Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 walkthrough — all 16 missions
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a 2011 shooter by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games that concludes the original Modern Warfare trilogy. Captain Price and Task Force 141 go all the way: find Makarov and stop World War III. Below is a full walkthrough of all 16 campaign missions, the finale breakdown and survival tips. Spoilers from the start.
Basics: how to play the campaign
- Difficulty. "Regular" for the story; "Veteran" for achievements: enemies shoot accurately and finish you fast. Pick your goal: on Veteran, move slowly from cover to cover.
- Cover decides. The game rewards patience: firefights are won by peeking and short dashes.
- Grenades and stuns. Before clearing a room — a grenade: bots love camping behind doors.
- Saves are automatic — checkpoints are frequent, death is not scary.
All missions walkthrough
| Mission | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. "Second Chance" | Escape the London tube after the terror attack: follow Soap, fight off police and Makarov's men, reach the van. |
| 2. "Protocol Devil" | New York under attack: repel the helicopter, push through Wall Street to the brokerage office hiding the nuclear briefcase. |
| 3. "Hunter Killer" | Mansion in Sierra Leone: cover Soap and Price as a sniper, clear the grounds and find Makarov's trail. |
| 4. "Bad Company" | Paris: escort armor through the streets, repel ambushes, reach the exchange building. |
| 5. "No Regrets" | Capture the enemy command post, defend it from counterattacks while data transfers. |
| 6. "Strong Arm" | Berlin: storm the building with the helipad, clear the floors and rescue hostages. |
| 7. "Blood and Sand" | Dubai: night raid on the Sparrow's mansion — slip past security, reach the target and get Makarov's coordinates. |
| 8. "Baghdad" | Operation Black Tuesday: clear the district, find the weapons cache and destroy it. |
| 9. "Special Cargo" | Convoy escort: protect the trucks from ambushes, repel helicopters. |
| 10. "City Under Siege" | Position defense: hold the perimeter while the wounded are evacuated. |
| 11. "Lost Signal" | Rescue the captured agent: infiltrate the camp, extract him and cover the retreat. |
| 12. "The Fortress" | Storm Makarov's mountain hideout: push through the tunnels and clear the command bunker. |
| 13. "Dust and Ashes" | Evacuation from the strike zone: fight through burning streets to the extraction point. |
| 14. "Lone Wolf" | Sniper mission: cover the advance from your position, pick off marked targets. |
| 15. "The Day That Changed Everything" | The final battle: storm the Opera Hotel, clear the floors, chase Makarov. |
| 16. "Dust Settles" | Finale: Price and Makarov on the roof — a cutscene and the end of the story. |
The finale: what happens
On the roof of the Opera Hotel, Price corners Makarov. After a firefight and a fistfight, Price hangs him from the helicopter's rope — revenge for Soap and for everyone who died. The original Modern Warfare trilogy concludes.
Tips
- On Veteran, do not play hero: bots kill in 2–3 hits — play from cover.
- Throw grenades behind cover where a machine gunner sits — saves ammo and nerves.
- In sniper missions, breathe and shoot between breaths — better accuracy.
- Listen to radio chatter: it hints where the attack comes from.
- Collect intel in missions — it unlocks bonuses and lore.
Frequently asked questions
How many missions are in Modern Warfare 3 (2011)? 16 campaign missions, including the finale "Dust Settles".
Who dies in the finale? Makarov — Price kills him on the roof of the Opera Hotel.
Is there a zombies mode? Yes, MW3 (2011) introduced Survival mode and co-op Spec Ops.
How long is the campaign? About 6–8 hours on regular difficulty.
Should I play MW1 and MW2 first? Recommended: the story directly continues the first two games.
Is there a MW3 remaster? No official remaster — the game is available via Xbox backward compatibility and in subscriptions.
Last updated: September 19, 2026.