Modern Warfare 3 Perks: All Gear Explained

Here's all the Modern Warfare 3 Gear Perks explained.
Here's all the Modern Warfare 3 Gear Perks explained. / Activision

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 perks are all tied to a new clothing-based system, including different Gear, that offer unique in-game benefits.

Modern Warfare 3 is delivering some much-needed quality of life changes to the Call of Duty community. Not only are red dots and slide cancelling back, but Dead Silence is now a perk thanks to the revamped system coming in Sledgehammer Games' title. New equipment and clothes, like Boots, Gloves, Vests, and Gear, provide players with a range of customizable perks perfect for dominating Multiplayer lobbies.

Here's a breakdown of all the Modern Ware 3 Gear Perks.

Modern Warfare 3 Perks: All Gear Explained

Here's all the Modern Warfare 3 Gear Perks explained:

  • EOD Padding: Reduces damage from non-killstreak explosives and fire.
  • Tac Mask: Reduces strength of enemy flash, stun, and gas grenades. Immunity to shock, EMP, and Snapshot Grenades.
  • Mission Control Comlink: Reduce Killstreak cost by one kill. Reduce Scorestreak cost by 125.
  • Bone Conduction Headset: Reduces combat noise, allowing improved identification of enemy footsteps and gunshots.
  • L/R Detector: Warns of hostile laser and radiation sources.
  • Ghost T/V Camo: While moving, blocks detection by UAVs, enemy radar sources, and Heartbeat Sensors.

Players can equip one of the Gear Perks, along with their Gloves, Boots, and Vests, before each match to have specific in-game advantages. All perks in Modern Warfare 3 will last the entire match.

What is the Best Gear Perks in Modern Warfare 3?

The best Gear Perks in Modern Warfare 3 are Bone Conduction Headset, Ghost T/V Camo, and EOD Padding. Each option provides a unique perk that will improve your awareness, keep you from enemy detection, and prevent damage from explosives.

The Gear Perks have the most options of any other category in Modern Warfare 3, though, so ultimately it will come down to personal preference and play style when choosing the best Gear Perk in the game.