Best M16 Loadouts
M16 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the M16.
Warzone
MW3
Sniper Support (Full Auto)
Best M16 Loadout for Sniper Support (Full Auto)
Ease Score
6.5
Attachments
Loadout Description
With this new kit, the M16 is now full auto!
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Long Range
Best M16 Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
9.2
Attachments
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
M16 Statistics
The statistics of the M16 in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
MW3
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Sniper Support (5) - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key M16 Stats
Base Weapon
Sniper Support (5)
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
M16 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the M16.
MW3
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#5
Versatile
Viable
Warzone
#6
Sniper Support
Other
#6
Long Range
Other
M16 Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the M16 used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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M16 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the M16 in Warzone!
Nov 14, 2024
Season 1
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range increased from 25.4 meters to 33.02.
Jak Patriot Conversion Kit
Maximum Damage Range decreased from 36.83 meters to 30.48.
Medium Damage Range 1 decreased from 43.18 meters to 38.1.
Medium Damage Range 2 decreased from 60.96 meters to 48.26.
Sep 18, 2024
Season 6
Buff
JAK Patriot Conversion Kit
Max Damage Range increased to 36.83 meters, up from 30.48.
Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 43.18 meters, up from 37.33.
Mid Damage Range increased to 60.96 meters, up from 53.34.
Aug 21, 2024
Season 5 Reloaded
Buff
JAK Patriot Conversion Kit
Max Damage Range increased to 30.48 meters, up from 24.9.
Jun 26, 2024
Season 4 Reloaded
Buff
Jak Patriot AMP
Mid Damage Range increased to 53.34 meters, up from 48.26.
Apr 16, 2024
Season 3 - Week 3
Buff
Decreased horizontal and vertical recoil by 20%.
Decreased gun kick by 20%.
Decreased visual recoil by 18%.
Season 6
Buff
Close Damage Range increased
Lower Torso Damage Multipliers increased
Limb Damage Multipliers increased
Season 5
Buff
Maximum Damage increased
Close-mid Damage increased
Limb Damage Multipliers increased
Season 3 Reloaded
Buff
Close-mid Damage Range increased
Maximum Damage Range increased
Minimum Armor Damage added | Warzone 2.0 Only
Cooldown time between bursts decreased
Reduced ‘First Raise’ animation time
M16 Attachments
All the attachments available on the M16, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 5 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 5 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 7 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 7 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 9 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 9 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 11 | Optic | ||||
| Level 11 | Optic | ||||
| Level 13 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 13 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 15 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 15 | Rear Grip |
M16 Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lachmann-556 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.2% | View  | |
| TR-76 Geist |  | Assault Rifle | 0.7% | View | |
| TAQ-56 |  | Assault Rifle | 16% | View | |
| Kastov 762 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.4% | View | |
| FR Avancer |  | Assault Rifle | 0.3% | View | |
| M4 |  | Assault Rifle | 6.7% | View | |
| M13B |  | Assault Rifle | 1.2% | View | |
| Kastov-74U |  | Assault Rifle | 1.4% | View | |
| Tempus Razorback |  | Assault Rifle | 0.5% | View | |
| ISO Hemlock |  | Assault Rifle | 0.3% | View | |
| Kastov 545 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.3% | View | |
| STB 556 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.2% | View | |
| M13C |  | Assault Rifle | 1.4% | View | |
| Chimera |  | Assault Rifle | 0.9% | View |
Lachmann-556Assault Rifle
TR-76 GeistAssault Rifle
TAQ-56Assault Rifle
Kastov 762Assault Rifle
FR AvancerAssault Rifle
M4Assault Rifle
M13BAssault Rifle
Kastov-74UAssault Rifle
Tempus RazorbackAssault Rifle
ISO HemlockAssault Rifle
Kastov 545Assault Rifle
STB 556Assault Rifle
M13CAssault Rifle
ChimeraAssault Rifle
M16 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the M16 Popularity.
Warzone
MW3
Current M16 Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
M16 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the M16.
Is the M16 meta in Warzone?
The M16 is currently ranked as Other in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 0%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best M16 Loadout?
The best M16 Loadout is the Sniper Support build. For the attachment you want to use: Casus Brake Muzzle, 60 Round Mag Magazine, Bruen Tactical Vertical Grip Underbarrel, 5.56 NATO High Grain Ammunition.
Is the M16 easy to use?
The M16 has a base EaseScore of 8.6/10. 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 M16 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Sniper Support loadout, the M16 has an weighted average time to kill of 666ms up to 10m. Then 681ms up to 40m, 875ms up to 80m and 959ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the M16?
The best alternatives to the M16 are Lachmann-556, TR-76 Geist, TAQ-56, Kastov 762, FR Avancer.
What is the M16 pick rate?
The current M16 pick rate is 0%. 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.