Best mouse & keyboard settings for MW3

The best keyboard and mouse settings in Modern Warfare 3 will help you get an edge over your opponents, on both PC and console, as running the best weapons in MW3 is only half the battle.

So, here are our recommendations for all the mouse and keyboard settings in MW3 Season 5, including the ideal keybinds and sensitivity.

Best mouse settings in MW3

• Mouse Sensitivity: 6
• ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00
• ADS Sensitivity Multiplier (Focus): 1.00
• ADS Sensitivity Type: Relative
• Monitor Distance Coefficient: 1.33
• Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: Off
• Vertical Aim Axis: Standard
• Mouse Calibration:
  • Mouse Acceleration: 0
  • Mouse Filtering: 0
  • Mouse Smoothing: Off
  • Mouse Wheel Delay: 80
• Use System Mouse Cursor: Off

As previously mentioned, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all mouse sensitivity setting. While we’ve kept the default custom Sensitivity Per Zoom settings, you’re welcome to adjust the values to suit your preferences.

How to find best mouse sensitivity in Modern Warfare 3

After plugging in your mouse, set the ‘Aiming Input Device’ to ‘Mouse‘ in the Modern Warfare 3 settings. There isn’t a universal sensitivity setting for everyone, so to determine the ideal mouse sensitivity, join a match and experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.

Best Gameplay settings for MW3

Movement Behaviors

• Crouch Behavior: Toggle
• Prone Behavior: Toggle
• Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: Toggle
• Automatic Sprint: Automatic Tactical Sprint
• Tactical Sprint Behavior: Single Tap Sprint
• Walk Behavior: Hold
• Automatic Airborne Mantle: Off
• Automatic Ground Mantle: Off
• Grounded Mantle: Off
• Slide & Dive Activation: Independent
• Invert Slide and Dive Behavior: Standard
• Ledge Climb Behavior: Mantle Only
• Movement Advanced Settings: Default

Combat Behaviors

• Aim Down Sight Behavior: Hold
• Change Zoom Shared Input: Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
• Focus Behavior: N/A
• Equipment Behavior: Hold
• Weapon Mount Activation: ADS + Melee
• Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch: On
• Tactical ADS Activation: ADS + Melee
• Tactical ADS Behavior: Always
• Quick C4 Detonation: On
• Combat Advanced Settings: Default

Vehicle Behaviors

• Vehicle Camera Recenter: Default
• Free Look Activation: Always Enabled
• Camera Initial Position: Behind Vehicle
• Lean-Out Activation: Melee

Overlays Behaviors

• Mode Specific Overlays: Default
• Danger Ping Behavior: Double Tap
• Double Tap Danger Ping Delay: Short
• Ping Wheel Delay: Short
• Killstreak Wheel Behavior: Hold

Best Keybinds in Modern Warfare 3

Movement Keybinds

• Move Forward: W
• Move Backward: S
• Move Left: A
• Move Right: D
• Walk: N/A
• Auto Move Forward: N/A
• Jump/Stand/Mantle: Space Bar
• Prone/Dive: Z
• Change Stance/Slide/Dive: N/A
• Crouch/Slide: CTRL
• Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus: Shift
• Interact: E
• Movement Advanced Keybinds: Default

Combat Keybinds

• Fire Weapon: Left Mouse Button
• Aim Down Sight: Right Mouse Button
• Reload: R
• Next Weapon: 2 or Mouse Wheel Down
• Weapon Mount: ADS + Melee
• Tactical ADS: N/A
• Weapon Inspect: Z
• Fire Mode: B
• Melee: F
• Lethal Equipment: Mouse Wheel Click
• Tactical Equipment: Q
• Combat Advanced Keybinds: Default

Vehicle Keybinds

• Vehicle Advanced Keybinds: Default

Overlay Keybinds

• Scoreboard: TAB
• Map: Caps or M
• Ping: Middle Mouse button
• Ping Wheel: Alt
• Danger Ping: N/A
• Text Chat (Last Used Channel): Default
• Change to Loadout 1: Default
• In-Game Statistics: Default

Menu Action Keybinds

• Launcher Menu: F1
• Social Menu: F2 or O
• Settings Menu: F3
• Loadout Menu: F6
• Push to Talk: V
• Menu Advanced Keybinds: Default

How to use mouse and keyboard in MW3 on Xbox & PlayStation

If you desire the enhanced precision of a mouse and keyboard while playing on an Xbox or PlayStation, Modern Warfare 3 both consoles offer support keyboard and mouse input.

Here’s how you can use a mouse and keyboard to play Modern Warfare 3 on your Xbox or PlayStation.

How to use mouse and keyboard on Xbox consoles

1. Turn on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S
2. Plug your mouse and keyboard into the Xbox’s USB ports
3. Wait for the Xbox to recognize the mouse and keyboard
4. Use the controller to navigate the menus
5. Select Profiles & system > Settings > Devices & connections
6. Set up your mouse and keyboard
7. Launch Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
8. Ensure the Aiming Input Device setting is set to Mouse

How to use mouse and keyboard on PlayStation consoles

1. Turn on your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5
2. Plug your mouse and keyboard into the PlayStation’s USB ports
3. Wait for the PlayStation to recognize the mouse and keyboard
4. Launch Settings and head to Devices
5. Set up both your mouse and keyboard settings
6. Launch Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
7. Ensure the Aiming Input Device setting is set to Mouse

On top of the best mouse and keyboard settings, you’ll also want to be able to hear the enemies efficiently with the best audio settings and see more around you with the most optimal FOV setting too.