Best guns in MW3: Every Modern Warfare 3 weapon ranked

Navigating through the wide selection of weapons in Modern Warfare 3 can be challenging when trying to identify the best gun. To help you, here’s every MW3 weapon ranked, including a countdown of the top 10 best picks in Season 2.

MW3 Season 2 has finally arrived offering players plenty of new content to explore. This update introduces various adjustments to the weapon lineup, alongside the exciting additions of the RAM-9 SMG and BP50 Assault Rifle.

The meta has changed once again and with all the new content to explore, you’ll want to ensure you’re using the best weapons possible to dominate multiplayer.

With all of Season 2’s new guns and balance changes in mind, here are the best weapons in Modern Warfare 3.

Every Modern Warfare 3 weapon ranked

Before highlighting the best guns in Modern Warfare 3, we’ve ranked every weapon in the game, ranging from the best to the worst.

Keep in mind that a lower ranking on the list doesn’t necessarily mean the weapon can’t be useful, every weapon on the list can dominate matches if you can successfully adapt your play style.

  1. MCW
  2. Rival-9
  3. RAM-7
  4. HRM-9
  5. XRK Stalker
  6. BAS-B
  7. WSP-9
  8. WSP Swarm
  9. Holger 556
  10. AMR9
  11. KV Inhibitor
  12. KATT-AMR
  13. Renetti
  14. RAM-9
  15. DG-56
  16. TAQ Eradicator
  17. BP50
  18. Striker
  19. Longbow
  20. Holger 26
  21. Striker 9
  22. TAQ Evolvere
  23. Pulemyot 762
  24. MTZ Interceptor
  25. Bruen Mk9
  26. MTZ-556
  27. Lockwood 680
  28. SVA 545
  29. WSP Stinger
  30. COR-45
  31. KVD Enforcer
  32. DM56
  33. FR 5.56
  34. DG-58 LSW
  35. MTZ-762
  36. Riveter
  37. MCW 6.8
  38. Haymaker
  39. Karambit
  40. Gutter Knife
  41. TYR
  42. RGL-80
  43. Sidewinder

Best guns in Modern Warfare 3

10. AMR9

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The AMR9 has seen an increase in popularity in both Warzone and MW3.

As Season 2 unfolds and the meta continues to evolve, the AMR9 has successfully carved out a place for itself, displacing weapons from various categories and asserting dominance in the list, which is now predominantly occupied by SMGs and ARs.