Best LMGs in Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 LMGs can be both deadly and beginner-friendly when equipped with the right attachments. Picking the best LMG can be challenging given the massive arsenal of weapons available.

We’ve ranked all the Light Machine Guns in the game to make your decision easier when it comes to long-range engagements in Season 4 Reloaded.

Every Modern Warfare 3 LMG ranked

1. DG-58 LSW
2. Bruen Mk9
3. TAQ Evolvere
4. Holger 26
5. TAQ Eradicator
6. Pulemyot 762
7. RPK
8. RAAL MG
9. Rapp H
10. 556 Icarus
11. HCR 56
12. Sakin MG38

There are 12 LMGs on offer and we’ve ranked them from best to worst.

Rankings explained

5. TAQ Eradicator

The TAQ Eradicator is a powerful LMG that made its way into the title slightly after the launch of Season 1. While many in the community slept on this LMG upon its release, it has emerged as a strong pick to kill enemies across long distances.

Running the meta attachments on the TAQ Eradicator will help you bring the weapon’s recoil under control. However, after a slight nerf in Season 3 Reloaded, the weapon’s sprint-to-fire and ADS speeds aren’t great.

4. Holger 26

Thanks to its Assault Rifle-esque nature, the Holger 26 LMG is a deadly option in multiplayer matches. Given its large magazine and high damage output, this gun is perfect for holding down key lanes across any map.

While it might not be as powerful as its counterparts on the list, this LMG is a deadly pick that can be further improved when equipping the best attachments.

3. TAQ Evolvere

The TAQ Evolvere is a great LMG but it has fallen down this list due to previous nerfs. Before the 556 Belts Magazine attachment was nerfed, this gun was perfect as a close-range option thanks to the Tac-Stance feature.

While it doesn’t feel bulky, several nerfs in previous seasons keep it stuck at the third-best LMG spot in Season 4 Reloaded.

2. Bruen Mk9

Despite a slight nerf in the Season 3 update, the Bruen Mk9 remains a popular pick in MW3 Season 4 Reloaded. Veteran players will recognize this lethal weapon given its popularity during MW 2019’s lifecycle.

Unlike some of its counterparts, this LMG doesn’t feel too bulky, which makes it devastating at all ranges with a rapid TTK. While its damage is still competitive, the DG-58 LSW has overtaken it and claimed the top spot.

1. DG-58 LSW – Best LMG in MW3

After taking over Warzone, the DG-58 LSW also became the best LMG in MW3. Its damage over long distances is virtually unmatched, and its low recoil allows you to land headshots consistently.

When using its JAK Nightshade Rifle Kit to boost its damage, recoil, and movement, this LMG is unstoppable. Whether you want to move around the map, guard a key objective, or hold down the main lane on a map, there are few better guns in Season 4 Reloaded.

If you want to make the most out of the top weapons, you’ll need to make sure you’re utilizing the best controller and FOV settings first.