# Best Patriot XMR build and loadout in MW4

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

CODMunity ranks the Patriot XMR Mobility 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: Meiko 30CAL-SP; Magazine: 35 Round Mag; Stock: XRK Ranger D4; Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ; Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt. CODMunity reports a 4.4% Multiplayer pick rate for the Patriot XMR, rank 9 of 28 weapons with a reported rate.

CODMunity gives DMZ builds no tier, so none of its 2 DMZ builds for the Patriot XMR (Long Range and Apex Attachment) is ranked above another. DMZ Radar places the Patriot XMR 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.

[Patriot XMR stats](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/patriot-xmr/) [Open the top build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,stock,laser&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:Meiko%2030CAL-SP&na=magazine:35%20Round%20Mag&na=stock:XRK%20Ranger%20D4&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ)

Patriot XMR in Modern Warfare 4

## 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. Optic ZLR Type C
  2. Muzzle Meiko 30CAL-SP
  3. Magazine 35 Round Mag
  4. Stock XRK Ranger D4
  5. Laser SZ 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 code `B04-AXJY7-4YNW1-1`

  [Open in the builder: Patriot XMR Mobility build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,magazine,stock,laser&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:Meiko%2030CAL-SP&na=magazine:35%20Round%20Mag&na=stock:XRK%20Ranger%20D4&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ)
- Versatile Very good Apex: Patriot XMR Volt
  1. Optic ZLR Type C
  2. Muzzle Meiko 30CAL-SP
  3. Underbarrel FSS Fireline Grip
  4. Magazine 35 Round Mag
  5. Laser SA 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 code `B04-B18BD-Q8FB1-1`

  [Open in the builder: Patriot XMR Versatile build](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,underbarrel,magazine,laser&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:Meiko%2030CAL-SP&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=magazine:35%20Round%20Mag&na=laser:SA%20LAZ-500)

## 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 Multiplayer builds listed by CODMunity*

| Style | CODMunity tier | Attachments in Gunsmith order | Biggest listed changes | Build code | Updated | Builder |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Versatile | Very good | Optic: ZLR Type C; Muzzle: Meiko 30CAL-SP; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Magazine: 35 Round Mag; Laser: SA LAZ-500; Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt | Magazine size +40% (better), Damage range −10% (worse), Vertical recoil −9% (better) | `B04-B18BD-Q8FB1-1` | October 22, 2026 | [Open the Patriot XMR Versatile Multiplayer build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,underbarrel,magazine,laser&x=1&na=optic:ZLR%20Type%20C&na=muzzle:Meiko%2030CAL-SP&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=magazine:35%20Round%20Mag&na=laser:SA%20LAZ-500) |

## Patriot XMR builds in DMZ

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

*Patriot XMR 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: EXP Raid Tac 18.5"; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Magazine: 50 Round Drum Mag | Magazine size +100% (better), Damage range +46.2% (better), Bullet velocity +39.2% (better) | `B04-Y1LB4-UD5Q1-1` | November 1, 2026 | [Open the Patriot XMR Long Range DMZ build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,barrel,underbarrel,magazine&na=optic:KV%20Corsac%20Holo&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=barrel:EXP%20Raid%20Tac%2018.5%22&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=magazine:50%20Round%20Drum%20Mag) |
| Apex Attachment | Optic: KV Corsac Holo; Muzzle: EXP Undertow Gen. 2; Underbarrel: FSS Fireline Grip; Magazine: 50 Round Drum Mag; Rear Grip: Schlager ATTACK-7 Grip; Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt | Magazine size +100% (better), ADS speed +32.2% (worse), Reload time +22% (worse) | `B04-Y1LJZ-5Y1J1-1` | October 27, 2026 | [Open the Patriot XMR Apex Attachment DMZ build in the builder](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,underbarrel,magazine,rear-grip&x=1&na=optic:KV%20Corsac%20Holo&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=magazine:50%20Round%20Drum%20Mag&na=rear-grip:Schlager%20ATTACK-7%20Grip) |

## 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

*Community tier and time to kill placements of the Patriot XMR*

| Source | Entry | Tier | Time to kill | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ggranked | Patriot XMR | Tier A | 861 ms | Base weapon |
| DMZ Radar | Patriot XMR | Tier B | Not reported | DMZ PvP tier, no time to kill published; unchanged |

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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/patch-notes/2026-10-28/)

## 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 Schlager 7x
  2. Muzzle Bruen R12 Gen. 4
  3. Barrel SO 898F 19"
  4. Underbarrel FSS Fireline Grip
  5. Rear Grip Schlager 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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=optic,muzzle,barrel,underbarrel,rear-grip&na=optic:Schlager%207x&na=muzzle:Bruen%20R12%20Gen.%204&na=barrel:SO%20898F%2019%22&na=underbarrel:FSS%20Fireline%20Grip&na=rear-grip:Schlager%20ATTACK-7%20Grip)
- Fast aim A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Barrel EXP Haste 80L 14"
  2. Rear Grip FJX Fury IV Grip
  3. Stock Hanbit MK.3 H70
  4. Laser SZ 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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=barrel,rear-grip,stock,laser&na=barrel:EXP%20Haste%2080L%2014%22&na=rear-grip:FJX%20Fury%20IV%20Grip&na=stock:Hanbit%20MK.3%20H70&na=laser:SZ%20Gen.6%20PEQ)
- Mobility A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Barrel EXP Haste 80L 14"
  2. Underbarrel MIRE-50 Tac Grip
  3. Stock XRK Ranger D4
  4. Laser Corio 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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=barrel,underbarrel,stock,laser&na=barrel:EXP%20Haste%2080L%2014%22&na=underbarrel:MIRE-50%20Tac%20Grip&na=stock:XRK%20Ranger%20D4&na=laser:Corio%204DV-3)
- Long range A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Muzzle EXP Undertow Gen. 2
  2. Barrel EXP Raid Tac 18.5"
  3. Ammunition 7.62 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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=muzzle,barrel,ammunition&na=muzzle:EXP%20Undertow%20Gen.%202&na=barrel:EXP%20Raid%20Tac%2018.5%22&na=ammunition:7.62%20NATO%20High%20Velocity)
- Fire rate and ammo A calculation made on this site, not a community recommendation
  1. Magazine 50 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](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/?w=patriot-xmr&a=magazine&na=magazine:50%20Round%20Drum%20Mag)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: What is the best Patriot XMR build in MW4?**

A: CODMunity ranks the Mobility build highest for the Patriot XMR 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: Meiko 30CAL-SP; Magazine: 35 Round Mag; Stock: XRK Ranger D4; Laser: SZ Gen.6 PEQ; Apex Attachment: Patriot XMR Volt. Build code B04-AXJY7-4YNW1-1.

**Q: How often is the Patriot XMR picked in Multiplayer?**

A: 4.4% (CODMunity), rank 9 of 28. Most picked: the Hyeon Burst, 9.9%.

**Q: What does the top Patriot XMR build give up?**

A: Main stats that get worse in CODMunity's game data: Damage range −10% (worse), Reload time +8% (worse).

**Q: How fast does the Patriot XMR kill, and how does DMZ rank it?**

A: ggranked lists 861 ms, tier A, its own measure. DMZ Radar: tier B for DMZ PvP.

## More Patriot XMR pages

- [Patriot XMR stats](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/weapons/patriot-xmr/)
- [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-patriot-xmr)
- [Compare the Patriot XMR with the Hyeon Burst](https://codloadout.gitlab.io/mw4/compare/hyeon-burst-vs-patriot-xmr/)

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.