The Modern Warfare 3 Perks have undergone several changes in 2023. The Call of Duty franchise is no stranger to innovation and with the launch of Modern Warfare 3 fast approaching, information surrounding Sledgehammer Games' latest release is starting to appear.
Perks are capable of bolstering your performance even further when loading into the numerous game modes available in multiplayer. Ranging from faster aim-down sight speeds to increased resistance to explosives, there are all kinds of benefits to utilise
Before we reveal more about the Modern Warfare 3 Perks and intel on the new system, don't forget to take a look at our guides revealing whether the game features SBMM and if your Modern Warfare 2 skins transfer over.
Modern Warfare 3 perks list
With all eyes on the start of Pre-Season, here's the full list of Modern Warfare 3 perks available in multiplayer:
Vests
- Infantry - Increases Tactical Sprint length and decreases downtime. If running sneakers are equipped, gain effect of Lightweight boots
- Demolition - Resupplies lethal and tactical equipment every 25 seconds
- Gunner - Spawn with maximum ammo and faster reload speed. If equipped with a Mag Holster, earn the effects of Mission Commlink
- Engineer - Spot enemy field equipment, killstreaks, and equipment through walls. ADS highlights enemies for teammates. Increased field equipment recharge rate.
- CCT Comms Vest - Team intelligence resource. Increases duration enemies stay on radar and zooms out radar for you and nearby allies. Enemies you kill drop intel packs, which generate a radar ping for you and nearby allies when collected. Duplicate effects do not stack. If equipped with Data Jacker (Gear), gain the effects of Mission Control Commlink (Gear).
- Overkill - Mastery of weapon mobility. Increased weapon swap speed. Reload while sprinting. Duplicate effects do not stack. If equipped with Quick-Grip Gloves, or Commando Gloves, gain the effects of Marksman Gloves.
Gloves
- Quick-Grip - Faster weapon swap speed
- Scavenger - Resupply ammo from fallen players
- Commando - Ability to reload while sprinting
- Marksman - Reduced sway and flinch while ADS.
- Assault - While jumping, accuracy and time to ADS is improved
- Ordnance - Throw equipment farther. Reset fuse timer on thrown back grenades.
Gear
- EOD Padding - Reduces damage to non-killstreak explosives and fire
- Tac Mask - Reduces effect of enemy flash and stun grenades. Immune to enemy shock, EMP, and snapshot grenades
- Mission Control Commlink - Reduces killstreak cost by one kill / Reduces score streak cost by 125
- Bone Conduction Headset - Decreases combat noise allowing better hearing of enemy gunfire and footsteps
- L/R Detector - Warns of hostile laser and radiation sources
- Ghost T/V Camo - Conceals location from enemy UAVs / radar sources / heartbeat sensors while moving
- Mag Holster - Improved reload speed
- Threat Identification System - While ADS, automatically pings enemy location in crosshairs
- Data Jacker - Emits a signal disrupting placed enemy claymores and mines. Warns of nearby enemy equipment
- Hijacked IFF Strobe - Undetectable by AI targeting systems and thermal optics. Does not highlight in enemy Tactical Cameras or Recon Drones
- Blacklight Flashlight - Shows recent enemy footsteps
Judging by the names, the pieces of gear represent a Perk which will contain a range of benefits that will impact in-game performance.
Boots
- Lightweight - Faster movement and swim speed. Decreases noise while swimming
- Climbing - Faster climbing and mantling speed. Decreases fall damage
- Stalker - Faster strafing and ADS speed
- Tactical Pads - Increased slide distance and ability to ADS while sliding. Faster stance transition and faster crouch movement speed
- Covert Sneakers - Silent footstep audio
- Running Sneakers - Increases Tac Sprint duration and reduced refresh time
How does the Modern Warfare 3 perk system work?
Each gear category represents a Perk slot. Helmets, Vests, Gloves, and Boots will act as the first, second, third, and fourth Perks, just like in Modern Warfare 2. It may sound confusing, but it's rather straightforward.
Previous Call of Duty titles have allowed players to equip three Perks as standard, with Wildcards giving them further options to equip two or more from the same category. We'll have to wait and see if Wildcards return in Modern Warfare 3 to provide another layer of customisation.
Is Dead Silence in Modern Warfare 3?
Yes, Dead Silence is in Modern Warfare 3 as a Field Upgrade. However, it has been replaced by a new Perk known as Covert Sneakers. This particular arrival allows players to move around the map with silent footstep audio.
There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 perks. For more intel on 2023's Call of Duty, take a look at our guides containing all there is to know about the campaign and whether COD Points will transfer.