Modern Warfare 3 offers a huge arsenal of weapons and, considering all the options, it is not easy to choose the best one. Discover the best choices to use in order to dominate all your games.
The arrival of Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 marks the addition of adjustments, buffs and nerfs to the game’s weapon collection, while introducing the RAM-7 assault rifle and the XRK Stalker sniper.
With these changes, the meta is evolving once again. Faced with the abundance of new content to master, it is therefore essential to choose the most efficient weapons.
To help you, discover our top 10 of the best weapons in MW3, completed by a complete ranking of their power.
So find out without further delay what the best weapons in Modern Warfare 3 are.
The 10 Best Modern Warfare 3 Meta Weapons
10. MTZ Interceptor – Best Tactical Rifle in MW3
An underrated pick, the MTZ Interceptor can absolutely dominate Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer when in the right hands.
With high damage and low knockback, you can use the MTZ Interceptor to hold lanes with ease, using its damage to quickly take down enemy players with just one or two shots. Don’t overlook this deadly semi-auto rifle.
9. Longbow
The Longbow is a formidable sniper in Modern Warfare 3, especially when in the hands of an experienced player. Its firepower is colossal and can eliminate your enemies in no time, and from a crazy distance.
Obviously, Longbow shines especially on large maps, like Estate or Wasteland.
8. KV Inhibitor
Sniper enthusiasts will be delighted to discover that sniper rifles are not to be taken lightly in Modern Warfare 3. The KB Inhibitor is particularly impressive, both in terms of its power and its ease of use.
In any large map, the KV Inhibitor can wreak havoc thanks to its exceptional range and damage.
7. Holger 26 – Best MW3 machine gun
The Holger 26 is the bigger brother of the Holger 556, offering a larger magazine, faster rate of fire, and higher bullet speed by default. You will however be slower while carrying this heavy machine gun, but you will be able to mow down the competition incredibly quickly.
If you want plenty of firepower, then you can’t go wrong with the Holger 26.
6. XRK Stalker – Best Sniper Rifle in MW3
The XRK Stalker has quickly become a dominant choice in Modern Warfare 3.
This sniper constitutes the perfect compromise between the Longbow, light, but often weak, and the KATT-AMR, powerful, but slow. A rapid bolt action rifle, the XRK Stalker is capable of taking out one player after another while still being fast enough to allow you to be more aggressive.
5. Striker
The Striker is one of the best choices for tackling small maps.
Its exceptional mobility and ease of use improve its performance, especially on maps like Rust or Meat, and it has only gotten better with each update.
4. BAS-B – Best Combat Rifle in MW3
Even though it is categorized as a combat rifle, that is not at all the impression the BAS-B leaves once you get your hands on it. Its mobility and damage profile actually make it closer to assault rifles.
Its remarkable damage, its impressive range and the excellent velocity of its bullets make it an essential option in medium and long range confrontations.
3. Holger 556
Be careful, because the Holger 556 is here and almost unbeatable. This assault rifle has scared the community so much that the weapon is already starting to get banned in pro tournaments, and it’s easy to see why it’s the best weapon in MW3.
The Holger 556 completely destroys enemies despite a slower overall TTK. Players will have to adapt to slightly slower mobility, but this weapon dominates at all ranges and will cause plenty of headaches for enemies trying to return fire.
2. Rival-9 – Best MW3 Submachine Gun
The good old CX-9 from Modern Warfare (2019) has not disappeared, since it is back in MW3 under the name Rival-9. Thanks to its impressive mobility and high rate of fire, it is an ideal weapon for any level of play.
This SML has very little recoil, excels at close range and has everything you need in the belly to wreak carnage.
1. MCW – Best Assault Rifle in MW3
The MCW (or ACR) is an absolute CoD classic, and it has quickly seized the throne of the best weapons in the game.
This assault rifle is the ideal choice if you are looking for exceptional damage range and very low recoil. It’s so easy to use that it’s also a great choice for players looking for a long-range option.
What is the best weapon in MW3?
As we stated above, we think the MCW is the best weapon in MW3.
Be aware that each playstyle, map, and game mode naturally favors certain weapon types, so the MCW might not be the best weapon for you. But in our opinion, it is the best all-round weapon.
MW3 Weapon Rankings
Do you need a little more perspective on the power of each weapon in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Here is the ranking of all weapons:
- MCW
- Rival-9
- Holger 556
- BAS-B
- Striker
- XRK Stalker
- Holger 26
- KV Inhibitor
- Longbow
- MTZ Interceptor
- DG-56
- TAQ Eradicator
- RAM-7
- Striker 9
- Machine gun 762
- The Bridge Mk9
- WSP Swarm
- MTZ-556
- WSP-9
- Rennett
- CAT-AMR
- Lockwood 680
- SVA 545
- WSP Stinger
- COR-45
- KVD Enforcer
- DM56
- FR 5.56
- AMR9
- DG-58 LSW
- MTZ-762
- Riveter
- MCW 6.8
- Haymaker
- Karambit
- Gutter Knife
- TYR
- RGL-80
- Sidewinder
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