How to Unlock the TAQ Evolvere in MW3

A new LMG to earn through weekly challenges.

MW3 TAQ Evolvere
Screenshot by Prima Games

Season 1 Reloaded has kicked off for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and has brought a new weapon for players to earn for the rest of the season. The TAQ Evolvere is the new light machine gun introduced with the update, and here is how to unlock it.

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How to Get the TAQ Evolvere in MW3

The TAQ Evolvere can be unlocked by completing five Season 1 Week 7 challenges. The five challenges do not have to be done in the same week, but must be done before Season 1 is over to receive the new LMG.

There are a total of 21 Week 7 challenges through multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone battle royale modes. Only five of the 21 challenges need to be completed to get the TAQ Evolvere, and the five challenges can be done within any mode. Here is the full list of the Season 1 Week 7 challenges that can be completed:

Multiplayer

  • Get First Blood three times with a Recommended Weapon
  • Get 20 Operator Kills with the JAK Signal Burst Equipped to the Holger 556
  • Get 30 Operator Kills with the JAK Bullseye Equipped to a Recommended Weapon
  • Get three Operator Fury Kills with a Recommended Weapon
  • Get 20 Operator Kills with the JAK Beholder Rifle Kit Equipped to the TYR
  • Get 20 Operator Kills with the JAK Headhunter Carbine Kit Equipped to the Rival-9
  • Get 30 Operator Kills with the AOK 4.0x RQ-9 Recon Equipped to a Recommended Weapon

Zombies

  • Get 75 Mercenary Kills with a Recommended Weapon
  • Get 300 Kills while aiming down sights with the JAK Signal Burst Equipped to the Holger 556
  • Get 250 Kills with Shotguns at Epic [Purple] Rarity or higher
  • Get 500 Fire Damage Kills with a Recommended Weapon
  • Get 300 Kills with the JAK Thunder LMG Kit equipped to the Sidewinder
  • Get 300 Critical Kills with the JAK Headhunter Carbine Conversion equipped to the Rival-9
  • Clear five Infested Strongholds

Warzone Battle Royale

  • In Warzone Urzikstan, get 10 Operator Kills in the North-West Region (Resort, Power, Seaport, Cargo)
  • In Warzone Urzikstan, get 10 Operator Kills in the Southern Region (City, Suburbs, Manor)
  • In Warzone Urzikstan, get 10 Operator Kills in the Eastern Region (Military Base or Farms)
  • In Warzone Urzikstan, get 10 Operator Kills in the Central Region (Old Town, Low Town)
  • In Warzone, place in the top 10 five time(s) or complete a Covert Exfil
  • In Warzone, complete 15 Contract(s)
  • In Warzone, open 50 Loot Caches

For more help with Modern Warfare 3 weekly challenges, please check out our guide on how to get The Ettin attachment for the AMR9 submachine gun.

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