Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

How to Get Penetration Kills

Modern Warfare 3 - How to Get Penetration Kills

Penetration Kills are kills earned by shooting enemies through walls and cover in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3). Read on to learn more about what Penetration Kills are and how to get Penetration Kills!

How to Get Penetration Kills

Kill Enemies Behind Cover

Modern Warfare 3 - Kill Enemies Behind Cover

Penetration Kills are obtained by shooting enemies through cover, walls, or other obstacles. Take note that not all walls and objects are penetrable, and not all guns have rounds that can pierce through them.

List of All Guns and Weapons

Use Guns with High Bullet Penetration

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Penetration Kills are easier to get when using guns with high bullet penetration such as LMGs and Snipers.

Make sure to use Armor-Piercing Rounds to increase your damage when shooting enemies through objects.

List of All Ammunition

Use Snapshot Grenades for Recon

Modern Warfare 3 - Use Snapshot Grenades
Snapshot Grenades are Tactical Equipment that reveal the position of enemies in the field. When you're positioned behind cover, toss them at an enemy. When the images of the enemy appear, start spraying!

After reaching Level 25 and getting the Armory Unlocks feature, you can unlock Snapshot Grenades by activating its Armory challenge and completing 5 Daily Challenges.

List of All Tactical Equipment

Camp a Spot to Fish for Kills

Penetration Kills are earned by shooting enemies through walls, cover, and other objects. Windows and half walls work best because you'll be able to see approaching enemies, then quickly retreat and shoot them through cover.

If you're camping a certain spot, try bring a Claymore or a Proximity Mine to help guard your flank.

List of All Lethal Equipment and Best Lethals

Penetration Kills Through Objects

Shooting enemies through objects like glass windows and even wire fences also count for penetration kills, so try to keep an eye out for them.

What is a Penetration Kill?

Kill an Enemy Behind Penetrable Cover

Penetration Kills, also known as wall bangs, are operator kills earned by shooting enemies through thin walls and objects. These are easily by using high bullet penetration weapons like LMGs and Snipers, in combination with Armor-Piercing Rounds.

How to Get Operator Kills

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