Best MCW Loadout Modern Warfare 3: Class setup, attachments, perks

The MCW stands out in Modern Warfare 3 as a formidable Assault Rifle, offering great damage, range, pinpoint accuracy, and enhanced mobility. It’s a true all-rounder and amongst MW3’s top weapons, especially with this best class setup, attachments, and perks.

Echoing the glory of the classic ACR, the MCW has established itself as a dominant force across multiplayer lobbies and the pro scene in MW3.

You might be wondering why the MCW is used ahead of the Holger 556 in the game. Indeed, the Holger 556 is definitely more powerful, but the MCW is easier to use as it functions like a laser beam while shooting enemies across all ranges.

If you are a fan of the MCW and want to use it in MW3, then you’ll want to use this optimized loadout.

Contents

• Best MCW loadout
• MCW loadout: perks and equipment
• How to unlock MCW in Modern Warfare 3
• Best alternative to MCW in Modern Warfare 3

Best MCW MW3 loadout

• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
• Rear Grip: RB Claw-PSL Grip
• Muzzle: T51R Billeted Brake
• Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel

No matter how you build it, the MCW is considered one of the best guns in the game. The following loadout closely mirrors what pros use in the Call of Duty League, and even if pro play doesn’t tickle your fancy, this setup is one of the best in the business.

This particular build for the MCW is catered towards enhancing your stability and handling of the AR. The JAK Glassless Optic has become the go-to across both multiplayer and Warzone for most players, but you can also try the Mk. 3 Reflector or Slate Reflector.

The DR-6 Handstop and the 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel remain two of the best attachments to use. They improve several key stats including gun kick, recoil control, firing aim stability, aiming idle sway, bullet velocity, and damage range.

Finally, not only does the T51R Billeted Brake improve firing aim stability and gun kick, but it also massively improves vertical recoil. Finally, the RB Claw-PSL Grip bolsters three familiar categories — firing aim stability, gun kick, and recoil control. With all of these attachments equipped, the MCW is incredibly accurate and one of the easiest weapons to use in MW3.

MCW MW3 Loadout: Perks and Equipment

• Vest: Gunner Vest
• Gloves: Scavenger Gloves
• Gear: Tac Mask or EOD Padding
• Lethal: Semtex
• Tactical: Stun
• Field Upgrade: Trophy System

Modern Warfare 3’s new perk system lets you equip vests and gear for benefits as opposed to selecting perks. To best take advantage of this use the Gunner Vest, allowing for the use of a second primary weapon. Since the MCW isn’t great at close range, you’ll want to partner it with a meta SMG like the RAM-9 or HRM-9.

The Scavenger Gloves ensure ammo will never be a problem for you. This will come in handy on big maps where you might be close to a kill streak, but you run out of ammo. Either Tac Mask and EOD Padding are fantastic options for gear, and it depends on whether you’re more concerned about incoming tactical or lethal equipment.

Lastly, a Trophy System comes in handy in game modes such as Hardpoint or Domination, where you are likely to get bombarded with grenades and flashes while playing the objective.

Of course, this combination of Gear and Field Upgrade is built to negate the effects of incoming equipment, so you may want to consider swapping one of them out for something that better suits your playstyle. For example, the Munitions Box can be used to replenish grenades, or perhaps the Portable Radar field upgrade which helps you gain additional info on enemy whereabouts.

How to unlock MCW in MW3

To unlock the MCW in Modern Warfare 3, you must reach level 44 in multiplayer or Zombies. Alternatively, you can extract with an MCW in Zombies to skip the grind.

Best MCW alternative in MW3

The MCW is already one of the best weapons in Modern Warfare 3, but if you are looking for an alternative the Holger 556 is worth choosing. It isn’t as accurate but boasts a more impressive TTK.

You can also go with the MTZ 556, a powerful alternative to the MCW at lower levels.

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