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All weapons in MW3, from Assault Rifles to SMGs, Snipers & more guns

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30th Apr 2024 11:27

There are more weapons than ever before in MW3, as you're not only able to access the new selection of Assault Rifles, SMGs, and Snipers but also the full swathe of guns from Modern Warfare 2 as well.

This is the first time that this has happened in a Call of Duty game, and it gives players more opportunities than ever to find and build their ideal gun and take it onto the battlefield. I know which weapons I gravitate towards in the game, but it's quite overwhelming how many there are to try out and unlock.

MW3 weapons & how to unlock them

Check out the tables below to see every single gun that you can use in MW3, alongside what level you need to be to unlock it. We've also included links to our pages on the best loadout for each particular gun where relevant:

Assault Rifles

Gun	Unlock Requirement
SVA 545	Level 4
MTZ-556	Level 12
HOLGER 556	Level 37
MCW	Level 44
DG-58	Armory (Level 25)
FR 5.56	Armory (Level 25)
TAQ-56	MW2 (or Level 55)
M4	MW2 (or Level 55)
STB 556	MW2 (or Level 55)
KASTOV 762	MW2 (or Level 55)
M13B	MW2 (or Level 55)
CHIMERA	MW2 (or Level 55)
ISO HEMLOCK	MW2 (or Level 55)
TEMPUS RAZORBACK	MW2 (or Level 55)
FR AVANCER	MW2 (or Level 55)
M13C	MW2 (or Level 55)
TR-76 GEIST	MW2 (or Level 55)
LACHMANN-556	MW2 (or Level 55)
M16	MW2 (or Level 55)
KASTOV-74U	MW2 (or Level 55)
KASTOV 545	MW2 (or Level 55)
RAM-7	Season 1
BP50	Season 2
BAL-27	Season 3

Image of the SVA 545 Assault Rifle in MW3

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Battle Rifles

Gun	Unlock Requirement
BAS-B	Level 17
SIDEWINDER	Armory (Level 25)
MTZ-762	Armory (Level 25)
LACHMANN-762	MW2 (or Level 55)
CRONEN SQUALL	MW2 (or Level 55)
FTAC RECON	MW2 (or Level 55)
TAQ-V	MW2 (or Level 55)
SO-14	MW2 (or Level 55)
SOA Subverter	Season 2

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SMGs

Gun	Unlock Requirement
STRIKER	Level 4
WSP SWARM	Level 27
AMR9	Level 55
WSP-9	Armory (Level 25)
RIVAL-9	Armory (Level 25)
STRIKER 9	Armory (Level 25)
LACHMANN SHROUD	MW2 (or Level 55)
ISO 9MM	MW2 (or Level 55)
PDSW 528	MW2 (or Level 55)
VEL 46	MW2 (or Level 55)
FENNEC 45	MW2 (or Level 55)
BAS-P	MW2 (or Level 55)
ISO 45	MW2 (or Level 55)
LACHMANN SUB	MW2 (or Level 55)
FSS HURRICANE	MW2 (or Level 55)
MX9	MW2 (or Level 55)
MINIBAK	MW2 (or Level 55)
VAZNEK-9K	MW2 (or Level 55)
HRM-9	Season 1
RAM-9	Season 2
FJX Horus	Season 3

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Shotguns

Gun	Unlock Requirement
LOCKWOOD 680	Level 4
HAYMAKER	Level 39
RIVETER	Armory (Level 25)
LOCKWOOD 300	MW2 (or Level 55)
EXPEDITE 12	MW2 (or Level 55)
BRYSON 800	MW2 (or Level 55)
KV BROADSIDE	MW2 (or Level 55)
MX GUARDIAN	MW2 (or Level 55)
BRYSON 890	MW2 (or Level 55)

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LMGs

Gun	Unlock Requirement
PULEMYOT 762	Level 4
OG-58 LSW	Level 7
HOLGER 26	Armory (Level 25)
BRUEN MK9	Level 31
SAKIN MG38	MW2 (or Level 55)
RAAL MG	MW2 (or Level 55)
556 ICARUS	MW2 (or Level 55)
RAPP H	MW2 (or Level 55)
HCR 56	MW2 (or Level 55)
RPK	MW2 (or Level 55)
TAQ Evolvere	Season 1

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Marksman Rifles

Gun	Unlock Requirement
KVD ENFORCER	Level 4
MCW 6.8	Armory (Level 25)
DM56	Armory (Level 25)
MTZ INTERCEPTOR	Armory (Level 25)
EBR-14	MW2 (or Level 55)
SP-R 208	MW2 (or Level 55)
LOCKWOOD MK2	MW2 (or Level 55)
TEMPUS TORRENT	MW2 (or Level 55)
CROSSBOW	MW2 (or Level 55)
LM-S	MW2 (or Level 55)
SA-B 50	MW2 (or Level 55)
TAQ-M	MW2 (or Level 55)

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Sniper Rifles

Gun	Unlock Requirement
KATT-AMR	Level 4
LONGBOW	Level 28
KV-INHIBITOR	Armory (Level 25)
MCPR-300	MW2 (or Level 55)
SIGNAL 50	MW2 (or Level 55)
VICTUS XMR	MW2 (or Level 55)
FJX IMPERIUM	MW2 (or Level 55)
CARRACK .300	MW2 (or Level 55)
LA-B 330	MW2 (or Level 55)
SP-X 80	MW2 (or Level 55)
XRK Stalker	Season 1
MORS	Season 3

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Melee

Gun	Unlock Requirement
Riot Shield	Level 4
Gutter Knife	Level 1
Karambit	Level 1
Soulrender	Season 2
Gladiator	Season 3

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Handguns

Gun	Unlock Requirement
COR-45	Level 4
RENETTI	Level 21
TYR	Level 50
WSP	Armory (Level 25)
P890	Level 4
.50 GS	MW2 (or Level 55)
X12	MW2 (or Level 55)
BASILISK	MW2 (or Level 55)
FTAC SIEGE	MW2 (or Level 55)
GS MAGNA	MW2 (or Level 55)
9MM DAEMON	MW2 (or Level 55)
X13 AUTO	MW2 (or Level 55)

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Launchers

Gun	Unlock Requirement
RGL-80	Level 38
PILA	Level 4
JOKR	MW2 (or Level 55)
RPG-7	MW2 (or Level 55)
STRELA-P	MW2 (or Level 55)
Stormender	Season 1

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You will need to complete challenges to unlock the various Armory weapons, which are unlocked after reaching level 25 in the Military Rank rewards.

How many weapons are in MW3?

As of Season 3 of MW3, there are a total of 126 weapons available in the game. This will only continue with more seasons throughout 2024, and Season 3 Reloaded, which launches on May 1, 2024, is expected to add an additional primary weapon.

Do Modern Warfare 2 weapons carry over?

You'll notice if you've played a fair amount of MW2 that any guns that you unlocked in Modern Warfare 2 have carried over to MW3 and are able to be used from the moment that you unlock custom loadouts.

Any weapons that you didn't get your hands on though can be unlocked by completing challenges after reaching level 55, so let's hope that you managed to secure all of the meta weapons as you'd be a long way off otherwise.

What are 'recommended weapons'?

Recommended weapons are a new limited-time feature in MW3 that gives you extra XP and the opportunity to complete additional weekly challenges. There are no 'set' recommended weapons, and the selection will rotate all of the time, encouraging you to use new guns that you might not have otherwise touched.

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You can see which guns are designated as recommended weapons by the orange fire symbol next to their image as shown above - so why not give them a try to get some extra experience and climb the ranks faster?

For more guides on all things Call of Duty, check out our Modern Warfare 3 homepage, where you'll find our recommendations for the best meta guns and loadouts, Battle Rifles, SMGs, and best Warzone weapons.

About the author

Alex Garton

Alex is a Senior Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) in English, he has previously written for Dexerto & Gfinity. Specialising in Call of Duty & Apex Legends, he loves (attempting) to improve his aim in competitive shooters and will always make time for a single-player RPG.

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