Modern Warfare 3 directory: Quick links to our tips & guides

Modern Warfare 3 is Infinity Ward’s latest entry into the legendary Call of Duty franchise, and we have all the guides, tips, and tricks to help you make the most of your time in MW3, across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Campaign.

Modern Warfare might just be CoD’s most iconic franchise, with our expert Ryan Lemay praising the multiplayer despite a lackluster campaign, scoring 3/5 in our review. Joining those classic Call of Duty modes is Zombies, making its first appearance in an Infinity Ward game thanks to some help from Treyarch.

No matter which mode you prefer, we’ve got a list of the best weapons, great tips and tricks, and settings that could improve your game’s performance across the board, so check out the full directory.

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Multiplayer

Weapons and loadouts

In Modern Warfare 3, selecting the right weapon and loadout can be the difference between victory and defeat. Whether you’re a run-and-gun player or prefer to hold back and pick off enemies from a distance, MW3 has something for everyone. That’s why we’ve got a full arsenal of guides to break down all the best weapons and classes.

• Best guns: Full meta & tier list
• Assault Rifles
  • DG-56
  • FR 5.56
  • Holger 556
  • MCW
  • MTZ-556
  • SVA 545
  • RAM-7
  • BP50
  • BAL-27
  • STG44
• SMGs
  • AMR9
  • Rival-9
  • Striker
  • Striker-9
  • WSP Swarm
  • WSP-9
  • HRM-9
  • RAM-9
  • FJX Horus
  • Superi 46
  • Static-HV
• Battle Rifles
  • BAS-B
  • MTZ-762
  • Sidewinder
  • SOA Subverter
  • DTIR 30-06
• Marksman Rifles
  • DM56
  • KVD Enforcer
  • MCW 6.8
  • MTZ Interceptor
  • Kar98k
• Sniper Rifles
  • Longbow
  • KATT-AMR
  • KV-Inhibitor
  • XRK Stalker
  • MORS
• LMGs
  • Bruen Mk9
  • DG-58 LSW
  • Holger 26
  • Pulemyot 762
  • TAQ Eradicator
  • TAQ Evolvere
  • Kastov LSW
• Shotguns
  • Haymaker
  • Lockwood 680
  • Riveter
  • Reclaimer 18

Settings & General

• Best controller settings
• Best PC settings
• Best audio settings
• How to fix packet burst error
• How to play split screen

• Complete list of every map
• Tactical Stance explained
• How to mute players
• How to get a nuke

Zombies

For fans of Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies mode, there’s a wealth of resources to help you dive deeper into the mode as you fight off hordes of the undead. Whether you’re looking for tips on surviving the waves, uncovering easter eggs, or unlocking special weapons, the following links provide essential guides to elevate your gameplay.

• Does MW3 have Zombies?
• MW3 Zombies explained
• Is Zombies free-to-play?
• All Acts and rewards
• How to level up weapons fast
• All Perks and effects
• All Contracts
• How to activate Pack-a-Punch weapons
• How to complete Stamin-Up Easter Egg

Campaign

If you’re looking to dive deeper into Modern Warfare 3’s campaign mode, this list of links offers valuable resources to enhance your experience.

• Campaign mission list
• How long is the campaign?
• Is the campaign co-op?
• MW3 campaign rewards

Our team of MW3 experts

Our group of Call of Duty experts has been writing about Call of Duty for over a decade, covering all three modes in the game:

• Ryan Lemay – Multiplayer, Zombies, Campaign
• Connor Bennett – Multiplayer
• Brad Norton – Multiplayer, Zombies
• Kurt Perry – Multiplayer, Zombies, Campaign
• Jacob Hale – Multiplayer
• Nathan Warby – Multiplayer, Zombies

For more, check out our MW3 news page, or follow Charlie Intel on X/Twitter for the latest CoD news.