Modern Warfare 3 Gear-based Perk system explained

Modern Warfare 3 has completely overhauled how Perks are used within multiplayer, introducing a new Gear-based Perk system. So, here’s how this refreshed Perk system works in MW3.

MW3 Season 1 is in full swing offering players a ton of content to delve into. This includes a brand-new roster of multiplayer maps, new Perks, and a substantial update for the Zombies experience.

However, despite the game maintaining the Perks and their benefits in multiplayer, SHG drastically shifted how the system works in the game, so here’s all you need to know about the Gear-based Perk system in MW3.

How do Perks work in MW3?

Perks in MW3 are available through Gear, with each piece of Gear providing different functionality and attributes to the player’s experience.

Each piece of Gear is linked to a specific Perk, offering a limited amount of four Gear pieces to include within a Loadout. Just like previous CoD titles, each Gear is categorized into tiers to ensure proper balance within the system.

Further, it’s important to note that when you equip certain pieces, it prevents the duplication of the same effects that some pieces share.

All MW3 Vests, Gloves, Boots & Gear available

MW3’s Gear-based Perk includes Vests, Gloves, Boots, and Gear, each one having a different effect on players, allowing them to adapt their choice to their playing style.

Here’s a list of every Gear-based Perk piece available within each category:

Vest

• Demolition Vest
• Gunner Vest
• Engineer Vest
• Infantry Vest
• CCT Comms Vest
• Overkill Vest
• Assassin Vest

Gloves

• Quick-Grip Gloves
• Scavenger Gloves
• Commando Gloves
• Ordnance Gloves
• Marksman Gloves
• Assault Gloves

Boots

• Lightweight Boots
• Climbing Boots
• Stalker Boots
• Tactical Pads
• Covert Sneakers
• Running Sneakers

Gear

• EOD Padding
• Tac Mask
• Mission Control Comlink
• Bone Conduction Headset
• L/R Detector
• Ghost T/V Camo
• Mag Holster
• Blacklight Flashlight
• Threat Identification System
• Data Jacker
• Signal Jammer
• Hijacked IFF Strobe

All in all, that’s everything you need to know about Modern Warfare 3’s Perk Gear-based system.

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