Rival-9 best loadout in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2023 (CoD MW3 2023). Includes best Rival-9 build, class setup, attachments, & how to unlock.
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Rival-9 - Weapon Stats & How To Unlock
Rival-9
Weapon Stats
Basic Information
| Weapon Type | SMG |
|---|---|
| How To Get | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| Max Level | 20 |
| Info | The Rival-9 is a lightweight, 9mm submachine gun built for agility and quick room clearing. |
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Best Rival-9 Loadout for Multiplayer
| Muzzle | Purifier Muzzle Brake S |
|---|---|
| Barrel | RIVAL-C Clearshot Barrel |
| Stock | EXF Close Quarters Assault Stock |
| Magazine | 40 Round Mag |
| Underbarrel | DR-6 Handstop |
The Rival-9 is an SMG that does high Damage at close range and also has good Handling. You can get a 5 shot kill if you hit the target anywhere except the legs (more specifically, hitting the legs up to 2 times out of 5 won't matter) and the TTK in that case is fast at 264 ms. It isn't hard to get a 5 shot kill and the TTK is also fast, making this a powerful weapon.
The recoil was reduced in an update, but it still swings strongly to the left around the 5th shot. Same as before, we recommend prioritizing your focus on improving Recoil Control for this build.
This build improves the Recoil Control as much as possible while maintaining the advantage of the Rival-9, which is the fast ADS Speed. We chose a Muzzle that greatly improves the recoil without slowing down the ADS Speed. We recommend the Purifier Muzzle Brake S, which is a Muzzle many players use to control horizontal recoil. The VP27 Mini Blake S which also reduces horizontal recoil and the T51R Billeted Brake S which greatly reduces vertical recoil also worked well for this build. We recommend trying each of them to choose one that fits your style.
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Rival-9 - Compatible Attachments
Muzzle
| Monolithic Suppressor S | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Colossus Suppressor | - Leveling the WSP Stinger to Level 25 - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 6 - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 26 - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 5 |
| Purifier Muzzle Brake S | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 14 |
| Shadowstrike Suppressor S | - Leveling the Striker to Level 11 |
| HMRES Mod Suppressor S | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 13 |
| HMRES Mod Suppressor S | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 13 |
| Sonic Suppressor S | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 24 |
| Colossus Suppressor S | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 13 |
| XTEN RR-40 | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 13 |
| Forge DX90-F | - Leveling the MX9 to Level 21 - Leveling the P890 to Level 15 |
| Sa Schalldampfer 99 | - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 18 |
| Singuard MKV | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 16 |
| EXF Huntress-90 | - Leveling the Minibak to Level 7 |
| XTEN Black Kite | - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 15 |
| FSS Covert IV | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 3 |
| STer45 Skyfury Compensator S | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 4 |
| ELR Blackfire Compensator S | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 14 |
| Wrathguard Compensator S | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 27 |
| T4LR Saber Compensator S | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 11 |
| T51R Billeted Brake S | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 20 |
| VP27 Mini Brake S | - Leveling the Striker to Level 17 |
| Bruen Pendulum | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 29 |
| AVR-T90 Comp | - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 4 |
| Lacerta Compensator | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 22 |
| FTAC Castle Comp | - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 12 - Leveling the MX9 to Level 10 |
| XTEN Razor Comp | - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 5 |
| Lockshot KT85 | - Leveling the TYR to Level 3 - Leveling the RPK to Level 10 - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 9 |
| Bruen Cubic Comp | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 13 |
| S-37C DL Breacher Device S | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 17 |
| XRK Knockout Breach | - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 13 |
| TA Hul-Breach | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 3 |
| L4R Flash Hider | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 7 - Leveling the MCW to Level 24 - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 10 |
| Spiral V3.5 Flash Hider | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 7 |
| Fox-202 Flash Hider | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 16 |
Barrel
| Rival-C Clearshot Barrel | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Rival-38E Fire Starter Barrel | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 16 |
| Rival IGS-800 Barrel | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 19 |
Laser
| Pro Sapphire Cylindrical Laser | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Verdant Hook Cylindrical Laser | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 11 |
| Kimura Ryl33 Laser Light | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 21 |
| CS15 Scarlet Cylindrical Laser | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 9 |
| 1MW Artemis Laser | - Leveling the Victus XMR to Level 8 |
| 1MW Quick Fire Laser | - Leveling the Lockwood 300 to Level 4 |
| Accu-Shot 5MW Laser | - Leveling the Lockwood Mk2 to Level 11 |
| VLK LZR 7MW | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Schlager Ulo-66 Laser | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 13 - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 7 |
| STOVL Tac Laser | - Leveling the Striker to Level 13 - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 10 |
| Hipshot L20 | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 4 |
| Point-G3P 04 | - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 11 |
| FJX Ultrabeam XR | - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 12 |
| EXF Solarflare | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 14 - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 2 |
Optic
| Slimline Pro | - Leveling the Renetti to Level 4 - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 11 |
|---|---|
| SZ Mini | - Leveling the COR-45 to Level 3 - Leveling the P890 to Level 4 |
| Cronen Mini Pro | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 8 - Leveling the Expedite 12 to Level 7 |
| SZ Sigma-IV Optic | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 2 - Leveling the X12 to Level 4 |
| KR V4 1X Riser | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 2 |
| Caucasus Reflex Sight | - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 5 |
| MK. 3 Reflector | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 2 |
| KR V4 1X Riser | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 2 |
| Chrios Holo | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 15 |
| Corio ELT-10 2.5 | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 5 |
| KR Mortis Precision 2.5X | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 4 |
| KR Marauder 9 Riser | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 19 |
| AOK 4.0X RQ-9 Recon | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 2 |
| TX4 Havoc | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 5 |
| Forge Tac Delta 4 | - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 9 |
| Slate Reflector | - Leveling the Striker to Level 12 |
| XTEN ERX-10 Mini | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 6 |
| Cronen Mini Dot | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 2 - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 3 |
| Sz Minitac-40 | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 5 |
| KR Minitac-40 Riser | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 3 |
| FSS Spectre Microtherm | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 19 |
| Nydar Model 2023 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| XRK On-Point Optic | - Leveling the Bryson 890 to Level 5 |
| Aim OP-V4 | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 5 |
| DF105 Reflex Sight | - Leveling the Kastov-74u to Level 10 |
| Monocle CT90 | - Leveling the Minibak to Level 12 |
| Corvus Sol-76 | - Leveling the Lockwood 680 to Level 5 - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 5 |
| SZ Recharge-Dx | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 4 |
| SZ SRO-7 | - Leveling the M16 to Level 11 |
| Corio Re-X Pro | - Leveling the .50 GS to Level 4 |
| Corio Enforcer Optic | - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 14 |
| SZ Lonewolf Optic | - Leveling the M4 to Level 2 |
| Kazan-Holo | - Leveling the Kastov 545 to Level 7 |
| SZ Battle Optic | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 19 |
| Corvus Downrange-00 | - Leveling the MX9 to Level 8 |
| XTEN Angel-40 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 11 |
| SZ Holotherm | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 12 |
| Corio Eagleseye 2.5X | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 8 - Leveling the DM56 to Level 19 |
| SL Truesight 2.5X | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 29 |
| TOS Nightfall 2.5X Thermal Optic | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 7 |
| VLK 4.0 Optic | - Leveling the KATT-AMR to Level 3 - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 4 |
| Schlager 3.4X | - Leveling the RAPP H to Level 12 |
| Cronen Zero-P Optic | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 4 |
| SZ Bullseye Optic | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 20 |
| SZ Aggressor-Ir Optic | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 5 |
| Schlager Night View | - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 5 |
| VX350 Thermal Optic | - Leveling the RPK to Level 7 |
| Teplo-OP3 Scope | - Leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 9 |
| Corvus Ghostview | - Leveling the KATT-AMR to Level 14 |
| DR582 Hybrid Sight | - Leveling the SAKIN MG38 to Level 5 |
| Hybrid Firepoint | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 14 |
| SZ Vortex-90 | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 28 |
| BPZ40 Hybrid | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 8 |
| SZ Oscar-9 | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 15 |
| Thermo-Optic X9 | - Leveling the Lachmann-556 to Level 14 |
| Teplo Clear Shot | - Leveling the HCR 56 to Level 9 |
| Cronen Intlas MSP-12 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Intlas CAS-14 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
Stock
| EXF Close Quarters Assault Stock | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 17 - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 8 - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 3 |
|---|---|
| MTZ Stockless Mod | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 26 - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 11 |
| Bruen Flash V4 Stock | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 13 - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 10 |
| Rival-FA Tactical Stock | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 15 |
| MTZ Marauder Stock | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 12 - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 18 |
Rear Grip
| Rival Vice Assault Grip | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 10 |
|---|---|
| Rival Clutch Grip | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 12 |
| Rival G-5 Series Grip | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 17 |
Magazine
| 40 Round Mag | TBD |
|---|---|
| 50 Round Drum | TBD |
Ammunition
| 9mm Overpressured +P | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 5 - Leveling the Minibak to Level 7 - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 14 |
|---|---|
| 9mm High Grain Rounds | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 29 |
| 9mm Low Grain Rounds | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 8 |
| 9mm Hardened Rounds | - Leveling the WSP Stinger to Level 3 |
| 9mm Frangible | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 16 - Leveling the Minibak to Level 6 - Leveling the X12 to Level 8 |
| 9mm Hollowpoint | - Leveling the WSP-9 to Level 10 - Leveling the Minibak to Level 13 - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 3 |
| 9mm Armor Piercing | - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 11 - Leveling the Minibak to Level 12 |
| 9mm High Velocity | - Leveling the Renetti to Level 11 - Leveling the 9mm Daemon to Level 10 |
Underbarrel
| XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 9 |
|---|---|
| FTAC RS-9 Stealth Angled Grip | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 14 |
| Demo Firm Grip | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 13 - Leveling the Lockwood Mk2 to Level 9 |
| Demo Cleanshot 40 | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 3 - Leveling the Lockwood 300 to Level 8 |
| Kimura Ryn-03 Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 6 |
| Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MCW to Level 9 |
| Merc Foregrip | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 10 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 6 |
| VX Pineapple | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 4 - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 14 |
| SPW 40MM HE | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 24 - Leveling the M16 to Level 13 |
| FTAC MSP-98 Handstop | - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 11 |
| Dr-6 Handstop | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 23 |
| XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 13 |
| XTEN TX-12 Handstop | - Leveling the TYR to Level 14 |
| FTAC SP-10 Angled Grip | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 15 |
| Bruen Bastion Angled Grip | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 7 |
| Chewk Angled Grip | - Leveling the Longbow to Level 11 |
| Commando Foregrip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 8 |
| Edge-47 Grip | - Leveling the M13B to Level 16 |
| XTEN Gravedigger | - Leveling the Signal 50 to Level 9 |
| FTAC Ripper 56 | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 10 - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 6 |
| Demo Imp-44 Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 6 |
| FTAC Tiger Grip | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 10 - Leveling the M4 to Level 6 |
| FSS Sharkfin 90 | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 2 |
| Agent Grip | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 6 - Leveling the X13 Auto to Level 17 |
| Bruen Sync Shot Grip | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 10 - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 22 |
| XTEN Drop Grip | - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 7 |
| XTEN Nexus Grip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 2 |
| Phase-3 Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 11 - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 9 |
| Bruen Heavy Support Grip | - Leveling the Striker to Level 8 |
| Kimura Seraphic Vertical Grip | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 25 |
| SL Skeletal Vertical Grip | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 7 |
| Holger Vertical Grip | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 12 |
| Lockgrip Precision-40 | - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 9 |
| Hex-40 Grip | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 9 |
| Schlager Tango | - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 7 |
| OP-X9 Foregrip | - Leveling the WSP Stinger to Level 7 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 6 |
| Operator Foregrip | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 16 |
| TV Wrecker Grip | - Leveling the HCR 56 to Level 10 |
| Bruen Tilt Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 13 |
| Cronen Grooveshot Grip | - Leveling the Bryson 800 to Level 7 |
| EXF Backdraft Grip | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 17 |
| Bruen Warrior Grip | - Leveling the VEL 46 to Level 3 |
Conversion Kit
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Rival-9 - Weapon Progression
| Lv | Feature |
|---|---|
| 5 | SZ Sigma-IV Optic |
| 6 | EXF Close Quarters Assault Stock |
| 7 | Rival-C Clearshot Barrel |
| 8 | 9mm Overpressured +P |
| 9 | 40 Round Mag |
| 10 | Monolithic Suppressor S |
| 11 | Pro Sapphire Cylindrical Laser |
| 12 | XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop |
| 13 | Rival Vice Assault Grip |
| 14 | MTZ Stockless Mod |
| 15 | Rival Clutch Grip |
| 16 | Bruen Flash V4 Stock |
| 17 | Purifier Muzzle Brake S |
| 18 | Rival-FA Tactical Stock |
| 19 | Rival-38E Fire Starter Barrel |
| 20 | Rival G-5 Series Grip |
| 21 | MTZ Marauder Stock |
| 22 | Rival IGS-800 Barrel |
| 23 | 50 Round Drum |
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