Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

MW3 (2011) AS50

Sniper RiflesUnlocked at Level 22Takes camo
Sniper RiflesAS50 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) weapon render

How do you unlock the AS50?

The AS50 unlocks at Level 22 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011). It unlocks at Level 22 as a five-round semi-automatic sniper. It offers an immediate corrective shot, but its small magazine makes every rushed trigger pull costly. Its camo track finishes at Gold (Reach Weapon Level 31 with this sniper rifle).

UnlockLevel 22
Takes camoYes
Weapon level cap31
Gold camoWeapon Level 31 on this weapon
Attachment track6 weapon-level unlocks

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

How does the AS50 play in MW3 (2011)?

RoleFive-round heavy semi-automatic sniper
Real-world basisAccuracy International AS50 semi-automatic .50-caliber anti-materiel rifle
StrengthsSemi-automatic action preserves a quick follow-up; Heavy-sniper role suits deliberate long-lane pressure
TradeoffsFive rounds tie the smallest sniper magazine; Recoil and low capacity punish rapid fire
Attachment trackACOG Scope, Suppressor, Heartbeat Sensor, Extended Mags, Thermal Scope, Variable Zoom Scope
Weapon proficienciesKick (Weapon Level 4), Impact (Weapon Level 10), Attachments (Weapon Level 14), Focus (Weapon Level 18), Speed (Weapon Level 24), Stability (Weapon Level 28)
Attachments and Weapon ProficienciesExtended Mags directly addresses the small base magazine; Variable Zoom and ACOG let the player choose a different sightline profile
Proficiency notesKick unlocks at Weapon Level 4; Focus at 18 helps when return fire disrupts the follow-up
Challenge noteReach Weapon Level 31 with the AS50 to unlock Gold. MW3 (2011) does not use a headshot requirement for this camo.
Progression tipUse attachment challenges selectively and keep the magazine for reacquired shots rather than speculative spam.
Camo tipPause after every shot long enough to confirm both the target and remaining ammunition.
Compared withThe Barrett .50cal shares the heavy semi-auto role but starts with ten rounds instead of five.

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AS50 — common questions

What level does the AS50 unlock at in MW3 (2011)?

The AS50 unlocks at Level 22 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) multiplayer. The level cap is 80, and prestige is up to 20 in the final multiplayer ruleset; 10 at launch.

How do you unlock camos on the AS50?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Classic (Weapon Level 3), Snow (Weapon Level 5–6 by class), Multicam (Weapon Level 6–8 by class), Digital Urban (Weapon Level 8–11 by class), Hex (Weapon Level 10–16 by class), Choco (Weapon Level 13–20 by class), Snake (Weapon Level 18–23 by class), Blue (Weapon Level 21–25 by class), Red (Weapon Level 26–27 by class), Autumn (Weapon Level 29–30 by class), Gold (Weapon Level 31) in order as that weapon levels up. Weapon levels are tracked per weapon, so each camo must be unlocked separately on each gun. On the AS50 the final tier is Gold — Reach Weapon Level 31 with this sniper rifle.

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