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The highly anticipated Season 4 for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone has made its debut, bringing a host of additional content to both games. From the addition of two 6v6 maps, Paris and Tokyo, to the arrival of Gulag variants and updates to the opening Urzikstan Bunkers, there is plenty for gamers to dive into. One of the most welcome additions, however, is the return of the fan-favorite Kar98k.

The Kar98k is a returning weapon for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, which made its initial debut in the original Call Of Duty but was widely popular in Modern Warfare 2019. This Marksman Rifle, though not necessarily holding a candle to the KATT-AMR in terms of raw damage, is an excellent Sniper substitute because of its enhanced handling attributes. Here is the best loadout for the Kar98k in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.

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How To Unlock The Kar98k

The Kar98k in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

The Kar98k is one of three free weapon rewards tied to the Season 4 Battle Pass of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. To acquire it, players need to create a path to Sector 5 by unlocking all previous rewards within adjacent sectors. They must then claim all the rewards within Sector 5 using their earned Battle Pass Tokens to be able to claim the Kar98k. The fastest way to reach Sector 5 is to unlock all rewards in Sectors 1 and 3.

Once Season 4 is over, the Kar98k will then be made available as an Armory Unlock.

Best MW3 Kar98k Loadout

The Kar98k in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3

The following build for the Kar98k is made specifically for Modern Warfare 3's Multiplayer mode. Running these particular set of attachments will boost range and handling considerably, cementing the Kar98k as a fast and reliable Marksman Rifle. Though accuracy and mobility have been reduced slightly, they do remain pretty close to baseline levels.

  • Sonic Suppressor L (Muzzle)
  • XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop (Underbarrel)
  • Corio Eagleseye 2.5x (Optic)
  • Repeller Tac Stock (Stock)
  • Target Sling (Sling)

Best Equipment

The Assassin Vest in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
  • Assassin Vest (Vest) - Hides kill skulls from the enemy team along with making the player undetectable by UAVs and radar effects.
  • Quick-Grip Gloves (Gloves) - Provides a minimum weapon swap speed of 40%, great for quickly switching to Pistols.
  • Lightweight Boots (Boots) - Provides an increase in movement and swim speed, ideal for combating low mobility.
  • Mag Holster (Gear) - Increases the player's reload speed, minimizing the downtime experienced when needing to reload.
WSP Stinger in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Only the most accurate of players will be able to use the Kar98k in close-quarters combat, and a good Marksman Rifle calls for a reliable Secondary to swap to in tense situations. With that being the case, players should consider running a weapon from the Handgun category to go alongside the Kar98k. Some of the best Handgun options for Season 4 and beyond include the WSP Stinger, the Renetti, and the TYR.

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Best Warzone Kar98k Loadout

The best Kar98k build in Call of Duty Warzone

The below Kar98k build is specifically targeted towards players diving into Warzone Battle Royal. Running these attachments provides a great increase in range, along with improved damage and accuracy. Although handling and mobility have been reduced, players will find the Kar98k to be quite effective at the 60-meter mark -- great for winning on Rebirth Island.

  • Sonic Suppressor L (Muzzle)
  • Prazisiongewehr 720 Long Barrel (Barrel)
  • 7.92 High Grain Rounds (Ammunition)
  • SP-X 80 6.6x (Optic)
  • Target Sling (Sling)

Best Perk Package

Perk Packages in Call of Duty Warzone
  • Focus - Reduces flinch during ADS, along with extending the Hold Breath duration. Perfect for maintaining accuracy with the Kar98k.
  • Double Time - Enhances the player's Tac Sprint duration, mitigating any drastic reductions in mobility to keep players quick on their feet.
  • Tempered - Replate armor vests to full with just two plates. Works great in quickly plating up after taking damage, allowing players to return fire much sooner.
  • Birdseye - Enhances radar effects such as UAVs and Portable Radars, along with bypassing Ghosted player's immunity to being revealed on the minimap -- great for surveying the battlefield for the next kill.
The BP50 in Call of Duty Warzone and Modern Warfare 3

The Kar98k is great for players looking to take down opponents across range but is not exactly a versatile weapon to handle all situations when it comes to Warzone Battle Royale. With this being the case, it is recommended that players run an additional Primary weapon from either the Assault Rifle or Submachine Gun categories.

For Assault Rifles, some of the top picks include the BP50, the RAM-7, and the Holger 556. For Submachine Guns, opt for the Striker 9, the WSP Swarm, the Rival-9, or the FJX Horus.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PS4 , Xbox One
Released
November 10, 2023
Developer(s)
Sledgehammer Games
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter