Modern Warfare 4 meta · 24 October 2026

Best Loadouts in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer

The Modern Warfare 4 current meta in one place: the best class setups ranked, the best guns and attachments right now, and the full MW4 tier list. Everything comes from the same live data as the MW4 Intel app, so it changes when the meta does.

Launch meta (Oct 2026): M4, ISO Nightshade, Han 86, VEL 46, Kastov 762 and Oris 8.6 lead the pack.

MW4 top 8 meta loadouts

All loadouts

Ranked by tier: the best MW4 class setups for 2026, each a complete loadout with the multiplayer meta weapon build, perks, equipment and killstreaks.

1
M4 All-Rounder
Any 6v6 · Mid range
Tier S
The easiest meta class to run well. Level the M4 first — the Hurricane Apex gives it a second life at max level.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Ghost · Blood Rush · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Flash Grenade · Frag Grenade
Field upgrade
Trophy System
Killstreaks
UAV · Artillery Beacon · Attack Helicopter
Full loadout
M4Assault Rifle
- MuzzleTZL-110 V1
- LaserSA LAZ-500
- Magazine45 Round Mag
- Rear GripZLR Phase Grip
- UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
Apex · M4 Hurricane
2
ISO Nightshade Rush
Hardpoint · Domination · Small maps
Tier S
The suppressed Crackdown build keeps you off the radar while you push objectives.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Quick Fix · Blood Rush · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Flash Grenade · Frag Grenade
Field upgrade
Portable Radar
Killstreaks
UAV · Crossfire · Attack Helicopter
Full loadout
ISO NightshadeSMG
- MuzzleFSS Crackdown
- BarrelZLR Carbon-900
- LaserSchlager Visiv-5
- StockNo Stock
- Rear GripDemo STP-1
Apex · ISO Nightshade Hunter
3
KG-7 Vulcan + ISO (Overkill)
Larger maps · S&D
Tier S
Overkill lets you carry the ISO as a backup when someone closes the gap on your scope.
Secondary
ISO Nightshade
Perks
Overkill · Blood Rush · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Smoke Grenade · Sticky Grenade
Field upgrade
Trophy System
Killstreaks
UAV · Crossfire · Attack Helicopter
Full loadout
KG-7 VulcanSniper
- BarrelHaebang Naseon V.5 26"
- BoltKT76 Light Bolt
- OpticCorvus Avis-0
- StockTT G76-RP Stock
- CombHaebang YNC-45
- ApexKG-9 Drillcharge
Apex · KG-9 Drillcharge
4
Han 86 Starter
Any 6v6 · Levels 4–13
Tier S
Everything here is available very early — the best class to run while you unlock the M4.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Quick Fix · Fast Hands · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Flash Grenade · Frag Grenade
Field upgrade
Portable Radar
Killstreaks
UAV · Artillery Beacon · Attack Helicopter
Full loadout
Han 86Assault Rifle
- MuzzleFSS IS300
- LaserSchlager Visiv-5
- StockMeiko L9P-Fold
- Rear GripHanbit H86 Grip
- UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
5
VEL 46 Shredder
Small maps · Shipment
Tier S
Fastest SMG TTK at every range. Ghost hides you from enemy UAVs.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Ghost · Fast Hands · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Flash Grenade · Sticky Grenade
Field upgrade
Portable Radar
Killstreaks
UAV · Crossfire · Wheelson
Full loadout
VEL 46SMG
- MuzzleXRK Herder 40
- BarrelVB-46 Series 11
- LaserXRK Clutch-LS
- Rear GripV46 R-Skel Grip
- UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
- ApexVEL 46 Snap
Apex · VEL 46 Snap
6
Kastov Lane Control
Long sightline maps
Tier A
Harder kick than the M4 but more reach. Hold lanes rather than sprinting into rooms.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Ghost · Fast Hands · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Flash Grenade · Frag Grenade
Field upgrade
Trophy System
Killstreaks
UAV · Combat Drone · Attack Helicopter
Full loadout
Kastov 762Assault Rifle
- BarrelHanbit 74U 205.74mm
- LaserSchlager Visiv-5
- StockSpetsnaz S10 Stock
- Rear GripFJX Kastov Grip
- UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
- ApexKastov 545
Apex · Kastov 545
7
Oris 8.6 Aggressive Sniper
S&D · Larger maps
Tier A
Plays like a fast sniper — demands precision but rewards it with unmatched range.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Ghost · Fast Hands · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Smoke Grenade · Sticky Grenade
Field upgrade
Trophy System
Killstreaks
UAV · Crossfire · Missile Salvo
Full loadout
Oris 8.6Marksman Rifle
- BarrelEXP Crosstac 22"
- LaserXRK Clutch-LS
- BoltLightfir-5 Quick Bolt
- OpticSchlager 7x
- Rear GripBruen R7-TC Grip
8
Type 73 Hardpoint Anchor
Hardpoint · Domination
Tier A
Bomb Squad + Trophy keep you alive on a contested hill.
Secondary
Krait P68
Perks
Quick Fix · Bomb Squad · Battle Hardened
Tactical · Lethal
Concussion Grenade · Frag Grenade
Field upgrade
Trophy System
Killstreaks
UAV · Combat Drone · Wheelson
Full loadout
Type 73LMG
- OpticSZ Prima-4 Dot
- LaserXRK Clutch-LS
- BarrelSA Firerush 23.8"
- MuzzleEXP R3000-V
- UnderbarrelBruen Renegade Grip

Modern Warfare 4 best guns right now

Full meta

The MW4 meta weapons rated S tier, ordered by pick rate. These are the strongest guns in the game right now, each with its best attachments.

MW4 meta weapons tier list

Tier list

Han 86 Assault Rifle
M4 Assault Rifle
Kastov 762 Assault Rifle
ISO Nightshade SMG
VEL 46 SMG
Oris 8.6 Marksman Rifle
KG-7 Vulcan Sniper

Hyeon Burst Assault Rifle
Patriot XMR Assault Rifle
Axion Assault Rifle
PPSh-41 SMG
X-58 Nyx SMG
Rezi 12 Shotgun
Type 73 LMG
Mosin-Nagant Marksman Rifle
Signal 50 Sniper

Oden Assault Rifle
Cronen Squall Assault Rifle
Wz.55 Striga SMG
Warlord Shotgun
FiNN LMG LMG
APOC-338 LMG
MAR-9 Marksman Rifle

Astaroth .57 Sniper
SANG 9mm Pistol
Krait P68 Pistol
.50 GS Pistol
Mojave .357 Pistol

PILA Launcher
RPG-8 Launcher
JOKR Launcher
PM-40 Anvil Launcher
FSS Carbon Edge 1095 Melee

Modern Warfare 4 meta guide: Season 1 and the latest update

Best MW4 loadouts after the latest update

Read our breakdown of MW4 launch patch notes: perks, streaks, movement and every key fix. Every change is linked to the weapons and perks it affects, and these loadouts are updated to match.

No hipfire bloom: hipfire shots go exactly where the gun points, and weapon motion now affects where bullets land.
Launch balance pass: SMGs got stronger at close-to-mid range; one-shot weapons had flinch and damage tuned.
Apex Attachments are the reward for maxing a weapon and don't take up an attachment slot.
Create-a-Class unlocks at Player Level 4 — use Default Loadouts until then.

Season 1 meta

Nov 6: Season 1 — Zodiac (Resurgence) and Hajin in Warzone. New weapons and balance changes usually shake up the meta at the start of a season. We'll re-rank these loadouts as soon as the Season 1 meta settles.

Oct 23MW4 launch — 12 Core maps, Kill Block, Ground War
Oct 27Shipment added to 6v6
Oct 29Possession (Halloween mode)
Oct 30Infected returns
Nov 6Season 1 — Zodiac (Resurgence) and Hajin in Warzone

Season roadmap

MW4 best loadouts FAQ

+What is the best loadout in Modern Warfare 4?

Right now it's the M4 All-Rounder (S tier): M4 with Ghost, Blood Rush, Battle Hardened, Flash Grenade, Frag Grenade and UAV, Artillery Beacon, Attack Helicopter. The easiest meta class to run well. Level the M4 first — the Hurricane Apex gives it a second life at max level.

+What is the best gun in MW4 right now?

The Han 86 (Assault Rifle) is the most-picked S tier weapon at a 36.6% pick rate with a 243ms close-range time-to-kill. The other S tier guns are VEL 46, M4, ISO Nightshade, KG-7 Vulcan, Kastov 762, Oris 8.6.

+What is the best MW4 class setup for beginners?

The Han 86 Starter (Any 6v6 · Levels 4–13): Han 86, Quick Fix, Fast Hands, Battle Hardened. Everything here is available very early — the best class to run while you unlock the M4.

+How often is this MW4 meta guide updated?

Whenever the meta moves. Every loadout and tier on this page comes from the same live data as the MW4 Intel app, last updated 24 October 2026.

+When does Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 start?

Nov 6: Season 1 — Zodiac (Resurgence) and Hajin in Warzone. We'll update these loadouts as the Season 1 meta settles.

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