Best Striker loadout for Modern Warfare 3 Season 3

Nikhil Bahuguna
Striker SMG in MW3

The Striker SMG is a lethal close-range option in Modern Warfare 3 that can allow you to shred enemies up close when using the optimal attachments, Perks, and Equipment. So here’s the best Striker loadout in MW3 Season 3.

Modern Warfare 3‘s Striker SMG resembles the iconic UMP45 and remains a great option in multiplayer for Season 3, as it has great versatility for close and medium-ranged battles, which is vital across many maps and modes.

If you’re looking to run the best Striker loadout in MW3 Season 3, here are all the attachments, Perks, and more you need to equip.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Striker loadout attachments

  • Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
  • Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Magazine: 48 Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

The best Striker loadout in MW3 starts with the Striker Recon Long Barrel for extra bullet velocity and damage range, combined with the Shadowstrike Suppressor to hide your shots from the minimap. For the Underbarrel, we’ve gone with the XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop for increased mobility without any major downsides.

After using this Striker loadout in MW3, the 48 Round Mag was absolutely essential when taking down multiple enemies at one time, eliminating the need to reload. Finally, the Sakin ZX Grip helps greatly with recoil control, which is essential for battles that edge more towards long-range.

Striker attachments in MW3
The Striker is a well-rounded SMG option.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Striker Perks & Equipment

  • Vest: Infantry
  • Gloves: Commando
  • Gear: Ghost T/V Camo
  • Boots: Covert Sneakers
  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Battle Rage
  • Field Upgrade: A.C.S

Perks that increase mobility speeds have always been my favorite, and it works ever so well for this Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3. The Infantry Vest will boost your Tac Sprint by lowering its cooldown, along with increasing its duration. Then, the Commando Gloves will enable you to reload during your sprint.

Next, the Covert Sneakers and Ghost T/V Camo Gear will help you maintain your stealth while on the move, blocking UAV detection, radar sources, Heartbeat Sensors, and muting your footsteps.

As for your Lethal, a Semtex will allow you to stick opponents, while the Battle Rage Tactical increases your health regeneration, resistance to Tactical Equipment, and also refreshes your Tac Sprint constantly.

Finally, the A.C.S Field Upgrade will help you capture points on an objective while you can reposition to shred through the approaching enemies quickly.

How to unlock Striker in Modern Warfare 3

You can unlock the Striker SMG by reaching Level 4 in multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3. This means unlocking the Striker SMG will only take you a few matches, allowing you to carry a lethal SMG right from the start of your journey.

Additionally, if you’re using the Double XP Tokens or playing during a Double XP event, it’ll significantly boost your XP gains, allowing you to unlock guns much quicker.

Best Striker alternatives in Modern Warfare 3

We recommend the WSP Swarm or the FJX Horus as alternatives to the best SMG alternatives to the Striker in MW3. However, if you’re looking to utilize a gun with superior accuracy and range, then the MCW Assault Rifle is an ideal choice.

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