Modern Warfare 3 Beta has every COD fan locked in as players continue to test out this year’s content ahead of the game's official release in November. The COD: Modern Warfare 3 Beta release comes with a range of powerful and lethal new weapons for fans to dive into, including the highly anticipated Longbow.

As the latest addition to the COD sniper rifle class, the Longbow has quickly become a fan favorite. With this lethal rifle, gamers with an aggressive play style can ensure their survival if they know the best Longbow loadout for the MW3 open beta.

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Best Longbow Loadout For MW3 Beta

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The best Longbow loadout for Modern Warfare 3 Beta is as follows:

  • Stock: Stockless
  • Bolt: SA-M Quickbolt
  • Underbarrel: SL Skeletal Vertical Grip, XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop, or XTEN TX-12 Handstop.
  • Optic: RQ-9 Recon
  • Magazine: 10 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: 7.62 High Grain
  • Rear Grip: Citadel LV Tactical Grip

MW3’s small contact maps require players to tune their Longbow with suitable attachments for the gun to fit the game's chaotic multiplayer environment. The focus is on making the rifle an agile and fast weapon. This loadout improves the rifle’s aim-down-sight, sprint-to-fire speeds, and handling stats. The build is ideal for quick scoping, allowing players to drop off enemies quickly.

The stockless mod increases movement speed, and the SA-M Quickbolt increases speeds between bullets, ensuring players can quickly follow up with a killer shot. While the 10-round mag limits the ammo capacity, it’s a small sacrifice for the added speed. The Underbarrel options increase mobility (players can equip any of the three unlocked). Since Snipers are all the rave in COD, the Longbow loadout is undoubtedly a sniper powerhouse. However, players must reach level 28 in MW3 Beta to unlock the Longbow loadout. They can also customize it to their liking with various attachments, perks, and equipment.

Best Longbow Perks And Equipment

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Alongside the Longbow build, Modern Warfare 3 has added more new lethal items that fans are loving, including Perks and Equipment. Players can use these to complement the Longbow Snipper Rifle for ultimate survival. The best Perks and Equipment include:

  • Infantry Vests are ideal for Tac Sprint, ensuring players recharge quicker and last longer.
  • Commando Gloves increases mobility by allowing players to sprint and reload.
  • Stalker Boots increase Strafe and ADS speeds.
  • Breacher Drone, paired with Flashbang, flushes out enemies
  • Tac Mask helps reduce flashbang from other players, increasing the likelihood of hitting enemies​​​​​.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launches on November 10 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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