Read on for our rundown of thebest Assault Rifles in Modern Warfare 3!

What is the best Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3?

Modern Warfare 3 features a whopping 21 Assault Rifles in total thanks to the game’s Carry Forward option.

A close-up of the MTZ-556 Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3.

Chimera

The Chimera’s got the damage output of an AR but the close-range punch of an SMG.

It also has an integrated suppressor, making it great for stealth engagements.

You’ll also need good headshot aim to make the most of this weapon.

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Lachmann-556

If the M4 and the STB 556 had a baby, it would be the Lachmann-556.

Kastov 762

The Kastov 762 was Modern Warfare 2’s version of the AK47.

In Modern Warfare 3 it’s still a beast as long as you fix up its erratic recoil.

A first-person view of the Tempus Razorback from Modern Warfare 2

MTZ-556

The MTZ-556 is an excellent Assault Rifle for new players searching for a starter gun.

Our in-depthMTZ-556 loadout guidecontains all you gotta know about outfitting this easy-to-use gun.

The fact that it won’t destroy you with excessive recoil also helps.

A close-up of the M13C from Modern Warfare 2.

OurM13B loadout guidehas the full details on maximising this gun, starting with the Harbinger D20 muzzle attachment.

At the moment, however, certain other guns have risen in the ranks to become more reliable choices.

This is an all-around solid AR with a great fire rate that excels at aggressive tactics.

The TR-76 Geist Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3.

The DG-58 is especially deadly when Manual Fire Behaviour is switched to “Hold” in MW3’s prefs.

This lets you hold down a single button to keep firing, transforming all burst guns into full-auto weapons.

If this sounds appealing, take a look at ourDG-58 loadout guidefor tips on outfitting this weapon.

A screenshot of the Chimera Assault Rifle in the Gunsmith screen of Modern Warfare 2.

Kastov-74U

Once upon a time, this was our pick for MW2’s best AR.

We’ve got a detailed guide tobest M4 loadoutto help you teach this old gun a few new tricks.

It’s still a stellar deliverer in the final game.

A close-up of the M16 Assault Rifle in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith screen.

That finishes our look at the best Assault Rifles in MW3.

A close-up of the FR 5.56 from Modern Warfare 3.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the TAQ-56.

A close-up of the Kastov 545 Assault Rifle in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith screen.

Modern Warfare 2 screenshot showing the Lachmann-556 assault rifle close up.

A close-up of the Kastov 762 Assault Rifle in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith screen.

The player in Modern Warfare 2 inspects their weapon, an M13B Assault Rifle.

A screenshot showing a first-person view of the ISO Hemlock, from Modern Warfare 2.

A close-up of the FR Avancer, from Modern Warfare 2.

The player in Warzone 2.0 inspects their weapon, the STB 556.

A close-up of the RAM-7 AR from Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the DG-58 from Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the Holger 556 from Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the Kastov-74U Assault Rifle in the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith screen.

A close-up of the SVA-545 Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the M4 Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3.

A close-up of the MCW Assault Rifle in Modern Warfare 3.