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Modern Warfare 3 - When to ADS and ADS Explained

ADS or Aim Down Sights is a mechanic in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) to hit shots more accurately and track targets. Read on to learn more about ADS, when to ADS, and guns with the fastest ADS time.

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When to ADS

When to Use ADS
Checkmark Pre-Fire Before ADS in Short Range
Checkmark ADS When Fighting in Medium to Long Range
Checkmark ADS When You Have the Jump on the Enemy

Pre-Fire Before ADS in Short Range

Modern Warfare 3 - Prefire Before ADS in Short Range

When fighting in close-quarters, try to pre-fire before aiming down sights as you lock into your target. You might get the advantage in the fight by hitting your shots first than when you ADS first and then start shooting.

ADS When Fighting in Medium to Long Range

Modern Warfare 3 - ADS When Fighting in Medium to Long Range

In medium to long range fights, accuracy matters more, making ADS almost a requirement. Acquire your target through ADS before firing to increase your accuracy and ensure you hit your shots.

ADS When You Have the Jump on the Enemy

If you're in a situation where the enemy has their backs towards you, take your time to aim down sights and line up a headshot. This will drastically increase your chances of killing the enemy without even getting to fight back.

What is ADS?

Aim Down Sights for Accuracy

Modern Warfare 3 - Aim Down Sights for Accuracy

Aim Down Sights, commonly referred to as ADS or Aiming Down Sights, is an essential mechanic for engaging in gunfights to hit shots accurately.

Using ADS will utilize your equipped gun's optics attachment, or iron sights if it has none. This greatly helps in target acquisition and tracking the enemy.

Fastest ADS Guns

Handguns and Submachine Guns

Modern Warfare 3 - Handguns and Submachine Guns
The guns with the fastest ADS times are Handguns and Submachine Guns. They are guns that excel in close-quarters combat and using ADS won't put you at a disadvantage unlike the bigger guns like Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns.

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