The weapons you use determine your role on the battlefield, from fast-moving SMG assault to long-range Sniper support. Mastery of all weapon types is essential to the flexible combatant.

Handguns are ideal for poor close-range primary weapons like Sniper Rifles and Light Machine Guns. They are also useful when your primary weapon runs out of ammo mid-fight and you don't have time to reload.

Assault Rifles are all purpose, flexible weapons that just get the job done. They are at their best at medium ranges, but can be modified with attachments to perform better at shorter or longer distances.

SRs are useful for removing campers at a safe distance and also countering other snipers. They are not great weapons at close-range because their hip-fire is completely random - it's always better to swap to a Handgun.

9-Bang A flashbang that gets stronger the longer you cook it. A fully cooked 9-bang also creates a small EMP effect that stuns enemy electronics.

These weapons can be used reliably to score kills even when you are not Aiming Down Sights (ADS) due to them having good accuracy when fired from the hip. SMGs ADS quickly and you also stay reasonably mobile while doing so - there's usually no need to use the Stalker perk with Submachine Guns.

Light Machine Guns are powerful long-range weapons with large magazines that can be used to suppress an area for extended durations. LMGs have great bullet penetration and can be used to take out enemies behind light to medium cover.

« Back to the Weapons List Shotguns are ideal close-range specialist tools. They should be a part of your loadout on small to medium maps, but can also be used on larger maps that have close-range engagements. Because Shotguns are usually one-shot kills, you can easily win firefights in tight confines against other weapons.

Frag Grenade A standard Frag Grenade that produces a lethal blast radius upon detonation. Frags can be cooked to shorten the fuse time.

The latest COD game (Black Ops 3) has evolved the series by adding new movement mechanics, weapons, perks and scorestreaks. Treyarch has also overhauled call of duty black ops 3's multiplayer substantially while still keeping the core of the game familiar to returning players.