The official launching is here !

Activision has rolled out the much - anticipatedlaunch updatefor Modern Warfare 3 , occupy with a full cooking stove of buffs and nerfs for various arm . As is tradition , these weapon counterweight change straightaway bear on the biz ’s meta , so here ’s a elaborated summing up of them .

MW3 launch update weapon nerfs and buffs explained

Here ’s the complete list of weapon remainder change in Modern Warfare 3 ’s launch update :

Assault Rifles

I noticed that these three ravishment rifles have become much strong in the MW3 launching update , which made them better for fighting at metier to foresightful distances . The dissipated pace of ardor , quick shooting , and longer wrong range helped me rule out enemies more easily , while the lower backlash made my shots more precise and steady .

SMG

Striker has receive a major nerf , draw it less dominant at close - scope engagements . However , the fall purpose - down - sights ( ADS ) sentence will slenderly improve its reactivity , but it may not be enough to compensate for its reduced scathe yield . I conceive this weapon may lose its popularity among submachine gun users who prefer high - terms and abject - recoil guns .

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Light Machine Guns

The Holger 26 and Pulemyot 762 have been buff and nerfed , respectively , in the latest Modern Warfare 3 launching update . The Holger 26 will have much better execution at medium to foresightful - range engagements due to the increase fastball velocity . On the other hand , Pulemyot 762 is now a bit less substantial at close distance . This means that you may struggle to kill enemies with this LMG .

Marksman Rifle

Both the MTZ Interceptor and the MCW 6.8 have received some buffs , making them more responsive and lethal at medium to long - range fight .   These two weapon may still be a viable option for marksman rifle users who like a powerful and stable gun .

Sniper Rifles

Handgun

Ammunition

Attachments

Some weapons and attachments may become more or less popular , depending on the playstyle and preference of the player . However , these changes may not be final , as the developers make adjustment based on feedback and data from the players .

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MW3 Launch update balance changes