Modern Warfare 3 has a completely revamped progression system that offers new methods for leveling up in-game. If you want to know the highest level you can reach in Modern Warfare 3, this guide has all the details you need.
What is the level cap in MW3?
The max level you can reach in Modern Warfare 3 is 55. After reaching the final level, you’ll enter Prestige ranks and can level up further to unlock rewards like calling cards, Battlepass tier skips, and double XP tokens. Your level is shown in the top right corner of the main lobby, right above your operator; a circle in the top right corner also gives you a quick view of your progression to the next level.
While there are several strategies you can use to level up in Modern Warfare 3, I highly recommend playing War Mode, which is the fastest way to significantly increase your account level. I was also able to level up quickly by completing the weekly challenges.
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How to level up fast in MW3
Here are a few ways to significantly increase your Modern Warfare 3 account level:
- Completing challenges: Modern Warfare 3 has revamped the challenge system for daily and weekly tasks. These are usually simple to achieve, like playing matches or getting kills, and give you a lot of XP to advance fast in MW3.
- Winning matches: Winning matches in Modern Warfare 3 also gives you a big XP bonus. You’ll receive all the XP you accumulated in the match and an extra bonus if you win.
- Double XP Tokens: Finally, you may want to try some Double XP tokens first to level up faster in MW3. You can activate these tokens in the main MP, Zombies, or pause menu to enhance your XP or Weapon XP for a short time. The tokens expire in real-time, so make sure you turn them on when you’re sure you can play for the time of the token.
All level-up rewards in MW3
You can press the menu button and select the Progression tab in the upper right corner of the main lobby to check your current level and the list of available rewards.
- Level 1: Challenges Feature, Counter Invasion Loadout Feature
- Level 2: Demolitionist Loadout Feature
- Level 3: Combat Controller Loadout Feature
- Level 4: Custom Loadouts, Infantry Vest Perk
- Level 5: Guardian-SC Killstreak
- Level 6: Comm Scrambler Field Upgrade
- Level 7: DG-58 LSW (LMG)
- Level 8: Claymore Lethal Equipment
- Level 9: Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade, Remote Turret Killstreak
- Level 10: Engineer Vest Perk, Tac Mask Perk
- Level 11: Mission Control Comlink Perk
- Level 12: MTZ-556 (AR)
- Level 13: Battle Rage Tactical Equipment
- Level 14: Overwatch Helo Killstreak
- Level 15: Ordnance Gloves Perk
- Level 16: Smoke Grenade Tactical Equipment
- Level 17: BAS-B (AR)
- Level 18: Scatter Mine Lethal Equipment
- Level 19: Healing Aura Field Upgrade, Climbing Boots Perk
- Level 20: Gunner Vest Perk
- Level 21: Renetti Handgun
- Level 22: Deployable Cover Field Upgrade
- Level 23: Mosquito Drone Killstreak
- Level 24: Bone Conduction Headset Perk
- Level 25: Armory Unlocks
- Level 26: Juggernaut Recon Killstreak
- Level 27: WSP Swarm (SMG)
- Level 28: A.C.S Field Upgrade
- Level 29: Frost Blast Field Upgrade, Commando Gloves Perk
- Level 30: Throwing Knife Lethal Equipment, Demolition Vest Perk
- Level 31: Bruen MK9 (LMG)
- Level 32: Counter UAV Killstreak
- Level 33: Thermite Lethal Equipment
- Level 34: Mag Holster Perk
- Level 35: SAM Turret Killstreak
- Level 36: Backlight Flashlight Perk
- Level 37: Holger 556 (AR)
- Level 38: RGL-80 Launcher
- Level 39: Aether Shroud Field Upgrade, Haymaker (Shotgun)
- Level 40: CCT Comms Vest Perk
- Level 41: Chopper Gunner Killstreak, Portable Radar Field Upgrade
- Level 42: Decoy Grenade Tactical Equipment
- Level 43: L/R Detector Perk
- Level 44: MCW (AR)
- Level 45: Running Sneakers Perk, Tactical Insertion Field Upgrade
- Level 46: Precision Airstrike Killstreak
- Level 47: Tactical Pads Perk
- Level 48: JOKR Launcher
- Level 49: Carpet Bomb Killstreak
- Level 50: TYR Handgun, Overkill Vest Perk
- Level 51: Smoke Airdrop Field Upgrade
- Level 52: Scavenger Gloves Perk
- Level 53: Thermobaric Grenade Equipment
- Level 54: Stalker Boots Perk
- Level 55: Med Box Field Upgrade, AMR9 (SMG)
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