Best DMZ Weapons and Loadouts (MW3, Season 1)

When you’re in the DMZ, finding weapons and ammo is essential for a successful exfil.

Getting your hands on contraband weapons in this game might not be as simple as in Warzone,

but having them can give you a head start.

Your insured weapons will be returned to you.

while any contraband weapons will unfortunately be lost.

Players can personalize their loadout with equipment, and field upgrades, and choose up to three weapons (contraband or insured) before a match starts.

If you’ve played before,

you get to keep your armor, gas mask, and bigger backpacks.

Putting together the ultimate loadout for DMZ?

Here are some tips we’d like to share with you.

Modern Warfare 3’s Warzone Season 1 has just launched,

introducing a fresh batch of MW3 weapons to help you craft some strong loadouts.

Today, we’ll be discussing the top loadouts for Warzone following the recent MWIII Season 1 update.

as well as the most powerful weapons from Modern Warfare III to bring into battle!

So, here’s the scoop:

Best DMZ loadouts in MW3 Season One

Usually, guns with extra attachments are more useful and efficient.

Hey, I wanted to let you know that if you extract any weapons and they end up in your contraband stash, they will have locked attachments.

Bring your weapon to a workbench in the DMZ and pay to add new attachments.

Feel free to use any unlocked weapon as an insured weapon and attach any unlocked attachments to it.

Starting in the DMZ, players will have one insured weapon slot and can choose to unlock more slots.

These are the perfect weapons to bring with you for a DMZ match and they are the ones you should focus on packing in your backpack for exfil.

M4 (Assault Rifle)

The M4 is a dependable and readily available weapon in Warzone and DMZ, recognized for its reliability.

We like this option.

especially after customizing it with our attachment loadout to enhance long-range combat performance.

Best M4 attachments for DMZ

• Stock: Corio Precio Factory
  • Aim Idle Stability: +2.14in
  • Bullet Velocity: +1.00in
• Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
  • Recoil Steadiness: +0.46lb
  • Damage Range: +0.37in
• Optic: SZ Holotherm
  • Flinch Resistance: +2.80oz
  • Far: -1.45in
• Underbarrel: Schalger Tango
  • Recoil Control: -0.16oz
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.38in
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

TAQ-56 (Assault Rifle)

The TAQ-56 is a popular option among assault rifle specialists because of its impressive power and performance.

Our Warzone and DMZ attachment loadout is designed to enhance accuracy and recoil control.

allowing you to easily take down multiple enemies with its 60-round mag.

Best TAQ-56 attachments for DMZ

• Stock: TV Cardinal Stock
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -3.32oz
  • Aim Walking Speed: -1.70in
• Barrel: 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel
  • Recoil Steadiness: +0.50lb
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.40in
• Optic: SZ Holotherm
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -3.00oz
  • Close: +1.80in
• Underbarrel: Cronen Grooveshot
  • HIP Recoil Control: +0.75oz
  • HIP Fire Accuracy: +0.19in
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

ISO Hemlock (Assault Rifle)

The ISO Hemlock has proven to be a great addition to the AR category ever since it arrived in season two.

We have the perfect attachment loadout to enhance the rifle’s range, accuracy, and recoil control.

Best ISO Hemlock attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.05 oz
  • Bullet Velocity: +0.98 in
• Barrel: Fielder-T50
  • Recoil Steadiness: +0.44 lb
  • Damage Range: +0.39 in
• Optic: SZ Holotherm
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -2.32 oz
  • Far: -1.50 in
• Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
  • HIP Walking Speed: -0.72oz
  • HIP Fire Accuracy: +0.39in
• Magazine: 45 Round Mag

FR Avancer (Assault Rifle)

The FR Avancer assault rifle is a well-liked choice for close- to mid-range combat in DMZ.

Getting the hang of the recoil on this weapon might be tough,

but with the right attachments,

you’ll be able to hit your targets accurately in combat.

Best FR Avancer attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: Echoless 80
  • Recoil Smoothness: +1.29oz
  • Bullet Velocity: +0.96in
• Barrel: 600mm FR Longbore
  • Recoil Steadiness: +0.44lb
  • Damage Range: +0.40in
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper
  • Recoil Stabilization: +0.63lb
  • Aim Idle Stability: +0.38in
• Optic: SZ Holotherm
  • Flinch Resistance: +2.72 oz
  • Far: -1.40 in
• Magazine: 60 Round Mag

RPK (Light Machine Gun)

The RPK is known for its remarkable damage and range as a base light machine gun.

We can modify our loadout to turn it into a consistent laser beam capable of swiftly defeating both AI and player enemies.

Best RPK attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: ZLR Talon 5
  • Recoil smoothness: +1.40oz
  • Bullet velocity: +1.00in
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Optic: AIM OP-V4
  • Aim down sight speed: -3.00z
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Recoil stabilization: +0.75oz
  • Aiming idle stability: +0.40in
• Ammunition: 7.62 High Velocity
  • Recoil smoothness: -0.70g
  • Recoil steadiness: -9.00gr

FSS Hurricane (Submachine Gun)

Need to declutter a room in tight quarters, such as in a stronghold?

Our FSS Hurricane loadout improves accuracy, recoil control, mobility, and handling.

Best Hurricane attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: Bruen Cubic Comp
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.80oz
  • Gun Kick Control: +0.35in
• Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
• Stock: Demo Quicksilver Stock
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -4.00oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +2.40in
• Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.80oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +0.40in
• Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.00oz
  • Sprint to Fire Speed: -0.45in

Victus XMR (Sniper Rifle)

This tool is perfect for engaging in combat from a distance.

whether you aim to reduce the strength of bosses or eliminate enemy players heading for extraction.

We’ve equipped the Victus XMR sniper rifle with enhancements that boost damage, range, and even include explosive ammo.

Best Victus XMR attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: Bruen Counter-Ops
• Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
  • Aim Walking Speed: -0.50lb
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -0.40in
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
• Ammunition: .50 Cal Explosive
• Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.00oz
  • Aiming Idle Stability: +0.45in

Tempus Torrent (Marksman Rifle)

The Tempus Torrent marksman rifle stands out as a top choice for engaging enemies at mid- to long distances.

By using the appropriate attachments, you can create a loadout that excels in both Warzone and DMZ.

Best Tempus Torrent attachments for DMZ

• Stock: Corio Precio Factory
• Barrel: 14 Chroma LRS
• Optic: Luca Bandera Scope
• Underbarrel: Hex-40 Grip 
• Magazine: 30 Round Mag

KV Broadside (Shotgun)

For a top-notch shotgun in the DMZ, the KV Broadside is the perfect pick.

Consider using Dragon’s Breath ammo to add some extra firepower against your enemies.

This weapon is ideal for taking on tougher raids in Koschei Complex and Building 21, as well as tackling strongholds.

You can use this weapon to take on multiple opponents at once and secure multiple eliminations.

Best KV Broadside attachments for DMZ

• Muzzle: SA MX-50
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.12oz
  • Bullet Velocity: +0.97in
• Barrel: Gunner D20
  • Aim Walking Speed: -0.47lb
  • Damage Range: +0.36in
• Ammunition: 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath
  • Damage Range: +0.70g
  • Bullet Velocity: +9.00gr
• Bolt: Dashbolt 60
• Magazine: 25 Shell Drum

FJX Imperium (Sniper Rifle)

The FJX Imperium is a top-notch sniper rifle ideal for maps like Al Mazrah, Ashika Island, and Vondel, making it a breeze to secure eliminations.

This weapon is great for long-range combat.

especially when paired with the appropriate loadout for DMZ and Warzone 2.

I prefer using explosive rounds with this sniper.

but high-velocity bullets are also a good alternative.

Best FJX Imperium attachments for DMZ

• Barrel: Fahrenheit 29″
  • Damage Range: 0.39in
  • Recoil Steadiness: 0.49lb
• Muzzle: Nilsound 90
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: -1.35oz
  • Bullet Velocity: +0.97in
• Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Aim Down Sight Speed: 0.47oz
  • Aim Walking Steadiness: -50.24ft
• Optic: SZ Heatsource
  • Far: -0.72in
  • Flinch Resistance: +2.97oz
• Ammunition: .408 Explosive
  • Bullet Velocity: +8.54gr
  • Damage Range: +0.68g

Best armor vests in DMZ

Stealth Vest

If you’re playing solo in DMZ, the Stealth vest is the best armor option.

This Stealth vest comes with three plates and offers the Ghost perk.

allowing your operator to remain hidden from UAVs and Advanced UAVs.

This armor will help you move around the map without being noticed by enemy squads.

Hey, I wanted to let you know that you can trade the Stealth vest on Al Mazrah and the Koschei Complex map in DMZ.

This vest is my go-to choice for solo raids.

Here’s what you need to trade for at a Buy Station.

• One Encrypted Thumb Drive
• One Comic Book
• One Game Console

Comms Vest

Here’s a top-notch three-plate Comms vest that’s available for trade in the DMZ.

The Comms vest provides a range of benefits concerning UAV killstreaks, radios, and towers.

Upgrade your UAVs to Advanced UAVs with this vest.

revealing the exact locations of your enemies.

Just so you know, the Comms vest has a 100-meter range.

meaning you’ll get a heads-up whenever an enemy operator is close by.

When I play with my squad, I often use the three-plate Comms vest.

Here are the items needed to trade for this armor vest.

• One Soothing Hand Cream
• One Encrypted Hard Drive
• Two Batteries

Medic Vest

The three-plate Medic Vest is quite popular for trading in the DMZ.

This armor really enhances your ability to use Self-Revives and Revive Pistols effectively by significantly reducing the time needed to get back up.

Moreover, your teammates can be revived more quickly when wearing the three-plate Medic vest.

When playing in a squad, it’s a good idea to have a team member equipped with the Medic vest for faster revives.

These are the items required to trade for this vest in DMZ.

• Two Bandages
• One Liquor
• One Watch

Best DMZ solo equipment

If you’re going in without any gear but looking to make progress, think about bringing Throwing Knife, Stim, and Dead Silence.

When you begin without any weapons or gear, consider using a Throwing Knife and Dead Silence to help you acquire a weapon or two from an AI opponent right at the start.

Best lethal and tactical equipment in DMZ

Spotter Scope, Snapshot Grenades, and Heartbeat Sensors are effective on maps with limited visibility.

Consider utilizing them on Vondel and Ashika Island to get a better understanding of the enemy’s location without having to depend on UAV killstreaks.

Stim is also a great choice.

When it comes to lethal equipment, the classic Semtex is truly unmatched.

Consider using the Throwing Knife for stealthy approaches.

while the Claymore and Proximity Mine are effective for guarding sides.

Best field upgrades in DMZ

If you’re looking for a reliable option for exfiltration scenarios, the Recon Drone is a solid choice.

Once the exfil helicopter shows up, the Recon Drone will spot any nearby enemies (human and AI) and let you know how safe it is for your escape.

Remember to equip the Armor Box field upgrade and deploy it strategically when playing with a full squad.

You can easily pick up plates without having to visit a buying station.

Enhance your DDOS field for amazing results that are frequently overlooked.

I employed the DDOS attack to take out the Wheelson on Ashika Island.

Accessing Tsuki Castle is a breeze with this method.

which involves hacking into the security system.

I’ve discovered the Rebreather field upgrade.

and it’s been a game-changer on maps like Vondel and Ashika Island.

Spawn points on these two maps are clustered.

making it possible to escape by swimming underwater with the Rebreather.