Top 5 Best Assault Rifles in Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer

Want to kill the zombies and shoot the heads of your enemies in a single shot? Well, the diverse Assault Rifles of Modern Warfare 3 are the answer to all your needs.  To ace the fight, no matter which fight mode, you need nothing more than a deadly AR. MW3 features various types of weapons in the AR category. Some are brand new, while others are improved versions of the weapons from Modern Warfare 2. Each of these weapons has its own play style with distinct accuracy, damage, recoil control, killing time, and so on.

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5. DG-58

The DG-58 is a three-round burst rifle and has decent base damage with impressive stability. When equipped with the right attachments, this firearm can kill enemies in a single burst of bullets, leaving little to no time for the opponents to react. However, the slower rate of fire is the downside of DG-58, as it takes several bursts and accurate aim to kill the opponent. This rifle comes with average mobility, and it is suitable for close to mid-range combats. 

Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle DG-58

The loadout attachments for this DG-58 include

• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Barrel: DG 56 LS18 Barrel
• Magazine: 40 Round Drum Magazine
• Rear Grip: Varanus Steady Grip
• Stock: Extended Tp-9 Buttplate

Using these attachments with DG-58 will boost the bullet velocity, recoil control, and gun kick control. The barrels will work on the stability of the weapon, whereas the rear grip is there for vertical recoil control and aim down-sight speed. The additional mags help to boost ammo capacity while the Slate Reflector will give you a better field of view.

4. Kastov-762

The Kastov-762 is an automatic rifle that is known for its versatility and balance of power. It offers the best damage output and the shortest time to kill, making it a good option for aggressive players. You can also achieve utmost precision in the medium ranges with this assault rifle and win the firefights. However even with this impressive profile, the rifle also has some shortcomings like slower fire rate and recoil.

Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle Kastov 762

Furthermore, the loadout attachments include various options:

• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
• Barrel: KAS-10 584mm
• Rear Grip: Demo-X2 Grip
• Magazine: 40-Round Mag

These attachments significantly enhance the performance of the Kastov-762. For instance, the FSS Laser helps in accurate target acquisition and improved hip fire aim, and the barrels are there to extend the range, making it lethal for even distant targets. In addition to this, the Barrel and Underbarrel will refine the mobility, while the rear grip will help for better recoil control.

3. TAQ-56

It is one of the most overpowered weapons from Modern Warfare 2 and still is popular in MW3. It comes with heavy recoil, which can be toned down using attachments like XTEN Phantom-5. This rifle owes its third position in the list to its good firing rate, high and consistent damage output, and manageable recoil. All these features make this assault rifle a jack-of-all-trades weapon. However, it does have some drawbacks, like the limited range. This rifle may work best for short or medium ranges but is obsolete for distant-range combats. 

Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle TAQ-56

With the loadout attachments, the TAQ-56 performs even well. Here are some of the attachments available for this assault rifle:

• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Muzzle: 12″ Tacshort Barrel
• Underbarrel: FTac Ripper 56 or XTEN Phantom-5 Handstop
• Stock: TV LPX-434 Stock
• Rear Grip: FSS Combat Rear Grip

All these load-outs help boost the rifle’s performance with their unique offerings. The optic attachment, FSS OLE-V Laser, will help in ADS speed, while the 12″ Tacshort barrel helps in hip recoil control and also boosts ADS speed making the mobility even smoother and swift. The rear grip is there to make the recoil and gunkick manageable for the player.

2. MCW

The MCW is undoubtedly one of the best assault rifles in the Modern Warfare 3. It is popular among players for a good reason. It offers an unmatchable recoil control and performs extraordinary at both close and medium ranges. Although being the most popular choice, this rifle is also blemished with a lower damage profile. It may also require an attachment for effective longer-range attacks. Nevertheless, its user-friendly qualities and versatility make it top the charts. The base stats of this riffle cover its disappointingly moderate damage output and impressive moderate to high fire rate.

Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle MCW

You can attach several specs with this rifle to give a push to its performance and functionality. The list of the perks and loadout attachments that are prototypical of MCW is given below:

• Barrel: Second Line Mammoth Heavy
• Optic:  SZ Lonewolf Optic
• Stock: MCW Lancer Tactical Stock
• Rear Grip: RB Claw-PSL Grip
• Magazine: 40 Round Mag

The Second Line barrel will add to the bullet’s velocity, aiming for idle sway. The Tactical Stock makes the vertical recoil a lot more manageable. The claw PSL grip will also help in gun recoil and gun kick control.

1. Holger 556

The Hogler 556 is the only assault rifle that beats MCW. Both of the options are quite user-friendly and popular among the masses. One of the many reasons Holger beats MCW is its performance and damage output at close range. The Hogler 556 blends elements of light machine guns and assault rifles to prove itself the most versatile weapon of MW3. The base stats of this riffle include high damage output and a high fire rate with moderate recoil.

Modern Warfare 3 Assault Rifle Holger 556

The loadout attachments help boost the performance of the rifles by enhancing precisions, mobility, and managing recoil.

• Muzzle: HMRES Mod Suppressor
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Stock: RB Addle Assault Stock
• Barrel:  Chrios-6 Match
• Magazine: 40-Round Magazine

The 6-match barrel adds to the bullet velocity and range recoil control. The suppressor makes the weapon undetectable by radar, and the RB assault addle stock makes the recoil manageable and contributes to gun kit control.

Overall, all the Assault Rifle features different kind of stats and capabilities. Some excel in damage and fire rate, while some provide good mobility and weapon handling. To test which one works the best for you, make sure to try them all in the battlefield and create a custom loadout for the one that suits your playstyle the most. This list should help you in getting a headstart for choosing some of the best available options, 

That being said, these are the 5 best Assault Rifles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. For more relevant content, make sure to check out our articles on KeenGamer.