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How to use Tactical Stance in Modern Warfare 3

Tactical Stance is a new way of aiming in Modern Warfare 3 that makes a major difference in firefights. Here's how to do it well.

November 20, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Sarah Baker MD

Here’s everything you should probably know about Tactical Stance in Modern Warfare 3.

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The first isAim-Down-Sights, commonly abbreviated as ADS.

A promotional image for Modern Warfare 3, showing two Operators aiming their weapons towards the camera.

This is when you’re looking down the ironsights or optic of your weapon with a zoomed-in view.

Tactical Stance combines the best of both worlds, providing decent mobility while avoiding a wide bullet spray.

That’s all for our rundown on Tactical Stance.

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An image showing ADS aiming in Modern Warfare 3’s firing range. We zoom in on a target, giving us a precise shot but slowing movement severely.

An image showing hipfire aiming in Modern Warfare 3’s firing range. We can move completely unimpeded, but our crosshair is very large.

An image showing Tactical Stance aiming in Modern Warfare 3’s firing range. The gun is held at a slant, giving us a tight crosshair but also allowing for free movement.