Mounted kills are essential for completing specific challenges that unlock new weapons, camos, aftermarket parts, and other in-game rewards in Modern Warfare 3.
While scoring this type of elimination may seem tricky at first, mastering it can significantly improve your gameplay.
This ONE Esports guide will walk you through the most effective strategies to get mounted kills.
What are Mounted Kills in MW3?
A mounted kill occurs when you secure an elimination while your weapon is braced on a surface, such as a wall, ledge, or other cover.
The exact button or input to mount varies depending on your platform and controller or mouse and keyboard settings.
Typically, it involves aiming down sights and then pressing a specific button. While mounted, you need to kill an opponent in order for it to be registered as a mounted kill.
The benefit of mounting is increased stability and reduced recoil, allowing for more accurate shots, especially over long distances. However, it also restricts your movement, making you a more predictable target.
Tips on how to get Mounted Kills efficiently
Some weapons are better suited for mounted kills due to their accuracy, fire rate, and range. These include assault rifles, light machine guns, and marksman rifles.
To maximize your efficiency in achieving mounted kills, you’ll need a loadout that emphasizes recoil control and accuracy.
Select a suppressor like the Quartermaster Suppressor for stealth and recoil management, or a compensator for better control.
Use an optic that offers a clear sight picture, such as the JAK Glasslesse Optic or Mk. 3 Reflector, to help with aiming stability.
Additionally, attach a foregrip or bipod in the underbarrel slot to reduce weapon sway and increase stability while mounted.
Selecting the right map and game mode is essential for efficiently accumulating mounted kills.
Certain maps, like Shoot House, Shipment, Scrapyard, and Rust, provide more mountable surfaces, making them ideal choices for this challenge.
When it comes to game modes, Domination, Hardpoint and Team Deathmatch are your best bets as they encourage predictable enemy movement and provide ample opportunities for mounting.
If you’re able to anticipate enemy movement, mount on a surface before they arrive so that you’re ready and more likely to secure a kill.
Focus on long sightlines and chokepoints where opponents are likely to pass through. Mount on cover that gives you a clear view of these areas.
Staying in one spot for too long makes you an easy target. After securing a few kills, change your position to keep enemies guessing.
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