Quick answer

  • M4 (also written M4) is a Assault Rifle in MW4, unlocked at level 9.
  • Stats: 34 damage, 810 RPM, 46 range, 30-round magazine.
  • Community meta score not rated / 5 from 0 votes, ranked #6 of 32 launch weapons.
  • Best for: The all-round baseline rifle: manageable recoil and clean irons.

Weapons / Assault Rifle

M4 assault rifle render from Modern Warfare 4
Assault Rifle

M4

The all-round baseline rifle: manageable recoil and clean irons.

New/5 0 votes #6 of 32
Unlock
Level 9
Rounds
30 mag
Damage
34
Fire rate
810 RPM

Verdict

Is the M4 worth unlocking?

M4 is a assault rifle unlocked at level 9. No tier is claimed until enough player votes arrive: 0 votes so far. The all-round baseline rifle: manageable recoil and clean irons.

  • Damage 34 per shot, at 810 RPM
  • Range 46/100
  • Mobility 69/100
  • 30-round magazine with 60 in reserve

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

Field notes

How to use M4

The all-round baseline rifle: manageable recoil and clean irons. 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 M4? Drop it into the tier list maker and compare with the rest of the launch roster.

FAQ

M4 questions

How do you unlock the M4 in MW4?
The M4 unlocks at level 9. Level it through normal multiplayer and DMZ play; no store bundle is required.
What are the M4 stats?
34 damage, 810 RPM, 46 range, 48 accuracy, 69 mobility and 30 rounds per magazine. Stats are aggregated from public community trackers.
Is the M4 meta in MW4?
There is no reliable community rating yet (0 votes), so this page does not claim a tier. Judge it by the stats table and your own tests.
What is the best loadout attachment for the M4?
No attachment build is verified yet, so the honest answer is to test the all-round baseline rifle: manageable recoil and clean irons. Community loadout chains are tracked in the field notes below.

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