The third week of challenges for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's first season is now live, offering players a clear path to unlock a potent new tool for their arsenal. This week's focus is on securing the JAK Beholder Rifle Kit, a powerful conversion kit designed for the Tyr revolver. The challenges themselves are considered relatively straightforward, primarily revolving around securing eliminations with the Rival-9 submachine gun across the game's various modes. For players already comfortable with SMG gameplay, the journey to unlock this unique Aftermarket Part should be a smooth one. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of all weekly challenges for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, along with an updated analysis of the Tyr's new rifle configuration based on recent testing.
Week 3 Challenge Reward: JAK Beholder Rifle Kit
The ultimate prize for completing this week's set of challenges is the JAK Beholder Rifle Kit for the Tyr revolver. This conversion kit fundamentally alters the weapon's profile and performance. It equips the Tyr with a custom 3D-printed barrel and stock assembly, which results in a dramatic reduction in recoil and a significant boost to effective range. Statistically, the kit extends the weapon's effective damage range out to approximately 19 meters and doubles its bullet velocity. However, this specialization comes with a trade-off: while the kit is equipped, players cannot attach any other barrel modifications. The newfound stability and range make the Tyr an excellent platform for high-magnification optics and specific underbarrel grips. It doesn't quite reach the power of a dedicated sniper rifle, but the JAK Beholder Kit successfully transforms the Tyr into a formidable hybrid, bridging the gap between a sidearm and a marksman rifle.
Multiplayer Challenges Breakdown
Multiplayer challenges this week heavily incentivize using the Rival-9 and other recommended SMGs. The tasks are a mix of general combat proficiency and specific weapon mastery.
| Challenge | XP Reward | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Get 25 assists with a recommended weapon. | 2,500 XP | Focus on teamshotting or damaging enemies for your teammates to finish. |
| Get 25 kills while aiming down sights (ADS) with a recommended SMG. | 5,000 XP | Use a laser or grip to improve ADS speed and accuracy. |
| Get 15 kills with a recommended weapon after having recently swapped weapons. | 5,000 XP | Equip the Quick-Fix Gloves to drastically reduce weapon swap time. |
| Get 30 kills with the Rival-9. | 5,000 XP | The core challenge. Play objective modes for predictable enemy traffic. |
| Get 30 kills with a silenced recommended SMG. | 7,500 XP | Attach a suppressor to your Rival-9 to work on two challenges at once. |
| Get 25 headshot kills with a recommended SMG. | 7,500 XP | Aim for the upper chest and let recoil help, or play Hardcore for faster TTK. |
| Get 5 longshot kills with the Rival-9. | 10,000 XP | Use a longer barrel and optic, and engage on larger maps like Wasteland. |
🎯 Pro Tip: The Rival-9 is your workhorse for this week. Equip it with a suppressor to efficiently complete multiple challenges (kills with Rival-9, silenced SMG kills) simultaneously.
Zombies (MWZ) Challenges Breakdown
The Zombies mode presents challenges scaled for the PvE horde, requiring higher kill counts but offering more predictable enemy behavior.
| Challenge | XP Reward | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 10 Contracts | 2,500 XP | Focus on quick contracts like Weapon Caches or eliminating bounty targets. |
| Get 300 kills while ADS with a recommended SMG. | 5,000 XP | A straightforward grind. Use an ADS-boosting attachment. |
| Get 3 Disciple kills with a recommended pistol. | 5,000 XP | Activate Bounty Contracts. They frequently spawn Disciples as targets. |
| Get 300 kills with the Rival-9. | 5,000 XP | Your primary weapon for most challenges here. |
| Get 300 kills with a silenced recommended weapon. | 7,500 XP | Use a silenced Rival-9 to double-dip on kill challenges. |
| Get 300 critical kills with a recommended SMG. | 7,500 XP | Aim for the head! This will happen naturally while grinding other kills. |
| Get 300 kills with a Pack-A-Punched Rival-9. | 10,000 XP | Bring a Raw Aetherium Crystal into a match to instantly Pack-A-Punch your Rival-9.** |
🧟 Pro Tip: Preparation is key in MWZ. Load into a match with your Rival-9 equipped and a Raw Aetherium Crystal in your inventory. Use the crystal immediately to Pack-A-Punch your weapon, allowing you to work on the final 300-kill challenge from the very start while also completing the other SMG-related tasks.
Warzone Challenges Breakdown
Warzone challenges for Week 3 are geographically focused on the Urzikstan map, tasking operators with securing kills in specific regions and completing contracts.
| Challenge | XP Reward | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Open 50 loot caches. | 2,500 XP | Land in high-density areas like Popov Power or Seaport. |
| In Urzikstan, get 10 kills in the northwest region (Resort, Power, Seaport, Cargo). | 5,000 XP | Play Resurgence or Plunder modes. Respawning modes make kill challenges far easier. |
| In Urzikstan, get 10 kills in the southern region (City, Suburbs, Manor). | 5,000 XP | Play Resurgence or Plunder modes. |
| Complete 15 contracts in Warzone. | 5,000 XP | All contract types count. Prioritize simple Intel or Scavenger contracts. |
| In Urzikstan, get 10 kills in the eastern region (Military Base or Farms). | 7,500 XP | Play Resurgence or Plunder modes. |
| In Urzikstan, get 10 kills in the central region (Old Town, Low Town). | 7,500 XP | Play Resurgence or Plunder modes. |
🌍 Pro Tip: For all the region-specific kill challenges, avoid standard Battle Royale. The Resurgence and Plunder game modes are vastly more efficient, as they feature frequent respawns and constant action, allowing you to quickly farm the required 10 kills in each designated area without the pressure of permanent elimination.
Final Thoughts and Strategy
Completing the Week 3 challenges is a rewarding endeavor for any Modern Warfare 3 player looking to expand their weapon options. The JAK Beholder Rifle Kit offers a novel and effective playstyle for the Tyr, making it a versatile choice for medium-range engagements. The most efficient overall strategy involves focusing on one mode at a time and using the Rival-9 as your primary weapon wherever possible. In Multiplayer, remember your Quick-Fix Gloves for the weapon swap challenge. In Zombies, come prepared with a crystal to supercharge your grind. In Warzone, let the chaos of Resurgence work in your favor for the location-based objectives. By following these focused approaches, players can efficiently claim their new conversion kit and add a powerful hybrid weapon to their loadouts.