Best Longbow MW3 loadout, attachments, class & perks
The best Longbow loadout in MW3 gives you a highly mobile sniper that's capable of insta-killing foes with a single quickscope. Reminiscent of the OG Intervention of old, this sniper is absurdly strong for an accurate sharpshooter who loves playing aggressively with a rifle in hand.
Of course, without a top-tier loadout, the weapon will never reach its full potential in multiplayer. So, let's jump into the best Longbow loadout in Modern Warfare 3, so you can bag yourself that highly sought-after nuke killstreak.
Best Longbow loadout in Modern Warfare 3
Click to enlargeAttachments
- Barrel: PRO-99 Long
- Magazine: 10 Round Mag
- Ammunition: 7.62x39mm High Grain
- Rear Grip: Demo 650
- Stock: No Stock
The strongest Longbow loadout in MW3 begins with the PRO-99 Long Barrel which significantly boosts the rifle's damage range and bullet velocity. This allows you to secure those one-shot kills from a distance and also means your quickscopes will always be consistent.
Follow this up with the 7.62x39mm High Grain ammunition for an even greater boost of velocity, giving you the freedom to focus on speed and mobility in every other attachment slot.
Next, combine the 10 Round Mag with the Demo 650 Rear Grip to give you an unbelievably fast ADS time and sprint to fire speed. This is essential for aggressive snipers players who prefer to stay on the front foot rather than holding a power position.
Finally, the No Stock attachment truly takes this loadout's mobility to the next level, giving you the movement speed and manoeuvrability to dominate a match. Accuracy and gunskill with this weapon will be key, but with enough practice, this setup feels unfair to play against.
Longbow class equipment & perks in MW3
Click to enlargePerks
- Gloves: Marksmen Gloves
- Boots: Covert Sneakers
- Gear: EOD Padding
- Vest: Infantry
Equipment
- Lethal: Grenade
- Tactical: Battle Rage
- Field Upgrade: Munitions Box
Perk-wise, begin with the Marksmen Gloves for the reduced sway and flinch while in ADS. This is absolutely perfectly paired with the Longbow, as landing that initial shot will be the difference between life and death.
Next up, Covert Sneakers are a must for anyone who's going to move a lot around the map, and that's what the quickscope Longbow is designed for. The ability to remain silent while rotating is invaluable and if you're smart with your routes, you'll often stumble upon unsuspecting enemies waiting to be killed.
After that, EOD Padding is always solid for protecting you from non-killstreak explosives and the movement enhancement from Infantry Vest is brilliant in fast-paced multiplayer.
Equipment should be a Grenade for pushing foes out of cover, Battle Rage for aggressive pushes, and a Munitions Box so ammo is never an issue.
How to unlock the Longbow
In order to unlock the Longbow, you'll simply need to reach level 4 to access the Gunsmith and custom loadouts. In total, this can be done in less than three matches if you get enough kills.
Best Longbow alternative in MW3
If you're a sniper player who prefers to hold down power positions in multiplayer, then the Longbow may not be the best rifle for you - instead, I think it's better for sentinel players to utilise the hefty but powerful KATT-AMR.
Click to enlargeThis bulky option lacks mobility but guarantees a clean one-shot at almost any range. For locking down an area or scoping down a long sightline, it's absolutely unmatched and will take out your foes in the blink of an eye.
Now you know which loadout to use for the Longbow in MW3, why not familiarise yourself with every killstreak so you always have the best selection for your style of play, or the best loadouts for LMGs, Assault Rifles, and Quickscoping? For everything else, be sure to check out our MW3 homepage.
