Best BAS-B loadout for Modern Warfare 3 Season 3

Nathan Warby
BAS-B Battle Rifle in MW3

The BAS-B is a beastly Battle Rifle in MW3, especially with the right attachments. So, for those looking to take advantage of its power, here’s the best BAS-B loadout in Modern Warfare 3 Season 3.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 is well underway, and the BAS-B remains one of the top Battle Rifle choices in the game.

The BAS-B is a strong option for mid to long-range engagements and can be a great alternative to popular Assault Rifles, so here’s the best loadout for it in MW3, including the meta attachments, Perks, and Equipment.

Best MW3 BAS-B loadout attachments

  • Barrel: Short 8″ Bruen SZ-45 Barrel
  • Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Optic: Nydar Model 2023
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

To build the best BAS-B loadout in Modern Warfare 3, you’ll need the Short 8″ Bruen SZ-45 Barrel for extra mobility and recoil control.

The ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider improves the recoil control even more, while the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop balances the loss of mobility with an increase in aim walking, movement, ADS, and sprint-to-fire speeds.

As for the Optic, the Nydar Model 2023 is a favorite of mine, as it’s a nice clean sight you can use for all ranges. Lastly, the 45 Round Mag is just enough bullets to get the job done when taking on multiple enemies.

mw3 bas-b attachments

Best Modern Warfare 3 BAS-B Perks & Equipment

  • Vest: Infantry Vest
  • Gloves: Commando Gloves
  • Boots: Covert Sneakers
  • Gear: Ghost T/V Padding
  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Flash Grenades
  • Field Equipment: Trophy System

As part of the best BAS-B loadout in Modern Warfare 3, we recommend starting with the Infantry Vest for improved Tactical Sprint. Commando Gloves will allow you to reload while sprinting, bringing added mobility to the Battle Rifle.

Next up, Commando Sneakers work like Dead Silence, keeping your footsteps hidden from enemies, and Ghost lets you move around the map freely when a UAV is overhead.

When it comes to Equipment, Semtex is perfect for getting information and hurting enemies behind cover while Flash Grenades disorientate rival players before you pick them off. Finally, the Trophy System should increase survivability by protecting you from enemy explosives.

How to unlock BAS-B in Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 players can unlock the BAS-B by reaching Level 17. This makes it one of the earliest weapons players will receive, so it shouldn’t take too many matches to level the weapon up fast.

Best BAS-B alternatives in Modern Warfare 3

If the BAS-B is proving too difficult to use in Modern Warfare 3, the MTZ-556 is an easy-to-use Assault Rifle that can also hold its own at range. However, the Rival-9 is the gun for you if you want a close-range option.

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About The Author

Nathan is a Senior Writer at CharlieIntel. He’s an expert in EA Sports FC, Call of Duty, and Overwatch, as well as superhero games, including Marvel’s Spider-Man. With a master's degree in Magazine Journalism from Nottingham Trent University, he worked as a Trainee Reporter for Derbyshire Live before moving into games media, with bylines at Dexerto, Cultured Vultures, and more. You can contact Nathan by email at [email protected].