MW3 MCW (ACR) Loadout | The Best Attachments For Multiplayer

The MCW is going to be the "default" AR that most players will gravitate to. It's well-balanced and has very little recoil. Here is the best MW3 MCW loadout.

MW3 Best Loadout MCW
This is the best MCW (ACR) loadout. | © Activision

The MCW is the ACR; it has almost no recoil and is well-balanced in all the stats that matter. And so for obvious reasons, we expect this to be the most popular weapon in MW3 throughout the game's lifecycle.

Here is our favorite MCW loadout for MW3, we've focused on extending the range and improving damage as much as possible. If you want to see how this weapon compares to everything else, check out our tier-ranking of every gun in MW3.

Note: We update our loadouts whenever a new MW3 patch affects the weapon or the relevant attachments.

MW3 MCW (ACR) Loadout: The Best Attachments

MW3 MCW Loadout
Here are the best attachments to use on the MCW (ACR) in MW3 multiplayer. | © Activision
SlotAttachment

Stats (Pros)

Stats (Cons)How To Unlock
Barrel16.5" MCW Cyclone

↑↑ Bullet Velocity & Range

↑↑ Aiming Idle Stability

↑ Firing Aim Stability

↓↓↓ Tac Stance Spread↓↓ Hipfire Spread↓ Aim Walking SpeedMCW Level 2

Optic

Slate Reflector

↑ Precision Sight Picture

Striker Level 12
Rear GripRB Talon X-3 Grip↑↑ Firing Aim Stability↑↑ Gun Kick Control↑ Recoil Control↓↓ Aiming Idle SwayMCW Level 3
Ammunition.556 Nato High Grain↑↑ Bullet Velocity↑ Damage Range↓↓ Recoil ControlMCW Level 11
UnderbarrelFTAC SP-10 Angled Grip↑↑ Horizontal Recoil↑ Aim Walking Steadiness↑ Aiming Idle Stability↑ Gun Kick Control↓ Vertical RecoilKV Inhibitor Level 14

The recoil is so manageable with the MCW that we're actually happy to sacrifice a little recoil control here in favor of bullet velocity and damage. You may want to use a 40 round mag with the MCW, but if this is the case then try using the ironsight and dropping the optic first. We personally prefer a red-dot, but we think many players will be happy with the ACW's ironsight.

MW3 MCW (ACR) Loadout: The Best Equipment, Field Upgrade & Perks

Our recommendation for how you should finish this loadout:

Slot

Option

TacticalFlash Grenade
LethalBreacher Drone
Field UpgradeTrophy System
VestInfantry Vest

Gloves

Quick Grip Gloves

BootsStalker Boots
GearEOD Padding

We aren't doing anything too fancy here, and we've taken all the choices you would expect for an AR, including Stalker Boots for faster strafe and a Trophy System. You could take Hardline (called Mission Control in MW3) over EOD if you want to get streaky, but we think EOD is the better choice for most.

If you want to see exactly what effects you will benefit from, check out our hub on all the perks in MW3 here.

This MCW loadout will serve you well on every map in MW3, good luck grinding for the attachments!

Jon Ramuz

Jon has a BA and an MA in English Literature, and as Content Lead for EarlyGame has written over 1,500 articles. He focuses on shooters, but also writes about entertainment and gaming in general....