Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches with 32 weapons split across nine classes: 24 primaries and 8 secondaries. The roster covers assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, LMGs, marksman rifles, snipers, pistols, launchers, and one melee weapon. Every single one unlocks through player level progression, with Level 4 as the floor and Level 55 as the ceiling. Here's the complete breakdown of what's available and exactly when you get it.
For a full picture of your loadout options beyond weapons, the MW4 beta perks guide covers every perk slot and its unlock level in the same format.
Every assault rifle in Modern Warfare 4
Eight assault rifles give you the widest primary selection in the game. The Han 86 is your entry point at Level 4, and the class stays active through the entire leveling curve, with the Cronen Squall landing at Level 55.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| Han 86 | 4 |
| M4 | 14 |
| Hyeon Burst | 21 |
| Patriot XMR | 27 |
| Kastov 762 | 34 |
| Oden | 39 |
| Axion | 52 |
| Cronen Squall | 55 |
Five of the eight are available by Level 34, so the mid-game is when you'll have the most flexibility to experiment with different AR playstyles before the Axion and Cronen Squall round things out at the top end.
Modern Warfare 4 Guide: All Weapons & How to Unlock Them
Every SMG in Modern Warfare 4
Five submachine guns cover the close-range game, and the full class wraps up at Level 34. The ISO Nightshade is available from the moment you unlock custom classes.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| ISO Nightshade | 4 |
| VEL 46 | 13 |
| Wz.55 Striga | 21 |
| PPSh-41 | 27 |
| X-58 Nyx | 34 |
Modern Warfare 4 Guide: All Weapons & How to Unlock Them
Every shotgun in Modern Warfare 4
The shotgun class is the smallest at launch with just two options. There's a notable gap between them: the Rezi 12 is available at Level 4, but the Warlord doesn't arrive until Level 32.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| Rezi 12 | 4 |
| Warlord | 32 |
Every LMG in Modern Warfare 4
Three LMGs, with two available early. The FiNN LMG and Type 73 are both unlocked before Level 10, but the APOC-338 sits behind a Level 44 requirement.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| FiNN LMG | 4 |
| Type 73 | 9 |
| APOC-338 | 44 |
Every marksman rifle in Modern Warfare 4
Marksman rifles sit between ARs and snipers in terms of range, and MW4 launches with three. The Mosin-Nagant is the late unlock here at Level 36.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| MAR-9 | 4 |
| Oris 8.6 | 11 |
| Mosin-Nagant | 36 |
Every sniper rifle in Modern Warfare 4
Three sniper rifles are spaced across the progression curve. The KG-7 Vulcan starts at Level 4, the Astaroth .57 arrives at Level 25, and the Signal 50 is the final sniper unlock at Level 50.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| KG-7 Vulcan | 4 |
| Astaroth .57 | 25 |
| Signal 50 | 50 |
Every pistol in Modern Warfare 4
Four pistols split into two early unlocks and two late ones. The SANG 9mm and Krait P68 are both available before Level 10, but the .50 GS and Mojave .357 don't show up until the low-to-mid 40s.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| SANG 9mm | 4 |
| Krait P68 | 7 |
| .50 GS | 41 |
| Mojave .357 | 48 |
Every launcher in Modern Warfare 4
Four launchers round out the secondary class. The PILA is your starter, and the remaining three unlock between Levels 23 and 54.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| PILA | 4 |
| RPG-8 | 23 |
| JOKR | 43 |
| PM-40 Anvil | 54 |
What is the melee weapon in Modern Warfare 4?
There is one melee weapon at launch: the FSS Carbon Edge 1095, available at Level 4 alongside every other starter weapon.
| Weapon | Unlock Level |
|---|---|
| FSS Carbon Edge 1095 | 4 |
How does weapon unlocking work in Modern Warfare 4?
Every weapon in MW4 unlocks through player level progression alone. There are no challenge-based requirements or separate unlock conditions for the base guns at launch. Level 4 is the floor for all starter weapons across every class, and Level 55 is the highest requirement in the game, belonging to the Cronen Squall.
The progression curve front-loads access reasonably well. By Level 34, you'll have unlocked 5 of 8 assault rifles, all 5 SMGs, both shotguns, 2 of 3 LMGs, 2 of 3 marksman rifles, 1 of 3 snipers, both early pistols, and the RPG-8 launcher. That's a solid working arsenal before you reach the back half of the level cap.
For a complete picture of everything else you're earning as you level up, the MW4 beta rewards guide breaks down every level reward and what carries over to the full game. If you want to plan your killstreak setup alongside your weapon choices, the MW4 killstreaks guide has every streak and its exact kill requirement.
The full MW4 guides collection covers game modes, perks, camos, and everything else you need heading into launch.
