The last entry in the Modern Warfare reboot may not have left a good impression, but it offers enough to keep players returning for more. For instance, Modern Warfare 3 has a ton of weapons, many with the ability to switch between firing modes. Unfortunately, many players do not know how to switch firing modes in MW3.

Since many players do not know how to switch between rapid or single-fire mode, they are missing out on a lot. Different circumstances require a change of pace, which also translates to switching between firing modes. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about switching between rapid-fire and single-fire in MW3, along with other useful information.

call of duty modern warfare ghost skin
Call of Duty Players Frustrated With New Modern Warfare 3 Texture Streaming Update

Call of Duty players call out Activision after a new Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone update makes a big change to the game's texture streaming setting.

11
By 

How to Switch between Firing Modes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Button for Changing Firing Modes in MW3

It is important to note that not all weapons have alternate firing modes, like marksman rifles, pistols, and sniper rifles. All other weapons in Modern Warfare 3 have alternate firing modes, and learning how to switch between them can be important, especially if you plan on completing specific challenges.

For instance, there is a challenge in week four of Season 5, requiring players to switch to single-fire mode on any weapon and get 25 operator kills. If you want to complete this challenge, you will need to get a weapon with rapid-fire enabled by default.

That being said, if you want to switch between firing modes in Call of Duty: MW3 (2023), here is what you need to do:

  1. Equip a weapon that has an alternate firing mode, and look at the lower right side of the screen.
  2. You will see two icons: one with three bullets and another with one bullet. Each icon has a keybind.
  3. Press the respective keybind to switch between firing modes. On a controller, press the left button on the D-Pad, but while playing on a keyboard on a PC, you will have to press B.
  4. As soon as you press the button, your weapon will switch firing modes.

Once you have changed the firing mode on your weapon, you will need to change it to whatever you want after your respawn. Remember, your weapon will always default to its original firing mode after you are eliminated. Now that you know how to switch between firing modes, make the most of this information by choosing the appropriate firing mode for different situations.

Rating block community and brand ratings Image
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) Tag Page Cover Art
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Display card tags widget Display card system widget
Display card community and brand rating widget
6 /10
Display card open critics widget Display card main info widget
Released
November 10, 2023
Display card main info widget end Display card media widget start Display card media widget end

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info

ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
iw 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Cross Save
yes
Split Screen Orientation
Horizontal Only
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter
How Long To Beat
5 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
153 GB (August 2024)
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players