Week 7 Challenge Guide: Unlocking the TAQ Evolvere LMG in Modern Warfare 3

Alright, listen up, soldiers! It's 2026, and I'm back in the trenches of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Season 1's mid-season refresh has just dropped. I was just minding my own business, trying not to get turned into a fine red mist on Rio, when the update hit. The big news? A fresh batch of weekly challenges has arrived, and the prize is a shiny new LMG called the TAQ Evolvere. If you're like me and your trigger finger gets itchy for new guns, you'll want to get your hands on this one. The path to unlocking it? Complete any five of this week's special challenges across Multiplayer, Zombies (MWZ), and Warzone. Don't worry, I've been grinding through the chaos so you don't have to. Let's break down this week's mayhem and get you that gun.

Week 7 Challenge Reward: The TAQ Evolvere LMG

So, what's the big deal about this LMG? Let me tell you, the TAQ Evolvere isn't your average bullet hose. This thing has a party trick: it can switch between two different ammo types right in the Gunsmith. You can run it with hard-hitting 7.62 rounds for when you really need to delete someone from the server. Or, you can swap to 5.56 ammo, which tones down the damage but makes the gun a laser beam. I'm talking massively improved recoil control and a nice little bump to your mobility and handling. It's like having two guns in one! For a run-and-gunner who occasionally needs to hold down a lane, this flexibility is a game-changer. Trust me, it's worth the grind.

Multiplayer Challenges: Back to the Core

Time to jump into the classic 6v6 chaos. This week's MP challenges are all about those fancy new Aftermarket Parts. Here’s your to-do list, along with my hard-earned advice.

Challenge	XP Reward	My Tip
Get 3 First Blood kills with a recommended weapon.	2,500 XP	Play aggressively on small maps. Sprint to a power position at the start of the round!
Get 20 kills with the JAK Beholder Rifle Kit on the Tyr.	5,000 XP	Turns the Tyr into a pseudo-DMR. It's slow but hits like a truck.
Get 20 kills with the JAK Signal Burst on the Holger 556.	5,000 XP	A 3-round burst conversion. Burst fire at medium range for easy headshots.
Get 20 kills with the JAK Headhunter Carbine Kit on the Rival-9.	5,000 XP	Makes the Rival-9 more accurate at range. A solid all-rounder SMG now.
Get 30 kills with the JAK Bullseye on a recommended weapon.	7,500 XP	This optic is great for close-quarters. Slap it on an SMG and go to town.
Get 30 kills with the [KR Intlas LSJ-3] optic on a recommended weapon.	7,500 XP	⚠️ HEADS UP! The game menu might show the wrong name. You MUST use the KR Intlas LSJ-3 optic for it to count!
Get 3 Fury Kills (4 rapid kills) with a recommended weapon.	10,000 XP	Play objective modes like Hardpoint or Domination. Camp the objective with an LMG or wait for a lucky streak.

Pro-Tip Bundle: To be super efficient, build a single weapon that covers multiple challenges. I took the Holger 556, equipped the JAK Signal Burst and the KR Intlas LSJ-3 optic. That way, I was working on two challenges at once. You can do the same with the Rival-9 and the Headhunter Kit plus the Bullseye optic.

Zombies (MWZ) Challenges: Survive the Horde

Ready to face the undead? The MWZ challenges are a mix of specific builds and general zombie-slaying. The kill counts are high, but in the zombie horde, they go by quicker than you think.

• Get 75 Mercenary Kills: Easy. Just find a mercenary camp and clear it out. They're usually marked on your map.

• Get 300 kills with the JAK Thunder LMG Kit on the Sidewinder: This one's a beast... literally. The Sidewinder kicks like a mule. My advice? Pair the JAK Thunder Kit with the JAK BFB muzzle attachment. It tames the recoil just enough to make it usable for mowing down crowds.

• 300 ADS kills with JAK Signal Burst (Holger 556): Find a good choke point, aim down sights, and let the 3-round burst do the work. Great for accurate headshots.

• 300 Critical Kills with JAK Headhunter on Rival-9: Aim for the head! This kit improves precision, so make those shots count.

• 250 Kills with Epic (Purple) or higher Shotguns: This is where I had some fun. Don't just use any shotgun. Pack-a-Punch a Lockwood 680 with Slug rounds and the Defender Heavy Long Barrel. It becomes a sniper shotgun. One-shot headshots for days, even in Tier 2 zones.

• Clear 5 Infested Strongholds: Grab a couple of Sentry Guns or a good teammate. Clear the cysts, then deal with the disciples. It's a fun diversion.

• Kill 500 enemies with Napalm Burst ammo: This is a grind. Equip Napalm Burst on any recommended weapon and just focus on killing. The fire damage helps with the count, but it's mostly about volume.

Warzone Challenges: Conquer Urzikstan

For the battle royale enthusiasts, your challenges are all about map knowledge and survival. Most of them are region-specific kills in Urzikstan.

Here’s the regional breakdown for your operator kills:

1. Northwest (Resort, Power, Seaport, Cargo): 10 Kills

2. South (City, Suburbs, Manor): 10 Kills

3. East (Military Base, Farms): 10 Kills

4. Central (Old Town, Low Town): 10 Kills

Other Challenges:

• Open 50 Loot Caches: This sounds tedious, but it's easy. Jump into Plunder mode! Loot is plentiful, and you can focus solely on running around opening boxes without worrying about the final circle.

• Complete 15 Contracts: Another perfect job for Plunder. Grab supply runs, scavenger hunts, and bounties.

• Place Top 10 five times OR complete a Covert Exfil: ⚠️ CRITICAL INTEL! As of now in 2026, Covert Exfils are still not available in Warzone. So, your only option is to place in the top ten five times. Play cautiously, maybe even try a few games of Solos where positioning is slightly easier to manage.

So there you have it, my complete guide to conquering Week 7. The TAQ Evolvere is a versatile beast waiting for you. Whether you're dominating in Multiplayer, surviving the undead horde, or battling for supremacy in Urzikstan, these challenges have you covered. Now get out there and start grinding, soldier! That LMG isn't going to unlock itself. Good luck, and I'll see you on the battlefield (try not to shoot me, please).