Modern Warfare 3 prestige system explained – how to prestige

Get ready to prestige!

Updated on April 19, 4:33 p.m. (GMT+8):Added prestige ranks in Season 2 and 3.

In Call of DutyModern Warfare 3, the prestige system allows players to go for achievements beyond the level 55 limit.

MW3 prestige system

Here’s everything you need to know about how prestiging works in the game.

How does the MW3 prestige system work

Players in MW3 have plenty to work towards when it comes to leveling with all of the different weapons along with their account level.

These levels and achievements are unlocked through plenty of paths ranging from kills, objectives, and more.

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One big difference between the MW3 prestige system and the previous ones is that it won’t be completely reset when it comes to your weapons and unlocks. You’ll just move into the next prestige.

Players can level up to 55, the max level in Modern Warfare 3, before choosing to prestige.

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Once you’ve prestige, you’ll move into the next prestige tier that is opened up during that season or any rank you haven’t reached.

Here are all the prestige ranks as ofSeason 3:

Each one comes with a unique prestige icon that you can show off to share your accomplishments with everyone you come across

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