Field Upgrades have been a crucial part of the Call of Duty series for a while now, and it’s no different in Modern Warfare 3.

These can turn the tide of battle in a matter of seconds and can help you achieve victory at any moment. That’s why it is essential to know the best field upgrades in MW3 and what they offer.

In this guide, we’ll explain the best Field Upgrades to currently use in MW3, especially after the Season 2 Reloaded update.



Best Field Upgrades in MW3 Season 2 Reloaded to improve your kits

10. A.C.S.

MW3 A.C.S -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The A.C.S. is the perfect hacking tool in the game as it temporarily hacks nearby enemy devices. But, it’s most useful in modes like Hardpoint, where it captures the Hardpoints and the flags in Domination.


9. Anti-Armor Rounds

MW3 Anti-Armor Rounds -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Anti-Armor rounds give a boost to your weapon damage against armored enemies like vehicles, equipment, and enemies with body armor. You can use these in longer modes like Invasion and Ground War.

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8. Suppression Mine

MW3 Suppression Mine -- best field upgrades in MW3
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If you want to hamper the opponent team’s movement then the Suppression is the one you should use. It has a trip wire, when triggered, will emit a constant sound wave that disrupts the enemy operator’s vision and slows down their movement. This will give you a short window to take them out.


7. Recon Drone

MW3 Recon Drone -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Recon Drone is handy in modes like Ground War and Invasion as it hovers over a small area to mark enemies. You’ll need to manually set it up in a specific area to maximize its capabilities.


6. Munitions Box

MW3 Heartbeat Sensor -- best field upgrades in MW3
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When you’re out of ammo and equipment, the Munitions Box can come in handy as it will 

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supply you and your teammates with ammo. Placing it in right places will ensure that all of your teammates will be able to resupply without any problem.


5. Heartbeat Sensor

MW3 Heartbeat Sensor -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Heartbeat Sensor is a well-known piece of equipment in the series and it’s back in MW3. This field upgrade lets you detect nearby enemies via their heartbeats, which can help you quickly take them out.


4. Deployable Cover

MW3 Deployable Cover -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Deployable Cover is another useful Field Upgrade that can protect you from ballistic damage. You can use it to temporarily block pathways and to protect yourselves frome enemies. It takes quite some time to destroy these so you can set them up and plan your next move with ease.

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3. Portable Radar

MW3 Portable Radar-- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Portable Radar turns on for a short time and detects nearby enemies. This can help you and your team eliminate them, giving you a small lifeline in gaining victory. 


2. Trophy System

MW3 Trophy System -- best field upgrades in MW3
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The Trophy System can be deployed to destroy up to three pieces of equipment and projectiles in its near vicinity. This includes grenades and even missiles in some cases. It’s particularly nifty in modes like Control.


1. Dead Silence

MW3 Dead Silence -- best field upgrades in MW3
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If you prefer a stealth and build, then the Dead Silence field upgrade will be very useful as it temporarily makes your footsteps silent and applies the Ghost Perk, which keeps you hidden under enemy radars when stationary. 

That’s everything you need to know about the best field upgrades in MW3 Season 2 Reloaded.

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