Best Striker-9 Loadout: Modern Warfare 3 & Warzone 2

The Striker-9 is currently an A-Tier option in the MW3 meta and is expected to be an A-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta. We breakdown the best Striker-9 loadouts and builds, how to unlock the Striker-9, and how to complete Striker-9 camo challenges.

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The Striker-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.

Striker-9 Key Takeaways

  • The Striker-9 is currently an A-Tier option in the MW3 meta and will likely be an A-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
  • The current best loadout attachments for the Striker-9 in MW3 are: Shadowstrike Suppressor S, Striker Recon Long, XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop, 40 Round Mag, and Sakin ZX Grip
  • The current best loadout attachments for the Striker-9 in Warzone 2 are: Spiral V3.5 Flash Hider, Stirker Stubby, RB Crotalus Assault, 50-Round Drum, and Tacgrip

For a meta AR WZ2 loadout check out the Kastov 762.

Best Striker-9 Loadout Warzone

  • Muzzle: Spiral V3.5 Flash Hider
  • Barrel: Stirker Stubby
  • Stock: RB Crotalus Assault
  • Magazine: 50-Round Drum
  • Rear Grip: Tacgrip

Best Striker-9 Loadout MW3

  • Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor S
  • Barrel: Striker Recon Long
  • Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop
  • Magazine: 40 Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

Unlocking the Striker-9

To unlock the Striker-9, players must first reach level 25 military rank to unlock the Armory. Then complete the Armory challenge to unlock the Striker-9.

Striker-9 Camo Challenges

Players must reach the required weapon level before challenge progress can be made towards unlocking the camo.

Striker-9 Multiplayer Camo Challenges

CamoChallengeUnlock Level
MarbledGet 50 kills with the Striker-92
Topo HardpanGet 25 hipfire kills with the Striker-9
Yellow SandsGet 10 kills while crouching or sliding with the Striker-9
Desolate OpsGet 15 kills on operators affected by your tactical with the Striker-9
GildedGet 10 kills without the enemy damaging you with the Striker-9Complete All Base Camo Challenges
ForgedGet 15 longshot kills with the Striker-9Complete 6 Gilded Camo Challenges with SMGs
PricelessGet 15 headshots while moving with the Striker-9Complete 36 Forged Camo Challenges
InterstellarN/AComplete 36 Priceless Camo Challenges

Striker-9 Zombie Camo Challenges

CamoChallengeUnlock Level
DireIn Zombies, Get 250 kills with the Striker-92
Topo GargoyleIn Zombies, get 250 hipfire kills with the Striker-9
Midnight SandsIn Zombies, Get 250 kills with Toxic Damage with the Striker-9
In Zombies, Get 250 kills while in Tactical Stance with the Striker-9
Golden EnigmaIn Zombies, Get 100 Kills and Successfully Extract with the Striker-9 in a Single DeploymentComplete All Zombies Base Camo Challenges
Zircon ScaleIn Zombies, Get 300 Kills with the Striker-9 while it’s Pack-A-PunchedComplete 6 Golden Enigma Camo Challenges with SMGs
SerpentiniteIn Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie Kills with the Striker-9Complete 36 Zircon Scale Camo Challenges

Looking to test or share your Striker-9 loadouts?

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