The Rival-9 is an SMG and was released with the launch of MW3 on November 9th, 2023. It was integrated into Warzone 2 following MW3’s Season 1 launch.
Rival-9 Key Takeaways
- The Rival-9 is currently an S-Tier option in the MW3 meta and will likely be an S-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
- The current best loadout attachments for the Rival-9 in MW3 are: Rival-C Clearshot, VP27 Mini Brake, MTZ Marauder, Rival Vice Assault Grip, and 40-Round Mag
- The current best loadout attachments for the Rival-9 in Warzone 2 are: Spiral V3.5 Flash Hider, Rival-38E Fire Starter, Rival-FA Tactical, 40-Round Mag, and Rival Vice Assault Grip
For a meta AR WZ2 loadout check out the Kastov 762.
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Best Rival-9 Loadout Warzone
- Muzzle: Spiral V3.5 Flash Hider
- Barrel: Rival-38E Fire Starter
- Stock: Rival-FA Tactical
- Magazine: 40-Round Mag
- Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip
Best Rival-9 Loadout MW3
- Barrel: Rival-C Clearshot
- Optic: VP27 Mini Brake
- Stock: MTZ Marauder
- Rear Grip: Rival Vice Assault Grip
- Magazine: 40 Round Mag
Unlocking the Rival-9
To unlock the Rival-9, players must first reach level 25 military rank to unlock the Armory. Then complete the Armory challenge to unlock the Rival-9.
Rival-9 Camo Challenges
Players must reach the required weapon level before challenge progress can be made towards unlocking the camo.
Rival-9 Multiplayer Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Stone | Get 50 kills with the Rival-9 | 2 |
| Rock Glow | Get 25 hipfire kills with the Rival-9 | |
| Deluge Glitch | Get 10 kills while crouching or sliding with the Rival-9 | |
| Bacterial Decay | Get 15 kills on operators affected by your tactical with the Rival-9 | |
| Gilded | Get 10 kills without the enemy damaging you with the Rival-9 | Complete All Base Camo Challenges |
| Forged | Get 10 kills shortly after Aiming Down Sights with the Rival-9 | Complete 6 Gilded Camo Challenges with SMGs |
| Priceless | Get 10 suppressed double kills with the Rival-9 | Complete 36 Forged Camo Challenges |
| Interstellar | N/A | Complete 36 Priceless Camo Challenges |
Rival-9 Zombie Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
|---|---|---|
| Fading Breath | In Zombies, Get 250 kills with the Rival-9 | 2 |
| Cartilage | In Zombies, get 5 mimic kills with the Rival-9 | |
| Tomb Glitch | In Zombies, Get 100 kills shortly after using a Field Upgrade with the Rival-9 | |
| Cold Snap | In Zombies, get 250 Kills with Toxic Damage with the Rival-9 | |
| Golden Enigma | In Zombies, Get 100 Kills and Successfully Extract with the Rival-9 in a Single Deployment | Complete All Zombies Base Camo Challenges |
| Zircon Scale | In Zombies, Get 300 Kills with the Rival-9 while it’s Pack-A-Punched | Complete 6 Golden Enigma Camo Challenges with SMGs |
| Serpentinite | In Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie Kills with the Rival-9 | Complete 36 Zircon Scale Camo Challenges |
| Borealis | N/A | Complete 36 Serpentinite Camo Challenges |
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