Best KV Inhibitor MW3 loadout: Class setup, attachments, perks

Gone are the days when only bolt-action snipers delivered consistent one-shot kills. Newer Call of Duty games have equally lethal semi-auto weapons like the KV Inhibitor, and this is the best loadout to get the most out of it in MW3.

In Modern Warfare 3, the KV Inhibitor offers a middle ground between the fast-firing but weaker Longbow and the powerful but slow KATT-AMR. This makes it one of the most balanced snipers in MW3 and a good option on most maps.

Even so, it can feel somewhat sluggish at times so you’ll need to maximize the KV Inhibitor’s handling to make this sniper rifle competitive in multiplayer.

This KV Inhibitor loadout does just that with these attachments and perks making this a weapon that can dominate just about any lobby in MW3 Season 3.

Contents

• Best KV Inhibitor MW3 loadout
• Best KV Inhibitor class: Perks & equipment
• How to unlock the KV Inhibitor in MW3
• Best KV Inhibitor alternative in MW3

Best KV Inhibitor MW3 loadout

Attachments

• Barrel: Kastovia JEK-40 Barrel
• Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
• Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4
• Stock: Ivanov Wood Stock
• Ammunition: .338 Magnum High Grain Rounds

To help the KV Inhibitor keep up with MW3’s fast-paced gameplay it’s best to build it for handling and mobility. The SL Razorhawk Laser Light is perfect for this with the laser attachment being a superior version of the once-meta FFS OLE-V Laser.

The Kastovia JEK-40 Barrel and Ivanov Wood Stock provide a further boost to ADS Speed while also enhancing mobility, both ideal for 6v6. As a bonus, they also give the KV Inhibitor a trendy wooden appearance acting as a throwback to the iconic Dragunov of past Call of Duty games.

Looking to improve ADS even further and make the KV Inhibitor as snappy as possible, switching out its default optic for the Forge Tac Delta 4 is a good idea. This optic speeds up ADS significantly and its lower zoom is more suited to multiplayer where enemies will often get up close and personal.

To round off the build equip the .338 Magnum High Grain Rounds. This ammunition enhances both Bullet Velocity and Damage Range making the KV Inhibitor more forgiving at long range which is huge on a sniper rifle like this.

Best KV Inhibitor class: Perks & equipment

• Vest: Overkill Vest
  • Increases Tactical Sprint duration and reduces refresh time.
• Gloves: Marksman Gloves
  • Reduced sway and flinch while ADS.
• Boots: Lightweight Boots
  • Increases movement and swim speed. Reduces noise while swimming.
• Gear: Bone Conduction Headset
  • Reduces player combat and environmental sounds to allow improved focus on hearing other footsteps.
• Lethal: Proximity Mine
  • Proximity-triggered explosive that launches in the air, and deals heavy damage to the surrounding area.
• Tactical: Flash Grenade
  • Blinds and deafens targets.

The Overkill Vest is an excellent option on the KV Inhibitor as it gives you a second primary weapon to cover up the sniper rifle’s shortcomings. This is best used on an SMG or mobile AR like the WSP Swarm or BP50 which can used up close in situations where a sniper isn’t suitable.

For the gloves slot, the Marksman Gloves are great as they decrease Idle Sway and ADS flinch which benefits sniping a lot. Similarly, the Lightweight Boots increase movement speed making it easier to reposition quickly and take power positions where MW3 snipers like the KV Inhibitor excel.

For the lone gear slot, it’s use the Bone Conduction Headset. When equipped this makes identifying enemy footsteps and gunshots easier giving you increased situational awareness, letting you snipe in peace.

While it won’t prove popular in your lobbies, a Proximity Mine is a phenomenal option for shutting down flanks and punishing enemies who are running around aimlessly. Finally, a Flash Grenade is a reliable tactical that lets you blind foes and pick them off with ease.

How to unlock the KV Inhibitor in Modern Warfare 3

The KV Inhibitor can be unlocked through The Armory from Level 25 onward by activating the KV Inhibitor on the Armory Unlocks tab and then either completing 3 Daily Challenges or winning 3 matches.

Best KV Inhibitor alternative in Modern Warfare 3

Added in MW3 Season 3, the MORS is a fantastic sniper rifle that fires very quickly for a bolt action and has a much more forgiving one-shot kill than the KV Inhibitor.

Check out these other MW3 loadouts for more alternatives to the KV Inhibitor:

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