Modern Warfare 3, often referred to as MW3, is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward. Released in Q4 2011, it is a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2. If you use this tag don't also use call-of-duty, as that is the tag for the original game.
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How to level up faster in MW3 survival mode?
I am at level 36 in Survival model, How do I level up faster? Should I keep playing higher waves or as @agent86 mentioned[this is my interpretation of what he said], restart after wave 15?
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What triggers the “Juiced” effect?
Just started playing MW3 multiplayer, and I noticed that sometimes I received a buff called Juiced upon respawn. This buff increased my speed momentarily (presumably so I could get back in the fight), ...
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Do you show up on the radar while shooting with Assassin but no silencer?
Do you show up on the radar while shooting with Assassin but no silencer?
For example, if you are using the ACR with no silencer, but you do have assasin on. Does assasin then allow you to not show ...
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Do SAM turrets add streak points?
In modern warfare 3 you can now earn streak points for taking out enemy aircraft. Does the aircraft a SAM turret takes out count for streaks?
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SAM Turret's Capabilities
What kill streaks does the SAM Turret shoot down? Can it be destroyed by air strikes, chopper gunners, or other kill streaks?
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How do you take down a Juggernaut?
In my time of playing the multiplayer, I've noticed the Juggernaut kill streak makes someone nearly invincible, especially if two people do it at the same time. Now my question is what is the best way ...
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MW3: Is there a definitive table for the number of kills for each weapon level?
In MW3, is there a table for each game type (domination, S&D, etc) and gun type (M4, Barrett, etc) that tells you how many kills for each level upgrade of the weapon?
Thanks
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How do I destroy an assault drone?
I am admittedly not very good at the game, but whenever I run into an assault drone it seems to kill me almost instantly. I know that if I shoot them enough they'll be destroyed, but I never last ...
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How does clan ranking work in Call of Duty Elite, and how can I increase it?
In Call Of Duty Elite (Modern Warfare 3, PS3) I cannot figure out how to increase my clan ranking. I effectively added 9 friends to my clan, but the ranking is still at 1.
How does clan ranking work, ...
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What is best sniper position on Resistance in Spec Ops: Survival mode?
What is the best place to set up and use sniper rifles on "Resistance" in Spec Ops: Survival Mode?
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Which characters are allowed in your name?
When I changed my name on Steam, I noticed that some characters are not supported and will display in game but are not allowed to have as a name in Steam. So my questions is: which characters are you ...
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How does the Trophy System work?
I like playing as sniper, and this one seems more tempting to use than flashbang or smoke grenade.
However, I can't figure out its use.
The description says it can deflect up to two projectiles.
I am ...
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Modern Warfare 3 Private Match with more than 9 players
I was trying to play a private match with my clan, but we could not get more than 9 players in the match at once because the Xbox Live lobby would only allow 9 players. Then we were not able to add ...
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How do you get the “Discriminating Buyer” achievement in CoD MW3
A friend and I are trying to get the "Discriminating Buyer" achievement that is available with the DLC pack that include the "Special Delivery" Spec Op. The achievement text says:
Use exactly one ...
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How can I report a cheater in MW3?
I don't know how to report players or hosts. Is there a way to do this?
I have the PC version that I've bought over Steam.
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What happens when the Stinger levels up?
I'm using a Stinger in MW3, and I see that it can level up like other weapons. Why do I care? It doesn't seem there are any attachments of any kind.
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Do I keep my guns through later prestiges with their levels still there and not reset?
I've recently prestiged and I've wondered with the prestige token if I activate the unlock gear does that mean I take that thing I chose to keep go through all of the future prestige's or do I only ...
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How to be a good sniper?
I recently bought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and with my most loved classes I end up having a K:D ratio of 2:1 or 3:1 almost every game. But when it comes to playing as a sniper I just get to 1:1 ...
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How can I counter experienced run and gun opponents in MW3?
If I'm not one of those players sprinting everywhere, how can I be effective if my play is a bit slower paced? Is there any chance of competing against high-speed play (particularly with respect to ...
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How should strategy for Spec Ops Survival mode differ from normal Multiplayer?
Engaging enemies in Survival Mode is certainly different from those you'd find playing against humans. What tactics work well for Survival Mode which may not otherwise work well in multiplayer?
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Spawn trapping and camping on MW3
How can you prevent spawn camping on MW3 in game modes like Demolition? It's very annoying and ends up ruining the game. Is there any good counter to spawn campers?
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Is there any way to reset your stats without losing prestige/ level/ etc.?
I know that there is a "Reset All Stats" button, but I don't want to be all the way back at level one after getting tenth prestige. When I started playing MW3, I hadn't played CoD in forever, and I ...
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What are the differences in gameplay between Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3?
I'm not asking for an opinion of which is better, but rather, what are the ACTUAL differences between the two games gameplay? they are very similar, how do they differ?
Does one have killstreaks and ...
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MW3 downloading 2 times on steam
MW3 is downloading 2 times on steam. First single player which is ~7GB its downloading 14GB, so i'm hoping it will download multiplayer too, but its not, and i have to download multiplayer which is ...
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In what circumstances is the riot shield useful?
Is the riot shield really only useful for team situations where you have one person defending while the other shoots over him? It doesn't seem the riot shield has a lot of benefit other than ...
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How long does a sentry gun last in Spec Ops: Survival?
I've been experimenting with Survival mode in Modern Warfare 3 Spec Ops, but I haven't quite unlocked everything yet. One thing that seems like it should be super useful is the sentry gun. There ...
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Can I create a 4 vs 4 LAN Party in Call of Duty: MW3?
I have been trying to create a LAN party between two PS3 consoles in Call of Duty MW3, and I succeeded but it allows me only 2 players per console.
My question is: Is there a way to create a LAN ...
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How do you earn prestige points in MW3?
How do you earn prestige points/tokens in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3?
Is it only from leveling up to 50? Is there any other way?
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Call of Duty MW3 Prestige token lost
I just prestiged #2 and I received my prestige token. My extention cord was accidently pulled out and my system powered off. When I turned it back on and started up MW3, it told me I have 0 prestige ...
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MW3 Challenges Locked Glitch
I play on PS3. I am 1st Prestige Level 80 and I am unable to complete some challenges still (I have done these challenges, but the challenges say I have not completed them). I'm able to look at every ...
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I'm unable to specify which Steam library I want to install MW3 to
I've got an SSD and HDD in my computer. I don't want to install programs where loading time isn't a big issue onto my SSD so I have a Steam library on the HDD but Steam installed on my SSD.
When I ...
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What is affected by the EMP killstreak?
When an EMP is activated, what killstreak rewards are destroyed if they're in-progress? Are there any that are immune (that "finish up")?
What about deployable items?
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Transfer Call of Duty MW3 save from PC to PS3?
I recently decided to free up the PC solely for work and bought a PS3 for gaming. I was wondering if I can transfer my PC MW3 saves and continue to play on the PS3? Or will I have to start from ...
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Blind Eye Pro - What Qualifies?
I was reading the description of the blind eye pro perk in call of duty modern warfare 3 perk. It says to destroy someone's streak item. Does that mean things such as destroying crates, or does that ...
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Prestige Mode in Prestige 15? What happens?
I'm level 80 Prestige 15 on PS3. I'm able to go to Prestige-Mode (after the new update). What's going to happen?
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“Double XP” vs “Double Weapon XP” in MW3
What's the difference between "Double XP" vs "Double Weapon XP" in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3?
Which is the better choice?
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Do silencers reduce damage in MW3?
A friend of mine says that silencers reduce damage in Modern Warfare 3? I thought it only reduced the range. Any truth to that?
Thanks.
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When I use a Prestige Token to Unlock Gear, what happens?
Modern Warfare 3 introduced the concept of the "Prestige Token," and one of its uses is to "Unlock Gear." I'm trying to decide if I want to invest any of my tokens in this category. Can someone ...
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Is Support Juggernaut only defensive?
In Modern warfare 3, is the Juggernaut in support pointstreak package only for defensive, IE you can't shoot or attack? I got it briefly but that's what it looked like it only was for, but wanted to ...
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Does everyone needs the content packs to play together?
I want to play together with a friend of mine. However, we don't have the content packs.
Can we play on the new DLC maps and missions if only one of us buys the packs? (i.e. the host)
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Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Strict Nat on PS3 and 3G Dongle
I am using a levelone wbr-6800 3g router and a 3g dongle. I am trying to get an open NAT with Mordern Warfare 3 on a ps3. Basically these are the results I get when pinging a server in CA.
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Can I use “click and hold” sighting?
By default, you look down the sights by clicking the right mouse button, and stop looking down them by clicking it again.
Is it possible to change the controls to look down the sights when you press ...
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Any good hiding places in call of duty modern warfare 3 (Team deathmatch on commonly played maps)? [closed]
I was looking for some good places to hide in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 for commonly played maps. (Picture or videos might be more helpful).
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What is the speed multiplier for Juggernauts in Team Juggernaut?
In Team Juggernaut, does becoming a juggernaut (for the team, not from any package) give you a 0.52 (Juggernaut from the Assault Strike Chain) or 0.6 multiplier (Juggernaut Recon)?
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Why does money fly out when I die?
Sometimes when I get shot (killed) in Modern Warfare 3 (PS3), a plume of money shoots out of my player. What is that all about?
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I have XBOX Live but on MW3 my guest can't play?
I've played Modern Warfare 3 before with a guest and I redeemed my code just an hour before. It just keeps on saying "Can't sign in" and it's really annoying - can anyone help?
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Call of Duty MW3 lags in campaign after installation of Quake and Doom series
I've had CoD MW3 installed on my PC for a few months and I've had zero problems with it. Last week I installed the Quake and Doom series on my computer. Now when I play MW3 the game constantly lags ...
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How do I kill three juggernauts in Spec Ops: Survival mode?
I have been playing the Spec Ops Survival mode map "Resistance" for a while now, and I keep dying when all the juggernauts start coming! what is the best gun to deal with them quickly? Some people ...
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How do I kill someone if they are using a riot shield?
I've gotten owned a couple times by people with riot shields, and it's almost impossible for me to get all way around behind them efficiently.
What is the method for killing this sort of player?
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How to play a multiplayer team death match in MW3 indefinitely? (no scoring)
I do not know if this is possible but I think the online team death match is too fast? The game ends every 10-20 mins when the score is reached. Is there a way or a mode that let's you play ...
