Best M4A1 Warzone loadout class: Attachments, Perks, Setup

Joe Craven
M4A1 Blueprint in Modern Warfare's Gunsmith

The M4A1 has always been a consistent weapon but it fell out of the meta in favor of newer and more popular Vanguard ARs. The M4A1 is back and better than ever after the Warzone Season 4 update. 

No gun comes close to reaching the popularity status of the NZ-41, but the M4A1 perfectly fits the current long-range AR meta. 

Although there are other long-range options, such as the STG44, Cooper Carbine, and Kilo 142,  Modern Warfare’s M4A1 is always a solid choice. While it may not be the top-tier meta weapon at the moment, it’s always reliable and can be incredibly effective with the correct setup.

Without further ado, let’s check how you can unlock and kit out your M4A1 to get the most out of the gun.

Best M4A1 Warzone loadout

M4A1 Warzone
It’s not hard to see why the M4A1 has remained a staple pick.

Attachments

  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Barrel: Stock M16 Grenadier
  • Optic: VLK 3.0x Optic 
  • Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip 
  • Ammunition: 60 round mags

Perks

  • Perk 1: Double Time
  • Perk 2: Ghost
  • Perk 3: Combat Scout 

Equipment

  • Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor
  • Lethal: Semtex 

First up, you’ll notice the Monolithic Suppressor and Stock M16 Grenadier. These attachments will offer a significant boost to damage range, as well as stabilizing shots to a significant degree. Not to mention a suppressor is key in the battle royale environment to remain undetected.

Next up is the Commando Foregrip, which will augment your recoil control and maximize your efficiency in distant gunfights.

This will be complemented by the 60 round mags, which enable you to take on multiple players simultaneously, without the need to stop and reload. 

Finally, the VLK 3.0x Optic is one you can swap out for a different sight if you prefer. We’re just recommending optics in this class because the M4A1’s iron sights aren’t ideal for long-range engagements.

How to unlock the M4A1 in Warzone

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The M4A1 is perfect for the current Warzone meta.

The M4A1 is available for Warzone players to use as soon as they start the game as it is unlocked at level 1. Although there are no requirements to use the assault rifle, you will need to unlock the best attachments for the gun.

You can do this by playing in matches and completing the various challenges associated with the weapon. Once you have done so, you’ll need a top-tier loadout to get the most out of the weapon.

Alternative M4A1 Warzone loadout

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The classic M4A1 Assault Rifle in Call of Duty: Warzone

If you’re looking for an alternative loadout, professional Warzone player FaZe Booya has his own preferred setup for the M4A1 that turns it into a deadly SMG. 

He opts to use

  • Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
  • Laser: Tac Laser
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
  • Ammunition: 9mm Para 32-Round Mags
  • Perk: Sleight of Hand

If you want to try out some different weapons in Warzone or even Multiplayer, check out our full list of the 10 most popular Warzone weapons tier list.