Looking for the best Modern Warfare 3 guns and weapons to use? We've got you covered. There are plenty of guns and weapons to choose from in Modern Warfare 3 and there's a high chance some will stand out from the others.
Arguably the most important part of Call of Duty multiplayer is the weapon arsenal and in Modern Warfare 3, it's no different. In addition to all Modern Warfare 2 weapons, Sledgehammer Games has added a new set of guns and weapons to master. Those who have tested the arsenal are desperate for weapon balancing to create a relatively level playing field at launch.
Before we reveal more about the best Modern Warfare 3 guns and weapons, check out our other guides showcasing the best FOV settings and all of the movement changes in the game.
What are the best Modern Warfare 3 2023 guns?
Our tier list contains all of the strongest Modern Warfare 3 guns to use right now.
Modern Warfare 3 weapon tier list
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Before you return to multiplayer following the recent patch, you'll want to know which are the very best guns to use in Modern Warfare 3. So far, the MCW, Rival 9, and BAS-B are the early frontrunners thanks to their high damage and impressive versatility on the battlefield.
As the cycle progresses, we'll be keeping a close eye on the meta and adjusting our list regularly so you know which weapons are guaranteed to make an impact throughout a match.
Modern Warfare 3 weapon tier list
With Season 3 fast approaching, we've created a tier list for the entire Modern Warfare 3 arsenal ranking each weapon based on their in-game performance.
Modern Warfare 3 weapon tier list
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Modern Warfare 3 gun list
Here's a closer look at the confirmed guns and weapons appearing in Modern Warfare 3.
Assault rifles
- BP50
- DG-56
- FR 5.56
- Holger 556
- MCW
- MTZ 556
- RAM-7
- SVA 545
- Chimera
- FR Avancer
- ISO Hemlock
- Kastov 545
- Kastov 762
- Kastov 74u
- Lachmann 556
- M13B
- M13C
- M16
- M4
- STB 556
- TAQ 56
- Tempus Razorback
- TR-76 Geist
SMGs
- AMR9
- HRM-9
- RAM-9
- Rival-9
- Striker
- Striker 9
- WSP Swarm
- WSP-9
- BAS-P
- Fennec 45
- FSS Hurricane
- ISO 45
- ISO 9mm
- Lachmann Shroud
- Lachmann Sub
- Minibak
- MX9
- PDSW 528
- Vaznev 9K
- VEL 46
Battle rifles
- BAS-B
- Sidewinder
- MTZ 762
- SOA Subverter
- Cronen Squall
- FTAC Recon
- Lachmann 762
- SO-14
- TAQ-V
Shotguns
- Haymaker
- Lockwood 680
- Riveter
- Bryson 800
- Bryson 890
- Expedite 12
- KV Broadside
- Lockwood 300
- MX Guardian
LMGs
- Bruen MK9
- DG-58 LSW
- Holger 26
- Pulemyot 762
- TAQ Eradicator
- TAQ Evolvere
- HCR 56
- RAAL MG
- RAPP H
- RPK
- Sakin MG38
- 556 Icarus
Marksman rifles
- DM56
- KVD Enforcer
- MCW 6.8
- MTZ Interceptor
- Crossbow
- EBR-14
- LM-S
- Lockwood MK2
- SA-B 50
- SP-R 208
- TAQ-M
- Tempus Torrent
Sniper rifles
- KATT AMR
- KV Inhibitor
- Longbow
- XRK Stalker
- Carrack .300
- FJX Imperium
- LA-B 330
- MCPR-300
- Signal 50
- SP-X 80
- Victus XMR
Pistols
- COR 45
- Renetti
- TYR
- WSP Stinger
- .50 GS
- Basilisk
- FTAC Siege
- GS Magna
- P890
- X12
- X13 Auto
- 9mm Daemon
Launchers
- RGL 80
- Stormender
- JOKR
- PILA
- RPG-7
- Strela-P
Melee
- Gutter Knife
- Karambit
- Soulrender
- Combat Knife
- Dual Kamas
- Dual Kodachis
- Pickaxe
- Riot Shield
- Tonfa
That's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 guns and weapons so far. For more Call of Duty, check out our Warzone page for the latest intel on the battle royale.