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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Shock Stick - How to Use and Unlock

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Modern Warfare 3 - Shock Stick

Shock Stick is a Tactical equipment in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3). Read on to learn how to use the Shock Stick and unlock the Shock Stick!

How to Use Shock Stick

Electrocute Enemies

Shock Sticks are throwable equipment that sticks to surfaces. When landing on a surface, it discharges electricity that slow down enemies, and prevents them from using ADS, reloading, and throwing equipment.

When to ADS and ADS Explained

Destroy Equipment

When enemies have their own equipment deployed on the field, you can use Shock Sticks to destroy them and trigger an explosion.

Doing this instead helps save your ammo and lessens the risk of getting shot at.

List of All MW3 Equipment

Disable Vehicles

Modern Warfare 3 - Disable Vehicles

Shock Sticks also have the ability to disable vehicles, stopping them on their tracks. This is an effective counter against tanks and even Killstreaks like the Wheelson-HS!

How to Unlock Shock Stick

Reach Level 25 and Complete 3 Armory Unlock Challenges

The Shock Stick is unlocked for your loadout by reaching level 25 and activating it at the Armory and completing 3 Challenges. Armory Unlock Challenges are completed by finishing Daily and Bonus Challenges.

Armory Unlocks Explained

Shock Stick Overview

Shock Stick Basic Info

Modern Warfare 3 - Shock Stick
Shock Stick
Type Tactical
How to Unlock Complete 3 Armory Unlock Challenges
Description Electrical device that sticks to surfaces. Electrocutes enemies, destroys equipment, and causes vehicles to go haywire.

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