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Call of Duty MW3 and Warzone Season 3 Week 3 challenges and how to complete them

Get those SMGs ready!

Exciting new challenges have just landed in Call of Duty Season 3, adding a fresh layer of thrill to the game. These challenges not only amp up the excitement but also come with lucrative rewards, ranging from XP boosts to the highly useful Jak Cutthroat Aftermarket Part. Let’s delve into the details of all the MW3 and Warzone🎀 Season 🃏3 Week 3 challenges and how to complete them. 

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How to complete MW3 Season 3 Week 3 challenges

SMGs get the spotlight as the required weapon for this week’s Call of Duty MW3 Season 3 chall♊enges. You can complete these tasks using these methods:

ChallengesHow to complete themRequired weaponsRewards
Get 15 Operator Kills after Reloading with Recommended SMGsFairly self-explanatory, but you may want to use Ordnance Gloves or Holster perks to get faster reload speedsFJX Horus, RAM-9, AMR9, HRM-9, or Striker2,500 XP
Get 5 Operator Kills with the Gun-Butt of a Recommended WeaponAn MW3 Gun Butt Kill is a Melee attack, so use it when you are up close to an enemyAny Recommended Weapon5,000 XP
Place the top of the leaderboard 3 timesGet the highest Kills or Assists in a round N/A7,500 XP
Get 8 Operator Headshot Kills with Recommended HandgunsRequires more close-distance battles due to the Handgun’s short rangeRenetti or WSP Stinger5,000 XP
Get 15 Kills against Operators who are Blinded or Stunned with Recommended SMGsUse Stun or Flash Grenades, then initiate the eliminationFJX Horus, RAM-9, AMR9, HRM-9, or Striker5,000 XP
Get 2 Operator Kills in a row without taking damage with Recommended SMG 5 timesAvoid using small-sized maps to last longer in the fieldFJX Horus, RAM-9, AMR9, HRM-9, or Striker7,500 XP
Get 5 Kills using Lethals on Operators who are affected by a Shock StickTake down an enemy with a Lethal (Frag, Grenade Claymore, Thermite) while the Shock Stick Tactical is activeN/A10,000 XP

While it may sound confusing, the MW3 Gun-Butt kill is simply a Melee kill. For PlayStation users, it’s as easy as pressing the ‘R3’ button, while Xbox players can use ‘RS.’ On the other hand, PC users can hit the ‘V’ key when the enemy is within striking distance.

How to complete MW3 Zombies Season 3 Week 3 challenges

Like MW3 Multiplayer, Zombies Season 3 Week 3 ch💫allenges focus on SMGs with the following tasks:

ChallengesHow to complete themRequired weaponsRewards
Get 5 Rapid Kills 20 times with a Recommended SMGRapidly kill more than three enemies in a short amount of timeFJX Horus, RAM-9, AMR9, HRM-9, or Striker2,500 XP
Get 50 Melee Mercenary Kills with a Recommended WeaponLocate enemies at Mercenary Camp, Convoys, or Strongholds (only using melee attacks/weapons)Any Recommended Weapon5,000 XP
Get 10 Mangler Kills with a Recommended WeaponEliminate Manglers in Bounty/Escort Contracts or high-tier threat-level zonesAny Recommended Weapon7,500 XP
Get 150 Critical Kills with a Recommended PistolShoot at weak spots or perform headshotsRenetti or WSP Stinger5,000 XP
Get 200 Fire Damage Kills with a Recommended SMGUse Napalm Ammo Burst Mod or Molotov CocktailsFJX Horus, RAM-9, AMR9, HRM-9, or Striker5,000 XP
Get 100 Kills in a Single Deployment 5 times with a Recommended WeaponDo not Exfil until you’ve reached 100 Kills in a single round 5 timesAny Recommended Weapon7,500 XP
Get 50 Hellhound Kills with a Recommended Weapon Hellhounds appear during Spore Control and Outlast Contracts (also found in doghouses around the map)Any Recommended Weapon10,000 XP

The Melee Mercenary Kills are essentially the same as Gun-Butt Kills. However, you can also use Melee-recommended weapons like Gladiator or Soul Render.

How to complete Warzone Season 3 Week 3 challenges

Moving onto Warzone, we have these Season 3 Week 3 challenges:

ChallengesHow to complete themRewards
Get 15 Operator Kills in the North-East Region of Rebirth IslandPerform kills in Bioweapons, Industries, Harbor, or Chemical Eng. 7,500 XP
Get 15 Operator Kills in the Central Region of Rebirth IslandPerform kills in Prison, Headquarters, or Factory7,500 XP
Get 15 Operator Kills in the North-West Region of Rebirth IslandPerform kills in Dock or Control Center5,000 XP
Get 15 Operator Kills in the South-West Region of Rebirth IslandPerform kills in Stronghold or Living Quarters5,000 XP
Place in the top 10 7 times Play in any Warzone mode and survive the longest10,000 XP
Revive a teammate 15 times Participate in team-based matches like Battle Royale Quads or Resurgence Trios5,000 XP
Open 75 Loot CachesExplore around the map and loot any caches2,500 XP

Unlike the loot cache objectives from past Warzone Season 3 challenges, this week’s tasks involve enemy Operator takedowns. Your goal is to explore Rebirth Island and eliminate as many foes as possible. It’s a high-stakes challenge that will test your skills and strategy.

Once you’ve completed any of the five challenges, each unique to different game modes, you’ll earn the Jak Cutthroat Aftermarket Part.

Jak Cutthroat Aftermarket Part in MW3
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The Aftermarket Part can be used with multiple guns, such as MCW, MTZ, M4 (MW2), and AMR9. This stock provides⛄ more speed and stability, making it🅠 a game-changer for Aim Down Sights. 


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