CoD MW3 starts with a flood of new weapons and upgrade options. Here we present you 5 favorites and give you tips on how to equip them best.
At the launch of CoD MW3, as in the past, the question arises which of the countless weapons is the best. Once you have found your desired weapon, the next question is about the upgrades: Which grips, magazines, or attachments are the best?
For our 5 weapon favorites, we also have the right gear ready. How to level your weapons best, read here:
Which 5 weapons are the best at launch?
No. 5: The Lockwood 300 – Shotgun
If you like it intimate and hardcore, the best choice is the Lockwood 300. As a shotgun, it is great for close combat and deals a lot of damage even in the base version. However, you need to aim properly with it to unleash its full firepower.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
- Muzzle: GW Max-.99
- Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Stock: Heist Stock Mod
- Trigger: Maelstrom Dual Trigger
With these modifications, you can shoot from both barrels of the shotgun at the same time. This way, you also deal double damage. The new muzzle extends your range as far as possible for a close-combat weapon. The new laser and stock, on the other hand, significantly reduce the Sprint-to-Fire
-time.
What are Sprint to Fire and ADS
The term Sprint to Fire refers to the time you need to stop sprinting, aim, and shoot. The shorter the time, the better. This way, you can surprise your opponents, for example, by quickly rushing around the corner at them.
ADS, on the other hand, stands for Aim Downsights Speed
. This is the time you need to aim and shoot from the hip.
No. 4: The Lachmann Sub (MP5) – Submachine Gun
The Lachmann Sub is the equivalent of the standard Call of Duty submachine gun. It already has a very high rate of fire and combines speed with real power at close to medium range.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
- Muzzle: EXF Huntress-90
- Barrel: L38 Falcon 226mm
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Stock: LM Stockless Mod
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
This build is designed for maximum run speed as well as minimizing the sprint-to-fire time and ADS. The muzzle suppresses the sound of your shots, which increases the element of surprise. It also gives you increased range.
Caution – the L38 Falcon 226mm
barrel increases the weapon’s difficulty: In combination with the LM Stockless Mod
as the stock, the recoil becomes harsher. However, with a bit of practice, this should not be a problem in the long run.
No. 3: The M4 – Assault Rifle
With the M4, we enter the top three. The weapon was one of the best in previous Call of Duty titles, and it packs quite a punch in CoD MW3.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
- Muzzle: Harbinger D20
- Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
- Stock: Tempus P80 Strike Stock
- Magazine: 45 Round Mag
- Rear Grip: Phantom Grip
The base version of the M4 is already a great weapon. However, with the new barrel, it gains even more range and a significantly increased projectile speed. This allows you to fight reliably at long distances.
The Tempus P80 Strike Stock helps with the now increased weight, while the new rear grip gives you mobility.
No. 2: The Striker – SMG
The Striker is a top-class heavy machine gun that already established itself in the Beta . After a few nerfs, it became slightly weaker than the AMR9 but is significantly more reliable.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
- Stock: Lachmann MK2 Light Stock
- Magazine: 48 Round Mag
- Optics: Slate Reflector
The Striker is already a fundamentally good weapon with a good balance between range, power, and speed. With the Striker Recon Long Barrel, you stretch the possible shooting range even further. The projectile speed increases as well.
The 48 Round Mag is perfect for mowing down 150-hit-point enemies. With the Lachmann MK2 Light Stock, the weapon remains easy to handle and does not become too heavy.
No. 1: The MCW – ACR
MCW is the new name for the classic Call of Duty Advanced Combat Rifle and it is also the best weapon you can choose in CoD MW3: The MCW provides you with impeccable accuracy, damage, and recoil control.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
- Muzzle: HMRES Mod Suppressor
- Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
- Rear Grip: RB Rapidstrike Grip
- Optics: Slate Reflector
Already a fundamentally good weapon, it needs a large magazine – hence the choice of the 40 Round Mag here. The Slate Reflector helps enormously in finding your targets. The barrel installed here is the heaviest currently in the game. However, it also brings the most advantages for shooting range, damage range, and recoil control.
The HMRES Mod Suppressor extends your range even further and ensures that you might not even appear on the enemy’s map. Finally, the rear grip provides better handling, allowing you to shoot faster.
Have you found something in the list for your next build? Have you discovered any other exciting weapon combinations? We look forward to your comments.
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