Modern Warfare 3 - Strike Packages and Perks List Explained

Modern Warfare 3 comes with a load of new and revised perks. The killstreaks are long gone and we've got Strike Packages to play with now. Riot shields make their return from MW2 and weapon proficiency makes a welcome debut.

The old faithful tactical and lethal accessories are still available and also Death Streaks make a welcomed return since being left out of Black Ops. For all the new MW3 perks read on..

Primary Weapon Groups

Players can choose their primary weapon from the groups below:

Assault Rifles
Sub Machine Guns
Light Machine Guns
Sniper Rifles
Shotguns
Riot Shield

Proficiency

Tailor your weapons by using proficiency add ons.

None - the weapon is your bog standard edition
Kick - reduced recoil when firing (similar to steady aim)
Impact - bullets do more damage when passing through materials (similar to hardened)
Attachments - players can add two attachments to a weapon (similar to war lord perk)
Focus - reduced flinch when you're shot
Breath - hold you're breath for longer whilst aiming down sights (similar to scope perk)
Stability - reduces your sway when aiming down sights (similar to scope perk and steady aim)

Attachments

Many of the MW3 attachments are similar to the Black ops game. These include Red dot sight, silencer, grenade launcher, acog scope, shotgun and extended mags. The new attachments in MW3 are:

Heartbeat sensor - gives away the enemies position just like the sensor in the Aliens movie and MW2. Enemy appear as dots on the guns map sensor.
Hybrid sight - a sight that combines zoom capability and a reflex sight into one.
Holographic sight

Strike Packages

Rewards that are similar to kill streaks but also provide you with benefits. These are split into 3 sections:

Assault Assault

UAV - show enemies on the map
Care Package - a random treat which could be any killstreak or even ammo
IMS - a bit like a mine, this trap will explode once an enemy comes too close
Predator Missile - a remote control missile
Sentry Gun - a sentry gun is dropped from the sky. Place it and it'll automatically shoot enemies
Precision Airstrike - call in an airstrike
Attack Helicopter - a helicopter that attacks enemies automatically (similar to cobra in Black Ops)
Strafe Run - call in a group of helicopters to attack a small area on the map simultaneously
Little Bird Guard - a helicopter that provides personal protection
Reaper - remote control this drone and drop bombs from the sky at will
Assault Drone - remote control this ground drone
AC130 - control the gun of the AC130 airship
Pave Low - a powerful helicopter that attacks enemies
Juggernaut - get a juggernaut suit which is equipped with a powerful handgun and riot shield.
Osprey Gunner - fly this airship and drop care packages to team mates

Support Support

UAV - shows enemies on mini map
Counter UAV - disable enemy radar
Ballistic vests - airdrop for ballistic vests. Pick one up and increase your armour and damage resistance
Recon Drone - pilot a UAV helicopter and mark your enemies so team mates can see them
Sam Turret - a turret that attacks air support automatically
Advanced UAV - reveals the enemy and their movement direction (SR71)
Remote Turret - deploy and remote control a turret
Stealth Bomber - call in a carpet bomber (B52 in Black Ops)
EMP - disables enemy electronics
Juggernaut Recon - get a juggernaut suit which is equipped with a powerful handgun and riot shield.
Escort Airdrop - an airship that drops a care package and defends it for you

Specialist

Recon Pro - targets are painted on the mini map when shot or explosive damage is taken
Sleight of Hand Pro (reload weapons faster and switch guns faster)
Blind Eye - air support and sentries cannot detect you automatically
Extreme Conditioning - run for longer periods
Scavenger - replenish ammo and lethal grenades
Quickdraw Pro - aim faster
Blast Shield Pro - reduces explosive damager
Hardline Pro - get strike packages quicker
Assassin Pro - undetectable to UAV, thermal, heartbeat sensor and portable radar
Marksman Pro - identify enemies from further away
Stalker Pro - move faster whilst aiming
Sitrep Pro - explosives and tactical insertions are highlighted
Steady Aim Pro - less recoil when firing, basically steady shooting
Dead Silence - just like ninja in Black Ops, you become silent

Lethal

Frag - an all purpose grenade that explodes in fragments
Semtex - a grenade that sticks to walls and the floor before exploding
Throwing knife - a lethal knife that can kill with a single hit
Bouncing Betty
Claymore - mine that explodes on movement
C4 - explosive charges that can be detonated remotely

Tactical

Flash Grenade - blinds enemies upon explosion
Concussion Grenade - slows enemies down and disorientates them
Scrambler - jam enemy raders (same as jammer in Black ops)
EMP Grenade - disable enemy equipment
Smoke Grenade - similar to Willy Pete in Black Ops, this one creates smoke
Trophy System - blocks and deflects all enemy explosives even rockets (RPGs)
Tactical Insertion - choice your respawn point with this device
Portable Radar - just like a motion sensor

Death Streaks

Death streaks make a welcomed return in MW3.

Juiced - Move faster for a few seconds after respawning. (4 deaths.)
Revenage - see the position of the last enemy that killed you. (5 deaths.)
Final Stand - you get a second chance to come back to life. You fall on your back and can stand again. Similar to 2nd chance Pro in Black ops but there's no need for a teammates help. (4 deaths)
Martyrdom - drop a frag grenade after you die. (4 deaths)
Deadmans Head - 5 deaths
Hallows Point - 5 deaths