50 Round Drum Mag attachment in MW4
The 50 Round Drum Mag is a magazine attachment (“50-round drum magazine”) that community sites list for 3 weapons: Patriot XMR, ISO Nightshade, and Wz.55 Striga. CODMunity lists a stat change on 3 of them; the largest is magazine size +100% on the Patriot XMR (better). It is in 7 popular builds that CODMunity lists.
Community-reportedDMZ Radar, ggranked, and CODMunity, read . Unverified, not Activision data.
Weapons that can equip the 50 Round Drum Mag
Activision publishes no compatibility list; 3 community sources report these 3 weapons. No weapon level is reported.
| Weapon | Class | Weapon level | Stats with a listed change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot XMR | Assault Rifle | magazine size (large, better), total rounds (large, better), reload time (large, worse), ADS speed (small, worse), ADS movement speed (small, worse), crouch movement speed (small, worse), firing movement speed (small, worse), and ADS out speed (small, worse), and 5 more | |
| ISO Nightshade | SMG | magazine size (large, better), total rounds (large, better), ADS speed (small, worse), ADS out speed (small, worse), reload time (small, worse), ADS movement speed (small, worse), crouch movement speed (small, worse), and firing movement speed (small, worse), and 5 more | |
| Wz.55 Striga | SMG | magazine size (large, better), total rounds (large, better), reload time (large, worse), ADS speed (moderate, worse), ADS out speed (moderate, worse), ADS movement speed (small, worse), crouch movement speed (small, worse), and firing movement speed (small, worse), and 5 more |
What the 50 Round Drum Mag changes
Percent changes are relative to the base value with nothing attached (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026).
| Weapon | Stat | Base | With it | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot XMR | Magazine size | 25 rounds | 50 rounds | +100% (better) |
| Reload time | 3333 ms | 4066 ms | +22% (worse) | |
| ADS speed | 280 ms | 300 ms | +7% (worse) | |
| ADS movement speed | 2.22 m/s | 2.11 m/s | −5% (worse) | |
| Sprint speed | 6.05 m/s | 5.87 m/s | −3% (worse) | |
| Movement speed | 4.54 m/s | 4.45 m/s | −2% (worse) | |
| ISO Nightshade | Magazine size | 30 rounds | 50 rounds | +67% (better) |
| ADS speed | 240 ms | 254 ms | +6% (worse) | |
| Reload time | 3267 ms | 3430 ms | +5% (worse) | |
| ADS movement speed | 3.20 m/s | 3.07 m/s | −4% (worse) | |
| Movement speed | 4.80 m/s | 4.70 m/s | −2% (worse) | |
| Sprint speed | 6.33 m/s | 6.20 m/s | −2% (worse) | |
| Wz.55 Striga | Magazine size | 25 rounds | 50 rounds | +100% (better) |
| Reload time | 3167 ms | 4244 ms | +34% (worse) | |
| ADS speed | 196 ms | 218 ms | +11% (worse) | |
| ADS movement speed | 3.54 m/s | 3.36 m/s | −5% (worse) | |
| Sprint speed | 6.46 m/s | 6.27 m/s | −3% (worse) | |
| Movement speed | 5.06 m/s | 4.96 m/s | −2% (worse) |
Smaller changes are left out of the table: 7 other stats on the Patriot XMR, 7 other stats on the ISO Nightshade, and 7 other stats on the Wz.55 Striga.
Changes across weapons
The stats it changes on 3 weapons, with the lowest and highest change.
| Stat | Weapons | Lowest change | Highest change | Verdicts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine size | 3 | +67% | +100% | 3 better, 0 worse |
| Reload time | 3 | +5% | +34% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| ADS speed | 3 | +6% | +11% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| ADS movement speed | 3 | −5% | −4% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Sprint speed | 3 | −3% | −2% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Movement speed | 3 | −2% | −2% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Total rounds | 3 | +60% | +100% | 3 better, 0 worse |
| ADS out speed | 3 | +5% | +9% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Crouch movement speed | 3 | −5% | −4% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Firing movement speed | 3 | −5% | −4% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| ADS gun bob | 3 | +3% | +4% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Tactical sprint speed | 3 | −3% | −2% | 0 better, 3 worse |
| Strafe speed | 3 | −2% | −2% | 0 better, 3 worse |
How it ranks among magazine attachments
Its largest change on each weapon, compared with the other magazine attachments the source lists that stat for.
- Patriot XMR: its large magazine size change (better) is the best of 2 magazine attachments.
- ISO Nightshade: its large magazine size change (better) is the best of 2 magazine attachments.
- Wz.55 Striga: its large magazine size change (better) is the best of 2 magazine attachments.
Pros and cons the sources list
None reported, which is different from having none.
Popular builds that use the 50 Round Drum Mag
CODMunity lists 7 popular builds that use it: 2 for Multiplayer and 5 for DMZ. The styles are Mobility, Close Range, Long Range, and Apex Attachment. The same builds also use muzzle, underbarrel, stock, laser, barrel, rear grip, and optic attachments.
| Weapon | Mode and style | Tier | Other attachments | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO Nightshade | Multiplayer, Mobility | Contender | Muzzle: XRK Herder 40, Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip, Stock: No Stock, and Laser: Schlager VISIV-5 | Open in the builder: ISO Nightshade, Mobility |
| Wz.55 Striga | Multiplayer, Mobility with Apex Attachment | Very good | Muzzle: FTAC Silent Recon, Barrel: DS 9x18 Pro, Rear Grip: FTAC Guard5, and Laser: QFL-S4.5 | Open in the builder: Wz.55 Striga, Mobility |
| ISO Nightshade | DMZ, Close Range with Apex Attachment | Not tiered | Muzzle: FSS Crackdown, Barrel: ZLR Carbon-900, Rear Grip: Demo STP-1, and Laser: Schlager VISIV-5 | Open in the builder: ISO Nightshade, Close Range |
| Patriot XMR | DMZ, Long Range | Not tiered | Optic: KV Corsac Holo, Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2, Barrel: EXP Raid Tac 18.5", and Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip | Open in the builder: Patriot XMR, Long Range |
| Patriot XMR | DMZ, Apex Attachment with Apex Attachment | Not tiered | Optic: KV Corsac Holo, Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2, Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip, and Rear Grip: Schlager ATTACK-7 Grip | Open in the builder: Patriot XMR, Apex Attachment |
| Wz.55 Striga | DMZ, Close Range with Apex Attachment | Not tiered | Muzzle: FTAC Silent Recon, Barrel: DS 9x18 Pro, Rear Grip: FTAC Guard5, and Laser: QFL-S4.5 | Open in the builder: Wz.55 Striga, Close Range |
| Wz.55 Striga | DMZ, Close Range | Not tiered | Optic: ZLR Type C, Muzzle: FTAC Silent Recon, Barrel: GW Sender 500, and Rear Grip: Striga Wood Grip | Open in the builder: Wz.55 Striga, Close Range |
Builds are community-reported and unverified.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 50 Round Drum Mag do in MW4?
CODMunity lists 39 stat changes for it across 3 weapons: 6 better and 33 worse. The largest is magazine size +100% on the Patriot XMR (better).
Which weapons can use the 50 Round Drum Mag?
Community sites list Patriot XMR, ISO Nightshade, and Wz.55 Striga. Activision has not published a compatibility list.
Is the 50 Round Drum Mag in a popular build?
Yes. CODMunity lists it in 7 popular builds, on ISO Nightshade, Wz.55 Striga, and Patriot XMR.