My Top 10 BEST Setups in Modern Warfare III! | (Season 3)

Since the last time I shared my top 10 favorite setups in Modern Warfare III, many new guns have been added and many changes have taken place so today, it's time for an update! Keep in mind, these are just my top 10 and there are plenty of other guns that I also love that didn't quite make the list. What are your current favorite guns to use in MWIII Multiplayer?
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0:00 Intro & Disclaimers
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5:17 6
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7:25 4
8:37 3
10:23 2
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12:58 Wrap Up

[@HeartTribe]

Hey bro just know that we are totally down for 45min videos

[@PhoenixRiser]

Facts perfect background noise for gaming

[@hamza-chaudhry]

Don't speak for everybody. I'm not.

[@bbobson2k]

I'd watch a 2 hour video from Ace as it's more informative than any other COD KZbinr as data driven. 👍

[@ChillingDogYT]

Depends on the topic

[@biggestman123]

I cant lie imma sit down and watch the whole 45mins haha

[@Luckyduck_007]

Ngl the mtz is very underrated and probably my favorite gun to use in both pubs and ranked

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I really wanted to include it on this list as I also love the MTZ-556 but just couldn't find a good spot for it.

[@mentallyinsaneryan6895]

This is my go-to gun against try hards

[@jacobmiller6916]

It's one of my favorite guns in ranked so I'm hoping they officially add it rather then temporarily

[@hamza-chaudhry]

​@@TheXclusiveAcehonourable mentions?

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

Agreed. I was trying the SVA alot after the buffs, but the rate of fire fall off makes it really bad when you are fighting 2+ people at a time. Jak Raven also is just not as versatile. Ive been using the MTZ ALOT recently and am breaking alot of my personal records. Competes with SMGS upclose and ARS at range.

[@frederickbradley8255]

I think one of the Devs loves the Rinette so much so they made the gunslinger vest just for it.

[@cozy1226]

Would love more long form content. Been playing COD for years and you're still the best youtube channel and pretty much the only one I go to for class setups and info. Thanks Ace and congrats on the baby!

[@gamerbg294]

On the SVA-545 I use the FT Tac-Elite V3 Stock, as I noticed that it makes recoil more predictable. Also, many people don't know about a hidden gem in the battle rifle class, which is the semi auto MTZ-762, because it kills with 3 shots at any distance (as long as you hit the torso and the upper arms) and if you have a average trigger finger you get a pretty good TTK (and if you have a good trigger finger you can get a very fast TTK) and with the right attachments it has controllable recoil and a very fast ads time (considering it's a battle rifle). The class I recommend is: MTZ Marauder Stock (essential), SL Skeletal Vertical Grip (recommended), T51R Billited Brake L (recommended), MTZ Factory Rear Grip (optional) and JAK Glassless Optic (optional).

[@PrismHeartOfficial]

With the SVA 545 I found that tapping the trigger rapidly is WAY more accurate than holding it down. It's like the recoil resets every 2 bullets basically making it a 0 recoil laser with the right attachments!

[@markhackett8387]

Exactly!!!!!!!!

[@louislamas6912]

Crazy I do the same. Specially at a further distance

[@xXMIKENOVAXx]

Are u talking about putting it in semi auto that makes it a burst weapon?

[@krispykev9754]

@@louislamas6912😂😂😂

[@caseycameron5370]

I build it for max mobility and rapid fire it treat it like a pistol

[@Shreadington]

The SVA is solid. Firing it in bursts it's nasty. The MTZ and TAQ Eradicator with the 45rd mag are my #2s.

[@PrismHeartOfficial]

Ah, a fellow knower of the forbidden rapid burst strat >:)

[@markhackett8387]

Wow! Someone else that likes the TAQ Eradicator!! Respect bro🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@multistyles]

​@@PrismHeartOfficial I feel like I'm cheating when I burst with that gun.....oh well 🤷🏾‍♂️🤣

[@Shreadington]

@@markhackett8387 yeah man it's underrated. I've cross mapped players so many times lol. Once I put the 45 round mag on it totally transformed the weapon

[@Shreadington]

@@multistyles got to! I'm not a PC master race player lol

[@Nightrain5555]

Guys, I swear, I've recently tried the hurricane and despite the theoretical slow ttk, the gun, if modded correctly, is a laser bean, plus it's got the mobility of an SMG and a huge magazine. IDW but jeez, it feels just great, especially if u manage to land a headshot here and there (just one and you decrease your ttk)

[@yndekam]

The hurricane is one of my favorites, I'm now trying other MW2 smgs and I think they all got a damage buff.

[@Psiballl]

Drop the build broski

[@PrismHeartOfficial]

I gotta try this since it was my favorite MWII gun

[@NintendoConsoleGamer]

It's great for some reason

[@peterhughes614]

That’s been my main since MW2. As soon as I got mastery camo, it’s pretty much all I play.

[@michaelwolff9793]

Love these top 10 videos I feel like it’s been awhile and I always look forward to these videos

[@coldfries8976]

THANK YOU ACE!!! I was waiting for this video, i can't make my mind up on what to run and i don't got the time to find my personal favorites either. By the amount of weapons and attachments and their infinite combinations i tend to get stunlocked and spend more time in the gunsmith/firing range than actually playling the game lol.

[@someoneperson4874]

Great Video! I would love a part two with some other guns that you're finding success with.

[@Benevolent710]

I really appreciate this video and that you've updated it mid year as weapons come in or get changed.

[@conanmccurry3392]

You're the man, Ace! Thank you!

[@elSveppi]

Thanks for this vid, Ace! I exclusively (heh) use your builds because gunsmith just has way too much stuff to go through, so it's really nice to get updated builds like this. As for current favorites, I still really like the Holger but the HRM is probably my favorite, the Horus in tac stance is also a blast. Edit: Okay, that MCW rips

[@joshuaschalesky]

I understand not wanting to anyways do super long videos for your own sake (added effort, watch-through rate, etc), but don't put that on us! I, personally, would love a 45 minute video!

[@justinhoffman5322]

Some type of video over best weapons in zombies based on DPS would be awesome !

[@nealerickson7]

Luv your top 10 guns/set ups! Very helpful. Also, would like to request your current Top 5 Tac/stance guns/builds. One last thing, I have been annoying players in KC by rocking riot shield and a pistol. The shock to me is how good the pistol I'm rocking is. The FTAC surge is a ultra-fast firing laser, still! I put on 3 attachments and its truly a Lazer. Luv it

[@rrj411]

Haven't used the MCW with the Kit yet...might try it out.

[@AwesomeTyce]

Would love to see the longer videos with more of the weapons you enjoy using with their builds. Longer vids are great!

[@erickomosinski]

I believe that in the last update that they corrected the laser sight on the ECS Suppressor. When I ADS'd last night there was a visible blue laser

[@ClayDunks]

Strafe mtz build from yesterday goes crazy in ranked as a hybrid rushing gun

[@ScenesByOmnic]

I'm glad you kept it to a personal 'my' list rather than make a meta video. The BP50 is definitely the best all-around weapon but I play exclusively Cutthroat so maps/spawn/flag changes how a round will play out so I drift between an all around BP50, to RAM9/FJX, to KVD thermal, and the Bruen Shadow kit.

[@joshuachampagne3819]

One of my favorite guns is the Striker and I never see other people using it. Its recoil is easy to control up to medium ranges and I think it has one the best iron sights in the game.

[@Crazykinglear]

I usually juggle the RAAL, H26, and TAQ Evo as my main build, mostly stealth builds. Each one provides a solid LMG experience with enough variation to be fun. After that, the HRM-9, I think it blends ranges well and has solid hip fire. If I'm sniping, I like a KV Inhib or Longbow setup to feel like the Dragunov in older games.

[@MavicAVF]

I feel like the irons on the SVA are fine, specific camos even make the iron sights better by giving it some spotting on the middle area

[@RepyonDonGaming]

Love this vid please do another 10 we will watch it

[@TheHoodedGamePlayers]

Gosh I'm not sure how you deal with the iron sights on the HRM-9 lol. I had to put an optic on mine because I couldn't see my iron sights at all when I was testing it. Love the video as always.

[@sandeepduggal2467]

Thanks for amazing content, please make a top 10 ttk guns video if possible. Thanks again.

[@vgpjuno2608]

I really enjoy the Honey Badger, Suppressed SOA Subverter, and Akimbo Swarms. Also i tried that soa build u showed me on twitter and its nice

[@caseyphillips6357]

I really like the battle rifle kit on the shot gun. The thing is deadly and i often get 2 shot kills with the one head shot.

[@markmaish6087]

I think the M13B and MTZ 556 are honorable mentions.

[@boredhazel]

Bp50 smg conversion is goated

[@vinniemoghaddam6343]

Ace does the holger recoil nerf also apply to the double barrel conversion kit? As it was my favourite to use , thanks

[@mkingscott]

If you really need an optic, what attachment type would you replace in general, or does it vary from gun to gun, or type to type? Ta for the videos 👍

[@ScottyMcCraigles]

I play hardcore and my go to guns are the STB and the ISO 45, both with single fire conversions to make them 1 shot kills on most maps

[@Denilius123]

My top weapons for each category AR: BP50, MCW SMG: RAM-9, FJX Horus BR: BAS-B, SOA Subverter MR: N/A Snipers: SP-X 80, XRK Stalker, JAK Longbow Shotgun: JAK Maglift Haymaker, Lockwood 680 (both in tactical-stance) Pistol: Renetti, COR-45 Launcher: N/A Melee: Karambit and the best weapon of all… the Shield (lol jk, I’m not not a psycho)

[@caseycameron5370]

Judging by you're sniper list you're missing out not using the sa-b 50 marksman pretty much a sniper with ridiculous ads speed it's sooo good

[@user-kd5ki6hy4x]

excellent choice...

[@adamhughes3119]

I stillove the Swarm, but my new favourite is the FJX Horus. Pretty much only play on small maps, but I'll use the SVA or BP if I venture onto bigger maps and need a bit more range

[@Ek27.]

My top 10 1. MCW jak raven 2. Sva 545 3. Hrm 9 4. MTZ 556 5. Mors 6. Wsp swarm 7. Ram 9 8. Bp 50 9. Striker 10. Renneti

[@shawn4507]

Any recommended shotguns, LMGs, and melee? Im guessing Buren for LMG, maybe soulrender for melee, and a Semi shotgun? (cant think of any at the moment).

[@markpangilinan7770]

My favorite guns to use in MW3 right now are the FJX Horus SMG, the SOA Subverter Battle Rifle, and sometimes the MTZ-556 AR. The FJX Horus is currently my favorite gun in the game due to solid handling and mobility stats including a fast rate of fire that makes this one competitive up close. The SOA Subverter is my second favorite gun despite the recent nerf it had with its 4-shot kill range and it’s now the superior battle rifle over the BAS-B. Though Ace didn’t mention about the MTZ-556 in this video compared to the JAK Cutthroat Stock one he covered yesterday, it’s considered my favorite AR which has a 50 round drum mag compared to the BP50 being short by 5 rounds from the only optional magazine attachment it has and the recoil is manageable to control. In my opinion, I put those three guns on my list.

[@tracefetherman]

Huh, thats my exact SVA-545 build. love it. I think my Top 3 right now are: SVA 545 Holger 556 MTZ 556

[@enyoskyy]

We need a part 2 of this video that covers the top 20

[@vinm2648]

Nice ! Next time , sledgehammer can buff the underbarrel shotgun masterkey

[@DeathJr96R]

The Holger 556 with its double barrel AMP, the haymaker with it's AMP, and the Striker 45 are probably my favorites. The Striker has such little recoil that you can use the sonic suppressor and high grain ammo without the recoil nerf really hurting you too bad.

[@Alpha_2-6]

I've been really enjoying the MP7 and the ISO. Especially with it getting the new suppressor, it's been a pretty solid mid range SMG. (For those who wanna try my builds: MP7: ECS Suppressor, Dart 165mm barrel (if you want more range use the RV-B), Quarters Classic Reflex/personal preference (glassless optic for more competitiveness), the SP-10 Angled grip, and the ZLR combat grip. If you want more ammo, either swap out the optic or the grip for a bigger mag Iso 9mm: 6" Axelblade barrel, the 1MW Stability or ADS Laser, the Bastion angled grip, Quarters Classic Relfex/optic of choice (glassless to be more competitive), and the A30 Stout If you want a bigger mag, swap the laser or the optic out for the drum.

[@austinfisher1841]

Bp50 is my go to Ar amd fjx horus as my go to smg👌🏽

[@negaatio666]

I feel like sva45 with 2,5x corio is absolute meta for long range engagements. Nothing comes close if you use it in semi auto or tap double shots in full

[@PhoenixRiser]

This is the EXACT video I needed Ace thanks brother been a consistent viewer since 14’

[@robinabrey6295]

Hey Ace - I really appreciate your guides. Any chance you could do a similar video only with builds for MW3 Hardcore?

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I won't be doing an updated one as I have no interest in playing Hardcore modes but I did share a top 12 list a while back and, while some of the data will be a little outdated due to weapon changes, the general list would likely be very similar still. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoi8m6RubdGprK8

[@elnumbrotres]

How would you rate the golfer and Bas-B. I took a hiatus mid season 2 and am just coming back

[@thejoltmaster1231]

I am surprised the holger556 with backsaw kit isn't here considering its 263~ ms ttk and 100 rounds mag/fast ads , thought more people would love it in mp

[@thejoltmaster1231]

Especially considering that if you hit one headshot alongside 1 chest shot , it becomes a 2 shot to kill until 30~ meters making its ttk an astounding 130ms

[@standardangles]

would love to see your spot 10-20 list

[@sabresandiego]

Jak Raven is the best gun for solo pubs mainly because matchmaking will stack you with horrible teammates if you’re any good. And so being quiet and off the radar is very important as well as no tracers. But if you play with good teammates and in sweaty lobbies then several other guns might be better. Personally I love this gun for how quiet and accurate it is with no tracers

[@szymonski1905]

Can you please do a best AMP weapons video? Probably a top 5 or even 3 or something? 😇

[@kalebdoom7944]

Is there a way to gun have my favorite guns on a list to chose from and not have to scroll through like six to get to it? Other than making multiple classes

[@bradenmchenry995]

The vhs2 is pretty nasty

[@stephenmatthews9517]

Hardcore top3 plz

[@2REAL2bFAKE]

Preach !

[@Denilius123]

Honestly the only weapon that really seems to need skill to control recoil in “recent” history is that gun in BO4 that had that super rapid fire mod or something. That was extremely fun once I learned to control it. After that, any other recoil just seems timid.

[@BENBOAG]

Would love an updated Hardcore video, if possible, please dude? Just resubbed after coming back to Cod, after a good 6 month break.

[@ChillingDogYT]

Using mors dot sight on mors is even better than the standard sight if you are aggressive sniper

[@yourstillwithme]

very good list bh. i agree with all of this except the rival 9. Rival 9 doesnt compete anymore in the smg category since the ram9, horus, and hrm9 exist now, at least for pubs/all around build. i would put the ram7 over the rival 9

[@Newtorious]

Ace thinking we wouldn't enjoy 45 minute videos when he has posted 40 minute videos on what was so bad about mw19/ii and we watched it all the way through 😭 We'd totally be down for 45 minute videos man

[@edwardbersin3100]

I guarantee I will watch a longer video for a top 20 or 25. Somewhere at the end of this game's life cycle we will have SO many options.

[@KDGzephyr]

What are the gun that get headshots bonus like chimera?

[@xXVOIDZXx]

Akimbo wsp 9 stinger goes crazy not good but very fun

[@markhackett8387]

Great video! I really hope they don’t nerf the BP50! That gun is amazing💪🏾

[@EddAlva92]

XclusiveAce whats your fav go to perk set up or gear set up?

[@Shortyland05]

you should revisit the MW2 weapons since they buffed them

[@MrKing-he3eo]

He already said he won't be doing gun guides on them

[@jonsnow2555]

No mtz 556 or 762? No swarm? No taq elvolvr?

[@user-rf9qh5go3k]

Cx9 I use that cuz it have pixel effect👍

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

I feel like the MTZ 556 is just all around better than the Jak Raven. These are my top 2 favorite ARs, but I really gravitated towards the MTZ recently and feel it just excels at all ranges, where the Jak Raven only feels solid up close.

[@rybr3ad]

1. Soa Subverter 2. MTZ-556 3. Amr9 4. Roni (Renetii conversion kit) 5. XRK Stalker

[@TheXbox36098]

Honorable mention should definitely be COR 45.

[@chrisellis8591]

I find the Mtz 556 the best all round gun in multiplayer

[@TheWHEATISHweet]

Please make longer videos!!!!

[@zxmrmayhemxz8191]

Rival 9 and mcw, I haven't touched both literally since the camp grind back at the end of season 1. I thought the two guns were pea shooters. Bas B I've been using on and off, it's never been a staple pick ok my loadout, probably since the beta. So ARX is definitely my favorite battle rifles. Smooth as butter. Not gonna lie I prefer to use the mw2 smgs over the mw3 ones. Outside of the FJX smg. That smg is a beast up close, on god. Since the mcw has a jak raven kit, I might as well use the chimera which in my opinion has been better than the mcw since end of season 1. Same with rival 9, I'd rather use the FSS Huricanez or P90. SVA has been a staple in my loadout since season 1. F2000 and mors both been on my loadouts since their releases. I keep trying the HRM but like the rival 9 it just seems weak. Renetti is the most reliable pistol to me, and I always have it as my secondary. Ram 9 is a beast, and it too has stayed in my loadout since it's release. Same goes for the f2000. To me my top 10 is the, Chimera, FSS Huricane, ARX, Ram9, Mors, FJX H, P90, SVA, RPK, and the bruen with that 300 blackout aftermarket part.

[@Gershy13]

Did they change the laser on the ECS? I can see a laser while ADS with an optic, not sure if enemies can see it tho.

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I just checked and it's exactly the same as when it launched, still no visible laser beam for enemies.

[@Gershy13]

@@TheXclusiveAce Ah right, interesting that you can see the beam pointing to the reticle while ADS, but enemies cant see it. Guess its still worth using then!

[@markmaish6087]

SVA has been the best gun since nerfs to MCW, Holger, and Bad B. SMGs not included.

[@marcuscain9150]

Top ten imo 1 ram 9 2 mtz 556 3 holger 556 4 soa subverter 5 sva 545 6 m13b 7 bp 50 8 striker 9 9 wsp swarm 10 rival 9

[@daddysnfoor]

I’ve got two questions, why is the striker 9 here and why is the bp low in your list

[@shadowtitan8545]

​@@daddysnfoorThe striker 9 slaps what is you on?

[@daddysnfoor]

@@shadowtitan8545 from what perspective??? massive recoil shit damage and shit range like it has nothing that’s going for it, it’s the worst smg in the game hands down

[@lRagingl]

bro said the striker 9 has recoil 💀

[@marcuscain9150]

@@daddysnfoor striker 9 has about the same 5 shot range and rate of fire as the bp, but with smg mobility. Also it takes minimal skill to control its recoil 💀😂

[@enesbilgili8647]

Hey bro will we get a xdefiant video?

[@TheXclusiveAce]

I'll have a new feedback video on it tomorrow

[@klayyed]

The Mors isn't a build. It's just 1 shot anywhere on the body, any part of the map. You could just attach that ammo mod and nothing else, would pretty much be the same.

[@johnperez5775]

What about the Ram-7? It was my favourite gun since MW 2019/ War Zone 2020.

[@DDog1125]

It’s usable but not exactly amazing because of it’s below average TTK and weird recoil pattern.

[@rickfowler273]

Totally would have watched all 45 minutes. Totally. 😊

[@DJAK792]

My favorites while doing interstellar are the bp50, the ram 9/7 and the mw3 shotguns

[@codycollins8133]

Mtz interceptor

[@Olinke]

Rival sucks big time unless you use the aftermarket part. WSP Swarm easily deserves top 5 imo

[@gamerbg294]

The WSP Swarm is much better than the FJX Horus

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

For me the MCW isn't super high on the list. It's just ok. The BP50 is more accurate and other guns like the RAM9 are just plain better pretty much everywhere...and now the MTZ is the strafe king so yeah

[@CityHustleHD]

They need to buff the XRK Stalker. The aim down speed & accuracy is atrocious. It’s a horrible sniper rifle but I see the potential in it

[@ianlee0508]

SH: Got u, next we will be nerfing these 10 guns

[@Slankker1]

Y’all I wanna help also use snake shot TYR make sure you have cs15 Scarlett mounted laser and akimbo I’ve been literally going insane with it! Please someone get back with me it was a wild find.

[@dalcon04]

Bas B was my go too but nerfed in into nothing

[@DDog1125]

I don’t remember them ever nerfing the Bas P SMG?

[@dalcon04]

@@DDog1125 B my bad

[@jacklui3782]

✌🏻

[@oerwhat]

Y’all are seriously sleeping on the holger aftermarket part. Most overpowered gun in the game imo

[@charlesbarlow3970]

That 45 minute video would be goated.... Just saying.

[@valakivalakifalvai137]

Sidewinder is the best

[@Smugglizzle10]

things is with the last 2 Moderen Warfare games, you have too many things to focus on and unlock...kinda daunting, therefore its annoying, therefore.... not much fun....

[@sammy_1178]

I must be the one one who really likes the AMR9 lmao

[@ritoparas6089]

i spoke with Ace on discord and he said if your favorite gun isn't in this vid it sucks

[@FundamentalTennis]

Hahahaha