This is the best Crossbow build in Modern Warfare 3 right now
Looking for the best Crossbow loadout in Modern Warfare 3?If you’re tired of the usual gun loadout, the Crossbow can be a fun option to dip a little medieval pizzazz into yourCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3game.
Although it’s not usually everyone’s first pick, the Crossbow can be built to be pretty formidable. Below we’ve gathered the best Crossbow loadout to speed up the weapon and utilise its underdog status. As always, you should be keeping a watchful eye on the best guns in the game, but the Crossbow can be a refreshing way to mix things up and get your Daryl Dixon on.
Why use the Crossbow in MW3?
When built properly, the Crossbow can yield one-shot kills and lead to entertaining results from opponents who may otherwise underestimate you. There are many ways to customise the Crossbow, a key focus should be improving the ADS speed as the weapon usually has a slow projective travel velocity. For best results, the Crossbow should be used in close to mid-range combat.
Equip the28-Strand Cablealong with theXRK Thunder 200 Lb Armsto boost the projectile velocity. These attachments are necessary to offset penalties from another attachment; however, the Arms attachment presents a large penalty to ADS time and sprint speed. Still, the benefits to projectile velocity outweigh the drawbacks for this particular loadout as you’ll understand once we get to the Bolt attachement.
The ADS penalty can at least be partially mitigated though with theFORGE TAC SpeedtrakStock. Seeing as you’ll need to engage ADS for each shot with this weapon, it’s critical that it stays feeling responsive.
The 1MW Quick Fire Laseris a great way to improve ADS speed and doesn’t have any major drawbacks. TheBlastcap Boltsare where the build shines through. These bolts deliver a timed explosive, making the accuracy issues of the Crossbow obsolete. If you miss a headshot, the after explosion will usually finish off the job.
Considering the Crossbow’s specialized nature, you should pair it with something versatile like an Assault Rifle. If you’re looking for something quick to pair with the Crossbow, theC58,XM4, or theCR-56 AMAXare all safe bets.
Demolition Vest, Thermobaric Grenade, Flash Grenade, Commando Gloves, Stalker Boots, Ghost T/V Camo, Munitions Box
The first choice you’ll need to make is whichvestto equip. We recommend theDemolition Vestthe reason being, it gives you twoLethalsand allows the Resupply perk, meaning you’ll get a resupply of Lethal and Tactical equipment every 25 seconds. Falling back on grenade use while using the Crossbow is a viable option, due to the close quarter combat style it ensures and the slow reload times. Combine this with aThermobaric Grenadeas your Lethal option and you’ll have a stellar combination. The Thermobaric Grenade creates a large explosion that stuns and additionally increases the damage of explosives, making your bolts even more devastating.
For yourTactical, you can’t go too wrong with aFlash Grenadeto sow some confusion as you enter the fray. We recommend using theCommando Gloveswhich allow reload while sprinting. Anything to help increase the reload time of the Crossbow will be beneficial.
TheStalker Bootsare a must for this Crossbow build. They further increase strafe and ADS movement speed, which is a top priority to negate that agonising delay when aiming. Pair this with theGhost T/V Camogearitem to block detection by UAVS, enemy radar and heartbeat sensors. This item only works whilst moving, so you’ll see the full benefit of the piece when wielding a Crossbow.
Lastly, in terms of Field Equipment, theMunitions Boxis a good idea as the Blastcap Bolts cannot be recovered after use (due to them, you know…exploding). The Munitions Box works essentially the same was as Modern Warfare 2, it can resupply yourself and teammates of ammo.
For more Modern Warfare 3 tips and tricks, check out our guide to thebest perksin the game for optimal loadouts.
The Crossbow is something of a special case when it comes down to weapons in Modern Warfare 3. In a game of guns, reverting to a classic Crossbow can be a refreshing way to mix it up. For an alternative you could look at other close to mid-range weapons like shotguns, in which case the classicBryson 800is a worthy candidate.
That rounds off our guide to the best Crossbow build in Modern Warfare 3. Get a better idea of the full gun meta with our list of thebest guns in Modern Warfare 3, and thebest loadouts in MW3.
