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When it comes to assault rifles in the Black Ops universe, few come close to the excellent versatility of the XM4. After making its debut in the assault rifle (AR) category in Black Ops Cold War, Treyarch has opted to bring it back for Black Ops 6 much to the delight of fans loading into the action. With the right combination of attachments equipped, it’s extremely easy to gear it to perfectly suit your play style. In fact, it’s among the best guns in the game currently. With that in mind, we’ll share our best XM4 loadout that you can use to dominate any map or game mode.
- Good all-around AR
- Well-balanced
- Can seem weak without attachments
Best Black Ops 6 XM4 attachments
The Black Ops 6 Gunsmith contains a wealth of attachments that influence the characteristics of the XM4. The fast rate of fire can impact recoil when firing the AR for a prolonged time which is where this set of five attachments sets this XM4 build apart from other rifles in the category:
Weapon part | Attachment | Level to unlock |
---|---|---|
Optic | PrismaTech Reflex | Level 5 |
Muzzle | Muzzle Brake | Level 28 |
Barrel | Reinforced Barrel | Level 30 |
Rear Grip | CQB Grip | Level 46 |
Stock | Heavy Stock | Level 6 |
Kicking things off is the simplistic PrismaTech Reflex Optic that provides a crystal-clear view of the action standing in your way of victory. The performance improvements begin with the combination of Muzzle Brake and Reinforced Barrel. The muzzle guarantees the recoil pattern resets quickly alongside keeping the recoil of the first shot fired down to a minimum. The barrel improves both damage range and bullet velocity, stopping and drop-off when you use the XM4 in long-distance duels. Up next is the CQB Grip in the Rear Grip attachment slot. This grip improves sprint-to-fire, slide-to-fire, and dive-to-fire speed ensuring you can aim as soon as you’ve finished gliding or flying around the battlefield. Black Ops 6 features enough flinch to impact accuracy which is why the Heavy Stock is our attachment of choice. The reduction in flinch resistance stops any unwanted kick from disrupting your vision in a closely contested duel.
Best Black Ops 6 XM4 perks and equipment
With the strongest attachments for the best XM4 loadout ready for action, finding a set of perks and equipment to bolster performance is the next step. There are some combinations that suit the XM4 well, as we’ll explain below.
Perks
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket
- Perk 2: Gung-Ho
- Perk 3: Double Time
Flak Jacket is essential to avoid being eliminated with a barrage of grenades during a match. The increased resistance to explosives allows you to stay in the heat of battle for longer. Next is Gung-Ho which lowers movement penalties while reloading and using equipment. It also allows you to reload while Tac Sprinting which is useful when attempting to avoid any potential threats. Lastly is Double Time. The significant increase in Tac Sprint length keeps your mobility high even though the XM4 isn’t the most mobile AR to select.
Equipment
- Lethal: Semtex
- Tactical: Concussion
- Field Upgrade: Trophy System
The sticky nature of Semtex sets it apart from your usual frag grenade. Stick it to a window frame to clear out any campers or place it directly onto an opponent for some additional kills. If the opposition is using Flak Jacket, the Concussion is just as useful. Throw it shortly after the Semtex to slow movement and their aiming to finish them off with the XM4 as fast as possible. For the Field Upgrade, picking the Trophy System is a go-to. You’ll find yourself thanking this Field Upgrade regularly as it blocks any incoming equipment that lands nearby.
Best Black Ops 6 XM4 alternatives
The XM4 can stand on its own very well. However, if you want to try out something different but just as potent, there are several other options. Remaining in the assault rifle category, you should check out AS VAL – a late-game unlock with great stats and a silencer. If you want to go for something faster, check out the Jackal PDW or Tanto .22 for a more mid-range option. For longer ranges, you can try out SWAT 5.56 or even a sniper like the LR 7.62.
After reading through the best loadout for XM4, make sure to also check out when is the next Double XP weekend and how to get Double XP tokens. If you’re playing through the campaign, read our mission list which includes walkthroughs for all missions.