Camo Challenges in Modern Warfare 3 are generally straightforward. Kill a certain number of operators, use specific guns, or get kills with certain equipment. However, one challenge that might confuse newcomers is getting strafe kills. Strafing is not exclusive to MW3; it’s a common technique in all shooter games.
However, the challenge can be tricky in this game due to the lack of instructions on what strafing is and how to perform it. Fortunately for Call of Duty fans, achieving strafe kills is easier than it sounds. Here’s a guide to mastering the technique.
Modern Warfare 3: How to Get Tactical Stance Kills
Tactical Stance (aka Tac-Stance) kills are achieved through canted shooting in Modern Warfare 3; here’s more detail.
What Is Strafing in MW3?
In Modern Warfare 3, strafing refers to shooting the enemy while moving sideways. When a player maintains their aim on the enemy while moving left or right and shooting, they are strafing. This technique helps players avoid the enemy’s crosshair while dealing damage.
Strafing is a universal movement technique used in all shooter games, not just MW3. The term is likely derived from military terminology, which describes a tactic involving low-altitude, side-to-side attacks with weapon-mounted aircraft.
How Do You Get Strafe Kills?
To strafe in Modern Warfare 3, move to the right or left while shooting at the enemy. For the kill to register, you must be moving sideways as you secure the kill. You might be required to get ADS or hip-fire strafe kills; the difference lies in the aiming type, not the strafing action itself.
Strafing Inputs for PC and Concole
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If your strafe kills are not registering, check if you have completed the objectives for other camos on the line. In MW3, you must unlock camos one by one, and many players overlook this requirement, attempting challenges before they are available.
Shooting while moving forward or backward does not count as strafing. You must fire your gun and defeat the enemy while moving side-to-side.
What’s the Best Strafing Build?
MW3’s Movement builds are excellent for strafing. For your primary gun, use the Static-HV because it allows faster ADS movement and is easy to handle in CQB. Attachment-wise, Jak Cutthroat and the Stalker Boots are good choices. The former increases aim walking speed and steadiness, while the latter enhances strafing speed.
Tips for Easier Strafing
To land more strafing kills, follow these instructions:
- Play on Hardcore mode. MW3’s Hardcore mode has a much shorter time-to-kill (TTK). This allows for strafe kills with a shorter movement span and reduces your enemy’s reaction time.
- Hold a line. If you’re new to CoD MW3, take cover behind an object while constantly moving right and left. Align your crosshair with the enemy’s attack direction so you only need to focus on shooting during encounters.
- Choose smaller maps. Maps like Shipment are relatively easier for getting strafe kills, as they frequently spawn multiple enemies in close proximity, giving you better opportunities to gun them down while in motion.
- Maintain consistent lateral movement. It’s more effective to do quick left and right side steps rather than strafing all the way to one side.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Released
- November 10, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- 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
- Franchise
- Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Split Screen Orientation
- Horizontal Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- 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
