# Best Assault Rifles in MW4 URL: https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/assault-rifles/ Updated: 2026-11-04 Three questions, three named sources, for the 8 assault rifles with community builds. The table is ordered by pick rate. - **Most picked (CODMunity pick rate)**: Hyeon Burst at 9.9% of Multiplayer picks (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026). Next is the Han 86 at 5.6%. - **Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked)**: M4, 819 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure. - **Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar)**: Han 86, M4, and Kastov 762, tier S in DMZ Radar's DMZ PvP list (3 weapons share it). Community-reported Sources: [CODMunity](https://codmunity.gg/mw4), [ggranked](https://ggranked.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/meta/weapons) and [DMZ Radar](https://dmzradar.com/meta.html), read November 4, 2026. ## Assault Rifles ranked by pick rate 8 assault rifles with community builds, ordered by CODMunity pick rate, largest first; a weapon with no reported rate comes last. The ggranked column is the base weapon. *Assault Rifles in MW4: pick rate, community tier and time to kill, DMZ tier, fire rate and magazine* | Weapon | Pick rate (CODMunity) | ggranked tier | ggranked TTK | DMZ Radar tier | Fire rate (RPM) | Magazine | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hyeon Burst](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/hyeon-burst/best-build/) | 9.9% | Tier B | 1,030 ms | Tier A | 375 | 30 | | [Han 86](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/han-86/best-build/) | 5.6% | Tier A | 864 ms | Tier S | 740 | 30 | | [M4](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/m4/best-build/) | 5.6% | Tier S | 819 ms | Tier S | 810 | 30 | | [Axion](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/axion/best-build/) | 5.2% | Tier A | 853 ms | Tier B | 705 | 30 | | [Kastov 762](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/kastov-762/best-build/) | 4.8% | Tier B | 881 ms | Tier S | 600 | 30 | | [Patriot XMR](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/patriot-xmr/best-build/) | 4.4% | Tier A | 861 ms | Tier B | 645 | 25 | | [Oden](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/oden/best-build/) | 2.9% | Tier B | 960 ms | Tier C | 413 | 20 | | [Cronen Squall](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/cronen-squall/best-build/) | 2.0% | Tier B | 915 ms | Tier B | 673 | 20 | ## Each assault rifle in detail ### Hyeon Burst Activision describes the Hyeon Burst this way: North Korean prototype rifle with a hard-hitting burst mode that lands fast, decisive rounds. Its Apex Attachment is the Hyeon Hyperburst: Overclocked receiver: a very fast three-round burst followed by slow, controlled automatic fire. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Absolute meta tier): Muzzle: XRK Mil-Tac Suppressor; Barrel: Mugi Seungri-0P 609mm; Rear Grip: X-Vector 799 Grip; Stock: Hyeon Stockpad Tac; Laser: SA LAZ-500. In CODMunity's data that build makes damage range, bullet velocity, and ads speed better and movement speed, ads movement speed, and sprint speed worse. Pick rate 9.9%, rank 1 of 8. ggranked tier B, 1,030 ms, rank 8 of 8. DMZ Radar tier A, unchanged. Fire rate 375 RPM, rank 8 of 8, magazine 30. [Hyeon Burst best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/hyeon-burst/best-build/) ### Han 86 Activision describes the Han 86 this way: South Korean military rifle with a high rate of fire and moderate damage; usable in close quarters and at longer range. Its Apex Attachment is the Han X20 Skybreaker: Targeting optic plus a 20 mm airburst launcher: dial in a point within range and the shell detonates in the air. Direct impacts are duds. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Contender tier): Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: XRK Mil-Tac Suppressor; Barrel: SA H86 465mm; Rear Grip: XRK Justice II Grip; Laser: XRK Clutch-LS. In CODMunity's data that build makes damage range, bullet velocity, and vertical recoil better and sprint to fire speed, ads speed, and movement speed worse. Pick rate 5.6%, rank 2 of 8, 4.3 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier A, 864 ms, rank 4 of 8. DMZ Radar tier S, unchanged. Fire rate 740 RPM, rank 2 of 8, magazine 30. [Han 86 best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/han-86/best-build/) ### M4 Activision describes the M4 this way: Fully automatic, highly adaptable service rifle that Activision pitches as effective in most engagements. Its Apex Attachment is the M4 Hurricane: Converts the M4 into a top-loading, high-capacity 5.7x28 mm variant that is lighter, more agile and fires faster. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Meta tier): Muzzle: FSS IS300; Magazine: 45 Round Mag; Rear Grip: Schlager STB Grip; Stock: No Stock; Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, sprint to fire speed, and bullet velocity better and vertical recoil, horizontal recoil, and reload time worse. Pick rate 5.6%, rank 2 of 8, 4.3 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier S, 819 ms, rank 1 of 8. DMZ Radar tier S, unchanged. Fire rate 810 RPM, rank 1 of 8, magazine 30. [M4 best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/m4/best-build/) ### Axion Activision describes the Axion this way: Subsonic rifle with a slower rate of fire and strong stopping power at most ranges; subsonic rounds hide enemy skulls on kills. Its Apex Attachment is the Axion Clearcut: Chainsaw-style rear grip with a handlebar foregrip, hip laser and canted aiming for mobile, hip-fire play. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Absolute meta tier): Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: FSS IS40; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Stock: Cronen Blackstone-6P; Laser: XRK Clutch-LS. In CODMunity's data that build makes vertical recoil and horizontal recoil better and ads speed, damage range, and sprint to fire speed worse. Pick rate 5.2%, rank 4 of 8, 4.7 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier A, 853 ms, rank 2 of 8. DMZ Radar tier B, unchanged. Fire rate 705 RPM, rank 3 of 8, magazine 30. [Axion best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/axion/best-build/) ### Kastov 762 Activision describes the Kastov 762 this way: Full-auto rifle with heavy per-shot impact and firm recoil that needs control to stay on target. Its Apex Attachment is the Kastov ARC: Experimental disruption barrel with an integrated optic. Emits an RF pulse that incapacitates infantry, cripples electronics and destabilizes vehicles. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Contender tier): Muzzle: Ivanov QR600; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Rear Grip: Hanbit TechGrip; Stock: Hanbit 655L-M Stock; Laser: XRK Clutch-LS; Apex Attachment: Kastov ARC. In CODMunity's data that build makes ads speed, vertical recoil, and horizontal recoil better and damage range and sprint to fire speed worse. Pick rate 4.8%, rank 5 of 8, 5.1 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier B, 881 ms, rank 5 of 8. DMZ Radar tier S, unchanged. Fire rate 600 RPM, rank 6 of 8, magazine 30. [Kastov 762 best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/kastov-762/best-build/) ### Patriot XMR Activision describes the Patriot XMR this way: Full-auto rifle with high-impact fire and substantial recoil; rewards controlled fire at mid to long range. Its Apex Attachment is the Patriot XMR Volt: Underbarrel launcher that fires a wide spread of 50,000 V darts. Non-lethal stun that primes targets for elimination. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Very good tier): Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: Meiko 30CAL-SP; Magazine: 35 Round Mag; Stock: XRK Ranger D4; Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ; Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, sprint to fire speed, and ads movement speed better and damage range and reload time worse. Pick rate 4.4%, rank 6 of 8, 5.5 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier A, 861 ms, rank 3 of 8. DMZ Radar tier B, unchanged. Fire rate 645 RPM, rank 5 of 8, magazine 25. [Patriot XMR best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/patriot-xmr/best-build/) ### Oden Activision describes the Oden this way: Bullpup rifle with brutal impact and a lower cyclic rate. Its Apex Attachment is the Oden Sentinel: Turns the Oden into a semi-auto sniper rifle with a bipod, custom suppressor and sniper scope. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Meta tier): Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: VLK SH-S12; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Magazine: 30 Round Mag; Laser: XRK Clutch-LS. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, vertical recoil, and horizontal recoil better and damage range, reload time, and sprint to fire speed worse. Pick rate 2.9%, rank 7 of 8, 7.0 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier B, 960 ms, rank 7 of 8. DMZ Radar tier C, unchanged. Fire rate 413 RPM, rank 7 of 8, magazine 20. [Oden best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/oden/best-build/) ### Cronen Squall Activision describes the Cronen Squall this way: Open-bolt bullpup rifle with long-range accuracy, controllable recoil and heavy damage. Its Apex Attachment is the Cronen Maelstrom: Guided missile you steer with an infrared laser while aiming down sights. It also fires unguided but loses effectiveness at long range. CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Very good tier): Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Magazine: 30 Round Mag; Rear Grip: Cronen SQL Grip; Apex Attachment: Cronen Maelstrom. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, damage range, and bullet velocity better and reload time, ads movement speed, and ads speed worse. Pick rate 2.0%, rank 8 of 8, 7.9 points below the Hyeon Burst. ggranked tier B, 915 ms, rank 6 of 8. DMZ Radar tier B, unchanged. Fire rate 673 RPM, rank 4 of 8, magazine 20. [Cronen Squall best build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/cronen-squall/best-build/) ## Attachments shared across assault rifles Attachments in builds of more than one assault rifle, across every Multiplayer and DMZ build CODMunity lists for the class. *Attachments that appear in builds of more than one weapon among the assault rifles* | Slot | Attachment | Builds | Weapons | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Underbarrel | FSS Fireline Grip | 16 | Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, Patriot XMR, Kastov 762, Oden, and Axion | | Optic | ZLR Type C | 13 | Han 86, M4, Patriot XMR, Oden, Axion, and Cronen Squall | | Muzzle | FSS IS300 | 13 | Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, and Axion | | Optic | KV Corsac Holo | 10 | Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, Patriot XMR, Kastov 762, Oden, Axion, and Cronen Squall | | Laser | Schlager VISIV-5 | 6 | Han 86, Kastov 762, Oden, and Axion | | Laser | SZ Gen.6 PEQ | 6 | M4, Hyeon Burst, Patriot XMR, and Cronen Squall | ## Frequently asked questions **Q: Which MW4 assault rifles is picked most?** A: Hyeon Burst at 9.9% of picks in CODMunity's list. A pick rate is a share of picks. **Q: Which MW4 assault rifles has the lowest time to kill?** A: M4 at 819 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure. **Q: Is there one best assault rifle in MW4?** A: No. Most picked (CODMunity pick rate): Hyeon Burst. Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked): M4. Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar): Han 86, M4, and Kastov 762. ## More best loadouts - [All best loadouts](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/) - [Fastest time to kill](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/fastest-ttk/) Other classes: [SMGs](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/smgs/), [Shotguns](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/shotguns/), [LMGs](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/lmgs/), [Marksman Rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/marksman-rifles/), [Sniper Rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/sniper-rifles/), [Pistols](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/pistols/). Pick rates and builds: CODMunity, read November 4, 2026. Tiers and time to kill: ggranked and DMZ Radar, read November 4, 2026. Official numbers: Activision, updated October 24, 2026.