The Sidewinder is a BR and was released with the launch of MW3 on November 9th, 2023. It was integrated into Warzone 2 following MW3’s Season 1 launch.
Sidewinder Key Takeaways
- The Sidewinder 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 Sidewinder in MW3 are: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L, Slate Reflector, RB Regal Heavy, Bruen Heavy Support Grip, and RB Borealis Grip
- The current best loadout attachments for the Sidewinder in Warzone 2 are: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor, Tempus Predator Precision, Corio Eagleseye 2.5x, Bruen Heavy Support Grip, and 30-Round Drum
For a meta AR WZ2 loadout check out the Kastov 762.
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Best Sidewinder Loadout Warzone
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
- Barrel: Tempus Predator Precision
- Optic: Corio Eagleseye 2.5x
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
- Magazine: 30-Round Drum
Best Sidewinder Loadout MW3
- Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: RB Regal Heavy
- Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support Grip
- Rear Grip: RB Borealis Grip
Unlocking the Sidewinder
To unlock the Sidewinder, players must first reach level 25 military rank to unlock the Armory. Then complete the Armory challenge to unlock the Sidewinder.
Sidewinder Camo Challenges
Players must reach the required weapon level before challenge progress can be made towards unlocking the camo.
Sidewinder Multiplayer Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Flare | Get 50 kills with the Sidewinder | 2 |
| Sandzone | Get 50 Kills while Fully Auto with the Sidewinder | |
| Mind Peak | Get 10 Kills while using a magnification scope attachment with the Sidewinder | |
| Purple Satin | Get 15 headshots with the Sidewinder | |
| Gilded | Get 3 Operator Kills with 1 Magazine 10 Times with the Sidewinder | Complete All Base Camo Challenges |
| Forged | Get 25 kills while Aiming Down Sights and fully loaded with the Sidewinder | Complete 3 Gilded Camo Challenges with BRs |
| Priceless | Get 15 semi-auto headshotswith a magnification scope with the Sidewinder | Complete 36 Forged Camo Challenges |
| Interstellar | N/A | Complete 36 Priceless Camo Challenges |
Sidewinder Zombie Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mutated Flare | In Zombies, Get 250 kills with the Sidewinder | 2 |
| Tide Surge | In Zombies, Get 10 Mangler Kills with the Sidewinder | |
| Cacophony | In Zombies, Get 200 critical kills with the Sidewinder | |
| Green Satin | In Zombies, Get 250 Point Blank Kills with the Sidewinder | |
| Golden Enigma | In Zombies, Get 100 Kills and Successfully Extract with the Sidewinder in a Single Deployment | Complete All Zombies Base Camo Challenges |
| Zircon Scale | In Zombies, Get 300 Kills with the Sidewinder while it’s Pack-A-Punched | Complete 3 Golden Enigma Camo Challenges with BRs |
| Serpentinite | In Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie Kills with the Sidewinder | Complete 36 Zircon Scale Camo Challenges |
| Borealis | N/A | Complete 36 Serpentinite Camo Challenges |
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