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Want to get penetration kills in MW3? Few moments can match the satisfaction of beating an opponent with a penetration kill. And with the right weapons and tactics, you can get more of them for camo challenges and weekly ones too.
Read up on the best MW3 loadouts to gain a foothold in Modern Warfare 3’s unforgiving multiplayer lobbies. And check out the MW3 Battle Pass for Season 2 Reloaded unlocks.
Fastest ways to get penetration kills in MW3
Kill enemies by firing through walls or objects to get penetration kills in MW3. This is easier on specific maps and with the right gear, you’ll be able to rack up several of these. Remember that not all surfaces can be shot through. Some maps are easier to get these kills in.
Here are our methods to get penetration kills fast in MW3:
- Use the Snapshot grenade to see through walls – Picking this up for your loadout lets you aim and beat enemies even before they’ve spotted you.
- Pick a weapon with improved Bullet Penetration – Some LMGs offer Armor Piercing Rounds that allow them to pierce through some walls and objects. Consider picking the Pulemyot 762 or the Holger 26 to achieve this goal. 9mm Hardened Rounds on an SMG is another good attachment. These are a great asset regardless of whether you want to farm penetration kills. Sniper rifles like the KATT-AMR can help too but their low fire rate holds them back.
- Try to find spots to ambush foes – Since you’ll need to pick off foes from behind cover for this, try finding corridors and spots that are favorable to these kills. A UAV can help you spot players and enemy positions before they spot you.
- Pick maps with the right mix of structures – Maps like Skidrow, Scrapyard, Shipment, and Terminal are great places to get these kills. I’m particularly biased towards Terminal’s airplane. There’s a connection between it and the airport terminal which is a perfect spot for penetration kills. Seeing the Wall Bang notification will always be satisfying to witness.
Some weapons are better at penetration kills than others
Pick LMGs over traditional weapons for a better shot at penetration kills in MW3.
Best map spots for penetration kills in MW3
Different maps offer several options to rack up these kinds of kills. Here are some of our top locations for getting penetration kills in MW3:
- Shoot through the chainlink fence in Rust – You can find this location near the truck at the corner of this MW3 map. It’s fairly simple to shoot through as well.
- Shipment’s containers can be shot through – Do this to get some quick kills. A UAV helps as well.
- Fire at the connection to the airplane in Terminal – As mentioned earlier, this is a pretty good spot if you know that enemies are in there. There’s a chainlink fence near one of the airplane wheels too near the B point in Domination. It’s one of the best spots for snipers to shoot through the chain fence.
- Highrise has chainlink fences everywhere – Shoot through these and you’ll fulfill the objective in no time. Light machine guns with bullet penetration can make short work of foes here.
Why should players get penetration kills in MW3
In addition to extra XP, these count towards daily, weekly, or camo challenges for specific weapons. Rack up these kills and you’ll be able to work towards base camos and even more exotic gear in Modern Warfare 3. For the Interstellar camo in MW3, you need to get 10 penetration kills on all four MW3 LMGs. These can be hipfire kills too. It’s not that hard to do with these tips so pick up a gun and start headhunting. Just remember to assign them to the Armory Unlock challenge if you want to work towards a particular item as a reward.
That covers penetration kills in Call of Duty MW3. If you want to get point blank kills in MW3, we’ve got that covered as well. And if you want a nimble SMG to help you out, our best Striker loadout in MW3 will help you dominate matches. Now that Season 2 Reloaded is out, dive into its new MW3 maps for some mayhem. MW3 is out on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Penetration kills MW3 FAQ
Do you have to get headshots for penetration kills in MW3?
No, even shots to the body through objects will help you progress with penetration kills.
Can any surface be shot through in MW3?
No, only some surfaces can be shot through with the right weapons.
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