Sledgehammer Games has finally revealed all the killstreaks available for players to use in Modern Warfare 3 at launch.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 follows up on Modern Warfare 2 as a direct sequel. Developed by Sledgehammer Games in collaboration with Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Raven Software, and other Activision-led studios,
The multiplayer game mode is the most played game mode for most CoDs since Black Ops 3. Modern Warfare 3 is no exception, so it is normal for Sledgehammer Games to put more focus on the multiplayer aspects, such as killstreaks and field equipment.
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What are Killstreaks in Modern Warfare 3?
Killstreaks have been an integral part of every CoD game. Players earn killstreaks by going on a kill chain. These killstreaks can be used in-game to gain the upper hand on other players. Moreover, killstreaks allow players to make their playstyles vivid and help them gain control of the map.

All Killstreaks in Modern Warfare 3
There are a total of 23 killstreaks in Modern Warfare 3 at launch. These killstreaks are achievable for both kills and scores. Here’s a list of all the killstreaks with their prerequisites:
Killstreak Name | How it Works | Kills Required | Score Required |
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UAV | UAV recon ship that reveals enemy locations on the minimap. | 4 | 500 |
Mosquito Drone | Explosive drone that circles the area around where the drone is launched. Dive bombs on enemies it spots and explodes. | 4 | 500 |
Sam Turret | Launch a targeted missile strike against air vehicles. | 4 | 500 |
Bomb Drone | A remote-controlled drone with an attached C4 charge. | 4 | 500 |
Guardian-SC | A beam-shaped, nonlethal, area-denial weapon. Enemies entering the beam endure similar effects to a stun grenade, such as reduced movement speed, blurred vision, and removed UI. | 5 | 625 |
Care Package | Call in a random killstreak care package to your location. | 5 | 625 |
Counter-UAV | A drone that scrambles all enemy minimaps | 5 | 625 |
Cluster Mine | Throw a device that launches a cluster of smaller mines within the immediate area. | 6 | 750 |
Precision Airstrike | Call in twin jets for a precision strike along the best available path. | 6 | 750 |
Cruise Missile | Control a long-range cruise missile with boost capabilities. | 6 | 750 |
Remote Turret | An automated turret that scans for nearby enemies and fires incendiary-based rounds. | 7 | 875 |
Mortar Strike | Signal several waves of mortars to attack a location. | 7 | 875 |
SAE | Call in a trio of jets to release aerial explosives onto specified targets. | 7 | 875 |
Juggernaut Recon | Juggernaut Recon gear delivered by care package. The suit is equipped with a radar that pings nearby enemies. Contains a riot shield. | 8 | 1,000 |
Wheelson-HS | A remote-controlled amphibious vehicle with auto-sentry capabilities. | 8 | 1,000 |
Overwatch Helo | An untargetable orbital UAV that reveals the enemy’s direction on the minimap in real-time. | 8 | 1,000 |
VTOL Jet | A remote-controlled amphibious vehicle with auto-sentry capabilities. | 10 | 1,250 |
Emergency Airdrop | Call in three random killstreak care packages to your location. | 10 | 1,250 |
Carpet Bomb | Call in a bomber that releases a large line of explosives along its path. | 10 | 1,250 |
Advanced UAV | Control an assault chopper armoured with a turret and air-to-land missiles. | 12 | 1,500 |
Chopper Gunner | Control an assault chopper armored with a turret and air-to-land missiles. | 12 | 1,500 |
Gunship | A heavy assault gunship equipped with a laser tracking missile, along with the standard 40mm and 25mm cannons. | 12 | 1,500 |
Juggernaut | Juggernaut assault gear delivered by care package. The minigun will drop when the Juggernaut dies. | 15 | 1,875 |
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