Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 takes a fresh approach to the perks and bonuses system, breaking it down into a new gear-based format. In this system, players can select from a range of equipment, including Vests, Gloves, Boots, and Gear, to gain various bonuses that enhance their performance in the intense multiplayer game mode. These gear pieces offer a dynamic way to fine-tune your playstyle.
In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the “clothing” items, i.e., Vests, Gloves, and Boots available at launch, and explore the bonuses they bring to your COD: MW3 MP experience!
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All Vests & Their Perks in MW3
Your Vest is a crucial choice when crafting your MW3 loadout. It dictates how many equipment pieces you can carry and grants a specific set of Perk-like skills. It’s important to note that different Vests can either reduce or increase the number of Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades, Gloves, Boots, and Gear you can take into matches.
Here are the six Vests available at launch and their unique perks in Modern Warfare III:
1. Infantry Vest
“Standard issue mobile infantry vest.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical, Lethal, Field Upgrade | Gloves, Boots, Gear | • Increases Tac Sprint duration and reduces refresh time. • Duplicate effects do not stack. • If equipped with Running Sneakers (Boots), you gain the effects of Lightweight Boots. |
2. Engineer Vest
“Counter equipment and explosives expertise.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical x2, Field Upgrade (Lethal Slot removed) | Gloves, Boots, Gear x2 | • Spot enemy equipment, Field Upgrades, and Killstreaks through walls. • Aiming down sights highlights them for the team. • Faster Field Upgrade recharge. |
3. Gunner Vest
“Weapon and ammo-focused kit.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Primary Weapons, Tactical, Lethal, Field Upgrade (Secondary Weapon Slot removed) | Gloves, Gear | • Deploy with max ammo. • Improved reload speed. • Duplicate effects do not stack. • If equipped with Mag Holster (Gear), gain the effects of Mission Control Commlink (Gear). |
4. Demolition Vest
“Lethal and Tactical mastery.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical, Lethal x2, Field Upgrade | Gloves, Boots, Gear | • Resupply Lethal and Tactical Equipment every 25 seconds. |
5. CCT Comms Vest
“Team intelligence resource.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Field Upgrade (Tactical and Lethal Slots removed) | Gloves, Boots, Gear x2 | • Increases duration enemies stay on radar and zooms out radar for you and nearby allies. • Enemies you kill drop intel packs, which generate a radar ping for you and nearby allies when collected. • Duplicate effects do not stack. • If equipped with Data Jacker (Gear), gain the effects of Mission Control Commlink (Gear). |
6. Overkill Vest
“Mastery of weapon mobility.”
| Equipment Slots | Gear Slots | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical, Lethal (Field Upgrade Slot removed) | Gloves, Boots, Gear | • Increased weapon swap speed. • Reload while sprinting. • Duplicate effects do not stack. • If equipped with Quick-Grip Gloves or Commando Gloves, gain the effects of Marksman Gloves. |
All Gloves & Their Perks in MW3
Gloves come with unique Perks that mainly focus on improving weapon handling. Each Vest allows you to select one pair of Gloves, and here are the six Gloves available at launch and their perks in Modern Warfare III:
| Gloves Type | Perks |
|---|---|
| Quick-Grip Gloves | • Increased weapon swap speed. |
| Ordnance Gloves | • Throw equipment farther. • Reset fuse timer on thrown back grenades. |
| Commando Gloves | • Reload while sprinting. |
| Scavenger Gloves | • Resupply ammo and throwing knives from dead players. |
| Marksman Gloves | • Reduced sway and flinch while ADS. |
| Assault Gloves | • While jumping, accuracy and time to ADS is improved. |
All Boots & Their Perks in MW3
Boots are equipped with Perks that specifically enhance your movement, swimming, agility, and noise level. Every Vest, except the Gunner Vest, allows you to choose one pair of Boots.
Here are the six Boots available at launch and their unique perks in Modern Warfare III:
| Boots Type | Perks |
|---|---|
| Lightweight Boots | • Increases movement and swim speed. • Reduces noise while swimming. |
| Climbing Boots | • Increased climbing and mantling speed. • Reduces fall damage. |
| Running Sneakers | • Increases Tac Sprint duration and reduces refresh time. |
| Tactical Pads | • Increases slide distance and allows for aiming down sights while sliding. • Increases stance transition speeds and crouched movement speed. |
| Stalker Boots | • Increased strafe and ADS movement speed. |
| Covert Sneakers | • Eliminates footstep sounds. |
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer is set to release on November 10, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.