Build your stealth class in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 around Ghost, Ninja, and a suppressed primary. Start with the Hyeon Burst and FSS IS300 muzzle for sound suppression, then take Battle Hardened to reduce the effects of enemy tactical equipment when you contest objectives.
The HAN 86 provides an alternative class built around Ghost, Ninja, and Cold-Blooded. Either way, the goal is useful repositioning: reach another angle on a key position without turning your flank into a sightseeing trip.
Scope: Modern Warfare 4 launch multiplayer. Recheck perk and attachment effects after balance updates.
Stealth loadout priorities
What should your stealth class actually do?
Build around separate jobs rather than expecting Ghost to handle everything. FSS IS300 suppresses gunfire, Ninja supports quiet flanking, and Portable Radar gives you nearby enemy information. Battle Hardened addresses a different problem: tactical equipment interfering with your push or defense.
| Priority | Recommended selection | What it contributes |
|---|---|---|
| Suppressed gunfire | FSS IS300 on Hyeon Burst | Sound suppression, plus damage range, muzzle velocity, and ADS recoil control |
| Concealment | Ghost | Helps keep you off enemy detection systems |
| Quiet repositioning | Ninja | Helps you flank and reposition quietly |
| Tactical resistance | Battle Hardened | Reduces the effects of enemy tactical equipment |
| Nearby information | Portable Radar | Reveals nearby enemies on the minimap |
Best for: Players who want quiet movement without giving up the tools to contest a key position. Ghost and Ninja support the flank; Battle Hardened and Portable Radar help make that flank useful once you arrive.
Choose a suppressed primary weapon
Why start with the Hyeon Burst?
The Hyeon Burst gives this class a specific suppression option: FSS IS300. Alongside sound suppression, that muzzle improves damage range, muzzle velocity, and ADS recoil control, so it contributes more than concealment alone.
The weapon also supports Hyeon Hyperburst, an Apex Attachment that opens with a rapid three-round burst before continuing into controlled automatic fire. Choose it if you want that firing pattern alongside a build focused on recoil control and responsive handling.
Your objective still depends on the playlist. Check the MW4 game modes guide when deciding which key positions your flank needs to support.
Where does the HAN 86 fit?
The HAN 86 alternative pairs Ghost, Ninja, and Cold-Blooded with a KRAIT P68, Stim, and Throwing Knife. Choose that complete combination if you prefer its equipment selection; use the Hyeon Burst setup below when you want a specific suppressor and attachment configuration to follow.
Suppress gunfire with FSS IS300
Attachments for mobility and control
Which Hyeon Burst attachments should you equip?
Use recoil-control attachments alongside handling improvements rather than building the Hyeon Burst around only one characteristic. SZ Gen.6 PEQ and Mugi UN-R5 Grip support faster handling, while the barrel and underbarrel help control the weapon when you fire.
| Attachment slot | Selection | Supported benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | FSS IS300 | Sound suppression, muzzle velocity, damage range, and ADS recoil control |
| Barrel | Mugi Ingoem 559mm | Recoil control, gun kick control, and muzzle velocity |
| Underbarrel | FSS Fireline Grip | ADS recoil control |
| Laser | SZ Gen.6 PEQ | Sprint-to-fire speed, ADS speed, and ADS gun bob improvements |
| Rear grip | Mugi UN-R5 Grip | ADS speed |
| Apex Attachment | Hyeon Hyperburst | Rapid three-round opening burst followed by controlled automatic fire |
If you're struggling with keeping the Hyeon Burst on target, the Mugi Ingoem 559mm and FSS Fireline Grip are the control-focused parts of this setup. For handling, pay attention to the laser and rear grip rather than treating every attachment as another recoil fix.
Handling support for your flank
Perks for concealment and awareness
Why use Ghost, Ninja, and Battle Hardened?
Ghost and Ninja cover the concealment side of the class. Ghost helps keep you off enemy detection systems, while Ninja supports quieter flanks and repositioning. Both belong in the core setup because they address different ways an approach can become noticeable.
Battle Hardened earns the remaining place by reducing enemy tactical equipment effects. It is the objective-focused choice in the Hyeon Burst class, particularly when your reposition ends with pushing or holding a contested area.
Awareness comes through Portable Radar, rather than another perk in this setup. Its nearby enemy information helps you plan your next move and support control of a key area.
What changes in the HAN 86 alternative?
The HAN 86 class keeps Ghost and Ninja but uses Cold-Blooded in place of Battle Hardened. Its equipment also changes to Stim and Throwing Knife, so treat it as a complete alternative rather than copying the primary weapon alone.
Secondary weapon and equipment
Which equipment belongs in each class?
Keep the Hyeon Burst equipment focused on preparing an engagement and contesting occupied spaces. Concussion Grenade stuns enemies before you engage, while Frag Grenade or Semtex helps clear rooms and tight areas.
| Slot | Hyeon Burst class | HAN 86 alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Hyeon Burst | HAN 86 |
| Secondary | Personal preference | KRAIT P68 |
| Perk 1 | Ghost | Ghost |
| Perk 2 | Ninja | Ninja |
| Perk 3 | Battle Hardened | Cold-Blooded |
| Tactical | Concussion Grenade | Stim |
| Lethal | Frag Grenade or Semtex | Throwing Knife |
The KRAIT P68 is the pistol paired with the HAN 86 stealth setup. The Hyeon Burst class leaves secondary and melee selection to your preference, so its main recommendations remain the suppressed rifle, concealment perks, and objective-support equipment.
For the Hyeon Burst class, take Portable Radar as your Field Upgrade. It supplies the nearby information that complements Ghost and Ninja's concealment benefits.
How to flank without abandoning the objective
Turn a quiet approach into useful pressure
Use Ninja to reposition toward another angle on a key area, then use Portable Radar information to plan the engagement. The useful part of a flank is what it lets you attack or defend, not simply reaching somewhere different.
- Check nearby enemy information with Portable Radar. Its minimap information helps you plan your next move around the contested area.
- Reposition quietly with Ninja. Use the perk's movement benefit to support the approach to that position.
- Prepare the engagement with Concussion Grenade. Stunning enemies before you engage gives the tactical equipment a clear job.
- Use Frag Grenade or Semtex for occupied rooms and tight spaces. These are the clearing tools in the Hyeon Burst class.
- Push or hold the key position with Battle Hardened equipped. Its tactical resistance remains relevant after the approach ends.
Study the MW4 maps guide alongside this class. Map knowledge gives your quiet repositioning a destination tied to the objective.
Common mistakes
- Selecting Ghost and overlooking the rest of the class. Ninja handles quiet repositioning, and FSS IS300 provides the Hyeon Burst's sound suppression.
- Ignoring handling while choosing recoil attachments. SZ Gen.6 PEQ and Mugi UN-R5 Grip are the handling-focused selections in this build.
- Changing to HAN 86 but keeping an accidental equipment mix. Its alternative class uses Cold-Blooded, Stim, and Throwing Knife rather than Battle Hardened, Concussion Grenade, and an explosive lethal.
- Flanking without supporting a key position. Use Portable Radar to inform a push or defense instead of separating the approach from the objective.
Pro tips
Which killstreaks support this class?
Use the Hyeon Burst class's UAV, Counter-UAV, and Attack Helicopter selections if you want information support and additional pressure while you focus on gunfights.
| Killstreak | Role in the class |
|---|---|
| UAV | Provides enemy information |
| Counter-UAV | Disrupts the enemy minimap |
| Attack Helicopter | Adds pressure while you focus on engagements |
Match the equipment to your next engagement
Use Concussion Grenade before engaging enemies, and save your Frag Grenade or Semtex for the room or tight space you need to clear. That gives each equipment choice a purpose tied to the objective rather than spending both without a plan.
FAQ
What is the best starting stealth class in MW4?
Start with Hyeon Burst, FSS IS300, Ghost, Ninja, Battle Hardened, Concussion Grenade, Frag Grenade or Semtex, and Portable Radar. It combines a specific suppressed weapon setup with quiet repositioning, tactical resistance, and nearby enemy information.
Is HAN 86 an alternative to the Hyeon Burst?
Yes. The HAN 86 stealth class uses KRAIT P68, Ghost, Ninja, Cold-Blooded, Stim, and Throwing Knife. Choose it for that class combination; the detailed suppressed attachment setup in this guide is for Hyeon Burst.
What does Hyeon Hyperburst change?
Hyeon Hyperburst adds a rapid three-round opening burst followed by controlled automatic fire, and it becomes available after you max out the weapon. FSS IS300 supplies sound suppression. For help with the rest of your multiplayer setup, browse the Modern Warfare 4 guide collection.
