Movement is king in Modern Warfare 3. Whether you’re a casual player or in a competitive grind, having good movement will level up your game significantly.

Movement is difficult to master in the game and only comes with experience. However, with the right movement settings, you can dramatically impact your gameplay.

Let’s dive into the best movement settings in MW3 to help you win on the battlefield.

Best movement settings in MW3

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Basic movement explanations

Before tweaking settings, it’s essential to grasp the core movement mechanics in MW3. Here are the basic movements you need to know about in detail:

  • Tactical Sprint: Provides a speed boost but reduces accuracy.
  • Sliding: Offers quick directional changes and can be canceled for faster movement.
  • Mantling: Allows you to climb over obstacles.
  • Diving: Used to cover distance quickly and can be combined with other movements.

Here are the best movement settings in MW3 you can use:

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  • Automatic Tactical Sprint: On. This ensures you’re always sprinting without constant button presses.
  • Slide maintains Sprint: On
  • Auto Move Forward: Off. This prevents unintended movement when aiming.
  • Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: Off. Simplifies controls.
  • Tactical Sprint Behavior: Single Tap Sprint. For quicker sprint initiation.
  • Grounded Mantle: Off. Prevents accidental mantling during combat.
  • Automatic Airbourne Mantle: Off
  • Automatic Ground Mantle: Off
  • Slide and Dive Behavior: Slide Only. Improves slide responsiveness.
  • Plunging Underwater: Off
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Advanced movement settings in MW3

Once you get the hang of these movement techniques, you can include some advanced strategies to better your movement in MW3.

  • Slide Canceling: Quickly cancel your slide to maintain momentum and improve mobility.
  • Mantle Jumping: Combine mantling with jumping for unexpected plays.
  • Diving and Sliding: Chain these moves together for rapid movement.

Remember, other settings in the game also matter and affect your movement in MW3. The best settings are those that feel comfortable and work for you. Experiment with different combinations and adjust as needed. Consider settings like sensitivity and even graphics when fine-tuning your settings.

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