Modern Warfare 3andWarzonefeature awide range of weapons, each with their own place within the overall meta. While each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses, they can all be made stronger with the right attachments. However, there is a better way to improve the strength of a weapon: by wielding two of them at once.
The Akimbo featurehas been a staple in theCODfranchise for a while now, but it’s only available for select weapons inModern Warfare 3andWarzone. While Akimbo weapons are almost entirely made up of options fromthe Handgun category, there are a few exceptions. Here ishow to unlock and use Akimbo weapons inModern Warfare 3andWarzone.
Updated on August 4th, 2024, by Nathan Round:Since Modern Warfare 3’s launch and the subsequent integration with Call Of Duty: Warzone, the unlock requirements for Akimbo on certain weapons have changed. Aftermarket Parts that provide players with additional Akimbo Primary weapons have also been introduced. We have updated this guide to reflect these changes, including adding any missing weapons that were not previously included.
How To Unlock Akimbo Weapons
Akimbo is a nifty attachment that allows players todual-wield two weapons simultaneously. Akimbo is a common Rear Grip attachment that can be equipped to most Handguns via the Gunsmith. However, a few Primary weapons also feature an Akimbo modifier in the form ofan Aftermarket Part.
Though Akimbo is readily available, the attachment has a set ofunlock requirementsthat can vary between weapons. Here is a breakdown of all the weapons that support Akimbo inModern Warfare 3andWarzone, along with how to unlock the attachment for each weapon:
Akimbo COR-45 (Rear Grip)
COR-45
Reach level 21 with the COR-45 or activate asan Armory Unlockand complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo Renetti (Rear Grip)
Renetti
Reach level 21 with the Renetti or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo TYR (Rear Grip)
TYR
Reach level 26 with the TYR or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo WSP Stinger (Rear Grip)
WSP Stinger
Reach level 13 with the WSP Stinger or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo P890 (Rear Grip)
P890
Reach level 26 with the P890 or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo .50 GS (Rear Grip)
.50 GS
Reach level 17 with the .50 GS or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo X12 (Rear Grip)
X12
Reach level 19 with the X12 or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo Basilisk (Rear Grip)
Basilisk
Reach level 28 with the Basilisk or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo GS Magna (Rear Grip)
GS Magna
Reach level 9 with the GS Magna or activate as an Armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
Akimbo 9mm Daemon (Rear Grip)
9mm Daemon
Reach level 20 or activate as an armory Unlock and complete 2 Daily Challenges.
WSP Akimbo Brace Stock (Aftermarket Part)
WSP Swarm
Complete five of seven Week 3 Challenges for the Pre-Season or complete the Armory Unlock challenge once the Pre-Season has ended.
JAK Wardens (Aftermarket Part)
Lockwood Mk2
Complete five of seven Week 5 Challenges for Season 3 or complete the Armory Unlock challenge once Season 3 has ended.
How To Use Akimbo Weapons
Weapons with Akimbo equipped lock the player’s ability to aim down sights, sacrificing both accuracy and range. However, this drawback is compensated by the doubled damage output from each weapon, as players canwield two guns simultaneously. Both weapons can be fired at the same time or separately, offering players the flexibility to approach each gunfight as they see fit. To use Akimbo weapons, players can do the following:
To improve the accuracy of weapons with the Akimbo attachment equipped, focus on using other attachments that enhance hipfire accuracy and hip recoil control.
