Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam mission walkthrough

Modern Warfare 3 Ghost with Gora Dam in background
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 Ghost with Gora Dam in background
Credit: Activision
November 6, 2023: We've updated our MW3 Gora Dam walkthrough so you can beat this Open Combat Mission as fast as possible.

Our Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam walkthrough is a surefire way of beating this particular level as fast as possible.

Modern Warfare 3 fans are loading into single-player thanks to the campaign early access window. One of many innovations are Open Combat Missions which give you a wealth of options when it comes to deciding how to complete the mission. Play it a certain way and you might earn one of several trophies and achievements.

Before we begin our Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam walkthrough, check out the best MCW loadout and everything there is to know about the Season 1 update arriving shortly after launch.

Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam walkthrough

After gathering intel from Shepherd on a Frozen Tundra, Ghost and Soap have headed to Verdansk's Gora Dam in a bid to shut off Makarov's latest sinister plan. This is an Open Combat Mission, meaning you can choose to play like a sneaky beaver or lick the stamp and send it against the Konni Group.

Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam with Verdansk in background
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Credit: Screengrab via Activision

Bomb defusal

There are four bombs marked by question marks dotted on the minimap and your first objective is to defuse them. In our playthrough, we headed to the furthest bomb.

Be warned, this particular device is guarded by a sentry gun so make sure you disable it before attempting to deactivate it. To defuse the bomb, move near it and interact with it.

Once all four bombs are deactivated, head towards the bottom of the Dam where Nikolai will get you and Soap to safety. It's surprisingly straightforward if you decide to take the direct approach.

Modern Warfare 3 bomb defusal in Gora Dam mission
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Credit: Screengrab via Activision

Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam items

There are 21 items to uncover during the Gora Dam mission. Here's what we've found so far:

  • Holger 26
  • Snapshot Pulse
  • PILA
  • Signal 50
  • Silenced Expedite 12
  • Silenced Rival 9

As we continue to find more items, we'll keep updating the list so you know what's available to use during the mission.

That's our full Modern Warfare 3 Gora Dam walkthrough. It's not the stealthiest method but it's certainly effective if you're looking to beat the level on Veteran as fast as possible.

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