Warzone: Black Ops 6 Attachment Eliminates XM4 Recoil

The XM4, an Assault Rifle featured in Black Ops 6, continues to prove its dominance in Warzone gameplay. A recent attachment has emerged that may enhance its already formidable power.

Previously, the XM4 received the Buffer Weight Stock, which was unlocked through community participation in the Hit List event. This stock significantly improves the weapon’s recoil control, both vertically and horizontally, positioning the XM4 as a leading choice among players.

Now, players can equip the new 3-Round Burst Fire Mod, which alters the XM4’s firing mode from fully automatic to a three-round burst. While this might initially seem like a disadvantage, the burst mode offers considerable advantages, particularly in long-range engagements, further cementing the XM4’s status as an exceptional weapon.

Optimal 3-Round Burst XM4 Loadout for Warzone

XM4 burst mod best build — Credit: Activision/dexerto

For players looking to maximize the XM4’s potential with the burst mod, consider the following optimal build:

Optic: Willis 3X
Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
Magazine: Extended Mag III
Stock: Buffer Weight Stock
Fire Mod: 3-Round Burst Mod

A detailed analysis by TheXclusiveAce showcases the stark recoil differences between the standard XM4 and the modded version, demonstrating how the new attachment nearly eliminates recoil, giving players a significant tactical edge. You can view this tutorial in this video.

This feature not only simplifies firing sequences—allowing players to hold down the trigger for continuous bursts—but also enhances the XM4’s damage effectiveness. The redesigned damage profile allows for headshot damage to rise from 30 to 48 and chest damage to increase from 29 to 40. These upgrades make the XM4 a serious competitor against long-range weapons such as the AEK-973.

Although switching to a three-round burst configuration results in a decrease in fire rate, the benefits of reduced recoil and increased damage output produce a weapon that is more lethal than ever—especially when wielded by skilled players.

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