Early meta
Weapon tier list
S-tier names below are one editor's early 6v6 read. There is no official win-rate.
From my notes. The launch patch notes say Han 86. Game8's body also writes Han 87. I am using Han 86 and noting the clash. I did not smooth it into one silent name.
Bands
S: Han 86, ISO Nightshade, M4, Kastov 762, Oris 8.6, X-58 Nyx. A includes the .50 GS, APOC-338, Cronen Squall, FINN LMG, Hyeon Burst, KG-7 Vulcan, Krait P68, MAR-9, Patriot XMR, PPSh-41, Rezi 12, Sang 9mm, Signal 50, Type 73, VEL 46 and WZ.55 Striga.
B: Astaroth .57, Axion, Mosin-Nagant, Mojave .357, Oden, Warlord. The source scores firepower, time to kill, accuracy and a recommended attachment, mostly for 6v6. Launch has 33 weapons. This list is not all 33.
Questions
What is the best gun in MW4?
No official best. Game8's early S list starts with Han 86, ISO Nightshade and the M4.
Han 86 or Han 87?
Patch notes say Han 86. A guide page also wrote Han 87.
Does this include Warzone?
No. It is an early multiplayer read.
Keep reading
Sources checked 2026-10-23
- Call of Duty — Modern Warfare 4 — Modes, editions, platforms
- Wikipedia — Entity summary
- Steam store page — Price, size, reviews
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