Modern Warfare 3 Specialist Killstreak Guide

In this Modern Warfare 3 Specialist killstreak guide, we will be discussing the new CoD MW3 Specialist killstreak package in detail, going over what it does and the best strategies for using it.

Modern Warfare 3 Specialist Killstreak Guide

The Specialist package is a brand new type of killstreak that allows players to trade their killstreak rewards for perks instead of the typical rewards of air support or various power-ups in the game.

This essentially makes your character faster, more versatile, and harder to detect. The idea is that the best players in the world will be able to make the most out of the Specialist package by increasing their character's overall strength rather than giving them helicopters and guided missiles.

Modern Warfare 3 Specialist Package - Is it Worth It?

I have experimented with the Specialist package for quite a bit of time and to be honest I simply cannot justify using it. It just does not really appeal to that me as while the Perks are nice, are they really better than Assault package rewards?

I do not really think so. Every time I got the 8 kills required to unlock all the perks, I couldn't help but wish I had Predator Missile, Reaper, and AC-130 equipped so I could use the Predator to get me my 9th kill and the Reaper to chain my way to an AC-130.

Maybe I am just not good enough, but I think if I was better at the game, I would want more Reapers and AC-130 and not even worry about the perks. While being hidden from UAVs (Assassin) and aiming faster (Quickdraw) at the same time is nice, I cannot help but think that being able to shoot laser guided rockets is better.

Modern Warfare 3 Specialist Package - Builds

If you still insist on trying it out, there are some builds I found were better than others. In particular, here are some things to consider:

• Overkill is not compatible as an unlocked perk with Specialist. You need to equip this as your starting perk 2 if you want to have 2 primary weapons with attachments.

• At the same time, is Overkill really that good to want to use it over Quickdraw or Assassin as a starter perk? In my experience Akimboing Machine Pistols is just as effective as a Shotgun as a secondary. I am not a fan of Overkill at all for this reason.

• You will want to select Scavenger as your 4 kill or 6 kill unlock. I find this is around when I start running out of ammo - waiting until you get the 8th kill usually stretches my ammo too thin.

A Note on Hardline

I have experimented with Hardline as an equipped perk to start, allowing you to unlock perks at 1, 3, 5, and 7. It is a toss-up. Hardline makes it so that your 3rd bonus perk and the final unlocked perk come early, but you are also behind at the start.

Basically without Hardline, you would have an extra perk at kills, 1, 2, and 4, the same at kills 3, 5, and 6, and finally Hardline would pay off when all kills are unlocked. Personally I do not like to use Hardline for this reason with Specialist.

Perks to Select

For most classes, here are your best perks in each tier:

Tier 1: Sleight of Hand, Scavenger

Tier 2: Assassin, Quickdraw

Tier 3: Steady Aim, Stalker

These are the Perks that will really improve your strength the most, and as such, these are the ones you will want to either select as your starting perks or unlock early.

For Tier 1, as noted earlier, you need Scavenger by kill 4 or 6, depending on your weapon choice. Start with Sleight of Hand and keep Scavenger to Killstreak #2 (you can always move to #3 if you find you don't need it).

I recommend starting with Quickdraw and Steady Aim for most builds. Select Assassin as unlock #1. I think Steady Aim, Quickdraw, and Assassin are going to be your top 3 perks as is; Stalker is good but not necessary. You can always set Stalker as Unlock #3.

Alternatively, if you are using something other than Akimbo Machine Pistols for a secondary weapon, you can always swap out Steady Aim for Stalker from the start (though Akimbo Machine pistols go perfect with the Specialist build - no need for a different secondary).

Modern Warfare 3 Specialist Guide - Conclusion

Even with this ideal build, I still think it questionable to actually use this spec - it seems like top-tier players would get more out of getting extra Killstreaks than using the Specialist set. After all, the Assault Killstreak package rewards the best players by giving them rewards every time they rack up big killstreaks. 

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