melt targets in a matter of seconds. If you like running and gunning in tight maps, then Lachmann Sub SMG will make killing other players effortless in multiplayer. 

While most guns require you to spray your targets with at least 20 bullets, guns like Lockwood 300 from S+ Tier can one-shot an enemy if you have the correct build. As I mentioned, you cannot go wrong with any weapon in this tier, as they’re the best in the game. 

S-Tier Weapons

S-Tier guns

S-Tier Weapons have a reputation that is second to none in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. These weapons come very close to the overall performance of the top-tier guns in the game. Weapons like FTAC Siege, FSS Hurricane and Longbow cater to various playstyles and shred targets. 

The guns in this tier could outclass the top tier if you slot in the perfect attachments and make the best-class setups in COD MW3. Prioritizing damage should always be the focus, but not at the cost of recoil or range. Strike a perfect balance, and S-Tier guns will dominate in PvP matches. 

A-Tier Weapons

A-Tier best weapons in COD MW3

A-tier weapons are not the absolute best Call of Duty Modern Warfare, but these are not the worst either. Guns like Chimera, Fennec 45, and Basilisk were hard to rank for me, but after careful testing, I had to list these in the A-tier. These weapons are so good that if you are a good aim, you can see them holding their place in the S-tier. 

There is a little learning curve involved when it comes to handling or mastering A-tier weapons. You need to be aware of which gun is best for close, mid and long-range engagements and learn how to use each weapon best. If you own this, then you could potentially destroy opponents running with higher-tier guns by using A-tier weapons in MW3.

B-Tier Weapons

9mm Daemon is the best pistol in COD MW3

The B-tier guns in COD MW3 are a mixed bag of performance. They either have good damage, range, rate of fire, or reload speed, and these weapons do not excel in more than one factor. You can always make a build centred around guns like BAS-P, 556 Icarus, and Crossbow to shred players in PvP, but if you do the same with the higher-tier weapons in MW3, chances of success are much higher than B-tier guns. 

C-Tier Weapons

Expedite 12 is one of the best shotguns in COD MW3

C-tier weapons in COD MW3 are underwhelming in terms of overall damage, STK and TTK factors. They require combat mastery and good control over your controller or mouse for aiming and slotting in the perfect attachments. There are too many factors to go with when playing the C-tier weapons in the game. I do not recommend picking these guns, not even if you come from COD MW2

D-Tier Weapons

D-tier guns in COD MW3

The D-tier COD MW3 weapons are the least-performing guns in the game right now. The best case use is that you keep these armaments as a finisher weapon, just in case your primary weapon mag runs out, so you switch to D-tier weapons and land a killing blow.

Using D-tier guns in MW3 as the go-to weapon will only get you killed frequently!

COD MW3 Weapons Tier List Criteria

The way I have curated this tier list is based on a number of factors that include:

  • Weapon damage
  • ADS (ms)
  • Reload speed
  • Rate of fire
  • Velocity
  • STK (shots to kill)
  • TTK (time to kill)

That is everything I had to discuss about the COD MW3 Weapons Tier List. Before you go, I recommend skim-reading how to get Cyphered Tablet, best LMG, and infinite money glitch guides. 

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