The M4 is currently an S-Tier weapon in the MW3 meta and an A-Tier weapon in the WZ2 meta. We breakdown the best M4 loadouts and builds, how to unlock the M4, and how to complete M4 camo challenges.
The M4 is an AR and was released with the launch of MW2 on October 28th, 2024. It may also be used in Warzone 2 and weapon progress carries over MW3.
M4 Key Takeaways
The M4 is currently an S-Tier option in the MW3 meta and an A-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
The current best loadout attachments for the M4 in MW3 are: Echoless-80 , FSS OLE-V Laser , Slimline Pro , FTAC Ripper , and 60 Round Mag
, , , , and The current best loadout attachments for the M4 in Warzone 2 are: Harbinger D20, Hightower 20″ Barrel, Aim OP-V4, FTAC Ripper, and 60 Round Mag
For a meta AR loadout check out the Kastov 762.
Best M4 Loadout Warzone
Muzzle: Harbinger D20
Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
Optic: Aim OP-V4
Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper
Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Best M4 Loadout MW3
Muzzle: Echoless-80
Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
Optic: Slimline Pro
Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper
Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Best M4 Loadout MW2
Muzzle: Echoless-80
Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
Optic: Slimline Pro
Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper
Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Unlocking the M4
The M4 is one of the base guns in Modern Warfare 2 that comes already unlocked when you purchase the game.
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M4 Camo Challenges
M4 Multiplayer Camo Challenges
Camo Challenge Unlock Level Scales Get 50 kills with the M4 2 Desert Hybrid Get 50 kills while ADS with the M4 8 Dark Leaves Get 10 double kills with the M4 13 Urban Renewal Get 15 kills from behind with the M4 19 Gold Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the M4 Complete all base camo challenges Platinum Get 25 longshot kills with the M4 Complete 8 Gold challenges with ARs Polyatomic Get 25 headshot kills with the M4 Complete 51 Platinum camo challenges Orion N/A Complete 51 Polyatomic camo challenges
M4 Zombie Camo Challenges
Camo Challenge Unlock Level Rancid Venom In Zombies, Get 250 kills with the M4 2 Dark Mist In Zombies, Get 200 critical kills with the M4 8 Nightmare In Zombies, Get 30 Hellhound kills with the M4 13 Fertilizer In Zombies, Get 5 mimic kills with the M4 19 Golden Ivory In Zombies, Get 100 kills and successfully extract with the M4 in a single deployment Complete all zombie base camo challenges Spinal Husk In Zombies, Get 300 kills with the M4 while it’s Pack-A-Punched Complete 8 Golden Ivory challenges with ARs Arachnida In Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie kills with the M4 Complete 51 Spinal Husk camo challenges Bioluminescent N/A Complete 51 Arachnida camo challenges
Looking to test or share your M4 loadouts?
Zleague.gg has one of the largest communities of Warzone players on our mobile app. Download the app today and share your favorite loadouts in the feed to get feedback from other community members. You can share clips to show your custom loadouts in action and find yourself some new followers.
While you’re there, try the LFG feature to form new squads and check out each member’s performance stats.
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