Quick answer

  • ISO Nightshade (also written ISONightshade) is a SMG in MW4, unlocked at level 1.
  • Stats: 32 damage, 923 RPM, 35 range, 30-round magazine.
  • Community meta score 4.0 / 5 from 1 votes, ranked #2 of 32 launch weapons.
  • Best for: Accurate starter SMG that keeps its groups tight at mid range.

Weapons / SMG

ISO Nightshade submachine gun render from Modern Warfare 4
SMG

ISO Nightshade

Accurate starter SMG that keeps its groups tight at mid range.

4.0/5 1 votes #2 of 32
Unlock
Level 1
Rounds
30 mag
Damage
32
Fire rate
923 RPM

Verdict

Is the ISONightshade worth unlocking?

ISO Nightshade is a smg with a community meta score of 4.0/5 from 1 votes, ranked #2 of 32 launch weapons. Accurate starter SMG that keeps its groups tight at mid range.

  • Damage 32 per shot, at 923 RPM
  • Range 35/100 — close-range profile
  • Mobility 79/100 — fast to swap and sprint out
  • 30-round magazine with 60 in reserve · current tier A

Measured against the full 32-weapon database , the closest smg comparisons are listed at the bottom of this page.

Field notes

How to use ISONightshade

Accurate starter SMG that keeps its groups tight at mid range. Values above are aggregated from public community trackers; treat them as a starting point for loadout experiments rather than a patch-proof tier list.

Attachments and camo challenges for this weapon are tracked in the camo tracker. Check the beta weapon notes if you are coming from the early access build, and the field upgrade list for what pairs with it in DMZ.

Built a loadout around the ISONightshade? Drop it into the tier list maker and compare with the rest of the launch roster.

FAQ

ISONightshade questions

How do you unlock the ISONightshade in MW4?
The ISONightshade unlocks at level 1. Level it through normal multiplayer and DMZ play; no store bundle is required.
What are the ISONightshade stats?
32 damage, 923 RPM, 35 range, 38 accuracy, 79 mobility and 30 rounds per magazine. Stats are aggregated from public community trackers.
Is the ISONightshade meta in MW4?
Community rating is 4.0/5 from 1 vote, which puts it #2 of 32 launch weapons. Treat that as a starting point, not a patch-proof tier.
What is the best loadout attachment for the ISONightshade?
No attachment build is verified yet, so the honest answer is to test accurate starter smg that keeps its groups tight at mid range. Community loadout chains are tracked in the field notes below.

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