The best meta XM4 long-range build for mouse and keyboard players in Warzone

Modified Dec 23, 2024 19:53 GMT

Exploring the best XM4 long-range loadout for mouse and keyboard players in Warzone (Image via Activision)

The XM4 is a fan-favorite assault rifle in Warzone known for its balance and ease of control, making it a dominant choice for players. However, when used exclusively for long-range engagements, keyboard and mouse players may find its recoil pattern slightly challenging. With the right attachments, though, the weapon becomes highly controllable, featuring a simple recoil pattern that is easy to manage during long-range combat.

This article presents a loadout specifically designed to minimize recoil and enhance bullet velocity on the XM4, making it an excellent choice for long-range gameplay in Warzone on keyboard and mouse.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

Best XM4 long-range loadout for mouse and keyboard players in Warzone

To create the optimal loadout for the XM4 assault rifle, you must equip the Gunslinger Wildcard. This allows you to add three additional attachments to the weapon.

XM4 assault rifle in Warzone (Image via Activision)

Here’s the recommended build:

Muzzle: Suppressor
Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag III
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
Stock: Buffer Weight Stock
Fire Mods: 5.56 NATO Overpressured
Optic: R&K Multizoom

The Suppressor muzzle keeps your shots off the enemy radar, ensuring you remain undetected when firing.

The Reinforced Barrel boosts bullet velocity and damage range, which is crucial for long-range combat.

The Vertical Foregrip and the Buffer Weight Stock are key attachments for improving recoil control. The recoil pattern becomes manageable with these, allowing you to easily control it by simply dragging your mouse downward. This makes it ideal for long-range engagements.

The Extended Mag III is essential for sustained fire during long-range battles, allowing you to maintain pressure on enemies. However, it comes with some mobility and handling trade-offs.

The Commando Grip compensates for the ADS speed reduction caused by the previous attachments, improving aim-down-sight speed.

The 5.56 NATO Overpressured further enhances bullet velocity, making long-range fights easier.

Finally, the R&K Multizoom optic is vital, offering the flexibility to switch between 3x and 7x magnification, perfect for both mid and long-range engagements.

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With this build, you'll achieve an impressive TTK rating: 750 ms up to 47 meters, 825 ms from 47 to 57 meters, 881 ms from 57 to 64 meters, and 956 ms beyond 64 meters. This performance is excellent for an assault rifle, offering the attributes needed to dominate the battlefield.

You can try this build and see how it performs for you. However, if you haven't leveled up your XM4, it's essential to do so, as certain crucial attachments are unlocked as you progress. At least, level it up to 44 to unlock all the attachments mentioned above.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar