Best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside loadout

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The KV Broadside on top of a case
January 11, 2024: We've adjusted the best KV Broadside loadout and the strongest attachments to reflect the current meta.

On the hunt for the best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside loadout? Look no further, we’ve got exactly what you need.

With Modern Warfare 3 finally here, you may be looking to take the KV Broadside into battle. As it is a semi-automatic weapon, it may be the fastest-firing shotgun you can wield in the game.

Before getting into the details of the loadout, you may want to take a look at the MW3 map list or learn how to level up fast. These guides and more are available on our Modern Warfare 3 walkthrough hub.

What is the best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside loadout?

  • Perks: Infantry / Quick-Grip / Tactical Pads / Mag Holster
  • Grenades: Frag / Smoke

Best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside attachments

In Modern Warfare 3, you’ll be able to transform your favourite guns into weapons that can fit into any playstyle by using attachments. This is done through the game’s gunsmith system. After some extensive testing, these are the best ones to equip onto the KV Broadside:

  • Barrel: ZLR Sport XT
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Stock: EXO-TAC
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Rear Grip: Demo-X2 Grip

The damage output from the KV Broadside is already superb. To prevent any kind of drop-off, the ZLR Sport XT barrel guarantees a fast time to kill in addition to stronger performance at longer distances.

Most Modern Warfare 3 scenarios are decided by reaction times. The VLK LZR 7MW laser and XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop complement each other perfectly by reducing sprint-to-fire and aim-down sight speeds so you can lock onto a target as soon as they appear.

The recoil generated by the KV Broadside can prove problematic, which is where the Demo-X2 comes into play. The reduction of recoil makes all the difference when firing the shotgun from the hip and when you choose to aim down its sights.

MW3 soldiers in a forested area
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Best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside perks and equipment

Here are some perks and equipment you can try with the semi-automatic shotgun to further customize your loadout.

Perks

  • Vest: Infantry
  • Gloves: Quick-Grip
  • Boots: Tactical Pads
  • Gear: Mag Holster

The Infantry vest and the Tactical Pads can help you close in on your enemies. The vest increases your Tactical Sprint length and decreases its downtime while the Tactical Pads increase your slide distance and allow faster stance transition and faster crouch movement speed.

Having the Quick-Grip gloves on will improve your weapon swap speed, making it easier for you to pull out your shotgun. The Mag Holster will let you reload faster.

Equipment

  • Lethal: Frag Grenade
  • Tactical: Smoke Grenade

The Frag Grenade is a great overall choice since it can be used in several ways like closing off certain areas and picking up additional kills. Meanwhile, the Smoke Grenade can provide you with some cover to get you into a better position while wielding a shotgun.

These two grenades are staples throughout the FPS genre for good reason. They’re both simple to use and offer a great deal of utility.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside meta?

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The KV Broadside has the potential to shred through enemy squads with ease. It can have a prominent spot in the meta if players can come up with consistent ways to get within the shotgun’s range.

That wraps up our guide on the best Modern Warfare 3 KV Broadside loadout. To see how the shotgun stacks with other weapons, feel free to compare it with the best Karambit loadout or the best TYR loadout.

For more articles like this, take a look at our Guides and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 page.