[MW3] What are the BEST ARs in MW3 at Launch? Modern Warfare 3 Stats Analysis and Builds!

Preliminary Multiplayer Meta for Modern Warfare 3

In this video, the speaker discusses the preliminary multiplayer meta for Modern Warfare 3. They have gathered extensive data on damage profiles and attachment stats for assault rifles and SMGs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of chest time to kill (TTK), headshots, and leg shots in determining the meta.

Damage Profiles and Design Philosophy

• Damage profiles in Modern Warfare 3 differ from previous Call of Duty games.

• Arms are often equivalent to chest damage, while stomach values match chest values.

• Fast chest TTK is crucial due to common arm and stomach damage matching chest damage.

• Headshots reduce TTK significantly, so having a low number of headshots is important.

• Leg shots should not significantly increase TTK or require multiple leg shots.

Movement Speed and ADS Time

• General movement speed, sprint speed, tactical sprint speed, and ADS movement speed are important factors in multiplayer.

• ADS time also plays a significant role in determining effectiveness.

Spreadsheet Analysis

• A spreadsheet with important data points for multiplayer is presented.

• Chest TTK, first damage range, hit box profiles (arm/chest/stomach), and headshot multipliers are included.

• The most forgiving profiles include arm/chest/stomach matching values or an all-body profile with only headshot multiplier variation.

Burst guns are not included in this analysis.

Movement Speed and TTK Analysis

The speaker discusses the importance of consistency in gun performance, including movement speed and time to kill (TTK). They mention averaging regular movement, ADS movement, sprinting, and tactical sprinting to determine a base movement rank for each weapon. They also focus on guns with short TTK and include two ranges for comparison.

Gun Performance Analysis

• The Krig 6 has the best TTK at close range (8.9 meters), but its damage range is limited.

• The M13 stands out with a chest TTK of 284 milliseconds up to 33.5 meters, making it a top-tier weapon.

• The TR76-GIST has a good TTK of 288 milliseconds but only up to 12.7 meters before the first drop-off.

• The MTZ performs well with a chest TTK of 296 milliseconds up to 26.7 meters.

• The Chimera is held back by its short first damage range.

• The ISO Hemlock has a decent chest TTK of 300 milliseconds up to 23.4 meters.

• The Gastov 762 and HOGER 556 have good TTK and range but lack forgiving damage profiles.

Standout Weapons

M13

The M13's forgiving hitbox and consistent damage make it a top-tier weapon.

HOGER 556

The HOGER offers exceptional consistency in its damage profile, especially when hitting headshots.

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Comparison of Lockman 556 and MCW

The Lockman 556 and MCW are compared in terms of damage range, damage profile, movement speed, and ADS time.

Lockman 556

• Has about 6.5 meters more damage range than the MCW.

• Same damage profile as the MCW (arm and chest), but lower values for stomach and leg.

• Requires only one headshot to reduce time to kill.

MCW

• Better movement speed and mobility than the Lockman 556.

• Slightly faster ADS time (240 milliseconds).

Summary

• Top five weapons in order of preference: M3B, Hoger 5.56, MTZ 556, Lockman 556, and MCW.

• M3B is considered the best due to its stats.

• Hoger 5.56 is forgiving across all ranges.

• The rest of the weapons are not considered great.

TTK Chart for Top Five Weapons

A TTK chart is shown to compare the top five weapons in terms of time to kill at different ranges.

• M3B has the fastest TTK up to a certain range (33 meters).

• MTZ 556 has a similar TTK with slightly faster bullet velocity and less drop-off.

• Hoger 556 has consistent TTK on chest shots at all ranges.

• MCW and Lockman 556 have similar TTK with slight differences in damage range and recoil.

Builds for Top Five Weapons

Builds for the top five weapons are discussed, focusing on maintaining damage range, increasing movement speed, improving ADS time, reducing recoil.

MCW Build

• XRK Edge BW4 Hand Stop: Increases movement speed, ADS time, and Sprint to Fire time.

• DR6 Hand Stop: Slightly better ADS time and Sprint to Fire time than XRK Edge, but slightly worse movement speeds.

• KR Midnight 13-inch Barrel: Increases range and bullet velocity without significant drawbacks.

• Optics (Mark 3 Reflector): Provides a clear sight picture.

The remaining builds are not mentioned in the transcript.

Overview of MCW and Lockman 556

The speaker discusses the benefits of using the MCW and Lockman 556 weapons in Call of Duty. They highlight the advantages of staying off the mini-map and having a quiet weapon with the MCW. The Lockman 556 is praised for its accuracy, minimal visual recoil, and overall performance.

MCW Weapon Build

• The MCW has no downsides and keeps you off the mini-map.

• It functions as a suppressor, keeping your weapon quiet.

• The speaker demonstrates its beamy movement speed in the firing range.

Lockman 556 Weapon Build

• The Lockman 556 is highly accurate with minimal visual recoil.

• The Shadow Strike suppressor and Mark 3i reflector optic are recommended attachments.

• Instead of using the XRK Edge under Barrel, they suggest using the FTAC SP10 angled grip for better horizontal control.

• The Lockman S9 Factory stock improves ADS time and movement speed.

• The Logger PEQ Box attachment helps with ADS time without any downsides.

MTZ 556 Weapon Build

In this section, the speaker provides insights into building an effective MTZ 556 weapon loadout. They discuss attachments that enhance accuracy, reduce recoil, improve movement speed, and optimize ADS time.

MTZ 556 Weapon Build

• Use Shadow Strike suppressor and Mark I reflector optic as primary attachments.

• EXF Close Quarters Assault stock reduces vertical and horizontal recoil while slightly increasing ADS time.

• XRK Edge PW4 hand stop enhances movement speed without any drawbacks.

• Buru TR24 assault grip improves gun kick and recoil control for better accuracy.

Hoger 556 Weapon Build

The speaker shares their thoughts on the Hoger 556 and provides a recommended weapon build. They emphasize the importance of reducing recoil and improving accuracy for this particular weapon.

Hoger 556 Weapon Build

• Use Shadow Strike suppressor and Mark II reflector optic.

• RB Addal Assault stock reduces vertical and horizontal recoil at the cost of slightly slower ADS time.

• XRK Edge BW hand stop enhances movement speed without any negative effects.

• Consider using 5.56 NATO low grain rounds to further reduce recoil, even though it comes with a penalty to damage range.

Conclusion and Call to Action

The speaker concludes by expressing their dedication to providing accurate weapon statistics for viewers. They encourage subscriptions, likes, and comments on their videos to support their efforts in creating informative content.

Conclusion

• The speaker considers the Hoger 556 as one of the best ARs in the game.

• They appreciate viewer support through subscriptions, likes, and comments on their videos.

New Section

The speaker discusses the shooting mechanics and visual recoil of the M13 B in comparison to Modern Warfare 2. They mention that the M13 B has slow shooting speed and minimal visual recoil, which makes it enjoyable to use.

Shooting Mechanics and Visual Recoil

• The M13 B has a slow shooting speed.

• Compared to Modern Warfare 2, the M13 B has minimal visual recoil.

• It is important to be able to see your target while shooting, and the M13 B addresses this issue effectively.

New Section

The speaker shares their opinion on the ranking of the M13 B among other assault rifles in the game. They discuss its performance and attachments.

Ranking Among Assault Rifles

• In the speaker's opinion, the M13 B is the second-best assault rifle in the game.

• They consider it on par with another rifle called "the hoger."

• Attachments such as Shadow strike suppressor Mark 3 and reflector are recommended for optimal performance.

New Section

The speaker describes their experience with different builds of the M13 B in terms of accuracy and aiming stability. They also mention specific attachments used to improve these aspects.

Aiming Stability and Accuracy

• Initially, regardless of build, they experienced difficulty hitting shots with the M13 B.

• Adding aiming stability attachments, such as one M Artemis L laser, significantly improved aim.

• The xrk edge BW hand stop attachment enhances movement speed.

• The d37 grip attachment helps control gun kick horizontal and vertical recoil, resulting in increased accuracy.

New Section

The speaker further explains their choice of attachments for improving aiming stability and recoil control on the M13 B.

Aiming Stability and Recoil Control Attachments

• The one M Artemis L laser attachment is used to enhance aiming stability.

• The xrk edge BW hand stop attachment is chosen for its impact on movement speed.

• The d37 grip attachment effectively controls gun kick horizontal and vertical recoil, making the weapon more accurate.

New Section

The speaker provides an in-game demonstration of the M13 B's performance, including aim-down-sight (ADS) time, movement speed, accuracy, and recoil pattern.

In-Game Performance

• The M13 B has a fast aim-down-sight (ADS) time and excellent movement speed.

• With the recommended attachments, it feels very accurate.

• It has a predictable recoil pattern that goes up slightly and then to the left consistently.

• Compared to other rifles, it offers one of the most consistent recoil patterns.

New Section

The speaker concludes the video by thanking viewers and providing information about accessing detailed stats for Modern Warfare 3 weapons on tgd website.

Conclusion

• Viewers are thanked for watching the video.

• They are encouraged to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and leave comments.

• Detailed statistics for all weapons in Modern Warfare 3 will be available on tgd website within a week. This includes recoil plots and other relevant information.