# Best Cronen Squall build and loadout in MW4

URL: https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/cronen-squall/best-build/
Updated: 2026-11-04

CODMunity ranks the Cronen Squall Versatile build highest in Multiplayer, at its Very good tier; 1 other build shares that tier and this one is listed first. Its attachments in Gunsmith order: Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Magazine: 30 Round Mag; Rear Grip: Cronen SQL Grip; Apex Attachment: Cronen Maelstrom. CODMunity reports a 2.0% Multiplayer pick rate for the Cronen Squall, rank 21 of 28 weapons with a reported rate.

CODMunity gives DMZ builds no tier, so none of its 1 DMZ build for the Cronen Squall (Long Range) is ranked above another. DMZ Radar places the Cronen Squall in tier B for DMZ PvP.

Community-reported Builds and pick rate: [CODMunity](https://codmunity.gg/mw4), read November 4, 2026. Tiers: ggranked and DMZ Radar.

[Cronen Squall stats](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/cronen-squall/) [Open the top build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,rear-grip&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=magazine:30%20Round%20Mag&na=rear-grip:Cronen%20SQL%20Grip)

Cronen Squall in Modern Warfare 4

## Top Cronen Squall build in Multiplayer

The highest-tier Cronen Squall build in CODMunity's Multiplayer list, last changed on October 27, 2026. The Mobility build is at the same tier and shown with it.

- Versatile Very good Apex: Cronen Maelstrom
  1. Optic ZLR Type C
  2. Muzzle EXP Undertow Gen. 2
  3. Magazine 30 Round Mag
  4. Rear Grip Cronen SQL Grip
  What it changes
  - Magazine size: 20 to 30 rounds +50% better
  - Damage range: 100 to 118% +18% better
  - Bullet velocity: 660 to 766 m/s +16% better
  - Sprint to fire speed: 210 to 189 ms −10% better
  - Reload time: 3533 to 3886 ms +10% worse
  1 of 4 attachments has no listed stat change.

  CODMunity build code `B03-AUY63-BZFJ1-1`

  The source also lists a comb, which Activision's weapon sheet does not give this weapon, so it is left out.

  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall Versatile build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,rear-grip&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=magazine:30%20Round%20Mag&na=rear-grip:Cronen%20SQL%20Grip)
- Mobility Very good
  1. Optic ZLR Type C
  2. Muzzle EXP Undertow Gen. 2
  3. Magazine 60 Round Drum
  4. Laser SZ Gen.6 PEQ
  What it changes
  - Magazine size: 20 to 60 rounds +200% better
  - Damage range: 100 to 118% +18% better
  - Sprint to fire speed: 210 to 174 ms −17% better
  - Bullet velocity: 660 to 766 m/s +16% better
  - Reload time: 3533 to 4028 ms +14% worse
  1 of 4 attachments has no listed stat change.

  CODMunity build code `B03-AXJY4-2SV71-1`

  The source also lists a comb, which Activision's weapon sheet does not give this weapon, so it is left out.

  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall Mobility build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,laser&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=magazine:60%20Round%20Drum&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ)

## What the top Cronen Squall build changes

Main stats the Versatile build makes better: Magazine size +50% (better), Damage range +18% (better), Bullet velocity +16% (better), Sprint to fire speed −10% (better).

What it gives up, main stats that get worse: Reload time +10% (worse), ADS movement speed −4.9% (worse), ADS speed +4.2% (worse), Movement speed −3% (worse).

1 of 4 attachments has no listed stat change, which is not the same as no effect.

## Attachment by attachment in the top Cronen Squall build

Each attachment of the Versatile build as the community sources list it, with the biggest changes in CODMunity's game data.

- Optic: ZLR Type C (Mini Reflex). CODMunity lists no stat change for it, which is not the same as no effect.
- Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2 (Heavy Silencer). Biggest listed changes: Damage range +18% (better), Bullet velocity +16% (better), ADS speed +10% (worse).
- Magazine: 30 Round Mag (30-round magazine). Biggest listed changes: Magazine size +50% (better), Reload time +10% (worse), ADS movement speed −3% (worse).
- Rear Grip: Cronen SQL Grip (Tactical Grip). Biggest listed changes: Sprint to fire speed −10% (better), ADS speed −8% (better), Vertical recoil +5% (worse).
- Apex Attachment: 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 lists no stat change for it, which is not the same as no effect.

## Other Cronen Squall Multiplayer builds

1 more Multiplayer build, all at Very good tier.

*Cronen Squall Multiplayer builds listed by CODMunity*

| Style | CODMunity tier | Attachments in Gunsmith order | Biggest listed changes | Build code | Updated | Builder |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mobility | Very good | Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Magazine: 60 Round Drum; Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ | Magazine size +200% (better), Damage range +18% (better), Sprint to fire speed −17% (better) | `B03-AXJY4-2SV71-1` | October 27, 2026 | [Open the Cronen Squall Mobility Multiplayer build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,laser&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=magazine:60%20Round%20Drum&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ) |

## Cronen Squall builds in DMZ

1 DMZ build, in the order the source gives; DMZ builds carry no tier.

*Cronen Squall DMZ builds listed by CODMunity*

| Style | Attachments in Gunsmith order | Biggest listed changes | Build code | Updated | Builder |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Long Range | Optic: KV Corsac Holo; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Barrel: FJX Sypher 27"; Magazine: 60 Round Drum; Apex Attachment: Cronen Maelstrom | Magazine size +200% (better), Damage range +39.2% (better), Bullet velocity +34.6% (better) | `B03-Y1JWU-X3DB1-1` | October 28, 2026 | [Open the Cronen Squall Long Range DMZ build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,barrel,magazine&x=1&na=optic:KV%20Corsac%20Holo&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=barrel:FJX%20Sypher%2027%22&na=magazine:60%20Round%20Drum) |

## Official Cronen Squall numbers

Activision's launch weapon sheet gives the Cronen Squall 673 RPM and a 20-round magazine with 80 reserve rounds. It unlocks at Player Level 55 and has 67 weapon levels. Among assault rifles its fire rate ranks 4 of 8 and its magazine ranks 7 of 8. Activision describes the Cronen Squall this way: Open-bolt bullpup rifle with long-range accuracy, controllable recoil and heavy damage. Its caliber is 6.8 Wrath. 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. It blocks laser and underbarrel attachments.

Activision publishes no damage or time to kill.

## Cronen Squall pick rate, tier and time to kill

*Community tier and time to kill placements of the Cronen Squall*

| Source | Entry | Tier | Time to kill | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ggranked | Cronen Squall | Tier B | 915 ms | Base weapon |
| DMZ Radar | Cronen Squall | Tier B | Not reported | DMZ PvP tier, no time to kill published; unchanged |

Among the 8 assault rifles ggranked gives a figure for, the Cronen Squall ranks 6, 96 ms behind the M4.

ggranked's figure is that site's own measure, not an Activision number.

CODMunity's pick rate for the Cronen Squall was 1.1% on October 28, 2026; it is 2.0% now.

## Builds for a goal

Community-reported Calculated on this site from CODMunity's community-reported stat multipliers: for each goal, the attachments that do most for it within the Gunsmith limit. These are not a community recommendation and were not tested in the game.

A main stat outside the goal that an attachment makes worse counts against it at half of the weight of a goal stat. [How the goals are worked out](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/stats/#method)

- Recoil control A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Optic Locus PX3 Canted
  2. Muzzle HET-S6 Comp
  3. Barrel Bryson Longhorn 20"
  4. Underbarrel FSS Fireline Grip
  5. Rear Grip FSS Grip 50
  Gets better
  - Vertical recoil −52.6% better
  - Horizontal recoil −52.6% better
  - Bullet velocity +8% better
  Trade-offs: gets worse
  - ADS speed +40% worse
  - ADS movement speed −14.5% worse
  - Sprint to fire speed +11.3% worse
  - Movement speed −3% worse
  - Sprint speed −2% worse
  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall recoil control set](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=optic,muzzle,barrel,underbarrel,rear-grip&na=optic:Locus%20PX3%20Canted&na=muzzle:HET-S6%20Comp&na=barrel:Bryson%20Longhorn%2020%22&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=rear-grip:FSS%20Grip%2050)
- Fast aim A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Barrel Cronen Eaglehawk 19"
  2. Rear Grip Skeleton Grip
  3. Laser SZ Gen.6 PEQ
  Gets better
  - Sprint to fire speed −27.5% better
  - ADS speed −20.4% better
  - ADS movement speed +8% better
  - Movement speed +3% better
  - Sprint speed +3% better
  Trade-offs: gets worse
  - Vertical recoil +9% worse
  - Horizontal recoil +9% worse
  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall fast aim set](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=barrel,rear-grip,laser&na=barrel:Cronen%20Eaglehawk%2019%22&na=rear-grip:Skeleton%20Grip&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ)
- Mobility A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Barrel Cronen Eaglehawk 19"
  2. Underbarrel MIRE-50 Tac Grip
  3. Laser Corio 4DV-3
  Gets better
  - ADS movement speed +10.2% better
  - Movement speed +9.3% better
  - Sprint speed +3% better
  - Sprint to fire speed −3% better
  - ADS speed −0.4% better
  Trade-offs: gets worse
  - Vertical recoil +9% worse
  - Horizontal recoil +9% worse
  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall mobility set](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=barrel,underbarrel,laser&na=barrel:Cronen%20Eaglehawk%2019%22&na=underbarrel:MIRE-50%20Tac%20Grip&na=laser:Corio%204DV-3)
- Long range A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Muzzle Cronen Viel-68 Suppressor
  2. Barrel FJX Sypher 27"
  3. Ammunition 6.8 Wrath High Velocity
  Gets better
  - Bullet velocity +62.9% better
  - Damage range +48.8% better
  - Vertical recoil −12.7% better
  - Horizontal recoil −12.7% better
  Trade-offs: gets worse
  - ADS speed +19.9% worse
  - Sprint to fire speed +11.3% worse
  - ADS movement speed −7.9% worse
  - Movement speed −5% worse
  - Sprint speed −4% worse
  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall long range set](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=muzzle,barrel,ammunition&na=muzzle:Cronen%20Viel-68%20Suppressor&na=barrel:FJX%20Sypher%2027%22&na=ammunition:6.8%20Wrath%20High%20Velocity)
- Fire rate and ammo A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Magazine 60 Round Drum
  Gets better
  - Magazine size +200% better
  Trade-offs: gets worse
  - Reload time +14% worse
  - ADS speed +6% worse
  - ADS movement speed −4% worse
  - Sprint speed −3% worse
  - Movement speed −2% worse
  [Open in the builder: Cronen Squall fire rate and ammo set](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=cronen-squall&a=magazine&na=magazine:60%20Round%20Drum)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: What is the best Cronen Squall build in MW4?**

A: CODMunity ranks the Versatile build highest for the Cronen Squall in Multiplayer, at its Very good tier; 1 other build shares that tier and this one is listed first. Attachments in Gunsmith order: Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Magazine: 30 Round Mag; Rear Grip: Cronen SQL Grip; Apex Attachment: Cronen Maelstrom. Build code B03-AUY63-BZFJ1-1.

**Q: How often is the Cronen Squall picked in Multiplayer?**

A: 2.0% (CODMunity), rank 21 of 28. Most picked: the Hyeon Burst, 9.9%.

**Q: What does the top Cronen Squall build give up?**

A: Main stats that get worse in CODMunity's game data: Reload time +10% (worse), ADS movement speed −4.9% (worse), ADS speed +4.2% (worse), Movement speed −3% (worse).

**Q: How fast does the Cronen Squall kill, and how does DMZ rank it?**

A: ggranked lists 915 ms, tier B, its own measure. DMZ Radar: tier B for DMZ PvP.

## More Cronen Squall pages

- [Cronen Squall stats](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/cronen-squall/)
- [Best assault rifles](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/assault-rifles/)
- [Fastest time to kill](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/fastest-ttk/)
- [All best loadouts](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/best/)
- [Popular builds for every weapon](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/popular-builds/#mp-cronen-squall)
- [Compare the Cronen Squall with the Hyeon Burst](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/compare/cronen-squall-vs-hyeon-burst/)

Builds and pick rate: 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.