Summary
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’sprogression systemallows players to earn XP, thereby leveling up and unlocking new weapons. However, the new Armory Unlock system takes the progression system to a new degree where players have the opportunity to unlock several items through their efforts.
These include a lot more than the traditional guns, including Killstreaks, Equipment, Perks, and more. But to even reach this point, players must reach level 25 before they can complete challenges to unlock these items.
Once players start their Armory Unlock journey, it can feel quite overwhelming to understand which item they should unlock first, as there are 16 guns, 5 aftermarket parts, 10 perks, and a plethora of items in other categories. This guide lists the best 9 items players should be unlocking throughthe Armory Unlock systemif you want to keep ahead of your enemies.
1DG58
The Best Assault Rifle
First and foremost, players who are serious about improving their K/D ratio should unlock thepowerful assault rifle: DG58, which boasts an excellent recoil, making it easier to control compared to other assault rifles.
It’s hands down the best armory unlock for offensive players as its three-round burst fire dominates enemies in the game. Whether the target is at a close range or far away, its accuracy always makes sure players get a kill.
2Covert Sneakers
The Greatest Perk
Multiplayer is all about players getting behind the enemy without letting them know that they’re about to go down. What can be better than a pair of Covert Sneakers that eliminate the player’s footstep sounds?
These sneakers are from the “Perks” category and are considered the strongest perk by many players. Even though these sneakers don’t increase players' movement speed, it won’t matter, as players will be able to sneak around corners without notifying enemies.
3Ghost T/V Camo
Go Invisible
Going undetected is crucial as it increases the player’s survival rate. While covert sneakers eliminate footstep sounds, the player can still be seen running on the battlefield. In this case, unlocking the Ghost T/V Camo decreases their visibility significantly by hiding the player from the radar.
It’s important to remember that this perk can only block the detection by UAVs, radars, and heartbeat sensors when the player is moving or running. Once the player stops moving, the camo’s ability to make them invisible vanishes.
4Advanced UAV
The Enemy Spotter
The enemy can no longer hide from players who uses the Advanced UAV Killstreak. The main purpose of this killstreak is to expose the enemy or enemy team location. In order to unlock this killstreak, three players need to purchase the UAV killstreak and call the UAVs at the same time.
Once, they do this correctly, they can use this “Untargetable” orbital UAV on the mini-map in real time. Compared to standard UAVs, which can’t reveal the enemy location in real-time, the Advanced UAV is a game changer.
5Rival-9
The Lightweight Killer
Submachine guns are excellent forclose-range combatas their recoil is lower, and the fire rate is high. One of the finest SMGs players can unlock through the Armory is the Rival-9, which is a lightweight 9mm gun for agile players.
Itsability to quickly kill multiple enemiessimultaneously, while also being accurate at medium ranges, makes it a must-have weapon for SMG lovers and only requires the completion of three daily challenges to unlock.
6Holger 26
An Unforgiving LMG
For players who fight from a medium to long distance, LMGs are the second-best option after assault rifles. However, LMGs typically bring a bigger magazine size for killing many opponents without reloading.
The Holger 26 is not an exception as it brings 60 bullets in a single magazine to make sure the enemies are down. This highly modular LMG is perfect for medium-range combat and can be mounted to kill enemies located far away.
7Marksman Gloves
Accurate Shots
MW3also offers dedicated gloves for different purposes. Fortunately, players can get their hands on the Marksman Gloves fromthe Armory systemthat will help them ADS(Aim Down Sight) with a sniper rifle. Stability is a crucial factor players need to have for individual sniper shots to become formidable marksmen.
Sniper rifles are excellent for a confirmed single-shot hit from a long range and the Marksman Gloves will reduce the sway and flinch while players are aiming through the scope.
8VTOL Jet
Enemy Group Killer
Another great killstreakoption is the VTOL Jet, which releases a pair of precision bombs on enemies. It can be unlocked by completing 8 Daily Challenges.
The first benefit of the VTOL Jet is its accuracy in locking onto a target, and the second benefit is efficiently killing enemies. Once players get their hands on this jet, they simply need to choose a location on the map and in a couple of seconds, the jet will fly over that location, dropping several bombs at once.
9Gunship
Ultimate Punisher
This monster gunship can turn the tables when the player is in a losing situation. This heavily equipped gunship comes with a laser tracking missile, a turret, and 25mm and 40mm cannons for annihilating several enemies at once.
Once players get their hands on the gunship, they can manually operate it from the sky, firing their choice of cannons and missiles at enemy locations. Even though its accuracy is not as good as the VTOL Jet, it is much more capable of taking out several enemies through sheer firepower.
