MW3 Best Guns Tier List: Ranking Best Weapons

Extremely low TTK even paired with the fire rate makes this devastating up close.

All-purpose assault rifle effective at any range thanks to accuracy and firepower.

Shines in close quarters with high damage and rates of fire with good control.

Versatile battle rifle capable at most ranges with rapid fire and manageable recoil.

The Holger 556 assault rifle dominates across all ranges with minimal recoil, fast time-to-kill, and great handling for rush-down playstyles.

Boasting high damage and fire rate, the Ram 7 assault rifle melts opponents in close quarters but struggles with recoil control at longer ranges.

Excellent mobility and sprint-to-fire speed make the WSP Swarm SMG ideal for aggressive run-and-gun gameplay.

Agile SMG is ideal for run-and-gun with fast handling and mobility.

Fast-firing sniper is great for quick scoping and mobile play.

Excellent handling and TTK make this an underrated CQB threat.

Faster and more mobile than typical snipers while remaining lethal.

Hits extremely hard at range despite the mobility drawbacks of a heavy LMG.

Fast full auto shotgun effective up close but limited beyond that

Large magazines to suppress enemies but mobility is subpar.

Average marksman rifle with no real advantages over other weapons.

Cumbersome battle rifle requiring mastery to use effectively

Reliable 2-shot semi-auto marksman rifle if you can control the fire rate.

With a slower fire rate but hard-hitting rounds, the KVD Enforcer assault rifle rewards accuracy and control in mid-range shootouts but it still isn't enough as better options are available. 

The full-auto Sidewinder SMG shreds up close but has limited effectiveness beyond short distances.

Unreliable one-shot kills make this shotgun ineffective.