Best XMG Loadouts
XMG Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the XMG.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Long Range
Best XMG Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
9.5
Attachments
Loadout Description
The XMG has solid damage and low recoil, making it the best LMG. However, it remains a heavy weapon to move around with.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
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Low Recoil
Long Range
Long Range
XMG
Resurgence
Mid Range
Hardcore
Hardcore Optimized
XMG Statistics
The statistics of the XMG in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key XMG Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
380 ms
Sprint To Fire
250 ms
Reload Speed
7,960 ms
Bullet Velocity
860 m/s
RPM
697 rpm
Movement
4.4 m/s
Crouch Movement
1.6 m/s
Sprint
5.8 m/s
ADS Movement
2.5 m/s
Gun Kick
16.02
Horizontal Recoil
4.26
Vertical Recoil
49.29
Magazine Size
100
Hipfire Max
10
Hipfire Min
6
XMG Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the XMG.
BO6 Zombies
#1
High Rounds
Absolute Meta
Black Ops 6
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
Warzone
#4
Long Range
Very Good
XMG Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the XMG used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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XMG Camos Challenges
The collection of all XMG camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
B06 Weapons
Multiplayer
Zombies
Mastery
Gold Tiger
Get 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
King’s Ransom
Get 3 Kills without dying 5 times
Catalyst
Get 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
Abyss
Get 5 Kills without dying 2 times
Special Camos
Fizz
Get 2 Kills without reloading 5 times
Nightfang
Get 5 Kills while under an enemy UAV
Military Camos
Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
XMG Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the XMG in Warzone!
Oct 21, 2025
Season 6
Buff
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.22x to 1.32x.
Upper Torso multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x.
Bullet Velocity increased from 810m/s to 860m/s.
Aug 6, 2025
Season 5
Buff
Lower Torso multiplier increased from 1x to 1.1x.
Bullet Velocity increased from 790m/s to 810m/s.
Jul 1, 2025
Season 4 Reloaded
Buff
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.18x to 1.22x.
Upper Torso multiplier increased from 1.01x to 1.1x.
ADS Speed improved from 420ms to 380ms.
Sprint-to-Fire Speed improved from 260ms to 250ms.
May 28, 2025
Season 4
Buff
Max damage decreased: 35 → 29
Max range increased: 40.6m → 86.3m
Removed medium damage range
Headshot multiplier: 1.3x → 1.18x
Torso multipliers: 1.04x → 1.01x
Movement:
▸ Speed: 4.3m/s → 4.4m/s
▸ Sprint: 6m/s → 6.1m/s
▸ ADS: 2.4m/s → 2.5m/s
▸ ADS fire: 1.7m/s → 1.9m/s
Marksman Foregrip: View/Gun kick 20% → 25%
May 1, 2025
Season 3 Reloaded
Buff
Fast Mag I:
Pre-Fire Delay reduced to 25ms (25% reduction).
Fast Mag II:
Pre-Fire Delay reduced to 17ms (50% reduction).
Apr 3, 2025
Season 3
Buff
Max damage increased to 35 with reduced range to 40.6m. New medium range added: 29 damage from 40.6–50.8m. Min damage decreased to 27, now starts >50.8m. Headshot multiplier significantly increased to 1.3x. Lower torso and leg multipliers raised to 1.04x. Bullet velocity improved to 790m/s.
Jan 27, 2025
Season 2
Nerf
Buffer Stock Attachment:
Horizontal Recoil Control bonus decreased to 25%, down from 40%.
Vertical Recoil Control bonus decreased to 15%, down from 25%.
Gunkick bonus decreased to 15%, down from 25%.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Nerf
CHF Barrel
Vertical View Kick and Gun Kick penalty increased from 45% to 50%.
Horizontal View Kick and Gun Kick penalty increased from 20% to 25%.
Dec 5, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Buff
Upper Torso and Arm Modifiers: Increased from 1x to 1.04x.
Bullet Velocity: Increased from 710m/s to 770m/s.
Aim Down Sight Speed: Improved from 450ms to 420ms.
XMG Attachments
All the attachments available on the XMG, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 4 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 5 | Optic | ||||
| Level 6 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 7 | Laser | ||||
| Level 8 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 9 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 10 | Optic | ||||
| Level 11 | Stock | ||||
| Level 12 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 13 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 14 | Laser | ||||
| Level 15 | Optic | ||||
| Level 16 | Stock | ||||
| Level 17 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 18 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 19 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 20 | Optic | ||||
| Level 21 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 22 | Laser | ||||
| Level 23 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 24 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 25 | Optic | ||||
| Level 26 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 27 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 28 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 29 | Stock | ||||
| Level 30 | Optic | ||||
| Level 31 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 32 | Laser | ||||
| Level 33 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 34 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 35 | Optic | ||||
| Level 36 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 37 | Laser | ||||
| Level 38 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 39 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 40 | Optic | ||||
| Level 41 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 42 | Stock | ||||
| Level 43 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 44 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 45 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 46 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 47 | Stock | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Muzzle |
XMG Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the XMG Popularity.
Warzone
BO6
Current XMG Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
XMG Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the XMG.
Is the XMG meta in Warzone?
The XMG is currently ranked as Very Good in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 0.7%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best XMG Loadout?
The best XMG Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Volzhskiy Reflex Optic, Compensator Muzzle, Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel, Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel, Buffer Weight Stock Stock.
Is the XMG easy to use?
The XMG has a base EaseScore of 7.7/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the XMG TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the XMG has an weighted average time to kill of 689ms up to 10m. Then 689ms up to 40m, 694ms up to 80m and 796ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the XMG?
The best alternatives to the XMG are GPMG-7, PU-21, PML 5.56, Feng 82.
What is the XMG pick rate?
The current XMG pick rate is 0.7%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.