MW3 MTZ-556 Loadout | The Best Attachments For Multiplayer

We hesitate to describe the MTZ-556 as a flex weapon, but it's phenomenally fast for an AR, at least compared to anything on offer last year. If you like to play ARs, but you also play aggressively, we recommend this weapon. Here is the best MW3 MTZ-556 loadout.

MW3 Best MTZ 556 Loadout
This is the best MTZ-556 loadout. | © Activision

The MTZ-556 has low damage per bullet but a fast rate-of-fire, so it's actual TTK is very impressive, at least in close and mid-range engagements. It also has great handling and mobility stats, and not too much recoil.

We've been loving this weapon as a secondary on our sniper loadouts, but we also think it can be used as a primary in its own right. In the loadout guide below we suggest the best attachments for the MTZ-556, as well as the right perks and equipment to go with it.

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 MTZ-556 Loadout: The Best Attachments

MW3 MTZ 556 Loadout
Here are the best attachments to use on the MTZ-556 in MW3 multiplayer. | © Activision
SlotAttachment

Stats (Pros)

Stats (Cons)How To Unlock
BarrelMTZ Drifter Barrel

↑↑ Bullet Velocity & Range

↑ Aiming Idle Stability

↑ Recoil Control

↓ Movement Speed↓ Sprint To Fire Speed↓ Sprint SpeedMTZ-556 Level 16

Optic

Slate Reflector

↑ Precision Sight Picture

Striker Level 12
Rear GripBruen TR-24 Assault Grip↑↑ Firing Aim Stability↑ Recoil Control↓ Aiming Idle SwayMTZ-556 Level 8
Ammunition.556 Nato High Grain↑↑ Bullet Velocity↑ Damage Range↓↓ Recoil ControlMCW Level 11
UnderbarrelXRK Edge BW-4 Handgrip↑ Aim Walking Speed↑ Aim Down Sight Speed↑ Sprint To Fire Speed↑ Movement Speed↓↓ Tac Stance Spread↓ Hipfire Spread↓ Aim Walking SteadinessRival-9 Level 9

With an AR we naturally want to increase our range and recoil control, and we're prepared to sacrifice a little bit of mobility and "Tac Stance Spread" to achieve it. You might want to invest in an extended mag or a silencer, in which case we would suggest dropping the Rear Grip first. But we don't feel like those attachments are worth it for most AR players.

MW3 MTZ-556 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

With an MTZ-556 you want all the classic perks for a main AR, included Stalker Boots for faster strafe speed, Quick Grip Gloves for faster weapon swap, and a Trophy system to throw down whenever you're holding a power position. We actually love this new perk system, to be honest.

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

And there you have it, a complete rundown of the best MTZ-556 loadout in MW3. If you want to see what the other ARs are like, check out our ranking of all the Assault Rifles in MW3.

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