While many of the best guns in MW3 are also excellent in Search & Destroy, there are certain loadouts that excel in the single-life game mode, letting you stay alive and rake in the kills with ease.
In a sense, the key with SnD in Call of Duty is to eliminate risk and ensure that you’re covered for as many situations as possible in the game. Assault Rifles are perfect for this as they offer an all-around solution, but Sniper Rifles are certainly attractive too with their one-hit-kill potential.
What are the best Search & Destroy loadouts in MW3?
1. Holger 556
- Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
- Optic: Mk. 3 Reflector
- Stock: Holger 26 Factory Stock
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
- Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
This is definitely the best Search and Destroy loadout you can use, as the Holger 556 excels at all ranges, and these attachments only enhance the gun’s strength in the game mode.
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The barrel and stock help dampen the relatively minimal recoil, but the suppressor and extended magazine are essential in a mode like SnD. The suppressor will help mask your location, which can really be the difference between life and death.
Furthermore, the extended 40-round mag will help you avoid any situations where you’re stuck in a reload, as you can often run into two players grouped together and you’ll want to have enough bullets to deal with them both.
2. Longbow
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- Barrel: Pro-99 Long Barrel
- Stock: No Stock
- Rear Grip: Demo 650 Grip
- Magazine: 10 Round Mag
- Ammunition: 7.62x39mm High Grain Rounds
You’ve got to try running a Sniper Rifle in SnD at least once, as the sheer potential is too high to turn down. The best weapon for this in MW3 is definitely the Longbow, as its semi-automatic firing serves perfectly to help you stay alive.
While some bolt action rifles might have higher damage, the sheer adaptability and speed of the Longbow is more than enough to compensate for this – as it lets you take on multiple targets without too much recompense if you miss a shot or two.
The attachments that we’ve chosen have dramatically increased the movement of the weapon, letting you stay mobile and ready to shoot, considering any sluggishness could send you to the spectator screen.
3. MCW
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- Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
- Optic: Cronen Mini Pro
- Stock: A90 Venom Stock
- Rear Grip: RB Rapidstrike Grip
- Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
The biggest strength of the MCW is its very minimal recoil, letting you ensure that all of your shots are hitting their intended target. This is as important as ever in Search and Destroy as dropping your opponent before they can take you out is what will help you stay alive and win more games.
While one gunfight might seem small in the grand scheme of things, staying alive in single-life modes does far more than one kill might seem – and thus a weapon like the MCW really shines in this regard.
It’s one of my favourite guns to use in the game too because of its similarities to the ACR from the original Modern Warfare 2, so it gets extra points from me for that little bit of nostalgia.
4. Rival-9
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- Stock: EXF Close Quarters Assault Stock
- Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
- Underbarrel: Chewk Angeld Grip
- Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
While SMGs aren’t always the most optimal for SnD due to their limited range, the Rival-9 is definitely still worth considering as it is a close-range monster that can shred through any opponent if used correctly.
It is best to keep this weapon to close-quarters maps, or those that you’re confident with your positioning on, as otherwise you can be easily caught out and sent to wait for the next round. However, if you play your cards right, you will be a nightmare for your opponents and they’ll be dropped before they have the chance to react – especially if you work slide cancelling into your movement.
5. SVA 545
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- Optic: Cronen Mini Dot
- Rear Grip: Demo 650 Grip
- Ammunition: 5.45 Overpressured +P
- Underbarrel: Bruen Pivot Vertical Grip
- Muzzle: ELR Blackfire Compensator
Rounding off this list is another Assault Rifle, but the SVA 545 has a bit of a special feature that helps it excel in Search and Destroy. The first two shots of this weapon are fired simultaneously, so hitting both of them – especially in the head – can make quick work of any enemy you face.
This is compensated by a somewhat tricky recoil pattern (which we have dampened with the selected attachments,) but once you master the initial kick you will be a nightmare to face in any gunfight.
This turns even disadvantaged situations in your favour – which is perfect for a mode where you only get one chance at every single gunfight you’re thrown into.
Best secondary, equipment & perks for Search & Destroy
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Making sure that you’ve got the ideal equipment to bring alongside your weapon is perhaps just as important in SnD, as they will help support you in your fights and keep you alive as long as possible.
- Secondary: WSP Stinger
- Tactical: Stim
- Lethal: Claymore
- Field Upgrade: Suppression Mine
- Gloves: Marksman Gloves
- Boots: Covert Sneakers
- Gear: Bone Conduction Headset
The general theme of the equipment here is to help you stay alive and hidden from any enemies, as that will let your weapon do the rest. The Stim Tactical is one of the most important parts, as it will give you a quick surge of health and replenish your tactical sprint – letting you evade enemy fire or rejuvenate after a tough gunfight.
Covert Sneakers and Bone Conduction Headset are also a perfect perk pairing, letting you listen out for enemy sounds while also concealing your own – although we’d only recommend these if you’re using a gaming headset or a good pair of headphones.
That will have you set to dominate your next Search and Destroy games, and you’ll be a blessing to your teammates as you win game after game.
You can find more tips and loadouts like this on our MW3 homepage, including all of the best loadouts for quickscoping, alongside all of the best audio settings to enable that make the perks even more effective.
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