*NEW* BUFFED PATRIOT XMR is NOW META in MW4 SEASON 1! (Best PATRIOT XMR Class Setup)

Patriot XMR Overview

Ears presents the Patriot XMR as an underrated assault rifle that became much stronger after a Season 1 buff. He highlights its fast fire rate, relatively quick aiming for a heavy rifle, controllable recoil, and solid performance at medium and long range.

Recommended Patriot XMR Setup

• Laser: Dim ADS laser for faster aiming.
• Barrel: Long barrel for recoil control, range, and bullet velocity.
• Muzzle: Heavy suppressor for additional recoil control, range, bullet velocity, and sound suppression.
• Underbarrel: Short angled grip to smooth recoil and improve sway control and aiming movement.
• Final attachment: Choose one:
  • 35-round magazine for more ammunition than the standard 25-round magazine.
  • Sighting grip for added recoil and sway control.

Other Equipment and Perks

• Equipment: RPG-8, knife, stim, Claymore, and portable radar.
• Perks: Supply, Ninja, and Gatherer. Hardline is suggested as an alternative.
• Scorestreaks: Crossfire, Wilson, and Dead Stalker.

Gameplay Highlights and Tips

In objective modes, Ears recommends rotating early to the next point, watching likely enemy approaches, and defending the objective rather than chasing kills or pushing too far into enemy spawns.

He uses UAVs and other streaks to locate or pressure enemies, but notes that the Wilson is easily destroyed. The gameplay includes matches of 44–1, 61–12, and 54–7. Ears also points out that recoil and sight wobble can still cause missed shots, even with the recommended setup.

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