Best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6: Class setup, attachments, perks, more

Throughout Call of Duty’s history, there have been plenty of memorable ARs, including the XM4, which is back and better than ever in Black Ops 6.

Either the M4 or XM4 has appeared in almost every Call of Duty game, and Black Ops 6 is no exception. As usual, it serves as the versatile assault rifle that is accessible and easy to use but doesn’t necessarily deal the most damage.

As such, you can’t afford to miss shots with this gun, so you’ll need a build that makes it as accurate as possible. To get the most from it, lock in the best controller settings then use this XM4 loadout that features the best attachments, perks, and equipment to help you dominate multiplayer in Season 1.

Best Black Ops 6 XM4 loadout

• Optic: Kepler Microflex
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Rear Grip: Commando Grip
• Stock: Buffer Weight Stock
• Fire Mods: 5.56 Nato Overpressured

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While the XM4 has low recoil regardless, it’s still a good idea to make it even more accurate by using attachments like the Buffer Weight Stock. This attachment that’s unlocked through the Hit List event quickly made waves in the community for almost entirely eliminating horizontal recoil, so it’s a must-use.

Why stop there though? Equipping the Vertical Foregrip takes away the remaining horizontal recoil, making the XM4 the easiest-to-use gun in the game. With the pattern going straight up, you just need to pull the stick down to have perfect recoil control.

Combining the Reinforced Barrel with the 5.56 Nato Overpressured Fire Mod ensures you’re getting maximum bullet velocity, extending the hitscan range. It also gets a small buff to damage range which is handy on bigger maps like Scud. To get a little bit more mobility, take the Commando Grip for a boost to ADS and sprint-to-fire speed.

We’ve opted for the Kepler Microflex as it’s clean and easy to use but take whichever optic you prefer. You don’t need any more help with recoil control so the Suppressor is a great choice to keep you off the minimap and with one attachment slot left, the Extended Mag I is a good choice as it gives you a few more shots before having to reload.

Best XM4 Black Ops 6 class: Perks and equipment

• Combat Specialty: Recon
• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Tracker
• Perk 3: Vigilance
• Wildcard: Gunfighter
• Lethal: Semtex
• Tactical: Concussion
• Field Upgrade: Trophy System

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The Recon combat specialty is excellent, as it lets you see enemies through walls for a short time after spawning. This intel is invaluable and can be the lone difference between winning and losing a decisive gunfight.

To use Recon, you need to have three matching Blue Perks. For this, we recommend Ghost to stay undetectable by enemy UAVs, Tracker to see enemy footsteps, and Vigilance to know when you appear on the other team’s minimap. With this setup, you will have all the intel you could ever want, letting you make the right decisions and play with the utmost confidence.

Equipping eight attachments lets you take full advantage of the best XM4 loadout, so equip the Gunfighter Wildcard to fit it with everything you need.

A Semtex works as well as ever in the lethal slot, and a Concussion is still a top option in the tactical slot that can be used to stun victims, leaving them helpless. Finally, the Trophy System is a powerful Field Upgrade that can be thrown to block and intercept enemy equipment, which is particularly useful if you play objective game modes like Hardpoint and Headquarters.

XM4 pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Very easy to use	Mediocre TTK
Good damage range	Below average handling
Fast fire rate	Fairly slow reload
Low recoil	Struggles up close

Where is the XM4 in the Black Ops 6 meta?

The XM4 is a good assault rifle that serves as this year’s jack-of-all-trades weapon. It doesn’t have any exceptional characteristics but is still a strong option thanks to its low recoil, solid damage, and overall impressive performance at both medium and long range.

Within each weapon’s max damage range, the XM4 has a middling TTK among ARs, clocking in at 300 ms. While this pales in comparison to the AS VAL and AK-74, it’s still fairly impressive given how accurate the XM4 is. It makes up for its lack of raw damage with consistency and ease of use, both of which are important. After all, the MCW was meta in MW3 for much the same reason.

It might not be an absolute meta weapon like the MCW, but the XM4 is an appealing gun that thrives due to its versatility. It doesn’t matter if you are on a small map like Babylon or a bigger map like Scud, this gun will always be competitive.

How to unlock the XM4

You can unlock the XM4 by reaching Level 4, at which point it will be available to use on custom loadouts and build as you wish.

While it’s unlocked straight away you’ll want to use the best attachments, so check out how to level up fast and when the next Double XP event arrives.

Best XM4 alternative in Black Ops 6

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If the XM4 doesn’t quite offer the damage profile you want, you might be better off using the AK-74, an alternative assault rifle that excels thanks to its fast time to kill. If you prefer to get up close, you can also check out the best SMG loadouts in the game.

For more options, check out our Black Ops 6 weapon tier list, which ranks all of the game’s guns from best to worst. We’ve also got loadouts for several other powerful weapons, including the AMES 85, KSV, and Tanto .22.