Invasion is a 6v6 multiplayer map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3). Read on to see the full interactive map, Hardpoint rotations, spawn points, best hiding spots, and tips and strategies for winning in Invasion.
List of Contents
- Interactive Map
- Hiding Spots
- Tips and Strategies
- Best Loadout
- Map Info
- Related Guides
Invasion Interactive Map
Invasion Map Layout
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Team Spawn Points Search and Destroy Spawn Points Hardpoint Rotations Domination Sites Search and Destroy Sites Locations (Toggle Name ON to see all names) |
Invasion Hiding Spots
Corner in Bus Station
The Bus Station area is found in the southeastern part of the map. There will be a spot behind the counter where you can get prone and fire at enemies coming in from the other side of the hall.
End of the Convoy
The end of the Convoy in the western part is one of the most popular hiding spots in Invasion. Head all the way to the end, then crouch behind the toppled stone barrier. You can alternatively get on the back of the jeeps and mount your gun to the top.
In the Offices
Get behind the counter in the Offices at the northeastern part of the map for decent cover. Here, you can fire at enemies passing outside.
In a Foyer at South Street
In the South Street area at the southeastern part of the map, there is an entryway that leads to a small foyer with a window you can mount your gun against. This place doesn't have the best view, but you can easily shoot at people passing through while hiding in safety.
Behind Dumpsters at West Street
At the very southeastern part of the map, in West Street, you can get behind some dumpsters and mount your weapon here for excellent cover and a good view of the southern half of the battlefield.
Roof of Shops
You can get onto the roof of the Shops area in the southern part of the map by climbing a ladder. Here you will barely have much cover but have a great 360 degree view of the area, reaching up to the other end of the map.
On Embassy Walls
Get behind the Embassy walls in the northern part of the map, then get up on some platform so you can peep over the wall. Mount your gun on the wall for great cover and a wide view of the area in front of you.
Alley in Destroyed Apartments
In the Destroyed Apartments area in the eastern part of the map, there will be an alley that you can enter and hide in the shadows while you fire at any passersby. You will also have a slim line of sight through buildings to the center of the map.
Invasion Tips and Strategies
Invasion Map Strategy |
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Map Explanation |
Fastest paths to objectives. Caution! Encounter and camping hotspots. Control these spots with your team. |
Move Between Buildings
Thankfully, you don't need to spend too long outside of cover in Invasion. Try to stay indoors as much as possible, and quickly move to and from buildings for extended cover.
Bring a Broad Range of Weapons
Despite the size of the map, prepare primarily for close quarters gunfights most of the time. However, guns with long reach will also serve you well while you're out of cover.
Take Control High Ground Hotspots
A few areas will have a 2nd floor with great views of the area, like the top of the Shops area, and the Embassy wall. These parts of the map your team should take control of, as the height and cover will put enemies at a disadvantage.
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Invasion Best Loadout
Invasion Striker/MCW Loadout
1st Primary | 2nd Primary |
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Striker | MCW |
Analysis | |
・The Striker SMG is a fantastic gun for Invasion due to its high mobility, handling, recoil control, and hip-fire accuracy. It has an extremely fast fire rate, allowing you to finish an enemy in a quick burst. Since Invasion has a lot of indoor areas and narrow alleys, the Striker will do very well here. Just make sure to keep out of the open as much as you can. ・The MCW with the right mods grants no recoil and has great handling with superior mobility. It's great from all distances but you will be using this gun when you're out in the open, for those long-range shots across narrow alleyways and through gaps in between buildings, as well as from high ground with great lines of sight of the area. |
Invasion Map Info
Invasion Available Game Modes
Invasion | |
No. of Players | Game Modes |
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6v6 | ・Team Deathmatch ・Domination ・Search and Destroy ・Kill Confirmed ・Free-for-All ・Hardpoint ・Control ・Cutthroat ・Gun Game |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) Related Guides
List of All Maps
All Map Guides
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Best Maps Tier List |
All Maps in MW3
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Afghan | Derail |
Estate | Favela |
Highrise | Invasion |
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Rundown | Rust |
Scrapyard | Skidrow |
Sub Base | Terminal |
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Meat | Greece |
Rio | Training Facility |
All Season 2 Maps | |
Das Haus | Departures |
Stash House | Vista |
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All Zombies Maps | |
Urzikstan | Dark Aether |