FTAC Crosswind 30" attachment in MW4
The FTAC Crosswind 30" is a barrel attachment (“Short Barrel”) that community sites list for one weapon: Astaroth .57. CODMunity lists a stat change on 1 of them; the largest is bullet velocity −14% on the Astaroth .57 (worse). It is in 2 popular builds that CODMunity lists.
Community-reportedggranked and CODMunity, read . Unverified, not Activision data.
Weapons that can equip the FTAC Crosswind 30"
Activision publishes no compatibility list; 2 community sources report this weapon. No weapon level is reported.
| Weapon | Class | Weapon level | Stats with a listed change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | Sniper Rifle | bullet velocity (moderate, worse), damage range (moderate, worse), vertical recoil (moderate, worse), horizontal recoil (moderate, worse), vertical gun kick (moderate, worse), horizontal gun kick (moderate, worse), ADS idle sway (moderate, better), and firing movement speed (moderate, better), and 10 more |
What the FTAC Crosswind 30" changes
Percent changes are relative to the base value with nothing attached (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026).
| Weapon | Stat | Base | With it | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | Bullet velocity | 620 m/s | 533 m/s | −14% (worse) |
| Damage range | 100% | 86% | −14% (worse) | |
| Vertical recoil | 14.4 | 15.8 | +10% (worse) | |
| Horizontal recoil | 4.1 | 4.5 | +10% (worse) | |
| Movement speed | 4.04 m/s | 4.32 m/s | +7% (better) | |
| ADS movement speed | 1.04 m/s | 1.11 m/s | +7% (better) | |
| ADS speed | 603 ms | 561 ms | −7% (better) | |
| Sprint to fire speed | 500 ms | 470 ms | −6% (better) | |
| Sprint speed | 5.47 m/s | 5.52 m/s | +1% (better) |
Smaller changes are left out of the table: 9 other stats on the Astaroth .57.
How it ranks among barrel attachments
Its largest change on each weapon, compared with the other barrel attachments the source lists that stat for.
- Astaroth .57: its moderate bullet velocity change (worse) is the weakest of 3 barrel attachments.
Pros and cons the sources list
None reported, which is different from having none.
Popular builds that use the FTAC Crosswind 30"
CODMunity lists 2 popular builds that use it, all for Multiplayer. The styles are Sniper and Mobility. The same builds also use optic, muzzle, rear grip, stock, and laser attachments.
| Weapon | Mode and style | Tier | Other attachments | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astaroth .57 | Multiplayer, Sniper | Very good | Optic: Schlager 7x, Muzzle: FSS Moodkiller, Rear Grip: FJX S-TAC Grip, and Stock: Usenko V8-LKR | Open in the builder: Astaroth .57, Sniper |
| Astaroth .57 | Multiplayer, Mobility | Very good | Optic: Schlager 7x, Muzzle: FSS Moodkiller, Stock: Usenko V8-LKR, and Laser: Schlager VISIV-5 | Open in the builder: Astaroth .57, Mobility |
Builds are community-reported and unverified.
Frequently asked questions
What does the FTAC Crosswind 30" do in MW4?
CODMunity lists 18 stat changes for it across 1 weapon: 12 better and 6 worse. The largest is bullet velocity −14% on the Astaroth .57 (worse).
Which weapons can use the FTAC Crosswind 30"?
Community sites list Astaroth .57. Activision has not published a compatibility list.
Is the FTAC Crosswind 30" in a popular build?
Yes. CODMunity lists it in 2 popular builds, on Astaroth .57.