All MW3 Ranked Play restricted weapons & bans

Luca Di Marzo ❘ Published: 2024-02-07T17:50:25 ❘ Updated: 2024-02-07T17:50:34

Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play gives players a chance to play Call of Duty like the pros, but there are loadout limitations. Here’s a list of all the restricted weapons and banned attachments, Perks, Equipment, and Killstreaks in MW3 Ranked Play.

The Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 update brought a refresh to the Ranked Play mode. The mode allows fans of competitive Call of Duty to play like the pros, but that also means following the CDL ruleset.

As well as a change to maps and modes, you’ll also need to be aware of any restricted and banned weapons. This will get you ready to climb the MW3 Ranked Play Skill Divisions and earn rewards.

Here’s a full list of all of the banned weapons, attachments, Perks, Equipment, and Killstreaks that you won’t have access to when building your loadout in MW3 Season 2’s Ranked Play mode.

MW3 Ranked Play banned weapons

When creating your loadout in MW3 Ranked Play, certain weapons will be restricted based on the rules in the CDL. If you’re familiar with Ranked Play, you’ll know that Shotguns and LMGs are usually restricted, but check out the full list of restricted MW3 Ranked Play weapons below:

All MW2 weapons

Assault Rifle
- SVA-545
- RAM-7
- BP50
- Holger 556
- DG-58
- FR 5.56
- MTZ 556
SMG
- HRM-9
- RAM-9
Battle Rifle
Shotgun
Marksman Rifle
LMG
Sniper Rifle
- XRK Stalker
- Longbow
- KV Inhibitor
Melee
- Riot Shield
Pistol
- WSP Stinger
- COR-45
- TYR
Launcher

MW3 Ranked Play players with Iridescent skins

MW3 Ranked Play arrived in Season 1 Reloaded.

While the Gutter Knife and Karambit have not been restricted despite being GA’d by pro players, the devs have implemented a nerf to Melee weapons as a response to player complaints. Melee weapons in Ranked Play require two hits to kill an enemy.

In addition to the list of MW3 weapons above, keep in mind that all MW2 weapons are restricted in Ranked Play despite being available in the latest title.

Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play restricted attachments

The CDL rules also dictate which attachments players can equip in MW3 Ranked Play. While most are fair game, the following attachments are restricted in Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play:

Muzzle
- All Suppressors
- All Melee Damage Muzzles
- JAK BFB
- JAK Bullseye
Barrel
- All Silencers
Lasers
Optics
- All Thermal
- All Night Vision
Ammunition
Underbarrel
- All Launcher and Shotgun Underbarrels
Trigger Action
- All Fire Rate Triggers
Grip
- All Akimbo Grips
Aftermarket Parts
MW2 attachments

MW3 Ranked Play Equipment, Perk & Killstreak restrictions

Ranked Play uses the same maps, modes, and rules as the CDL.

With the revamped system in place, there are plenty of Perks to choose from in MW3, but not all of them are available in Ranked Play. The same goes for Equipment and Killstreaks when building your loadout, so here’s a list of all the restricted items: