In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the kill/death ratio, or KD, is one of the most important stats that players need to pay attention to. In basic , it shows how many kills a player is scoring per death. A high KD generally indicates good performance based on carefully planned loadouts and tactics, while a low KD can be a clear sign to players that something needs to change.

Unfortunately, like many live service games, Modern Warfare 3 has a tendency to put monetized content, such as the battle , front and center. Players looking for useful tips about the best weapons for beginners or trying to locate stats such as KD won't receive much help. Finding the KD stat isn't too difficult, but it's also subject to some odd restrictions.

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How To Check KD In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

How To Open Up The Stats Menu

Player Accessing Stats Tab Through Launcher Menu In Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 To View KD Stat

A player's KD stat can be found under the Stats tab in the launcher menu: the first icon on the bar at the top right of the screen. The same bar also has icons for other menus, allowing players to optimize their graphics settings for the best performance. Players on PC can press the F1 key as a shortcut; console players can press their controller's options or start button instead.

This opens up the Combat Record, where various stats, including KD, are displayed. Players can check their total time played, win rates for their matches, and other stats across the board. There are also breakdowns for each of Modern Warfare 3's different modes, including Multiplayer, Zombies, Ranked play, and Call of Duty: Warzone.

However, the KD stat and the Stats tab aren't accessible until players reach Level 10. This likely won't be a problem for long-time players of the game, but it does impact new players. Earning XP fast in Modern Warfare 3 is very possible, and an hour of playtime should be more than enough to get new players past Level 10. However, for those first few matches, new players might feel that valuable information about their performance is hidden.

How To Check Per-Match Kill Death Ratio In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Monitor Per-Match Performance

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Free-For-All Match Summary Screen With KD Stats

Modern Warfare 3 also shows KD for each match. While keeping track of lifetime KD is highly recommended, per-match KD is just as important. In modes such as Team Deathmatch or Free-for-All, where kills are the only stat that matters, maintaining a positive KD above 1 is essential. A KD below 1 in these modes means players may have a net loss for their team, a key indicator for tweaking and changing loadouts.

However, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 also features objective-based modes where a KD above 1 is less important. When competing in modes with objectives, scoring strategic kills on offense and defense should be the priority: high KD is less important than playing the objective and being a good team player.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
Released
November 10, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
iw 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Call of Duty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Split Screen Orientation
Horizontal Only

Platform(s)
Xbox One
Platforms That Crossplay
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Local Co-Op
1-2 Players