OurCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Weapons Tier Listwill help you decide which of the weapons are best in Activision and Infinity Ward’s latest shooter. Time to kill is at an all time low in the latest entry, so we’ll be prioritizing weapons that can dish out bullets at a decent pace and feature a manageable recoil. Naturally, this may differ when using Shotguns, Marksman Rifles, and Sniper Rifles though, as you’ll simply want to bring your opponent down as quickly as possible.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Weapons Tier List
Assault Rifles Tier List
As we mentioned in the opening paragraph of this Tier List, time to kill (or TTK) is super low in Modern Warfare, so we’re prioritizing Assault Rifles that have a solid fire rate. Given that you’ll generally be fighting at a medium range, recoil and accuracy is pretty important too, so our favorites will have naturally low recoil and high accuracy too.
Tier 4
SMGs Tier List
SMGs are the kings of a fast fire rate, so they’re in heaven in Modern Warfare. What we’re looking for in terms of the best is top fire rate and mobility. Recoil isn’t as difficult to manage up close, so accuracy isn’t overly important, and you won’t be fighting at range unless you’re mad so that’s not important either.
Shotguns Tier List
Shotguns are the kings of close range damage and typically feature a low fire rate. What we’re looking for here is decent mobility and fire rate, just like with SMGs.
Tier 3
LMGs Tier List
What makes a good LMG in Modern Warfare? Fire rate, of course! Mobility isn’t overly important, as you’re going to be primarily providing cover of defending a spot. There’s not much in it in terms of accuracy, so being picky over recoil is pointless when it comes to LMGs.
Tier 2
Marksman Rifles Tier List
Marksman Rifles are for the player that likes a bit more mobility than a Sniper Rifle affords, but wants to play like they’re using an Assault Rifle. You’ll move around the map, decimating your opponents at medium range.
Again, we’re looking for solid fire rate and mobility, to help you get around. We’ll also want decent accuracy so you can manage the recoil at a decent range.
Sniper Rifles Tier List
There’s only one thing that matters when it comes to Sniper Rifles: damage. All you want is a weapon that can bring down an opponent in as few hits as possible, and preferably just one. Fire rate isn’t important at all, as you only fire one bullet ideally, and mobility is pointless because you won’t move around much.
