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Best MCW Loadout in Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer

The best ACR setup for your MCW in MW3 beta.

Patrick ArmstrongAmir NaseriBy Patrick Armstrong and Amir NaseriNovember 14, 20234 Mins Read
Best MCW Loadout in Modern Warfare 3 - MW3
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After winning the top 5 best MW3 weapons crown, the MCW remains one of the most balanced guns in the game. Firing with this new Assault Rifle feels very much like the ACR from the original MW2 2009 game, featuring great power and accuracy. Furthermore, by using the best MCW loadout in MW3 – Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer, you can become the absolute dominating machine.

Best MCW Loadout in Modern Warfare 3

(Updated on August 9, 2024 – updated formatting)

Best MCW Loadout in Modern Warfare 3
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  • Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Suppressor
  • Stock: A90 Venom Stock
  • Rear Grip: RB Rapidstrike Grip
  • Laser: Corio Laz-44 V3

First things first, let’s get to the main weapon setup for the best MCW loadout in MW3. The star of the show here is none other than the 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel. This attachment is the best for controlling recoil while adding some positive damage range stats. Double it with the Bruen Heavy Suppressor underbarrel, and you can eliminate the horizontal recoil entirely.

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Now, your weapon is a little heavy for movement and ADS speed. In that sense, let’s help our AR with an A90 Venom stock. This works just like the TV Cardinal stock for the TAQ weapons family, increasing the mobility of MCW without losing too much accuracy rate. To balance the stats, however, add an RB Rapidstrike rear grip as well for better handling.

Add the Corio Laz-44 V3 laser to finalize the work for better accuracy and ADS speed. This will balance your AR, and if you check the stats on the image above, you’ll see that there are no negative points on using this MCW setup. Now, build the rest of the best MCW loadout in Modern Warfare 3.

Secondary Weapon

Ftac Siege Attachments
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  • Ftac Siege:
  • Barrel: Supertac-VI
  • Stock: Heist-LW
  • Rear Grip: Sur-160
  • Ammunition: 9mm Overpressured +P
  • Magazine: 50 Round Drum

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One of the best secondary weapons you can carry as an AR or Sniper Rifle support is the Ftac Siege. This pistol shares attachments with other SMGs in the game, allowing you to skip the Overkill perk and gear. The attachments above suggest a balanced build for this weapon while maintaining mobility stats.

Gear And Perks For The Best MCW Loadout

MCW Loadout Perks and Gear
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Field Upgrade:

  • Comm Scrambler

Lethal and Tactical:

  • Stun Grenade
  • Thermite

Perks With Infantry Vest:

  • Quick-Grip Gloves
  • Lightweight Boots/Covert Sneakers
  • Mag Holster

The final stop for the best MCW loadout guide in Modern Warfare 3 is on the gears and perk section. First, choose the Comm Scrambler to hide yourself from the enemy’s radar, even if they have an active UAV. Next, I suggest using the Stun Grenade as your tactical equipment for clearing corners. And always bring a Thermite with you in the game for the lethal equipment. The Thermite can stick to surfaces and targets while allowing for gradual damage to barbeque your enemies.

Now, the best perks you can use for the best MCW loadout in Modern Warfare 3 are the Quick-Grip Gloves and Mag Holster. The MCW we set above didn’t have a 60-round magazine, so it’s best to have the Quick-Grip to switch your weapons faster. The Mag Holster also helps you reload guns quicker to kill the third and fourth targets.

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In the end, you can pick the Lightweight Boots as your final perk for quicker movement speed. Or if you have the Covert Sneakers, don’t hesitate to equip them on every loadout you have! This is basically the Dead Silence perk for free, as it eliminates your footstep sound entirely in the game.

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Patrick Armstrong, Amir Naseri
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Artist and writer with a lifelong love of video games. Their favorite games include Dead by Daylight, Meet Your Maker, and Project Zomboid.

Patrick Armstrong, Amir Naseri
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Artist and writer with a lifelong love of video games. Their favorite games include Dead by Daylight, Meet Your Maker, and Project Zomboid.

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