Though the KATT-AMR’s strengths are better suited to Warzone it is still a serviceable sniper in Modern Warfare 3 too. Here is the best KATT-AMR MW3 loadout to make this heavy-duty sniper viable in multiplayer.
To make the KATT-AMR worth using on 6v6 maps you need to improve its handling. It is always going to hit hard regardless so rather than worry about that you are far better off stacking attachments that improve mobility and handling.
With that said, here is the best KATT-AMR loadout to make this sniper handle fast enough to use in multiplayer, even after the addition of a new competitor in MW3 Season 3.
Contents
- Best KATT-AMR MW3 loadout
- Best KATT-AMR class: Perks & equipment
- How to unlock the KATT-AMR in MW3
- Best KATT-AMR alternative in MW3
Best KATT-AMR MW3 loadout
Attachments
- Barrel: Perdition 24″ Short Barrel
- Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
- Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4
- Stock: Tactical Stock Pad
- Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt
With a default ADS Speed of 720 ms, the KATT-AMR is quite literally the slowest handling gun in MW3 Season 3. With how fast-paced multiplayer is that isn’t going to cut it, so you’ll need to solely choose attachments that improve ADS Speed.
There are a few options for this but the most impactful are the SLK Razorhawk Laser Light and Tactical Stock Pad. The visible laser that the SLK Razorhawk Laser Light isn’t ideal but the huge ADS and Sprint to Fire Speed boosts it provides are a necessity to have any chance of using the KATT-AMR effectively.
They are slightly less impactful but the Forge Tac Delta 4 and Perdition 24″ Short Barrel further improve ADS by 8%. With all four of these attachments equipped the KATT-AMR at least feels competitive even if other snipers still outclass it, at least in multiplayer.
The only attachment worth using that doesn’t boost ADS Speed is the Ephemeral Quickbolt. An exception is made for this one attachment as it boosts the KATT-AMR’s fire rate from 33 RPM to 42 RPM, a massive 24% improvement. This makes the sniper rifle much more forgiving when you miss that crucial opening shot.
Best KATT-AMR class: Perks & equipment
- Vest: Gunner Vest
- Gloves: Marksman Gloves
- Gear: Bone Conduction Headset
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Flash Grenade
The Gunner Vest was practically made for the KATT-AMR. Not only does it let you use a second primary weapon like the RAM-9 or WSP Swarm at close range, but it also improves reload speed which at 4.8 seconds is one of the sniper rifle’s biggest flaws.
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With the Gunner Vest equipped, you’ll only have access to the gloves and gear slots. For Gloves, it is highly recommended to use the Marksman Gloves as these reduce flinch during ADS. With such a slow fire rate, you cannot afford to miss shots with the KATT-AMR making this perk essential.
Your best option for gear is more debatable but the Bone Conduction Headset makes enemy footsteps and gunshots easier to hear which is never a bad thing. This can be a lifesaver when scoped in as you are typically more vulnerable in those moments to enemy flankers.
As for equipment, a Flash Grenade and Semtex is a classic combination that offers an ideal balance of utility for pushing players and a deadly explosive to take them down. Ideally, you want to avoid going on the offensive with the KATT-AMR but that can’t always be avoided, and these at least make it a viable option.
How to unlock the KATT-AMR in Modern Warfare 3
The KATT-AMR sniper rifle is unlocked by reaching Level 4 when you first get access to MW3’s gunsmith. Once you have the KATT-AMR, you’ll then need to work through 27 gun levels to unlock all its attachments.
Best KATT-AMR alternative in Modern Warfare 3
Although the KATT-AMR is still an effective option, it has largely been replaced by the MORS which was added in MW3 Season 3. The MORS has superior handling, an equally forgiving one-shot kill, and is an all-around better sniper rifle.
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