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Higher levels let you gain access to better weapons for assembling better loadouts and items, but is there a max level cap in MW3? At a certain point, players in some games will reach the top and can’t go any further. Is that the case for Modern Warfare 3 and if so, what is it? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is the max level in Modern Warfare 3?
The maximum level you can get in MW3 is level 55. After that, the Prestige system kicks in, which extends the levelling journey. With each season, new prestige levels have been added. In Season 1, players could only reach Prestige Rank 250. In Season 2, it was extended to 450, and Season 3 bumped it up to 650. Then Season 4 went to 850, and Season 5 to 1050. The current one, Season 6, allows you to reach Rank 1250. Each time you hit a Prestige milestone you’ll be granted an animated avatar.
Levelling up involves progressing in multiplayer, completing matches and missions, and unlocking new weapons and mastery camos. You also gain access to tactical options that tip the odds of warfare in your favour. Rewards for higher levels include new weapons, gear, and killstreak options. This lets you diversify your offensive capabilities across the game’s maps and modes. MW3’s campaign also gives you XP boosts that let you reach these milestones in a short amount of time. Levelling up fast lets you take part in Armory Unlock challenges for better perks and gear.
What does each level unlock?
Here’s a table that covers all the tech and upgrades you can expect before hitting the maximum level cap in Call of Duty MW3.
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Counter Invasion Loadout |
| 2 | Demolitionist Loadout |
| 3 | Combat Controller Loadout |
| 4 | Custom Loadouts & Infantry Vest |
| 5 | Guardian SC Killstreak |
| 6 | Comm Scrambler Field Upgrade |
| 7 | DG-58 LSW Rifle |
| 8 | Claymore Lethal Equipment |
| 9 | Remote Turret Killstreak |
| 10 | Engineer Vest Perk & Tac Mask Perk |
| 11 | Mission Control Comlink Perk |
| 12 | MTZ-556 Assault Rifle |
| 13 | Battle Rage Tactical Equipment |
| 14 | Overwatch Helo Killstreak |
| 15 | Ordinance Gloves Perk |
| 16 | Smoke Grenade Lethal/Tactical Equipment |
| 17 | BAS-B Battle Rifle |
| 18 | Scatter Mine Lethal/Tactical Equipment |
| 19 | Climbing Boots Perk |
| 20 | Gunner Vest |
| 21 | Renetti Handgun |
| 22 | Deployable Cover Field Upgrade |
| 23 | Mosquito Drone Killstreak |
| 24 | Bone Conduction Headset Perk |
| 25 | Armory Unlocks |
| 26 | Juggernaut Recon Killstreak |
| 27 | WSP Swarm SMG |
| 28 | A.C.S. Field Upgrade |
| 29 | Commando Gloves Perk |
| 30 | Throwing Knife Lethal/Tactical Equipment, Demolition Vest Perk |
| 31 | Bruen MK9 LMG |
| 32 | Counter UAV Killstreak |
| 33 | Thermite Lethal/Tactical Equipment |
| 34 | Mag Holder Perk |
| 35 | SAM Turret Killstreak |
| 36 | Blacklight Flashlight Perk |
| 37 | Holger 556 Assault Rifle |
| 38 | RGL-80 Launcher |
| 39 | Haymaker Shotgun |
| 40 | CCT Comms Vest Perk |
| 41 | Chopper Gunner Killstreak, Portable Radar Field Upgrade |
| 42 | Decoy Grendate Lethal/Tactical Equipment |
| 43 | L/R Detector Perk |
| 44 | MCW Assault Rifle |
| 45 | Running Sneakers Perk, Tactical Insertion Field Upgrade |
| 46 | Precision Airstrike Killstreak |
| 47 | Tactical Pads Perk |
| 48 | JOKR Launcher |
| 49 | Carpet Bomb Killstreak |
| 50 | TYR Handgun, Overkill Vest Perk |
| 51 | Smoke Airdrop Field Upgrade |
| 52 | Scavenger Gloves Perk |
| 53 | Thermobaric Grenade Lethal/Tactical Equipment |
| 54 | Stalker Boots Perk |
| 55 | Med Box Field Upgrade, AMR9 SMG |
Is it worth working towards the max level?
There are plenty of lethal weapons that only unlock at level 55. Some of them are from MW2, making them fan-favourite items. Prestige resets your level and rank for better rewards. As with previous Call of Duty titles, the Prestige option in MW3 is used to show off your skills in the game’s multiplayer maps. You can level up fast by finishing challenges (weapon kills, headshots, etc.), playing game modes with objectives like Domination, and taking part in double XP weekends.
As you work towards max level, you’ll also be able to level up your guns with weapon XP. This lets you add all kinds of attachments to improve their performance in matches. Showing off your skill can be done by flaunting your maximum level badge in CoD across menus as well. Ultimately, levelling up helps you get better at the game and provides you with better items.
About the Author
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter
