How to unlock the M4 in WARDOGS
The M4 unlocks at Assault level 20. Unlocking it then costs $100,000, and each one after that costs $2,800.
How much XP does it take?
Assault level 20 takes 250,000 Assault XP from level 0. Kills with Assault weapons, and the class's own jobs, earn Assault XP.
| If you only did this | You'd need |
|---|---|
| Rifle or pistol kill (at 250 XP each) | 1,000 |
| Headshot kill (at 275 XP each) | 910 |
| Hot zone magnet activation (at 500 XP each) | 500 |
| Sample matches (at 2,550 XP a match) | 99 |
A sample Assault match of 8 × rifle or pistol kill, 2 × headshot kill earns 2,550 XP.
How many players have it?
30% of the 526 ranked players on WD Stats own the M4.
Also unlocked around Assault level 20
- CQ-2x Prism Combat Scope: level 17, $15,000
- TGP-A Suppressor 5.45: level 19, $17,500
- AR Multi-Caliber Suppressor: level 21, $20,000
- Holographic Sight: level 22, $20,000
Work it out from your own level · Assault class guide · All weapons
Where these numbers come from
- Unlock levels and costs: the game's own unlock data, last checked 26 September 2026.
- XP per action: players' testing, so treat it as a close estimate unless it's marked as confirmed in game. Last reviewed 27 September 2026.
- Ownership and class figures: the 526 ranked players on WD Stats (public profiles with stats), updated hourly.