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Modern Warfare 4 launched with 33 weapons on October 23, 2026. The roster contains 24 primary weapons, eight secondary weapons and one melee weapon. Create-a-Class opens at Player Level 4; the remaining guns unlock at fixed levels through Level 55. This guide lists every launch weapon, its class and unlock level, and explains progression in Multiplayer and DMZ.
How many weapons are in Modern Warfare 4?
There are 33 confirmed launch weapons in Modern Warfare 4. The breakdown is eight assault rifles, five submachine guns, two shotguns, three light machine guns, three marksman rifles, three sniper rifles, four pistols, four launchers and one melee weapon. Seasonal additions are not included in this launch roster.
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What level unlocks every Modern Warfare 4 weapon?
The official Player Level progression table is the authority for launch unlocks. Nine weapons become available at Level 4 when Create-a-Class opens; the other 24 unlock individually between Levels 5 and 55.
| Player level | Weapon | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Han 86 | Assault rifle |
| 4 | ISO Nightshade | Submachine gun |
| 4 | Rezi 12 | Shotgun |
| 4 | Finn LMG | Light machine gun |
| 4 | MAR-9 | Marksman rifle |
| 4 | KG-7 Vulcan | Sniper rifle |
| 4 | SANG 9mm | Pistol |
| 4 | PILA | Launcher |
| 4 | FSS Carbon Edge 1095 Knife | Melee |
| 5 | VEL 46 | Submachine gun |
| 7 | Krait P68 | Pistol |
| 9 | Type 73 | Light machine gun |
| 11 | Oris 8.6 | Marksman rifle |
| 14 | M4 | Assault rifle |
| 18 | Wz.55 Striga | Submachine gun |
| 21 | Hyeon Burst | Assault rifle |
| 23 | RPG-8 | Launcher |
| 25 | Astaroth .57 | Sniper rifle |
| 27 | Patriot XMR | Assault rifle |
| 30 | PPSh-41 | Submachine gun |
| 32 | Warlord | Shotgun |
| 34 | Kastov 762 | Assault rifle |
| 36 | Mosin-Nagant | Marksman rifle |
| 39 | Oden | Assault rifle |
| 41 | .50 GS | Pistol |
| 43 | JOKR | Launcher |
| 44 | APOC-338 | Light machine gun |
| 46 | X-58 Nyx | Submachine gun |
| 48 | Mojave .357 | Pistol |
| 50 | Signal 50 | Sniper rifle |
| 52 | Axion | Assault rifle |
| 54 | PM-40 Anvil | Launcher |
| 55 | Cronen Squall | Assault rifle |
Which weapons are in each class?
Use the class list below to choose a weapon according to engagement distance and role rather than unlock order.
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Assault rifles
Han 86, M4, Hyeon Burst, Patriot XMR, Kastov 762, Oden, Axion and Cronen Squall.
Submachine guns
ISO Nightshade, VEL 46, Wz.55 Striga, PPSh-41 and X-58 Nyx.
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Shotguns
Rezi 12 and Warlord.
Light machine guns
Finn LMG, Type 73 and APOC-338.
Marksman rifles
MAR-9, Oris 8.6 and Mosin-Nagant.
Sniper rifles
KG-7 Vulcan, Astaroth .57 and Signal 50.
Pistols
SANG 9mm, Krait P68, .50 GS and Mojave .357.
Launchers and melee
The launchers are PILA, RPG-8, JOKR and PM-40 Anvil. The only melee weapon is the FSS Carbon Edge 1095 Knife.
How do weapon unlocks work from Level 1 onward?
- Levels 1–3: Multiplayer restricts you to premade Default Loadouts.
- Level 4: Create-a-Class becomes available, along with Han 86, ISO Nightshade, Rezi 12, Finn LMG, MAR-9, KG-7 Vulcan, SANG 9mm, PILA and the FSS Carbon Edge 1095 Knife.
- Levels 5–55: Each remaining weapon unlocks automatically when your main Player Level reaches the level shown in the table.
There is no separate challenge listed for the launch guns in the main progression track. Check the in-game Progression menu after a patch if a displayed level differs from this launch table.
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Can DMZ unlock or provide Modern Warfare 4 weapons?
Yes. Progression for unlocked or leveled weapons and attachments is shared between Multiplayer and DMZ. In DMZ, the Forward Operating Base Gunsmith can equip eligible items when you have the required DMZ Cash. Weapons can also enter your inventory through looting, Weapon Manuals found in Hajin and FOB Vendor purchases.
How do attachments and Gunsmith progression work?
Weapon leveling unlocks Gunsmith attachment types and Apex Attachments. Each shared attachment is unlocked once, then becomes available on every compatible weapon, rather than requiring a separate grind for each gun. Gunsmith customization is available for pistols. Launchers are more limited: their listed customization is visual, using camos, decals and stickers.
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What happens when you use Weapon Prestige?
Weapon Prestige is optional. Prestiging a weapon resets its weapon level and relocks that weapon’s attachments. Shared attachments remain unlocked on weapons that have not been prestiged, so the reset applies to the prestiged gun rather than your entire collection.
Why do some online unlock lists show different levels?
Several pre-release lists conflict with the final main progression table. For example, one early list placed the VEL 46 at Level 13, Wz.55 Striga at 21, PPSh-41 at 27 and Signal 50 at 35; the official table places them at Levels 5, 18, 30 and 50. Use the in-game Progression menu and the official main table, particularly after balance or progression patches.
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Are more Modern Warfare 4 weapons coming?
The 33-weapon roster is complete for launch. Seasonal content and Season 1 Warzone integration are planned references in launch material, but no confirmed post-launch weapon list is established here, so future additions should be treated as unannounced until their names and unlock methods are published.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to reach a specific weapon level?
Play modes and complete objectives that award Player XP, then monitor the Progression menu for the exact unlock. The game does not list a separate launch-gun challenge that bypasses the Player Level track.
Can I use a weapon before reaching its Player Level?
Before Level 4, Multiplayer uses Default Loadouts. After Create-a-Class opens, a weapon must be unlocked on the Player Level track unless it is supplied temporarily by a mode-specific loadout or obtained through DMZ systems.
Do I have to level every weapon to unlock its attachments?
No. Attachments are shared across compatible weapons after the attachment itself is unlocked. You still need to level individual weapons for their weapon-specific progression and can reset that progress by using Weapon Prestige.
Why is a launcher less customizable than a pistol?
Pistols support Gunsmith customization, while launchers in the launch guide are limited to appearance changes such as camos, decals and stickers. Their role and attachment support are therefore different from those of conventional firearms.
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