In the November 21st update, there have been many changes to the Assault Rifles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Balancing patches with buffs and nerfs have changed the meta regularly. Now, the latest Modern Warfare 3 gives players an arsenal of 114 weapons to choose from. However, among them, some truly stand out.

Assault Rifles are a class of weapons that most players find reliable. Their high damage output makes them a viable choice in PvP and PvE. With some Assault Rifles overpowering others, the devs decided to give them a nerf. But for players looking to get the most out of every battle, let’s look at all the changes made to the game in the November 21 update, along with the best class setups to follow.

Call of Duty MW3 Assault Rifle changes

Many weapons have seen nerfs for balancing purposes. Here are all the changes to the Assault rifle in the November 21 patch:

Holger 556 (Assault Rifle):

• Reduced headshot damage multiplier from 1.4x to 1.3x.
• Lowered damage multipliers for neck, upper-torso, arm, and hand from 1.1x to 1x.
• Increased sprint to fire time from 210ms to 231ms (+10%).

DG-58 (Assault Rifle):

• Decreased maximum damage from 44 to 40 (-9%).
• Reduced medium damage from 35 to 33 (-6%).
• Lowered neck damage multiplier from 1.4x to 1.1x.
• Increased burst delay from 100ms to 120ms (+20%).

FR 5.56 (Assault Rifle):

• Decreased maximum damage from 44 to 43 (-2%).
• Lowered near-medium damage from 40 to 36 (-10%).
• Reduced minimum damage from 36 to 33 (-8%).
• Decreased headshot damage multiplier from 1.5x to 1.4x.
• Reduced leg and foot damage multipliers from 1x to 0.9x.
• Increased aim down sights time from 240ms to 260ms (+8%).
• Increased sprint to fire time from 210ms to 231ms (+10%).

While some guns are less powerful now, they are still viable to use with the right class setup.

6 Best Class Setup for Assault Rifles

1. ACR (MCW) Class Setup: ACR (MCW) is described as a low recoil beam reminiscent of the old ACRs, featuring heavy-hitting, low recoil, and easy-to-use characteristics.
   • Weapon: ACR (MCW)
   • Optic: ELO Sider, MK3 Reflector, or other red dot sights
   • Muzzle: Casus Brake
   • Underbarrel: Chewk Angled Grip
   • Stock: A90 Venom Stock
2. Holger Class Setup: The Hogre is considered one of the best rifles in the game with low recoil, fast time-to-kill (TTK), and an expectation of potential adjustments due to its powerful performance.
   • Weapon: Holger
   • Optic: MK3 Reflector
   • Rear Grip: MORN-20 Grip
   • Underbarrel: Chewk Angled Grip
   • Stock: Hogre 26 Factory Stock
   • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
3. SVA Class Setup: The SVA is noted for its unique nature, excelling when the hyper burst (first two bullets) is utilized, providing either a ridiculously powerful or competitively versatile experience.
   • • Weapon: SVA META
     • Optic: (According to preference)
     • Muzzle: Komodo Heavy Compensator
     • Underbarrel: Chewk Angled Grip
     • Stock: MAKEEV R11 Stock
     • Rear Grip: Citadel Grip
4. DG58 Class Setup:The DG58 stands out as an insane burst rifle, consistently delivering a two-burst kill at all ranges, making it one of the most potent weapons in both its category and the entire game.
   • Weapon: DG58
   • Optic: MK3 Reflector
   • Muzzle: Casus Break
   • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
5. FR Fr556 Class Setup:The FR Fr556, surprisingly good in Modern Warfare 3, offers consistent two to three bursts, making it a competitive choice with flexibility in different ranges.
   • Weapon: FR Fr556
   • Optic: Slate Reflector
   • Muzzle: L4R Flash Hider
   • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
   • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
   • Rear Grip: SA Ion

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1. MTZ Class Setup: The MTZ is highlighted as possibly the most versatile rifle in the game, offering a balanced approach between aggression and mid-range capabilities, making it an AR-SMG hybrid.
   • Weapon: MTZ
   • Optic: Slate Reflector
   • Muzzle: Casus Break
   • Underbarrel: FTAC MSP-98 Hand Stop
   • Stock: EXF Close Quarters Assault Stock
   • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser

These class setups are the best to use while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. With the update, these class setups are in meta and you can use them to dominate the competition.

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