When it comes to assault rifles in Modern Warfare 3, the Holger 556 is simply one of the best, especially when equipped with the right attachments in the best Holger 556 loadout.
The G36 assault rifle was a mainstay in the original Modern Warfare series, and now it’s returned in MW3 as the Holger 556. It’s one of the best guns in the entire game, and surprisingly versatile.
Its description says the Holger 556 “offers exceptional range and reliability for most engagements,” and it’s true. But this gun really excels at medium to long range, thanks to its powerful 5.56 ammunition and limited recoil, making it a favorite among just about anyone who’s played the game online.
Here are the best attachments and equipment for the ultimate Holger 556 loadout in MW3.
Best Holger 556 loadout and class setup in MW3
The Holger 556 is the best assault rifle in MW3. It holds its own at any range, has immense stopping power, and with our build of attachments, has little to no recoil to speak of. This gun is so good that pro CDL players have agreed to not use it in matches and scrims.
Best Holger 556 build in MW3
- Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Underbarrel: Kimura RYN-03 Vertical Grip
- Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
- Rear Grip: Morn-20 Grip
This loadout of attachments turns the Holger 556 from a formidable AR into an utterly dominant one by buffing its damage, range, accuracy, and recoil control while only sacrificing a bit of mobility and handling. To me, it feels like the ultimate anchor weapon for objective modes, as these attachments give the gun little to no recoil. The weapon has a high base mobility anyway, so I don’t feel it much, allowing me to run from choke point to objective with ease.
The key attachment in this build is the Chrios-6 Match Barrel, which offers huge buffs to Bullet Velocity and Range, Recoil Control, and Gun Kick Control, which are all things you need as a long-range AR player in multiplayer. The Morn-20 Grip really leans into the anchor role, buffing Flinch Resistance, Recoil Control, and Gun Kick Control further.
Best class setup for Holger 556 in MW3
- Vest: Infantry Vest
- Handgun: Renetti
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
- Lethal: Semtex
- Field Equipment: Trophy System
- Gloves: Commando Gloves
- Boots: Stalker Boots
- Gear: Tac Mask or EOD Padding
This is a pretty standard setup for assault rifle classes in MW3, but that’s because it works. Feel free to trade out some perks here and there, but this setup will suit you just fine in your online adventures. I use it on just about everything. I prefer to use Tac Mask at the risk of dying to explosives easier without EOD Padding, but it’s more annoying getting stunned and flashed constantly, so Tac Mask will mitigate that effect decently well.
The Holger 556 is best-used at mid-range while holding down objectives from afar. Its lower fire rate does not bode well for close-range encounters against SMG players.
Along with the MCW, this is one of the best assault rifles in MW3. It’s so good pro players have banned it from scrimmages, as have some tournament organizers. That’s usually how you can tell a gun is overpowered. The same thing with pros banning a gun happened in MW2 with the M4, and that remained one of the best guns throughout the title’s multiplayer lifespan. The same may happen for the Holger 556, but for public matches, it’s a gun that should be on your radar, even after its nerf in an update shortly after launch in November 2023.
