Updated Oct 29, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

These weapons are dominating the meta

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The best guns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are exactly what you should be using if you want to be part of the meta right now. This is one of the best Call of Duty multiplayer experiences in a long time, and with a vast array of guns to choose from, you can dominate the skill-based matchmaking and improve your kill-death ratio.

So without further ado, here are the five best guns in the Modern Warfare 4 meta right now.

Update (Oct. 29) : We've updated this guide with the best guns following the game's full launch.

Here are the five best guns in the Modern Warfare 4 meta right now, with more detail about each further below:

Han 86

M4

ISO Nightshade

Vel 46

Mosin-Nagant

Han 86 (assault rifle)

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