Best M4 Warzone loadout: Class setup, attachments, Perks

The M4 is a classic and effective choice in Call of Duty, particularly in Warzone. Here’s our top M4 loadout for Warzone, including the most effective attachments and perks.

Warzone‘sSeason 4 updateis well underway, and the meta so far remains extremely similar to what we saw at the end of Season 3 Reloaded, with some classics coming back in popularity.

Best M4 loadout in Warzone

Success inWarzone comes down to picking the right weapon, and the M4 has already secured a spot in the meta as the safe, beginner-friendly, overall pretty good weapon. The classic Assault Rifle is one of Modern Warfare 2’s best guns and has quickly taken over Warzone’sAl Mazrahas well.

With a lethal TTK, an easy-to-control recoil pattern, and a solid damage range, you can’t go wrong with the M4 as your go-to AR in WZ.

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Check out the best M4 loadout in Warzone below, along with the best combination of attachments, Perks, and equipment.

Best M4 Warzone loadout

We begin our best M4 loadout with theHarbinger D20, which improves the weapon’s bullet velocity while also suppressing the weapon. Then we’ve gone for theHightower 20″ Barrel, for another boost to bullet velocity as well as general damage range.

Optics are mostly down to personal preference, but we like theAim-OP V4as it offers great accuracy at medium to long range. In the Underbarrel slot, we recommend the5.56 High Velocity Ammunition, which improves the weapon’s firepower in long-range engagements.

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Lastly, if you’re playing Warzone on squads, you’re going to need enough ammo to take down multiple enemies without reloading. That’s why we’ve picked the60 Round Magsto help you dispatch as much of the opposing team as possible before having to change clips.

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Best M4 Warzone class: Perks & equipment

The first Perk isOverkill, which allows you to bring another primary weapon, such as an SMG or Sniper Rifle.

Explosives can end your match quickly if you’re not careful, soBomb Squadis ideal for extra protection. Then,Resupplyrefills your own equipment every 30 seconds.

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Al Mazrah is full of buildings for players to hide in, so it’s hard to spot every enemy team. Luckily, the Vanguard package featuresHigh Alert, which causes your screen to pulse when spotted by a rival player.

Equipment-wise, you can’t go wrong withSemtexto quickly flush a squad out of a building, paired withFlash Grenadesto disorientate players before moving in for the kill.

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How to unlock the M4 in Warzone

Luckily, the M4 is one of the guns available from the start in Warzone, so all you have to do isreach Level 4 to unlock Gunsmithand begin experimenting with loadouts.

Best M4 alternatives in Warzone

It may take some time for you to find the perfect weapon in Warzone, so if the M4 isn’t working you could switch to theTAQ-56 AR. Another powerful long-range AR, the TAQ-56 makes short work of foes with its strong damage output and top-tier stability.

But if you want something a little more mobile, theKastov-74ucould be the way to go. It’s absolutely lethal and is perfectly paired up alongside a meta sniper. While you won’t be beaming anyone from a distance with this trusty AR, it’s hard to outmatch this gun at medium range.

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