Its name may have you thinking of poisonous plants, but the ISO Hemlock is decidedly deadly. The "powerful and enhanced" assault rifle has plenty of customization options - that's why we've created a guide to the best Modern Warfare 3 ISO Hemlock loadout.
The damage output it offers is quite remarkable when compared to others in its class, so players looking for a consistently powerful rifle won't need to look much further.
If you're always looking for the next best weapon, check out our loadout guides for the Haymaker and the Sidewinder. There's plenty more where they came from in our dedicated Modern Warfare 3 walkthrough hub, too.
click to enlargeWhat is the best Modern Warfare 3 ISO Hemlock loadout?
- Perks: CCT Comms Vest / Marksman / Tactical Pads / Data Jacker
- Grenades: Semtex / Breacher Drone
Best Modern Warfare 3 ISO Hemlock attachments
After testing numerous combinations, we've uncovered a set of five for the ISO Hemlock that are perfect for mid-range and long-distance duels:
- Barrel: Fielder-T50
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: Mace 600
- Underbarrel: Chewk Angled Grip
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
Kicking things off is the Fielder-T50 barrel which provides significant improvements to bullet velocity, range, and recoil making the ISO Hemlock extremely easy to control. For further boosts to bullet velocity, we've paired the barrel with 5.56 High Velocity ammunition to ensure there's no damage drop-off at longer distances.
To keep recoil at a minimum, we've selected the Mace 600 stock and the Chewk Angled Grip to guarantee minimal kick when focusing on a target from afar.
Best Modern Warfare 3 ISO Hemlock perks and equipment
An itchy trigger finger can only get a player so far, and that's where perks can step in. When combined with suitable equipment, they're like cherries on top of a loadout that can tie the whole thing together.
Perks
- Vest: CCT comms vest
- Gloves: Marksman
- Boots: Tactical pads
- Gear: Data jacker
A skilled players' vest slot will benefit most from the CCT comms vest. It keeps enemies on your radar for longer, zooms out the radar for nearby allies and yourself, and drops an intel pack that pings nearby enemies when picked up. All in all, it rewards players that get kills with... more kills.
In the gloves slot, we highly recommend the marksman perk. It makes you flinch less and reduces swaying while aiming down sights, which you'll definitely be doing a lot as an assault rifle user.
On your boots, the tactical pads should come in handy, as they increase your slide distance while letting you aim down sights while sliding. If that wasn't enough, tactical pads make you move faster while crouched and make your stance transitions faster. Put it all together, and you'll be zooming around the map while much harder to hit.
The gear slot's best filling comes down to personal preference, but we recommend the data jacker. It disables nearby claymores and mines while warning of enemy equipment. If you're constantly on the move with the tactical pads, they make sure you won't die to anything as annoying as a landmine.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Breacher drone
The perks we recommend are all about movement, and the semtex ensures the kills keep coming without sacrificing speed. It's a sticky bomb that latches onto walls, floors, and players before exploding a few seconds later, letting you lob it and forget it while on the move.
The breacher drone excels when an enemy is just out of range. If sliding is on cooldown and an enemy threatens to snipe you, the drone can scare them away. It explodes on impact with whatever you point it at or when close to an enemy, making it a perfect deterrent.
Is the Modern Warfare 3 ISO Hemlock meta?
The ISO Hemlock stands a good chance at joining the meta in Modern Warfare 3. The game isn't out yet so we can't say for certain, but it's a reliable weapon in a category that players tend to gravitate towards.
That's everything we can share to help you make the best ISO Hemlock loadout in Modern Warfare 3. While you're here, be sure to check out our guide to the best LMG and SMGs in the game, or find out what the best controller settings are.
For more articles like this, take a look at our Guides , Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 , and FPS pages.