The best Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3

Nov. 17, 2023

Undoubtedly the best SMG in MW3 right now, use this best Striker loadout to help you smash the early meta

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With the best Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3 as part of your arsenal, you’ll be in a great position to really dominate short-to-mid range engagements. I used this weapon a lot while I was getting ready to write myModern Warfare 3 review, and found it to be a pretty versatile weapon and one of the best MW3 SMGs that I’ve found so far. It’s better set for those of you who like to sprint and shoot, so if you’re into slower play you may want to take a look at otherModern Warfare 3SMGs like the AMR9.

Otherwise, with the best Striker loadout you’ll have yourself one of thebest Modern Warfare 3 gunsin the early game meta. Pair it up with something like the Gunner Vest and you’ll be able to quickly dispatch large groups of enemies, with the vest’s faster reload times keeping you viable for longer. So keep on reading to find the best MW3 Striker loadout for attachments, gear, and more.

Best Striker loadout in MW3

Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor SOptic: Slate ReflectorStock: FSS Priority Tactical StockMagazine: 48-Round MagRear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

The Striker unlocks at Player Rank 4, so it’s likely to be one of the first SMGs that you spend any time with. I’d recommend putting in the time to level this thing up from the beginning, because it really does become a powerhouse with the right attachments. If you want to build the best Striker loadout in MW3 you’ll want to pair it up with attachments that prioritise mobility and recoil reduction, putting you in the best position possible to maximise your TTK. If you’re looking for some variants, with a wider focus on range, consider swapping the Shadowstrike Suppressor Muzzle out for the Striker Recon Long Barrel, and perhaps the 48-Round Magazine for the XTEN Nexus Underbarrel grip.

Vest: Gunner VestGloves: Commando GlovesGear: Mission Control Comlink

The best Striker class in Modern Warfare 3 is designed to keep you moving and killing as fast as possible, The Gunner Vest (which unlocks at level 20) allows you to deploy with max ammo and improves your reload speed. This is great for keeping you viable, and also makes the Mag Holster gear somewhat redundant. Instead, look to use the Mission Control Comlink to reduce your Killstreak cost by one, or opt for something like the Ghost T/V Camo to get you off of the mini-map. You could also swap the Commando Gloves out for Scavenger, should you want a little extra ammo.

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Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you’ve definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.

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