Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Rules, Maps, Weapons and More

Modern Warfare 3 with our comprehensive guide to Ranked Rules, Maps, Weapons, and more. Explore the intricacies of the Skill Rating system, discover the battlegrounds that shape your strategies, and master the arsenal of weapons at your disposal.

by R Vigneshwaraa

Updated Jan 19, 2024

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Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Rules

In the realm of Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play, progression is meticulously measured through a visible Skill Rating (SR) that dictates your standing within 8 distinct Skill Divisions. The journey commences in Bronze 1, with a clean slate of 0 SR, and advances as victories accumulate, enabling players to ascend through the various Skill Divisions. Conversely, defeats lead to a reduction in SR, shaping the competitive trajectory.

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The magnitude of SR gained or lost per match is intricately tied to both individual and team performance, with a heightened influence in the upper echelons of Skill Divisions. The eight Skill Divisions, each comprising three tiers (1, 2, and 3), delineate the competitive landscape from Bronze to the prestigious Iridescent. Players can track their progress on the in-game leaderboard, showcasing the top 250 individuals globally. The player securing the numero uno position at the conclusion of each season stands distinguished, adorned with a unique Calling Card and Emblem, serving as a tangible testament to their prowess in the intense realm of Ranked Play.

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Modern Warfare 3 Maps

Mode

Maps

CDL Search and Destroy

Highrise, Invasion, Karachi, Skidrow, Terminal

CDL Control

Highrise, Invasion, Karachi

CDL Hardpoint

Invasion, Karachi, Skidrow, Sub Base, Terminal

Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Rules

In the realm of Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play, progression is meticulously measured through a visible Skill Rating (SR) that dictates your standing within 8 distinct Skill Divisions. The journey commences in Bronze 1, with a clean slate of 0 SR, and advances as victories accumulate, enabling players to ascend through the various Skill Divisions. Conversely, defeats lead to a reduction in SR, shaping the competitive trajectory.

The magnitude of SR gained or lost per match is intricately tied to both individual and team performance, with a heightened influence in the upper echelons of Skill Divisions. The eight Skill Divisions, each comprising three tiers (1, 2, and 3), delineate the competitive landscape from Bronze to the prestigious Iridescent. Players can track their progress on the in-game leaderboard, showcasing the top 250 individuals globally. The player securing the numero uno position at the conclusion of each season stands distinguished, adorned with a unique Calling Card and Emblem, serving as a tangible testament to their prowess in the intense realm of Ranked Play.

Modern Warfare 3 Wepons

Weapon Restrictions

  • MW3 Weapons

    • Assault Rifles: Holger 556, DG-58, FR 5.56, MTZ 556
    • Battle Rifles: All
    • Shotguns: All
    • Marksman Rifles: All
    • LMGs: All
    • Sniper Rifles: Longbow, KV Inhibitor
    • Launchers: All
    • Melee: Riot Shield
    • Pistols: WSP Stinger, COR-45, TYR
  • MW2 Weapons: All

Attachment Restrictions

  • MW3 Attachments

    • Muzzle: All Suppressors, All Melee Damage Muzzles
    • Barrels: All Silencers
    • Lasers: All
    • Optics: All Thermal Optics, All Night Vision Optics
    • Ammunition: All
    • Underbarrels: All Launcher and Shotgun Underbarrels
    • Trigger Action: All Fire Rate Triggers
    • Grip: All Akimbo Grips
    • Aftermarket Parts: All
  • MW2 Attachments: All
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Equipment Restrictions

  • Lethal

    • Proximity Mine, Molotov Cocktail, C4, Claymore, Thermite, Throwing Knife, Drill Charge, Thermobaric, Throwing Star, Breacher Drone
  • Tactical

    • Shock Stick, Decoy Grenade, Stim, Snapshot Grenade, Tear Gas, Flash Grenade, EMD Grenade, Battle Rage, Scatter Mine, Smokes (Hardpoint and Control Only)
  • Field Upgrades

    • Tactical Camera, Inflatable Decoy, DDOS, Deployable Cover, Munitions Box, Loadout Drop, Portable Radar, Tactical Insertion, Recon Drone, Smoke Airdrop, Suppression Mine, Anti-Armor Rounds, Heartbeat Sensor, Comm Scrambler, Med Box, A.C.S.
  • Vests

    • Engineer Vest, Demolition Vest, CCT Comms Vest, Overkill Vest, Gunner Vest
  • Gloves

    • Scavenger Gloves
  • Gear

    • Control Comlink, Bone Conduction, Blacklight Flashlight, L/R Detector, Threat Identification, Data Jacker, Signal Jammer, Hijacked IFF Strobe, Ghost T/V Camo

Killstreak Restrictions

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  • UAV
  • Mosquito Drone
  • Sam Turret
  • Bomb Drone
  • Care Package
  • Guardian-SC
  • Counter UAV
  • Cluster Mine
  • Precision Airstrike
  • SAE
  • Mortar Strike
  • Overwatch Helo
  • Juggernaut Recon
  • Wheelson-HS
  • VTOL Jet
  • Emergency Airdrop
  • Advanced UAV
  • Chopper Gunner
  • Gunship
  • Carpet Bomb
  • Remote Turret
  • SAE

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is a first-person shooter video game developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. This title marks the twentieth installment in the Call of Duty series and serves as the third installment in the rebooted Modern Warfare sub-series, directly following the events of 2022's Modern Warfare II.

The game was released on November 10, 2023, across various platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Modern Warfare III maintains the realistic and contemporary backdrop of its predecessors, carrying on with the series' overarching narrative.

The storyline revolves around Task Force 141, a multinational special operations unit, as they pursue Vladimir Makarov, a Russian ultranationalist and terrorist with plans to instigate a third World War. The multiplayer component of the game features remastered versions of all 16 base maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with additional maps in the pipeline for post-launch updates.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III offers gameplay similar to its predecessor, Modern Warfare II, and the wider Call of Duty series. It retains features like slide canceling and introduces "Open Combat Missions" in the campaign, allowing players to approach objectives with more freedom.

In the multiplayer mode, all sixteen maps from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are accessible at launch. Players can vote for maps in matchmade lobbies, a feature returning after some recent titles omitted it. The game also raises player health, leading to a longer "time-to-kill" (TTK).

The "red dot" minimap, absent in the 2019 Modern Warfare, makes a comeback, displaying enemy locations when they fire unsuppressed weapons. Classic game modes like "Kill Confirmed" and "Hardpoint" return, along with a new mode called "Cutthroat." Ground War and War mode are back with dedicated maps, and AI-powered moderation identifies and reports toxic behavior. Over a dozen new multiplayer maps are set to release post-launch.

A novel open-world PvE Zombies mode, developed in collaboration between Treyarch and Sledgehammer Games, is a highlight. Unlike traditional round-based Zombies, it follows the DMZ mode structure, with up to 24 players in squads, battling zombies and AI-controlled human foes to complete objectives, gather loot, and extract. The mode introduces "zones" instead of rounds, with escalating difficulty levels. Aether Storm and narrative-driven story quests add depth to the experience.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare3 System Requirements

Minimum Specifications 

  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)*
  • CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

  • RAM: 8 GB

  • Storage Space: SSD with 79 GB available space at launch for COD HQ and Multiplayer (34 GB with COD HQ already installed)

  • Hi-Rez Assets Cache: Up to 32 GB

  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 470

  • Video Memory: 2 GB

Recommended Specifications

  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)*
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • Storage Space: SSD with 149 GB† available space at launch (78 GB with COD HQ and Warzone already installed)

  • Hi-Rez Assets Cache: Up to 32 GB

  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti / RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT

  • Video Memory: 8 GB

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Trailer



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Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Rules- FAQs

1.  How does progression work in Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play?

Answer: Progression is measured through a visible Skill Rating (SR) that starts at 0 in Bronze 1. Victories increase SR, allowing players to ascend through 8 Skill Divisions, while defeats result in SR reduction.
 

2. What influences the magnitude of SR gained or lost in a match?

The magnitude of SR is intricately tied to both individual and team performance, with a more pronounced impact in higher Skill Divisions.

3. How are the Skill Divisions structured in Modern Warfare 3 Ranked Play?

There are 8 Skill Divisions, each with three tiers (1, 2, and 3), shaping the competitive landscape from Bronze to the prestigious Iridescent.

4. Can players track their progress in the Ranked Play leaderboard?

Yes, players can monitor their progress on the in-game leaderboard, showcasing the top 250 individuals globally.

5.  What rewards await the top-ranked player at the end of each season?

The player securing the top position receives a unique Calling Card and Emblem, serving as a tangible testament to their prowess in the intense realm of Ranked Play.

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