What is Tac Stance in Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer?

Modern Warfare 3 Tac Stance (Image via Twitter(X)/@SHGames)
Modern Warfare 3 Tac Stance (Image via Twitter(X)/@SHGames)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will introduce a brand-new movement mechanic called the Tac Stance to aid the playerbase in combat. It is a truly unique approach aimed at reducing the various penalties that slow down Aim Down Sight (ADS) speed and hinder player tracking. It can become one of the most crucial tools while participating in close-range gunfights.

Modern Warfare 3 will likely fix a lot of its prequel’s issues, including slow gunplay and lack of snappiness that ultimately affected individual performance.

The game is also slated to bring a long list of improvements to satiate the community, like adept slide and reload cancel mechanics.

This article will highlight the new Tac Stance in Modern Warfare 3.


How does Tac Stance work in Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer?

Stances are an important part of the game that can potentially help a player win duels apart from mechanical ability and game sense. The stances that are currently available in MW2 and Warzone 2 are standing, crouched, and prone. These are basic and can be easily found in almost all shooter titles in the Call of Duty series.

Tac Stance can be described as the middle ground between weapon ADS and hip fire. The character model changes the way it holds the gun and places it in a canted position. It has a few tradeoffs, but the pros seem to outweigh the cons. The Tac Stance provides an increased amount of precision compared to hip firing but also makes players slower.

The developers have created a dynamic system in Modern Warfare 3 that will allow users to quickly switch to the Tac Stance from ADS mode and back. The action will likely be paired with a specific keybind to make the process easier. Moreover, the stance can also be used to shoot during the sliding animation.

The new stance will be the most useful when clearing close corners and narrow hallways. It can also be a pivotal feature for heavy weapons (like LMG) users who can use the Tac Stance to sacrifice some precision for improved speed and mobility compared to ADS.

Overall, it is an impressive mechanic that can combine the best of both worlds and carve out new playstyles around all applicable guns.


When is the Modern Warfare 3 beta starting?

The Modern Warfare 3 beta phase is slated to begin on October 6, 2023, for all PlayStation users who have pre-purchased the title (Standard or Vault Edition). The shooter will be available for Xbox and PC a week later, on October 12, 2023.

The test environment will help developers gather data and fine-tune the title before the final release.


It is going to be an exciting few weeks for all Call of Duty fans as CoD NEXT marks the beginning of a fresh roadmap for MW3. Keep an eye out for the official CoD Twitter (X) and blog for announcements and news. Follow Sportskeeda for more recent updates.

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