MW3 meta in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2023 (CoD MW3 2023). Includes best loadouts, best guns, best class setups, best build, and weapons tier list.
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MW3 Meta [Updated November 21, 2023]
| S Tier (Meta) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BAS-B |  MCW |  Striker Buff |
| A Tier | ||
 AMR9 Buff |  DG-58 Nerf |  Holger 556 Nerf |
 Longbow |  MTZ-556 New | Rival-9 |
 Striker 9 Nerf |  WSP Swarm | |
Weapons Tier List Description
S Tier (Meta)
Weapons that deal high damage tend to have bad recoil control or are heavy and slow. These S Tier weapons are well balanced with little recoil while also having a decent fire rate and damage.
A Tier
A Tier weapons are also one of the best weapons in the game but may not be as well balanced or easy to use as S Tier weapons. However this can be adjusted using certain attachments.
Best Gun Loadouts & Class Setups
[S Tier] BAS-B
| Weapon Type | Battle Rifle |
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Level 17 |
Best Loadout / Class Setup
| Muzzle | TY-LR8 |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Bruen Venom Long Barrel |
| Rear Grip | STT88 Grip |
| Magazine | 30 Round Mag |
| Underbarrel | Bruen Heavy Support Grip |
This build improves range, accuracy, and recoil control at the expense of reduced mobility. Since the recoil is slightly higher than other ARs, more attachments are added to reduce it.
Optionally, those who want a little more mobility should change the barrel to a Wyvern's Respite Long Barrel, and those who are prone to running out of ammo should change the 30 Round Mag to the 45.
[S Tier] MCW
| Weapon Type | Assault Rifle |
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Level 44 |
Best Loadout / Class Setup
| Muzzle | Shadowstrike Suppressor |
|---|---|
| Barrel | SL Crater Heavy Barrel |
| Optic | Any |
| Stock | RB Regal Heavy Stock |
| Rear Grip | RB Craw-PSL Grip |
This build further enhances the ease of recoil control for which MCW is known. If you don't mind a slight increase in recoil, you can use the 16.5" MCW Cyclone Long Barrel instead.
For those who do not need an optic, you also have the option to equip the 40 Round Mag instead or choose ammunition that extends the range.
MCW - Stats & Attachments[S Tier] Striker
| Weapon Type | SMG |
|---|---|
| How to Unlock | Level 4 |
Best Loadout / Class Setup
| Muzzle | Purifier Muzzle Brake S |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Striker Recon Long Barrel |
| Stock | Lachmann MK2 Light Stock |
| Rear Grip | FTAC G-5 EXO |
| Underbarrel | Kimura RYN-03 Vertical Grip |
Best Guns by Type [User Reviews]
Best Assault Rifles
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 SVA 545 | ||
| MTZ-556 | ||
 MCW | ||
| Holger 556 | ||
| DG-58 | ||
 FR 5.56 | ||
 ISO Hemlock | ||
 Kastov-74u | ||
 Kastov 762 | ||
 STB 556 | ||
 M4 | ||
 TAQ-56 | ||
 M13B | ||
 Lachmann-556 | ||
 Kastov 545 | ||
 Chimera | ||
 M16 | ||
 Tempus Razorback | ||
 M13C | ||
 FR Avancer | ||
 TR-76 Geist |
Best Battle Rifles
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 MTZ-762 | ||
 BAS-B | ||
 Sidewinder | ||
 FTAC Recon | ||
 SO-14 | ||
 TAQ-V | ||
 Lachmann-762 | ||
 Cronen Squall |
Best SMGs
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 Rival-9 | ||
| AMR9 | ||
 Striker | ||
| WSP Swarm | ||
 WSP-9 | ||
| Striker 9 | ||
 PDSW 528 | ||
 VEL 46 | ||
 Fennec 45 | ||
 BAS-P | ||
 Lachmann Sub | ||
 MX9 | ||
 FSS Hurricane | ||
 Minibak | ||
 Vaznev-9K | ||
 ISO 45 | ||
 Lachmann Shroud | ||
 ISO 9mm |
Best Shotguns
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 Riveter | ||
 Lockwood 680 | ||
 Haymaker | ||
 Expedite 12 | ||
 Lockwood 300 | ||
 Bryson 890 | ||
 KV Broadside | ||
 Bryson 800 | ||
 MX Guardian |
Best LMGs
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 Holger 26 | ||
 Pulemyot 762 | ||
 DG-58 LSW | ||
 Bruen Mk9 | ||
 TAQ Eradicator | ||
 RAAL MG | ||
 SAKIN MG38 | ||
 HCR 56 | ||
 RPK | ||
 RAPP H | ||
 556 Icarus |
Best Marksman Rifles
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 MTZ Interceptor | ||
 MCW 6.8 | ||
 KVD Enforcer | ||
 DM56 | ||
 Lockwood Mk2 | ||
 TAQ-M | ||
 SA-B 50 | ||
 Crossbow | ||
 SP-R 208 | ||
 EBR-14 | ||
 LM-S | ||
 Tempus Torrent |
Best Sniper Rifles
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 Longbow | ||
 KV Inhibitor | ||
 KATT-AMR | ||
 MCPR-300 | ||
 Victus XMR | ||
 Signal 50 | ||
 LA-B 330 | ||
 SP-X 80 | ||
 Carrack .300 | ||
 FJX Imperium |
Best Handguns
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 WSP Stinger | ||
 Renetti | ||
 COR-45 | ||
 TYR | ||
 Basilisk | ||
 P890 | ||
 .50 GS | ||
 X13 Auto | ||
 X12 | ||
 9mm Daemon | ||
 GS Magna | ||
 FTAC Siege |
Best Launchers
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PILA
RGL-80
STRELA-P
JOKR
RPG-7Best Melee
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| Rank | Weapon | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
 Gutter Knife | ||
 Karambit | ||
 Riot Shield | ||
 Combat Knife | ||
 Dual Kodachis | ||
 Dual Kamas | ||
 Tonfa | ||
 Pickaxe |
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