Whether you are a skillful player in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, you can’t comfortably play without the best loadout guide in today’s meta. And if you like certain class setups or guns but don’t know about balance, welcome! In our best MW3 meta setups guide, we’ll analyze which setups are worth your attention and which ones are not.
4.9Best General MW III Setup
Are you not passionate about a particular type of class setup or weapon and just want to kill your opponents comfortably? This category is for you. And if you already have your personal preferences for MW3 Loadouts, it will still be handy to check out the meta.
You’ll love FR 5.56, especially if you play on a gamepad. It’s a monster. Yes, it shoots in bursts, but that’s not a disadvantage; it’s an advantage. It’s much easier to control recoil and ammo consumption, at least!
Best FR 5.56 Attachments
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser;
- Optic: MK.3 Reflector;
- Magazine: 45 Round Magazine;
- Ammunition: 5.56 Nato High Grain;
- Underbarrel: XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop.
We chose the FSS OLE-V Laser because it improves Aiming Stability, Aim Down Sight Speed, and Sprint to Fire Speed. Be aware that there is a slight downside of a red beam laser in ADS.
The FR 5.56 iron sight isn’t great, so we’re using the MK. 3 Reflector for better precision, especially at longer distances.
We tested the FR 5.56 with and without an extended magazine and found that the 45 Round Magazine is a must-have for quickly taking out players. The XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop also provides benefits such as faster sprint to fire speed, ADS speed, and recoil control.
Finally, we chose the 5.56 Nato High Grain Rounds for better effectiveness, bullet velocity, and the best effective range, even with slight recoil loss.
Best General Loadout
- CCT Comms Vest: Extends the time enemies are visible on your radar and extends the range of your radar to nearby allies. When you collect intelligence packs that are dropped by enemies you defeat and other nearby enemies will receive a radar ping;
- Marksman Gloves: Reduces sway and flinch while ADS;
- Covert Sneakers: Eliminates footstep sounds;
- Ghost T/V Camo: When in motion, prevents enemy radar sources, UAVs, and heartbeat sensors from detecting you;
- Bone Conduction Headset: Minimizes fighting noise, making it easier to distinguish enemy gunshots and footsteps;
- Field Upgrade: Munitions Box to constantly supply itself with much-needed ammunition.
Best General Tactical and Lethal
- Frag Grenade: A classic of the genre, allowing you to deal impressive damage to hoards of enemies or tactically drive them out of their positions;
- Stun Grenade: The same timeless classic, roughly speaking, incapacitating people. This grenade used to be unbalanced, but after the release of the new chapter of the game, it has remained just a strong grenade.
Best Assault MW III Setup
Hogler 556 is the absolute MVP among all MW3 weapons. You will not find a better solution for meta loadout than this Assault Rifle. It allows you to eliminate enemies quickly and stealthily, replenishing and prolonging your killstreak.
Overall, the Holger 556 Assault Rifle is the best option if you’re searching for a weapon with very little recoil, bullet velocity, quick target acquisition times, and outstanding handling and performance in close-quarters combat, medium range, and even long-range encounters.
Best Holger 556 Attachments
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor;
- Barrel: CHRIOS-6 Match;
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag;
- Optic: MK.3 Reflector;
- Rear Grip: Intruder Grip.
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Best Assault Setup Perks
Perks for Assault will be the same as in the general setup, so check it out if you want a detailed explanation of them.
- CCT Comms Vest;
- Marksman Gloves;
- Covert Sneakers;
- Ghost T/V Camo;
- Bone Conduction Headset;
- Field upgrade – Munitions Box.
Consider another popular choice for Assault Rifles — the MCW, with excellent recoil control and versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of combat scenarios.
Best Assault Setup Tactical and Lethal
- Throwing Knife: An incredibly powerful weapon if you hit with it. It’s one-shots, though; if you hit, that’s all. So, in our loadout, with its tremendous movement speed and silence, you will be incredibly effective with a knife;
- Battle Rage: Allows us to move at a markedly higher speed.
Best Shotgun MW III Setup
If you like to shoot from something powerful at point-blank range, Shotguns are for you. And to be more precise, Lockwood 680, because you can’t find a more worthy candidate. In Warzone and Modern Warfare 3, it makes sense to equip the Lockwood 680 with the ability to use two primary weapons as a close-range backup by taking advantage of the Overkill and Gunner Vest perk.
However, this Shotgun’s devastating damage does not have any counterbalance, making it a formidable weapon in gunfights, particularly on smaller maps. Let’s dive into this best gun loadout.
Best Lockwood 680 Attachments
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor;
- Barrel: CHRIOS-6 Match;
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag;
- Optic: MK.3 Reflector;
- Rear Grip: Intruder Grip.
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Best Shotgun Setup Perks
- Infantry Vest: Increases tactical sprint duration and reduces refresh time;
- Commando Gloves: You gain the ability to reload while sprinting;
- Covert Sneakers: Your movement is absolutely silent;
- Ghost T/V Camo: While moving, blocks detection by UAVs, enemy radar sources, and Heartbeat Sensors;
- Field Upgrade: Portable Radar.
Best Shotgun Setup Tactical and Lethal
- Throwing Knife: Missed with a Shotgun? Try this;
- Battle Rage: Allows us to move at a markedly higher speed so you can comfortably get close to your enemies.
Best Highspeed MW III Setup
One of the best meta loadouts. Since your movement speed is high in this paradigm, you will be fighting at close ranges the most, which means the best solution would be to take a Shotgun or submachine gun. Since we have already described the best Shotgun earlier, our choice is Rival-9. This Rival 9 loadout will enhance the effective damage range to different combat scenarios.
Best Rival-9 Attachments
- Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop – Helps to manage the recoil of the gun, making aiming easier;
- Barrel: Rival-C Clearshot – Enhances the gun’s overall functionality for more accurate shots;
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor – Silences your shots to avoid being detected by adversaries;
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag – Provides more shots without the need for frequent reloads;
- Rear Grip: MTZ Marauder Stock – Offers better movement. You can also take Rival Vice Assault Grip to improve weapon control.
Best Highspeed Setup Perks
Perks for Highspeed setup will be the same as in Shotgun setup, so check it out if you want a detailed explanation of them.
- Infantry Vest;
- Commando Gloves;
- Covert Sneakers;
- Ghost T/V Camo;
- Field upgrade: Portable Radar.
Best Highspeed Setup Tactical and Lethal
- Throwing Knife: If you fight at close range, always take a throwing knife. It will be your savior. And more than once!
- Battle Rage: Increase the already great speed of movement.
Best Sniper MW III Setup
The Longbow was the best Sniper Rifle, with impressive accuracy from the get-go, and it still is. Even on a gamepad, you can play comfortably, making precise shots with a Sniper Rifle if you choose the right one. Try it, you won’t regret it.
Best Longbow Attachments
- Barrel: True-Tac Short barrel – Enables quicker aim for more rapid shots;
- Laser: FSS Ole-V laser – Helps with accuracy and aiming;
- Magazine: 10 Round Mag – Fewer shots, but more powerful ones;
- Bolt: SA-M Quickbolt – Facilitates quicker reloading;
- Stock: No Stock – Provides more rapid movement.
Best Sniper Setup Perks
- Overkill Vest: Faster weapon swapping and excellent reload speed during sprinting (and sprinting after several shots is vital);
- Scavenger Gloves: Resupply ammo and throwing knives from dead players;
- Covert Sneakers: Make your movement silent;
- Ghost T/V Camo: While moving, blocks detection by UAVs, enemy radar sources, and Heartbeat Sensors;
- Field Upgrade: Munitions Box.
Best Sniper Setup Tactical and Lethal
- Semtex: Great for defending or finishing your opponents;
- Stim: Extra healing won’t be excessive.
4.9In this guide we’ve tried to provide a comprehensive overview of the best Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Meta Setups for different types of players, including general, Assault, Shotgun, Highspeed, and Sniper. Each setup includes the recommended attachments, perks, and tactical and lethal equipment to help you dominate the battlefield.
Our best MW III meta loadouts guide also includes a brief explanation of the benefits of each attachment, perk, and piece of equipment to help you understand why they are chosen for the specific setup. This should allow you to tailor your loadouts to your own preferences and playstyle. Good luck on the battlefield!
