Best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout

Modern Warfare 3 Striker SMG on black background
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 Striker SMG on black background
Credit: Activision
January 8, 2024: With Season 1 Reloaded on the way, we've updated the best Striker loadout and the best attachments to equip.

On the hunt for the best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout? We've got all the intel you need to dominate the opposition.

Modern Warfare 3 contains an extensive gun list packed with plenty of firepower, but the Striker stands out as the strongest SMG thanks to its steady rate of fire, minimal recoil, and high mobility. It's perfect to use alongside all of the movement changes in multiplayer.

But before we reveal more about the best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout, check out our walkthrough hub which contains plenty of useful intel and the best graphics settings to ensure the game runs as smoothly as possible.

What is the best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout?

  • Field Equipment: Trophy System
  • Grenades: Semtex / Flash

This build suits the run-and-gun style of play perfectly, despite mobility and handling levels taking a slight hit in favour of enhanced damage, range, accuracy, and recoil control.

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Best Modern Warfare 3 Striker attachments

The gunsmith contains all kinds of attachments that improve various characteristics of the Striker. After a bit of testing, this set of five is perfect for close and mid-range combat:

  • Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
  • Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
  • Stock: Lachmann MK2 Light
  • Rear Grip: FTAC G-5 Exo
  • Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip

Up first is the Striker Recon Long Barrel, which provides the only improvements to damage output in addition to a reduction in gun kick.

The pairing of the Bruen Heavy Support Grip and the FTAC G-5 Exo drastically reduces any recoil that could stop your shots from hitting the target. With hardly any recoil, they're excellent for keeping high accuracy in hectic gunfights.

With movement receiving a huge increase in speed in Modern Warfare 3, the Lachmann MK2 Light Stock is the way to go, thanks to even further enhancements in movement and sprint speed.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Striker class

Once the best Striker attachments are ready for battle, it's time to turn your attention to the perks and equipment that are capable of improving your in-game performance even further. Here are our recommendations:

Perks

  • Vest: Infantry
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  • Gloves: Commando
  • Boots: Stalker
  • Gear: EOD Padding

Infantry vest is the most popular choice as it increases the length of Tactical Sprint and reduces its refresh time, allowing you to traverse the map as fast as possible.

Commando gloves allow you to reload while sprinting which is particularly handy when constantly on the move, while Tactical Pads elongate the slide distance and enable you to aim down sight when performing a slide. This is great for flying around a corner with an enemy patiently waiting for your arrival.

Lastly, EOD Padding provides increased explosive resistance from grenades that are bound to fly in your direction while playing any of the game modes on offer.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Flash Grenade

It's hard to go wrong with this trusty combination of Semtex and flash grenade. Stick the Semtex to an enemy for an explosive elimination and use the flashbang to blind anyone that could have their crosshair locked onto a doorway.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 Striker meta?

After using the Striker, it's definitely up there with the best guns and weapons on offer in Modern Warfare 3. Its lack of recoil combined with high mobility and firepower are guaranteed to score plenty of kills.

That's everything there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout. For more Call of Duty, head over to our Warzone page for all the latest intel on the battle royale.

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