Best Patriot XMR build and loadout in MW4

Top Patriot XMR build in Multiplayer

The highest-tier Patriot XMR build in CODMunity's Multiplayer list, last changed on October 26, 2026. The Versatile (Patriot XMR Volt Apex Attachment) build is at the same tier and shown with it.

• Mobility Very good Apex: Patriot XMR Volt
  1. OpticZLR Type C
  2. MuzzleMeiko 30CAL-SP
  3. Magazine35 Round Mag
  4. StockXRK Ranger D4
  5. LaserSZ Gen.6 PEQ

  What it changes

  • Magazine size: 25 to 35 rounds+40% better
  • Sprint to fire speed: 210 to 174 ms−17% better
  • ADS movement speed: 2.22 to 2.45 m/s+10.6% better
  • Damage range: 100 to 90%−10% worse
  • Reload time: 3333 to 3600 ms+8% worse

  1 of 5 attachments has no listed stat change.

  CODMunity build codeB04-AXJY7-4YNW1-1

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR Mobility build

• Versatile Very good Apex: Patriot XMR Volt
  1. OpticZLR Type C
  2. MuzzleMeiko 30CAL-SP
  3. UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
  4. Magazine35 Round Mag
  5. LaserSA LAZ-500

  What it changes

  • Magazine size: 25 to 35 rounds+40% better
  • Damage range: 100 to 90%−10% worse
  • Vertical recoil: 52.6 to 47.9−9% better
  • Horizontal recoil: 14.4 to 13.1−9% better
  • Reload time: 3333 to 3600 ms+8% worse

  1 of 5 attachments has no listed stat change.

  CODMunity build codeB04-B18BD-Q8FB1-1

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR Versatile build

What the top Patriot XMR build changes

Main stats the Mobility build makes better: Magazine size +40% (better), Sprint to fire speed −17% (better), ADS movement speed +10.6% (better), ADS speed −4.3% (better).

What it gives up, main stats that get worse: Damage range −10% (worse), Reload time +8% (worse).

1 of 5 attachments has no listed stat change, which is not the same as no effect.

Attachment by attachment in the top Patriot XMR build

Each attachment of the Mobility 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: Meiko 30CAL-SP (Lightweight suppressor). Pros: Sound suppression. Cons: Damage range. Biggest listed changes: Damage range −10% (worse).
• Magazine: 35 Round Mag. Biggest listed changes: Magazine size +40% (better), Reload time +8% (worse), ADS speed +4% (worse).
• Stock: XRK Ranger D4 (Light Stock). Biggest listed changes: ADS movement speed +14% (better), Movement speed +4% (better), Sprint speed +2% (better).
• Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ (Bright ADS Laser). Biggest listed changes: Sprint to fire speed −17% (better), ADS speed −8% (better).
• Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt. Underbarrel launcher that fires a wide spread of 50,000 V darts. Non-lethal stun that primes targets for elimination. CODMunity lists no stat change for it, which is not the same as no effect.

Other Patriot XMR Multiplayer builds

1 more Multiplayer build, all at Very good tier.

Patriot XMR builds in DMZ

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

Official Patriot XMR numbers

Activision's launch weapon sheet gives the Patriot XMR 645 RPM and a 25-round magazine with 100 reserve rounds. It unlocks at Player Level 27 and has 72 weapon levels. Among assault rifles its fire rate ranks 5 of 8 and its magazine ranks 6 of 8. 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. It blocks barrel attachments.

Activision publishes no damage or time to kill.

Patriot XMR pick rate, tier and time to kill

Among the 8 assault rifles ggranked gives a figure for, the Patriot XMR ranks 3, 42 ms behind the M4.

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

CODMunity's pick rate for the Patriot XMR was 3.6% on October 28, 2026; it is 4.4% now.

Latest official Patriot XMR changes

Activision's patch notes dated October 28, 2026 list these changes for the Patriot XMR:

• EXP Haste 80L 14" (Light Barrel), Recoil Control Penalty: 8% to 6% (−25%)
• FJX Fury IV Grip (Skeleton Grip), Recoil Control Penalty: 5% to 4% (−20%)

The builds above were read on November 4, 2026, after this patch. First weapon tuning update

Builds for a goal

Community-reportedCalculated 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

• Recoil controlA calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. OpticSchlager 7x
  2. MuzzleBruen R12 Gen. 4
  3. BarrelSO 898F 19"
  4. UnderbarrelFSS Fireline Grip
  5. Rear GripSchlager ATTACK-7 Grip

  Gets better

  • Horizontal recoil−59.6% better
  • Vertical recoil−46.1% better
  • Damage range+16% better
  • Bullet velocity+15% better

  Trade-offs: gets worse

  • ADS speed+50.3% worse
  • ADS movement speed−21% worse
  • Sprint to fire speed+16.8% worse
  • Movement speed−4% worse
  • Sprint speed−3% worse

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR recoil control set

• Fast aimA calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. BarrelEXP Haste 80L 14"
  2. Rear GripFJX Fury IV Grip
  3. StockHanbit MK.3 H70
  4. LaserSZ Gen.6 PEQ

  Gets better

  • ADS speed−29.2% better
  • Sprint to fire speed−25.9% better
  • ADS movement speed+8% better
  • Movement speed+3% better
  • Sprint speed+3% better

  Trade-offs: gets worse

  • Vertical recoil+9.2% worse
  • Horizontal recoil+9.2% worse

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR fast aim set

• MobilityA calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. BarrelEXP Haste 80L 14"
  2. UnderbarrelMIRE-50 Tac Grip
  3. StockXRK Ranger D4
  4. LaserCorio 4DV-3

  Gets better

  • ADS movement speed+25.6% better
  • Movement speed+14.7% better
  • Sprint speed+5.1% better
  • Sprint to fire speed−3% better
  • ADS speed−0.4% better

  Trade-offs: gets worse

  None of the main stats gets worse.

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR mobility set

• Long rangeA calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. MuzzleEXP Undertow Gen. 2
  2. BarrelEXP Raid Tac 18.5"
  3. Ammunition7.62 NATO High Velocity

  Gets better

  • Bullet velocity+67% better
  • Damage range+46.2% better
  • Vertical recoil−9.8% better
  • Horizontal recoil−9.8% better

  Trade-offs: gets worse

  • ADS speed+21% worse
  • Sprint to fire speed+7% worse
  • Movement speed−4.9% worse
  • ADS movement speed−4.9% worse
  • Sprint speed−1% worse

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR long range set

• Fire rate and ammoA calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Magazine50 Round Drum Mag

  Gets better

  • Magazine size+100% better

  Trade-offs: gets worse

  • Reload time+22% worse
  • ADS speed+7% worse
  • ADS movement speed−5% worse
  • Sprint speed−3% worse
  • Movement speed−2% worse

  Open in the builder: Patriot XMR fire rate and ammo set

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