TAQ-M best loadout in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2023 (CoD MW3 2023). Includes best TAQ-M build, class setup, attachments, & how to unlock.
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TAQ-M - Weapon Stats & How To Unlock
TAQ-M
Weapon Stats
Basic Information
| Weapon Type | MARKSMAN RIFLE |
|---|---|
| How To Get | TAQ-56 Level 19 |
| Max Level | 26 |
| Info | The TAQ-M offers long-range support with a 6.5mm sniper round and modular design. |
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TAQ-M - Compatible Attachments
Muzzle
| HMRES Mod Suppressor L | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 10 |
|---|---|
| ZLR Talon 5 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 22 |
| Kastovia DX90 | - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 2 |
| STER45 Skyfury Compensator | - Leveling the DM56 to Level 23 |
| ELR Blackfire Compensator | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 15 |
| T4LR Saber Compensator L | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 23 - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 13 |
| Purifier Muzzle Brake | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 12 |
| TZL-90 V3 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 15 |
| Shadowstrike Suppressor | - Leveling the Longbow to Level 24 - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 3 |
| VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 18 - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 5 |
| Monolithic Suppressor L | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 21 |
| Sonic Suppressor L | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 24 - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 28 |
| Colossus Suppressor L | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 10 - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 15 |
| Bruen Harmonic Suppressor L | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 8 |
| Husher-65 Silencer | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 16 |
| Fr Titan Silencer | - Leveling the Chimera to Level 13 |
| Polarfire-S | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 5 |
| Echoline GS-X | - Leveling the M4 to Level 16 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 3 |
| Zulu-60 | - Leveling the SP-R 208 to Level 19 - Leveling the M13B to Level 3 |
| Wrathguard Compensator | - Leveling the MCW to Level 28 - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 8 |
| EX-01 Match Compensator L | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 10 |
| T51R Billeted Brake L | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Casus Brake L | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 5 - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 21 |
| Zehmn35 Compensated Flash Hider | TBD |
| Tempus GH50 | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 14 |
| TY-LR8 | - Leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 17 |
| Lockshot KT85 | - Leveling the TYR to Level 3 - Leveling the RPK to Level 10 - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 9 |
| SA Leveler 55 | - Leveling the Chimera to Level 17 |
| Bore-490 | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 14 |
| Sakin Tread-40 | - Leveling the RAPP H to Level 4 - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 14 |
| L4R Flash Hider | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 7 - Leveling the MCW to Level 24 - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 10 |
| Eight-Point Flash Hider | - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 4 |
| Cronen Dark KX30 | - Leveling the LM-S to Level 9 |
| S-37C DL Breacher Device L | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 12 |
| GL Clear Breach | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 12 |
| TA Hul-Breach KL | - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 12 |
Barrel
| 15.5" Theta-X13 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 8 |
|---|---|
| LR1:7 20.5" Barrel | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 16 |
Laser
| SL Razorhawk Laser Light | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 10 |
|---|---|
| SZ 1MW PEQ | - Leveling the SP-R 208 to Level 2 |
| Corio Laz-44 V3 | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 14 - Leveling the MCPR-300 to Level 3 |
| 1MW Laser Box | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 11 - Leveling the M4 to Level 12 |
| Luminate-44 | - Leveling the DM56 to Level 14 - Leveling the SAKIN MG38 to Level 8 |
| DXS Flash 90 | - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 12 - Leveling the FR 5.56 to Level 11 - Leveling the RAAL MG to Level 4 |
| CS15 Scarlet Box Laser | - Leveling the MCW to Level 17 |
| Pro Sapphire Box Laser | - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 18 |
| Verdant Hook Box Laser | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 10 |
| Schlager PEQ Box IV | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 12 - Leveling the Signal 50 to Level 3 |
| FSS Ole-V Laser | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 11 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 10 |
| Canted Vibro-Dot 7 | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 16 - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 10 |
| STOVL DR Laser Box | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 24 - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 9 |
| Corvus Peq Beam-5 | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 8 |
| FTAC Grimline Laser | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 10 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 5 |
Optic
| SZ Mini | - Leveling the COR-45 to Level 3 - Leveling the P890 to Level 4 |
|---|---|
| KR Minitac-40 Riser | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 3 |
| MK. 3 Reflector | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 2 |
| SZ Recharge-Dx | - Leveling the Fennec 45 to Level 4 |
| KR V4 1X Riser | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 2 |
| SZ Lonewolf Optic | - Leveling the M4 to Level 2 |
| Corvus Downrange-00 | - Leveling the MX9 to Level 8 |
| XTEN Angel-40 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 11 |
| KR Mortis Precision 2.5X | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 4 |
| Corio Eagleseye 2.5X | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 8 - Leveling the DM56 to Level 19 |
| TOS Nightfall 2.5X Thermal Optic | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 7 |
| AOK 4.0X RQ-9 Recon | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 2 |
| VLK 4.0 Optic | - Leveling the KATT-AMR to Level 3 - Leveling the Kastov 762 to Level 4 |
| Heinrichter Hybrid Scope | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 3 |
| FSS Spectre Microtherm | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 19 |
| Ares Clear Shot | - Leveling the FR 5.56 to Level 5 - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 12 |
| Drexsom Prime-90 | - Leveling the FTAC Recon to Level 12 |
| DXS Coriolis V4 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 18 |
| Luca Field-6 | - Leveling the Tempus Torrent to Level 7 |
| SZ Heatsource 800 | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 25 |
| Slate Reflector | - Leveling the Striker to Level 12 |
| XTEN ERX-10 Mini | - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 6 |
| JAK Bullseye | TBD |
| Slimline Pro | - Leveling the Renetti to Level 4 - Leveling the Lachmann Sub to Level 11 |
| Cronen Mini Dot | - Leveling the Striker 9 to Level 2 - Leveling the FSS Hurricane to Level 3 |
| 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 |
| Sz Minitac-40 | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 5 |
| QTG Reflex Sight | TBD |
| Caucasus Reflex Sight | - Leveling the Pulemyot 762 to Level 5 |
| Nydar Model 2023 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Dragon's Eye Optic | TBD |
| Rhino Reflex | TBD |
| 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 SRO-7 | - Leveling the M16 to Level 11 |
| Corio Re-X Pro | - Leveling the .50 GS to Level 4 |
| Chrios Holo | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 15 |
| Corio Enforcer Optic | - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 14 |
| Kazan-Holo | - Leveling the Kastov 545 to Level 7 |
| SZ Battle Optic | - Leveling the BAS-P to Level 19 |
| SZ Holotherm | - Leveling the PDSW 528 to Level 12 |
| Corio ELT-10 2.5 | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 5 |
| SL Truesight 2.5X | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 29 |
| Demonic Call | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| KR Marauder 9 Riser | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 19 |
| TX4 Havoc | - Leveling the BAS-B to Level 5 |
| Schlager 3.4X | - Leveling the RAPP H to Level 12 |
| Forge Tac Delta 4 | - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 9 |
| Cronen Zero-P Optic | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 4 |
| SZ Bullseye Optic | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 20 |
| Corvus Ghostview | - Leveling the KATT-AMR to Level 14 |
| SZ Aggressor-Ir Optic | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 5 |
| Schlager Night View | - Leveling the STB 556 to Level 5 |
| Teplo-OP3 Scope | - Leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 9 |
| SZ HM5 Precision Hybrid Optic | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| 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 |
| FTAC Charlie7 | - Leveling the SO-14 to Level 18 |
| HMW-20 Optic | - Leveling the Lachmann-762 to Level 2 |
| Luca Bandera Scope | - Leveling the Lockwood Mk2 to Level 7 |
| DS Farsight 11 | - Leveling the M13B to Level 12 |
| 3X RFL-Optic | - Leveling the SP-X 80 to Level 16 |
| Lachmann Impact 9 | - Leveling the LM-S to Level 5 |
| SP-X 80 6.6X | - Leveling the SP-R 208 to Level 5 |
| FTAC Locus SP | - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 5 |
| XTEN Intlas AS-7 | TBD |
| Akalina LR-Stalk Optic | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| KR Katt-50 8X Scope | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| 6X Short-Zoom Optic | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Cronen Intlas MSP-12 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Intlas CAS-14 | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
Stock
| TV Ballast Stock | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Tacverte Core Stock | TBD |
| TV Xline Pro | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 20 |
| Tactique Brute Stock | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 7 |
Rear Grip
| XRK Response Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 10 |
|---|---|
| TV Ergo Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 5 |
| FSS Combat Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-56 to Level 9 |
| Demo Cleanshot Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 13 |
Magazine
| 15 Round Mag | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 12 - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 7 - Leveling the Carrack .300 to Level 15 - Leveling the LM-S to Level 4 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 20 - Leveling the Lachmann-556 to Level 12 - Leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 15 - Leveling the FTAC Recon to Level 13 - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 3 - Leveling the MCPR-300 to Level 16 |
|---|---|
| 20 Round Mag | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 9 - Leveling the MTZ Interceptor to Level 11 - Leveling the Striker to Level 23 - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 9 - Leveling the MCW to Level 5 - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 5 - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 7 - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 5 - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 7 - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 18 - Leveling the FTAC Siege to Level 4 - Leveling the 9mm Daemon to Level 23 |
Ammunition
| 6.5MM Hollowpoint | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 13 |
|---|---|
| 6.5MM Armor Piercing | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 19 |
| 6.5MM Frangible | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 17 |
| 6.5MM Overpressured +P | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 21 |
| 6.5MM High Velocity | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 6 |
| 6.5Mm Incendiary | - Leveling the TAQ-M to Level 24 |
Underbarrel
| XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop | - Leveling the AMR9 to Level 13 |
|---|---|
| Bruen Bastion Angled Grip | - Leveling the MCW 6.8 to Level 7 |
| Demo Cleanshot 40 | - Leveling the Holger 26 to Level 3 - Leveling the Lockwood 300 to Level 8 |
| 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 |
| Phase-3 Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-762 to Level 11 - Leveling the Vaznev-9K to Level 9 |
| SL Skeletal Vertical Grip | - Leveling the Riveter to Level 7 |
| OP-X9 Foregrip | - Leveling the WSP Stinger to Level 7 - Leveling the EBR-14 to Level 6 |
| XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop | - Leveling the Rival-9 to Level 9 |
| FTAC MSP-98 Handstop | - Leveling the Sidewinder to Level 11 |
| Dr-6 Handstop | - Leveling the WSP Swarm to Level 23 |
| XTEN TX-12 Handstop | - Leveling the TYR to Level 14 |
| FTAC SP-10 Angled Grip | - Leveling the KV Inhibitor to Level 15 |
| FTAC RS-9 Stealth Angled Grip | - Leveling the DG-58 LSW to Level 14 |
| 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 |
| Demo Firm Grip | - Leveling the DG-56 to Level 13 - Leveling the Lockwood Mk2 to Level 9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Bruen Heavy Support Grip | - Leveling the Striker to Level 8 |
| Kimura Ryn-03 Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MTZ-556 to Level 6 |
| Kimura Seraphic Vertical Grip | - Leveling the KVD Enforcer to Level 25 |
| Holger Vertical Grip | - Completing the Armory Unlock |
| Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip | - Leveling the MCW to Level 9 |
| Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip | - Leveling the SVA 545 to Level 12 |
| Merc Foregrip | - Leveling the Holger 556 to Level 10 - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 6 |
| 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 |
| VX Pineapple | - Leveling the Haymaker to Level 4 - Leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 14 |
| 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 |
| Bipod V9 Grip | - Leveling the TAQ-V to Level 19 |
| Core BP2 | - Leveling the ISO Hemlock to Level 22 |
| Level Aim Bipod | - Leveling the SP-R 208 to Level 8 |
| Cornerstone Bipod | - Leveling the MCPR-300 to Level 19 |
| XTEN Stable Shot | - Leveling the Victus XMR to Level 6 |
TAQ-M - Weapon Progression
| Lv | Feature |
|---|---|
| 5 | Optic Category |
| 6 | Rear Grip Category |
| 7 | 15 Round Mag |
| 8 | TV Ergo Grip |
| 9 | 6.5MM High Velocity |
| 10 | TV Ballast Stock |
| 11 | 15.5" Theta-X13 |
| 12 | Underbarrel Category |
| 13 | XRK Response Grip |
| 14 | XTEN Angel-40 |
| 15 | Muzzle Category |
| 16 | 6.5MM Hollowpoint |
| 17 | Laser Category |
| 18 | TZL-90 V3 |
| 19 | LR1:7 20.5" Barrel |
| 20 | 6.5MM Frangible |
| 21 | DXS Coriolis V4 |
| 22 | 6.5MM Armor Piercing |
| 23 | TV Xline Pro |
| 24 | 6.5MM Overpressured +P |
| 25 | ZLR Talon 5 |
| 26 | 20 Round Mag |
| 27 | 6.5Mm Incendiary |
| 28 | SZ Heatsource 800 |
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