Best Warzone M4 loadout

Image showing Warzone 2 player holding M4
Credit: Activision

Image showing Warzone 2 player holding M4
Credit: Activision
December 6, 2023: Season 1 of the Urzikstan era is now here and we've updated the best Warzone M4 loadout and the best attachments for battle royale action.

It's hard to go wrong with the best Warzone M4 loadout during Season 1thanks to its amazing versatility in the vast majority of scenarios you find yourself in throughout a Warzone match.

This Call of Duty icon dodged recent buffs and nerfs, and continues to excel in mid-range combat due to its fast rate of fire and ease of control. With the mid-season update now here, there's every chance the M4 remains among the best guns to use in a Warzone loadout.

Before we reveal the intel, take a look at our Warzone guides showcasing information on the best SMG and all there is to know about Warzone ranked play.

What is the best M4 Warzone loadout?

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Barrel: Hightower 20" Barrel
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag
  • Perks: EOD, Double Time, Tempered, High Alert
  • Grenades: Semtex, Stim

The handling of the M4 is already solid, meaning the hit from this particular build is hardly noticeable.

Here, we focus on maximising damage, range, and recoil control to guarantee plenty of performance in mid-range combat.

Best M4 Warzone attachments

The Warzone gunsmith contains an extensive range of attachments capable of suiting any style of play. With mid-range firepower the aim of the game with the M4, this set of five is guaranteed to make an impact:

  • Muzzle: Harbinger D20
  • Barrel: Hightower 20" Barrel
  • Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
  • Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
  • Magazine: 60 Round Mag

This set of attachments is nothing short of incredible in mid-range combat. Although you need to tame its recoil when firing for a continuous period, the likes of the Hightower 20" barrel and 60-Round Mag make it extremely easy to deal with several enemies in quick succession.

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Best Warzone M4 perk package and equipment

Once the best M4 attachments are ready to go, choosing the right perks and equipment is the next step in creating the strongest loadout. Here are our recommendations during the opening weeks of Season 1.

Perks

  • Perk 1: Double Time
  • Base Perk: EOD
  • Bonus Perk: Tempered
  • Ultimate Perk: High Alert

High Alert continues to act as the star of the show thanks to the huge increases in awareness. Once an enemy has spotted you, your vision will pulse, giving you a chance to reposition quickly.

The combination of Double Time and EOD remains strong. Double Time doubles the length of the Tactical Sprint while EOD increases your resistance to incoming explosives that could send you on an early trip to the gulag.

Lastly, is Tempered which reduces the number of armour plates from three to two, allowing you to plate up quicker.

Equipment

  • Semtex (Lethal)
  • Stim (Tactical)

Is the M4 good in Warzone?

As the Warzone meta continues to evolve, the M4 is up there among the very best weapons to use in the battle royale. Thanks to its incredible rate of fire and ease of use, it's incredibly versatile and excels in those competitive mid-range battles.

There's a strong possibility it will remain near the top of the popularity charts until Infinity Ward decides to implement a dose of weapon balancing.

That's all there is to know about the best Warzone M4 loadout for Season 6. For more on the battle royale, check out when the next double XP event is expected to take place.