Best Longbow loadout for Modern Warfare 3 Season 3

Nathan Warby
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Snipers remain a popular choice in Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 and the Longbow is one of the best options thanks to its mobility. Here’s the best Longbow loadout in MW3, complete with attachments, Perks, and Equipment.

While Assault Rifles and SMGs tend to dominate, Snipers in Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 are a great choice for those with enough confidence in their aim, and the Longbow is one of the best options in the game.

The MW3 Longbow Sniper Rifle offers players a more lightweight choice that’s great for those who like to stay mobile and even quickscope. So, if you’re looking to run this gun, here’s the best Longbow loadout in MW3 Season 3.

Best MW3 Longbow loadout attachments

  • Optic: Lachmann Impact 9
  • Rear Grip: Nought-Z3 Grip
  • Stock: No Stock
  • Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
  • Conversion Kit: JAK Tyrant 762 Kit

We begin the best Longbow loadout in Modern Warfare 3 with the JAK Tyrant 762 Kit, which increases ADS speed, range, and damage. This attachment was a personal favorite of mine when running the loadout in multiplayer, as it’s perfect for quickscoping and staying mobile.

The No Stock, DR-6 Handstop, and Nought-Z3 Grip combine to bring a huge increase in sprint-to-fire speed, ADS speed, and mobility.

The final attachment comes down to personal preference as players tend to prefer the Optic they feel most comfortable with. We recommend the Lachmann Impact 9, but the Corio 13x VRS is also a great choice.

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Best MW3 Longbow Perks & Equipment

  • Vest: Infantry
  • Gloves: Commando
  • Boots: Stalker Boots
  • Gear: Tac Mask
  • Lethal: Breacher Drone
  • Tactical: Flash Grenade
  • Field Equipment: Trophy System

When it comes to Perks in the best Modern Warfare 3 Longbow loadout, we recommend you start with the Infantry Vest for slicker movement around the map. Next, the Commando Gloves, which allow you to reload while sprinting, an incredibly useful Perk for a player who loves to run and gun.

Stalker Boots are essential to the build, drastically buffing the Sniper’s ADS and strafe speed to make the Longbow ideal for quickscoping. Finally, the Tac Mask reduces the effects of enemy Flash Grenades, ensuring you can still hit your shots.

Equipment-wise, Breacher Drones can quickly clear a room with minimal effort, while Flash Grenades blind opponents before you get to pick them off.

How to unlock Longbow in Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 players can unlock the Longbow by reaching Level 4, the same level that custom loadouts are also unlocked. This shouldn’t take you too long in multiplayer, but you could use a Double XP Token to speed up the process.

Best Longbow alternatives in Modern Warfare 3

If the Longbow isn’t cutting it for you in MW3, consider switching to the powerful XRK Stalker. Or, if you’d prefer a heavy Sniper, KATT-AMR could be for you. On the other hand, you might want something fully automatic that still has great range, in that case, go for the MCW.

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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].