Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer mode features the standard 6v6 game rosters, as well as Ground War and Battle modes for large-scale skirmishes. If you're a new or returning player, this year's multiplayer may feel a bit overwhelming with its updated movement mechanics and fast-paced action. Here we present the best list of tips to help you achieve victory in all game modes in Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer.
Adjust your settings
We start our list of Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer tips with your game settings. MW3 offers plenty of customization in the menus. There are tons of settings for audio, video, and input devices that you'll want to change for a better experience. For example, some of the game's default visual settings aren't great for multiplayer. Turning off things like motion blur, film grain, and depth of field will greatly help with visibility. There are also settings like zooming out and changing the field of view to see more information on the map.
Grab a headset
You'll want to use a headset if possible. Having a headset with microphone is essential for communicating with your teammates; This is especially important when playing objective-based modes. Additionally, the headset provides better audio quality to increase map awareness, allowing you to better hear enemy footsteps and pinpoint their location.
Create custom rigs
As you start leveling up in Modern Warfare 3, you will unlock many perks and weapons that you can use. Some weapons will be easier to use than others, and you'll probably want to choose attachments that help improve the weapon's handling and mobility. Perk choices will depend on your preferred playstyle.
Choose Your Streak
Score based or kill based
Just like last year, Modern Warfare 3 lets you choose how you want to earn your streaks, meaning you can go for killstreaks or scorestreaks. This choice is not based on an advantage or any disadvantage; You can simply choose how you want to win your multiplayer series. So, consider your personal playing style here. If you are a player who likes to play aggressively and kill, you can leave the streaks at the default setting. However, if you are someone who likes to play goal-oriented, you may want to switch to scorestreaks.
To choose between killstreak or scorestreak, simply press the right trigger (R2/RT) in the killstreak menu to toggle between the two options. You can change this option at any time between matches, so you don't have to worry if you change your mind about how you want to play.
best streaks
Additionally, you want to make some smart choices when choosing killstreaks. Using some of the higher-end streaks like the Chopper Gunner or the Juggernaut suit can be a lot of fun, but if you're new to Call of Duty or just struggling to earn streaks, you'll probably want to stick with options that provide you with information or extract information from your enemy.
This means that the UAV, the lowest cost series in the game, is actually one of the best to equip. It shows enemy locations on the minimap and provides map awareness to you and your teammates.
The counter UAV is another solid choice for a low-end line as it will receive information from the enemy. Additionally, the Advanced UAV is a great high-end option as it gives you and your teammates an untargetable orbital UAV that shows you and your teammates the direction of each enemy on the minimap in real time.
Navigate the map intelligently
Modern Warfare 3 launches with the entire map pool from 2009's Modern Warfare 2, and although all maps have been remastered with only very minor changes, not everyone will be familiar with these older map layouts.
A helpful tip I always give to my new friends playing Call of Duty is to work on the outer parts of the map. If you dive directly into the middle of the map, you put yourself in the hot zone and increase the risk of being targeted from multiple angles and enemies. You'll still experience plenty of gunfights, starting from the outskirts and slowly working your way in, but this gives you time to become more familiar with the gunplay, fast-paced action, and learn the hotspots for each map.
For example, if you run directly into the downed plane near central Afghanistan, you will likely be instantly bitten from several different directions.
Keep your gun up
Modern Warfare 3 doesn't have as fast a time-to-kill as MW2, but the game features much faster movement mechanics, meaning an enemy can easily slide or jump around a corner in an instant.
The best way to counter this is to make sure you aim your gun when navigating between buildings and turning corners. Never lower your weapon at these moments, because in the seconds it takes to raise your weapon and aim, an opponent may suddenly appear and shoot at you.
Use your HUD
The traditional minimap returns to Call of Duty this year, meaning enemies will appear as red dots on your map when they fire with unsuppressed weapons. Knowing where your opponents are is always useful information, but it's also smart to watch where your teammates (blue markers) spawn. If you see all the blue dots suddenly start appearing at the other end of the map, the enemy is probably appearing somewhere near you. Or if a blue dot near you disappears, then you know they have died to an enemy that may still be nearby.
There's even a compass at the top of the screen. This seems to be often overlooked by players, but this will also display red dots for enemies firing their weapons. This is great for large-scale modes like Ground War or War, where you may want to use directional markers to inform your teammates about a distant tank or sniper.
Additionally, there's also a ping system for marking enemies using the D-pad, but sometimes it doesn't actually ping the specific player or area you're targeting.
Gather your team
Even a seasoned veteran can have a hard time leading a random team to victory if no one is communicating or playing the goal. Try to party with at least one or two friends to increase your chances of winning.
These are the tips you need to know to get better at playing Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer.
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