LMGs aren't as relevant in multiplayer as they are in Warzone, but they aren't useless either, and most of them are at least viable. Here is our complete ranking of every LMG in Modern Warfare 3. So look no further if you're after the best MW3 LMG.
Modern Warfare 3 is a lot faster than MW2 was from 2022, and so LMGs struggle to stand out in a multiplayer environment, especially against this year's SMGs. However, these weapons can still be used effectively if you've got the patience to pitch up behind cover and wait for the enemy. It's a boring way to play, sure, but it does work.
Even if you don't love the LMGs in multiplayer, you can still have a great time levelling them up this year thanks to Zombies. LMGs have always been dope in that mode, and this year we're getting a particularly awesome version of zombies.
Note: This ranking of the best LMGs in MW3 is a work in progress, and is so far only based on what we've played in the MW3 beta. You can expect our complete ranking to be available on launch.
The Best LMGs In MW3
2. Holger 26
The Holger 26 is remarkably unimpressive and fails to stand out in any meaningful way. It has poor mobility and handling, as you would expect for an LMG, but it doesn't benefit in any exciting way to make up for those penalties. The damage range and fire-rate are no stronger than the average AR, so we highly recommend using one of them instead.
It's not completely unviable, and if you really like the design or feel of the Holger, use it. But we don't expect the Holger 26 to ever receive enough buffs to truly be relevant to the meta.
1. Pulemyot 762
The Pulemyot is obviously the best LMG in MW3. We hate to be predictable, but we can't reasonably claim that any other LMG is better.
And why is it so good? Well, the Pulemyot does suffer from poor handling and mobility, like other LMGs, but in exchange for those weaknesses it has one of the best full-auto TTKs in the entire game. The fire-rate isn't anything crazy, but the damage per bullet is simply absurd. And you notice it particularly at range; where other ARs begin falling off and requiring more shots to kill, the Pulemyot still feels as lethal as it does at point-blank range.
Do yourself a favor and check out the Aftermarket Part for this weapon, a conversion kit that turns the Pulemyot into a bullpup with better mobility.
- Here is our best Pulemyot 762 loadout
And that ladies and gentlemen was our ranking of the LMGs in MW3. Are we faded, or on the money? If you want to see how we think this whole class of weapons compares to everything else, check out our complete tier-ranking of every weapon in MW3 as well.
Nicki looks great with an LMG in her hands!