MW3 max level cap for Season 6

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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.

mw3 max level: Player waiting for zombies using equipment
Contracts in MW3 Zombies are a great way of working towards the max level cap. Image captured by VideoGamer.

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.

LevelUnlocks
1Counter Invasion Loadout
2Demolitionist Loadout
3Combat Controller Loadout
4Custom Loadouts & Infantry Vest
5Guardian SC Killstreak
6Comm Scrambler Field Upgrade
7DG-58 LSW Rifle
8Claymore Lethal Equipment
9Remote Turret Killstreak
10Engineer Vest Perk & Tac Mask Perk
11Mission Control Comlink Perk
12MTZ-556 Assault Rifle
13Battle Rage Tactical Equipment
14Overwatch Helo Killstreak
15Ordinance Gloves Perk
16Smoke Grenade Lethal/Tactical Equipment
17BAS-B Battle Rifle
18Scatter Mine Lethal/Tactical Equipment
19Climbing Boots Perk
20Gunner Vest
21Renetti Handgun
22Deployable Cover Field Upgrade
23Mosquito Drone Killstreak
24Bone Conduction Headset Perk
25Armory Unlocks
26Juggernaut Recon Killstreak
27WSP Swarm SMG
28A.C.S. Field Upgrade
29Commando Gloves Perk
30Throwing Knife Lethal/Tactical Equipment, Demolition Vest Perk
31Bruen MK9 LMG
32Counter UAV Killstreak
33Thermite Lethal/Tactical Equipment
34Mag Holder Perk
35SAM Turret Killstreak
36Blacklight Flashlight Perk
37Holger 556 Assault Rifle
38RGL-80 Launcher
39Haymaker Shotgun
40CCT Comms Vest Perk
41Chopper Gunner Killstreak, Portable Radar Field Upgrade
42Decoy Grendate Lethal/Tactical Equipment
43L/R Detector Perk
44MCW Assault Rifle
45Running Sneakers Perk, Tactical Insertion Field Upgrade
46Precision Airstrike Killstreak
47Tactical Pads Perk
48JOKR Launcher
49Carpet Bomb Killstreak
50TYR Handgun, Overkill Vest Perk
51Smoke Airdrop Field Upgrade
52Scavenger Gloves Perk
53Thermobaric Grenade Lethal/Tactical Equipment
54Stalker Boots Perk
55Med 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.

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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