How to unlock all Modern Warfare 3 weapons: Ranks & Armory Unlocks explained
ActivisionModern Warfare 3 added fresh content to the new MW reboot trilogy that fans are already in love with, alongside some other major changes. One of those is the weapon-unlocking system, which now includes daily challenges. Here’s exactly how you can unlock all of the weapons in MW3.
The platform system in Modern Warfare 2 drew much debate from players, with some loving the chance to grind all different weapons to unlock others, while some felt that it was too confusing to fully understand.
While there were initially concerns that this would be carried over to MW3, we now know that it hasn’t and has been replaced by a hybrid system that combines the traditional leveling up with new Armory Unlocks.
Contents
- Unlock MW3 Assault Rifles
- Unlock MW3 Battle Rifles
- Unlock MW3 Submachine Guns
- Unlock MW3 Shotguns
- Unlock MW3 LMGs
- Unlock MW3 Marksman Rifles
- Unlock MW3 Sniper Rifles
- What are Armory Unlocks?
Here’s how you can unlock every weapon in Modern Warfare 3.
There are all new ways to unlock weapons in Modern Warfare 3.Unlock all Assault Rifles in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| SVA 545 | Level 4 |
| MTZ-556 | Level 12 |
| Holger 556 | Level 37 |
| MCW | Level 44 |
| DG-58 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| FR 5.56 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
Unlock all Battle Rifles in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bas-B | Level 17 |
| Sidewinder | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| MTZ-762 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
Unlock all Submachine Guns in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Striker | Level 4 |
| WSP Swarm | Level 27 |
| AMR9 | Level 55 OR purchase Vault Edition |
| WSP-9 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| Rival-9 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| Striker 9 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
Unlock all Shotguns in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lockwood 680 | Level 4 |
| Haymaker | Level 39 |
| Riveter | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) OR purchase Vault Edition |
Unlock all LMGs in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pulemyot 762 | Level 4 |
| DG-58 LSW | Level 7 |
| Holger 26 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| Bruen Mk9 | Level 31 |
Unlock all Marksman Rifles in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| KVD Enforcer | Level 4 |
| MCW 6.8 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| DM56 | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
| MTZ Interceptor | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
Unlock all Sniper Rifles in Modern Warfare 3
| Weapon | Unlock Requirement |
|---|---|
| Katt-AMR | Level 4 |
| Longbow | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) OR purchase Vault Edition |
| KV Inhibitor | Armory Unlocks (Level 25) |
What are Armory Unlocks?
Weapons locked in the Armory are a little more difficult to get as they don’t require you to simply reach a certain level to then become available to use.
To access the Armory Unlock weapons in Modern Warfare 3, reach Level 25, select the desired weapon you want to unlock, and successfully complete three Daily Challenges.
Upon completion of the three Daily Challenges, victories will subsequently be recognized as additional challenges completed.
Be sure to check back with every update as new content gets added and new guns become available. In the meantime, have a look at some of our other Modern Warfare 3 guides below:
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