The XM4 is the first assault rifle you’ll unlock in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This weapon is highly adaptable and performs exceptionally well in various scenarios, whether in close-quarters combat or long-range engagements. With minimal recoil and a quick firing rate, the XM4 is a reliable choice right from the start. When optimized with the right attachments, it becomes one of the most dependable weapons in the game.
In this guide, we’ll highlight two formidable builds for the XM4 that are tailored specifically for Multiplayer. The first setup is great for players who prefer a stealthy approach, while the Gunfighter build is designed for those engaged in long-range battles and Warzone.
Stealth XM4 Build
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Attachment | Pros And Cons | Advanced Stats |
Suppressor (Muzzle) |
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Long Barrel (Barrel) |
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Ranger Foregrip (Underbarrel) |
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Commando Grip (Rear Grip) |
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Recoil Springs (Fire Mods) |
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This XM4 setup is perfect for skirmishes at close range. The Suppressor keeps your shots hidden from enemies, letting you catch them off guard. Given the XM4’s moderate recoil, both the Recoil Springs and Ranger Foregrip help significantly reduce horizontal recoil, enhancing accuracy when shooting from a distance.
Your final two attachments can be tailored to your liking. We recommend the Long Barrel for its impressive 40% range enhancement and the Commando Grip to improve the weapon’s aim and response time. With all five attachments, you’ll have a versatile assault rifle that performs excellently in most 6v6 matches.
Loadout Recommendations
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Specialty | Recon |
Column One | Ghost, Ninja |
Column Two | Forward Intel |
Column Three | Double Time |
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Wildcard | Perk Greed |
Lethal | Preference |
Tactical | Stim |
Field Upgrade | Sleeper Agent |
A stealth setup pairs perfectly with the Recon Specialty, which offers numerous perks related to stealth gameplay. Both Ghost and Ninja are excellent choices, as they keep you off the enemy radar and help silence your footsteps. Add the Forward Intel perk to improve your minimap visibility and enhance the Recon bonus. For the final perk, you might find Double Time useful for increased sprint duration, but feel free to substitute it as you wish.
Your choice of equipment can be flexible, though we recommend trying Sleeper Agent with this loadout. This Field Upgrade allows you to blend in as an enemy player temporarily. While killing enemies will reveal your true identity for a short time, it can create just enough confusion for a significant kill count.
Gunfighter XM4 Build
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Attachment | Pros And Cons | Advanced Stats |
Kepler Microflex (Optic) | ||
Compensator (Muzzle) |
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Long Barrel (Barrel) |
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Ranger Foregrip (Underbarrel) |
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Extended Mag I (Magazine) | ||
Commando Grip (Rear Grip) |
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Light Stock (Stock) |
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Rapid Fire (Fire Mods) |
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With the Gunfighter Wildcard, you can add up to eight attachments to one weapon. This allows us to take advantage of the Rapid Fire attachment on the XM4, boosting its fire rate by 8% at the cost of some recoil control. Thankfully, you have seven additional attachments to counterbalance this and enhance the gun’s capabilities.
Mitigating the recoil penalty is straightforward. Attach the Compensator muzzle along with the Ranger Foregrip. Both attachments significantly minimize recoil, making your shots land more accurately than the standard version. Following that, we employ the Long Barrel for extended range, a Light Stock for improved movement during gunplay, a useful optic for better aim, and Extended Mags for decreased reload frequency.
Loadout Recommendations
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Specialty | Enforcer |
Column One | Gun-Ho |
Column Two | Assassin |
Column Three | Double Time |
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Wildcard | Gunfighter |
Lethal | Preference |
Tactical | Stim |
Field Upgrade | War Cry |
Enforcer is a fantastic choice for aggressive players, as it increases your movement speed and speeds up health regeneration with each kill. To enhance this benefit, we utilize Gun-Ho for smoother mobility during reloads, Assassin to gain extra points for takedowns, and Double Time for extending sprint duration. The Gunfighter Wildcard works seamlessly with this XM4 configuration.
Your equipment choices can vary based on personal style, so feel free to adjust as needed. We recommend trying out War Cry in 6v6 Multiplayer. Activating it provides your entire team the Enforcer Combat specialty for ten seconds.