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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – All New Weapons

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

By Mohsen Baqery

Published Nov 13, 2023

Despite a rocky launch and a relatively short campaign, Modern Warfare 3 continues to attract more players each day, largely due to its multiplayer mode. However, many prospective players are curious about the changes in weapons compared to Modern Warfare 2 and are eager to learn about the new guns. This comprehensive list provides clarity by covering every new weapon introduced in MW3.

What Content Does (and Doesn't) Carry Over to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3?

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List of All New Weapons in MW3

modern warfare 3 operator aiming a pistol.

Including melee options, Modern Warfare 3features 37 new weapons at launch. These include six ARs, six SMGs, five LMGs, four MRs, four Pistols, three Shotguns, three BRs, and three SRs, as well as two knives and one launcher.

Here’s the complete list:

AMR9
BAS-B
Bruen Mk9
COR-45
DG-58
DM56
FR 5.56
Gutter Knife
Haymaker
Holger 26
Holger 556
Karambit
KATT-AMR
KV Inhibitor
KVD Enforcer
Lockwood 680
Longbow
MCW
MCW 6.8
MTZ-556
MTZ-762
MTZ Interceptor
OG-58 LSW
Pulemyot 762
Renetti
RGL-80
Rival 9
Riveter
Sidewinder
Striker
Striker 9
SVA 545
TAQ Eradicator
TYR
WSP-9
WSP Stinger
WSP Swarm

Assault Rifles

The new ARs in Modern Warfare 3 are SVA 545, MTZ-556, Holger 556, MCW, OG-58, and FR 5.56. Most of these weapons feature a burst-fire system, with two of them capable of shooting three-round bursts and one having a two-round initial blast.

Battle Rifles

New BRs include BAS-B, MTZ-762, and Sidewinder. BAS-B has a low recoil, which suits mid to long-range combat. MTZ-762 shoots powerful 7.62 rounds at a fast speed, excellent for dropping multiple enemies. And Sidewinder is a 0.450 caliber beast with a long, deadly range.

Submachine Guns

the new smg wsp swarm in modern warfare 3.

SMGs, the most popular secondary weapons, dominate the new MW3 arsenal. With six brand-new options, including Striker, Striker 9, WSP Swarm, WSP-9, AMR9, and Rival-9, this category is set to be a major part of the metagame.

Light Machine Guns

the new modern warfare 3 lmg called bruen mk9.

Modern Warfare 3 adds five new firearms to the tried-and-true roster of LMGs in MW2. The new Light Machine Guns are Bruen Mk9, Holger 26, OG-58 LSW, Pulemyot 762, and TAQ Eradicator. Of these, the TAQ Eradicator seems to be a META. But it unlocks after completing an Unlock Challenge.

Sniper Rifles

the new sniper rifle in mw3 called the longbow.

On top of the seven SRs from MW2, Modern Warfare 3 will feature three new Sniper Rifles: KATT-AMR, KV Inhibitor, and Longbow. However, the .50 cal bolt-action KATT seems to be the only one-shot sniping option.

Marksman Rifles

the new marksman rifle in mw3 called dm56.

The new MRs in Modern Warfare 3 are DM56, KVD Enforcer, MCW 6.8, and MTZ Interceptor. While most of these firearms specialize in bolt/lever action and above-average mobility, the DM56 is the most promising addition, as it has the best-in-class fire rate with impressively low recoil.

Shotguns

the new modern warfare 3 shotgun called riverter.

With the three new Shotguns in MW3, there will be a total of nine scatterguns in the game. On top of the previous options, players can now boast Haymaker, Riveter, and Lockwood 680, all dominant in close quarters and excellent for hip-fire and Tac-Stance.

Pistols

Hoping to balance the metagame both in MW3 multiplayer and Warzone, Activision has introduced four new pistols: COR-45, Renetti, TYR, and WSP Stinger. An ideal aspect of these firearms is their fast mobility and rapid swap animations, which make them reliable secondary weapons.

Knives & Launcher

A new launcher called RGL-80 has made its way into the MW3’s weapon roster. However, players will also have two new melee choices, Gutter Knife and Karambit.