Unofficial Beta Intel

MW4 Best Guns

In this site's August 22 Beta snapshot, ISO Nightshade leads at 3.71 from 6 votes. It is a dated community signal, not a final launch verdict; use the class rankings, unlock levels, and test notes to choose a role.

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Best Guns Tier List

See the current Early Access board, with vote counts and confidence caveats.

Assault Rifles

Start with the flexible AR class: M4, Han 86, Hyeon Burst, Kastov 762, and Patriot XMR.

SMGs

Compare ISO Nightshade, PPSH-41, and X-58 NYX for fast close-range fights.

Weapon Guides

Understand unlock levels and the no-bloom Ballistic Authority system before grinding.

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Guides

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Codes and Redeem Guide

Verified MW4 Monster Energy tab-code steps, reward ladder and 2XP limits, plus Beta code status, digital access and the 10% loyalty discount.

Guides

MW4 August 31 Beta Update: TTK, Playlists, XP and 11 Weapons

A dated MW4 Beta news article covering the official August 31 TTK, playlist, XP and 11-weapon changes that require fresh testing.

Guides

MW4 Beta August 29 Patch: Combat Outpost and Weapon Changes

What changed in the August 29 MW4 Beta patch: Combat Outpost, reserve ammo and the .50 GS Apex damage reduction.

Assault Rifles

MW4 Assault Rifles: Stats, Scores and Weapon Comparison

Compare Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, Kastov 762, and Patriot XMR by role, unlock path, and early meta signal.

Assault Rifles

Axion MW4: Assault Rifles Stats, Score and Match Guide

Axion MW4 guide with the correct weapon image, public stats, role-adjusted score, class comparison, unlock details and practical match impact.

Assault Rifles

Han 86 MW4: Assault Rifles Stats, Score and Match Guide

Han 86 MW4 guide with the correct weapon image, public stats, role-adjusted score, class comparison, unlock details and practical match impact.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Best Guns Tier List

Read the August 22 MW4 weapon ranking as a historical snapshot, then see which 11 guns need fresh testing after the official August 31 Beta patch.

Assault Rifles

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MW4 Assault Rifles

Browse the official MW4 Assault Rifles category and open every weapon page for its image, score, unlock, public stats and match role.

Axion MW4: Default Loadout Assault Rifle

Axion MW4 page with official default-loadout access, .300 Blackout role, handling notes, image, and why it is not yet numerically ranked.

Han 86 MW4: Stats, Score and Best Use

Han 86 MW4 weapon page with 740 RPM, Early Access meta score, start unlock, official 5.56 role, and practical range guidance.

Hyeon Burst MW4: Burst Rifle Stats and Score

Hyeon Burst MW4 page with 375 RPM, level 18 unlock, official burst role, Apex conversions, and practical precision advice.

Kastov 762 MW4: Heavy AR Stats and Score

Kastov 762 MW4 page with 600 RPM, level 21 unlock, high-impact official role, recoil trade-off, and practical range advice.

M4 MW4: Stats, Score and Best Use

M4 MW4 weapon page with 810 RPM, level 9 unlock, public meta signal, official adaptable role, and practical assault rifle advice.

Patriot XMR MW4: Stats, Score and Long-Range Role

Patriot XMR MW4 page with 645 RPM, level 25 unlock, public meta signal, recoil trade-off, and official mid-to-long range role.

SMGs

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ISO Nightshade MW4: Stats, Score and Best Use

ISO Nightshade MW4 weapon page with Early Access damage, RPM, meta signal, unlock status, official role notes, and practical match impact.

PPSH-41 MW4: Stats, Score and Best Use

PPSH-41 MW4 weapon page with 1100 RPM, Early Access meta signal, level 11 unlock, official ammo role, and practical close-range advice.

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MW4 SMGs

Browse the official MW4 SMGs category and open every weapon page for its correct image, score, unlock, public stats and match role.

Wz. 55 Striga MW4: Campaign SMG Details

Wz. 55 Striga MW4 page covering campaign-only access, official mobility and recoil traits, score status, and how to evaluate this SMG.

X-58 NYX MW4: Stealth SMG Stats and Score

X-58 NYX MW4 page covering level 27 unlock, low-recoil stealth role, current meta signal, missing public stats, and match decisions.

Shotguns

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Rezi 12 MW4: Shotgun Stats, Score and Best Use

Rezi 12 MW4 weapon page with 150 RPM, start unlock, official close-range role, pellet limitations, and practical shotgun advice.

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MW4 Shotguns

Browse the official MW4 Shotguns category and open Rezi 12 for its correct image, score, stats, unlock and close-range role.

LMGs

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FINN LMG MW4: Stats, Score and Lane Role

FINN LMG MW4 page with 587 RPM, start unlock, public meta signal, LMG handling trade-offs, and practical lane-holding advice.

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MW4 LMGs

Browse the official MW4 LMGs category and open FINN LMG or TYPE 73 for correct images, scores, stats, unlocks and lane roles.

TYPE 73 MW4: Stats, Score and Fast-Cycling LMG Role

TYPE 73 MW4 page with 821 RPM, level 5 unlock, official balanced-recoil role, and practical LMG trade-offs.

Marksman Rifles

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MAR-9 MW4: Stats, Score and Precision Role

MAR-9 MW4 page with 315 RPM, start unlock, official accurized 7.62 NATO role, and practical marksman rifle advice.

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MW4 Marksman Rifles

Browse the official MW4 Marksman Rifles category and open MAR-9 or Oris 8.6 for their correct images, scores, stats and precision roles.

Oris 8.6 MW4: Stats, Score and Bolt-Action Role

Oris 8.6 MW4 page with 89 RPM, level 14 unlock, official lightweight bolt-action role, and practical precision guidance.

Sniper Rifles

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KG-7 Vulcan MW4: Stats, Score and Sniper Role

KG-7 Vulcan MW4 page with 37 RPM, start unlock, official bolt-action follow-up role, community score, and sniper match advice.

Signal 50 MW4: Stats, Score and Stability Role

Signal 50 MW4 page with 111 RPM, level 30 unlock, official recoil-reducing barrel, community signal, and sniper decision guide.

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MW4 Sniper Rifles

Browse the official MW4 Sniper Rifles category and open KG-7 Vulcan or Signal 50 for correct images, scores, stats and precision roles.

Pistols

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.50 GS MW4: Stats, Score and Heavy Pistol Role

.50 GS MW4 page with 166 RPM, level 23 unlock, official recoil trade-off, public meta signal, and practical secondary advice.

KRAIT P68 MW4: Stats, Score and Secondary Role

KRAIT P68 MW4 page with 260 RPM, start unlock, public meta signal, secondary handling guidance, and practical sidearm advice.

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MW4 Pistols

Browse the official MW4 Pistols category and open KRAIT P68, .50 GS or Sang 9mm for correct images, scores, stats and sidearm roles.

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Sang 9mm MW4: Default Loadout Pistol

Sang 9mm MW4 page with default-loadout access, official speed and controllability role, image, and why it is not yet ranked.

Launchers

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MW4 Launchers

Browse the official MW4 Launchers category and open PILA for its correct image, score, stats, unlock and vehicle utility role.

PILA MW4: Launcher Stats, Score and Utility Role

PILA MW4 page with 8 RPM, start unlock, official guided or unguided missile role, utility scoring limits, and practical use.

Melee

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Combat Knife MW4: Melee Stats, Score and Role

Combat Knife MW4 page with start unlock, 95 damage field, official silent close-quarters role, image, and practical melee advice.

Guides

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Codes and Redeem Guide

Verified MW4 Monster Energy tab-code steps, reward ladder and 2XP limits, plus Beta code status, digital access and the 10% loyalty discount.

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MW4 August 31 Beta Update: TTK, Playlists, XP and 11 Weapons

A dated MW4 Beta news article covering the official August 31 TTK, playlist, XP and 11-weapon changes that require fresh testing.

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MW4 Beta August 29 Patch: Combat Outpost and Weapon Changes

What changed in the August 29 MW4 Beta patch: Combat Outpost, reserve ammo and the .50 GS Apex damage reduction.

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MW4 Ballistic Authority: What the New Gunplay Changes

Understand MW4 Ballistic Authority, its no-bloom accuracy promise, weapon handling model, and how to use the system when judging Beta guns.

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MW4 Beta Weapon Stats: How to Read the Public Board

Learn what MW4 Beta weapon stats such as damage, RPM, rating, votes and Meta score mean, plus which numbers remain unknown.

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MW4 Weapon Unlocks: Beta Levels 1–30

A confirmed MW4 Beta weapon unlock guide covering start weapons, level gates, the level 30 Signal 50, and campaign or default-loadout exceptions.

MW4 weapons FAQ

Answers are scoped to the public Beta snapshot.

What is the MW4 best gun right now?

ISO Nightshade is the current community-board leader on MW4.GG, with a 3.71 Meta score from 6 votes. Treat that as an early signal, not a final launch verdict.

Which MW4 gun should a beginner level first?

M4 and Han 86 are the safest flexible AR starting points, while ISO Nightshade covers aggressive close-range play. Choose one AR and one SMG so you can learn recoil and attachments.

How many weapons are in the MW4 Beta?

The official Beta intel describes 19 multiplayer weapons across nine classes, plus three additional weapons available through default loadouts or the campaign.

What does Ballistic Authority change?

It aligns aiming, weapon motion, stance, camera, audio, field of view, and target visibility. The official promise is no bloom and less guesswork; attachment tuning and recoil control matter more.

Are these rankings final?

No. The site records the Early Access board as of August 22, 2026. Vote counts are small and balance patches can move every class.

Keep your loadout notes current

Bookmark the class pages and re-check the board after each Beta weekend or balance patch.

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