Best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings

What are the best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings to utilise when competing against controller players in a Modern Warfare 3 match? That's one question on the minds of players preparing to load into the action.

Finding the strongest Modern Warfare 3 settings for a mouse and keyboard can make all the difference across the various maps and game modes. But, with so many options to adjust, it can be extremely confusing to fine-tune your preferences before Season 1 gets underway.

Before we take a closer look at the best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings, be sure to check out our other guides showcasing all of the known perks and our walkthrough hub containing everything there is to know about the game.

What are the best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings?

Before you start altering the mouse and keyboard settings within the Modern Warfare 3 menu, select the Mouse and Keyboard tab from the Options menu. With your mouse plugged in, make sure the aiming input device is set to "Mouse." Now you can jump into a match to fine-tune your settings.

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Best Modern Warfare 3 mouse settings

• Mouse Sensitivity: 7 (If it's too fast, lower it to 6)
• Aim Down Sight Sensitivity: 1.0
• Aim Down Sight Sensitivity (Focus): 1.0
• Monitor Distant Coefficient: 1.33
• Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: Off
• Vertical Aim Axis: Standard
• Use System Mouse Cursor: Off

Mouse calibration

• Mouse Acceleration: 0
• Mouse Filtering: 0
• Mouse Smoothing: Off
• Mouse Wheel Delay: 80

It can prove tricky to find the very best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings that are ideal for everyone, so we recommend using the above settings as a base to build on. If you're after some more sensitivity when using a sniper, activate the Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom option for some additional precision.

Best Modern Warfare 3 keyboard settings

Movement

• Move forward: W
• Move backwards: S
• Move left: A
• Move right: D
• Interact: E
• Jump/Stand/Mantle: Space Bar
• Prone: Z
• Change Stance/Slide: N/A
• Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus: Left Shift
• Movement Advanced Keybinds: Default

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Combat key binds

• Fire Weapon: Left Mouse Button
• Aim Down Sight: Right Mouse Button
• Reload: R
• Next Weapon: 2 or Mouse Wheel Down
• Weapon Mount: ADS + Melee
• Melee: F
• Lethal Equipment: F
• Tactical Equipment: Q
• Field Upgrade: X
• Armor Plate Drop Item: G
• Weapon Inspect: Z
• Fire Mode: B
• Combat Advanced Keybinds:
  • Weapon Inspect: I
  • Alternate Fire: B
  • Focus: N/A
  • Change Zoom/Toggle Hybrid: N/A
  • Previous Weapon: 1 or Mouse Wheel Up
  • Switch to First Weapon: N/A
  • Switch to Second Weapon: N/A
  • Detonate C4: N/A
  • Night Vision Goggles: N
  • Mission Ability 1: 4
  • Mission Ability 2: 5
  • Killstreak 1: 3
  • Killstreak 2: 4
  • Killstreak 3: 5
  • Killstreak 4 (extra): 6
  • Killstreak Wheel: K

Vehicle key binds

• Vehicle Advanced Keybinds: Default

Overlay key binds

• Show Scores: TAB
• Show Map: Caps or M
• Ping: Middle Mouse button
• Ping Wheel: Alt
• Danger Ping: N/A
• Change to Loadout 1, 2, 3 etc: Default
• Text Chat (Last Channel Used): Default
• In-Game Statistics: Default

Menu key binds

• Voice Chat (Push to Talk): V
• Launcher Menu: F1
• Settings Menu: F3
• Social Menu: F2 or O
• Loadout Menu: F6
• Menu Advanced Keybinds: Default

There you have it, these are the very best Modern Warfare 3 mouse and keyboard settings to use during the beta. As the cycle progresses, we'll be sure to update the guide with the latest tips and tricks so you can excel with a mouse and keyboard. For more Call of Duty, check out our Warzone page for all the latest battle royale intel.