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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Stim - How to Use and Unlock

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Modern Warfare 3 - Stim

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

How to Use Stim

Instantly Recover Health

Stims quickly recover health and are usable even when hip firing while in combat. This is particularly useful if you like playing aggressively and prefer to use CQB-oriented guns like Shotguns and SMGs.

Consider equipping these when playing small, close-quarter combat maps like Rust and Skidrow.

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How to Unlock Stim

Reach Level 25 and Complete 3 Armory Unlock Challenges

The Stim 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.

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Stim Basic Info

Modern Warfare 3 - Stim
Stim
Type Tactical
How to Unlock Complete 3 Armory Unlock Challenges
Description Military stimulant that promotes clotting to close wounds quickly and refreshes Tactical Sprint.

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Modern Warfare 3 - Stun Grenade Stun Grenade Modern Warfare 3 - Battle Rage Battle Rage Modern Warfare 3 - Smoke Grenade Smoke Grenade
Modern Warfare 3 - Scatter Mine Scatter Mine Modern Warfare 3 - Decoy Grenade Decoy Grenade Modern Warfare 3 - Flash Grenade Flash Grenade
Modern Warfare 3 - EMD Grenade EMD Grenade Modern Warfare 3 - Shock Stick Shock Stick Modern Warfare 3 - Stim Stim
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