Modern Warfare 3 Armory unlocks explained — how to unlock weapons

Updated on April 24, 13:50 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy

Unlocking weapons in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a relatively straight forward process once you know how it works.

In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about the Armory system and how to unlock weapons in MW3.

Understanding the armory system

There are several ways to unlock weapons and equipment in MW3 with some requiring the use of the new Armory system.

Here is list of unlock methods

• Increase your player level
• Complete weekly challenges
• Complete MW3 Armory unlocks challenges
• Complete seasonal content

In order to get access to MW3 armory unlocks, you’ll need to reach level 25. Once you do, navigate to the challenge menu and then select “Armory”.

Here you can select the unlock you wish to progress through the completion of daily challenges and winning games.

In previous entries of the franchise, players were not adequately incentivized to focus on winning games leading to a lower emphasis on team play.

Because players can now complete their unlocks by winning games after they have completed their Daily Challenges, players have a greater reason to work together.

Below we’ve provided a list of all the weapons you can unlock in MW3 whether it be from simply leveling up your account or via the MW3 armory unlocks broken down by weapon category.

All MW3 Assault Rifles

All MW3 Battle Rifles

All MW3 Submachine Guns

All MW3 Shotguns

All MW3 LMGs

All MW3 Marksman Rifles

All MW3 Sniper Rifles

Now you’ll know exactly what needs to be done to unlock weapons in MW3.

Details on perks, killstreaks, and more can be found in a blog post here.

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