MW3 (2011) Snake Camo

Weapon Level 18–23

How do you unlock Snake?

Snake camo unlocks at Weapon Level 18 for assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and shotguns, or Level 23 for sniper rifles in MW3 (2011) multiplayer.

RequirementReach the class-specific weapon level: Assault Rifles 18; SMGs 18; LMGs 18; Sniper Rifles 23; Shotguns 18.

Assault RiflesReach Weapon Level 18 with this assault rifle.

Submachine GunsReach Weapon Level 18 with this smg.

Light Machine GunsReach Weapon Level 18 with this lmg.

Sniper RiflesReach Weapon Level 23 with this sniper rifle.

ShotgunsReach Weapon Level 18 with this shotgun.

Progress trackedPer weapon — each gun has its own weapon level

AvailabilityNot time-limited in the original progression system; online access varies by platform

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Primary mechanics were checked against extracted stock MW3 menu, progression and weapon-definition data, with official Activision, Xbox and platform material used for identity and progression context. Manufacturer and military sources support cautious real-world identifications. Gameplay advice is editorial. Scope: original 2011 competitive multiplayer under the final ruleset, not Modern Warfare III (2023), Campaign, Special Ops, Survival or mods.

Sources: Activision — Modern Warfare 3 (2011) · Official Activision PlayStation 3 manual · Official Modern Warfare 3 PC manual · Xbox Wire — MW3 weapon progression system · AlterWare — extracted stock MW3 menus and progression data · AlterWare — extracted MW3 statstable.csv · Extracted stock MW3 weapon definitions · Contemporaneous MW3 multiplayer guide · Call of Duty Wiki — Winter Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Marine Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Choco Camouflage history · Accuracy International — company history · Barrett — M107A1 operator manual · KelTec — KSG operator manual · FN — Five-seveN product history · B&T — MP9 operator manual · U.S. Army — XM25 system overview · U.S. Army — M320 GLM portfolio