Best XM4 Loadouts and Class Guide in Black Ops 6

Crafting the best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6 should be your go-to move if you’re looking for a powerful weapon to level up within the early stages.

In the current meta of Black Ops 6, Assault Rifles are very powerful and can be effectively used on every map. As with most Call of Duty titles, a powerful and versatile AR is unlocked early within the level progression. In Black Ops 6, that weapon in the XM4.

The XM4 resembles the classic M4 Carbine from earlier games: a low-recoil, fully automatic rifle capable of handling nearly any combat range with reliable damage. This loadout builds on the gun's strengths: while it may not specialize in one specific area, in the right hands, it can compete with virtually any weapon in the game.

Below, you’ll find the best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6, how to unlock it, and the ideal class setup to complement it.

How to unlock the XM4 in Black Ops 6

The XM4 is unlocked very early in the game, requiring players just to reach level four. The ability to make weapon loadouts is also unlocked at level 4, meaning players can create-a-class straight away.

There is the ability to use the XM4 before that as well, as the Enforcer Default Class includes the XM4 with multiple attachments. Players can use this class to level up the XM4 quickly and unlock attachments that can be used in Loadouts.

How good is the XM4 in Black Ops 6?

The XM4 is one of the best Assault Rifles within Black Ops 6. It has a great fire rate and bullet velocity while having minimal recoil. The base weapon can four-shot kill with just 1 headshot mixed in. This allows for a fast time-to-kill and makes it extremely powerful in the hands of a great aimer. Below are the complete weapon statistics for the XM4:

Camos for the XM4 Black Ops 6

Each weapon within Black Ops 6 has nine Military Camos, two Special Camos, and four Mastery camos for both multiplayer and zombies.

The Military Camos for multiplayer are unlocked by headshot kills, requiring 100 to completely finish the category. In Zombies, players must get 2,000 critical kills in order to complete the Military Camos in that mode.

The Special Camos are:

Multiplayer
Muddled Camo: Get 30 Kills shortly after sprinting with the XM4
Machina Camo: Get a Kills without taking damage 30 times with the XM4

Zombies
Liquify Camo: Get 300 Eliminations with Napalm Burst equipped to the XM4
Mainframe Camo: Get 30 Vermin Eliminations with the XM4

To complete the Mastery Camos, we have a complete guide to each. They include Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine, and Dark Matter in multiplayer. In Zombies, the Mastery Camos are Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife, and Nebula.

Best Low-Level Class Setup for the XM4 in Black Ops 6

In Black Ops 6, players don't have to fully level up the XM4 in order to unlock all of the camos or to build a good weapon class. Below is a great low-level class setup for the XM4:

Muzzle: Suppressor
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Optic: Prismatech Reflex
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag I

How to get the Mystic Gold Camo

Best Pubs Class Setup for the XM4 in Black Ops 6

What is the best class build for the XM4 for public matches? We have you covered with a build that uses the Gunfighter Wildcard to attach 8 attachments. This build brings out the best characteristics of the weapon such as the great mobility, low recoil, and excellent time-to-kill. Here are the attachments:

Muzzle: Ported Compensator
Barrel: Long Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Optic: Kepler Microflex
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Stock: Balanced Stock
Fire Mods: Recoil Springs

How to get the Nebula Camo

Best Zombies Class Setup for the XM4 in Black Ops 6

Zombies has made its great return in Black Ops 6, having two maps to play. The XM4 is a lethal weapon to use when combing the CHF Barrel (Extra headshot damage), Extended Mag III, and Rapid Fire Mod. Here is the full build for the XM4 Zombies Class:

Muzzle: Ported Compensator
Barrel: CHF Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Optic: Kepler Microflex
Rear Grip: Ergonomic Grip
Magazine: Extended Mag III
Stock: Balanced Stock
Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Interested in more Black Ops 6 content? Check out articles on competitive class guides for SMGs, AMES 85, or guides for the campaign including completing the safehouse puzzles and other achievements.