Modern Warfare 4

MW4 Level Unlock Roadmap (1–55) & Prestige Rewards

All 103 Player Level unlocks in Modern Warfare 4 — 33 weapons, 18 perks, 17 Killstreaks and every Tactical, Lethal and Field Upgrade — mapped level by level from Private I to Commander. Enter your level to see what is next, then scroll down for the 10 Prestige tiers, Prestige Master to Level 1000 and the Classic (20% XP) vs Regular choice. Source: Activision’s official launch progression table.

Level 1 · Private ILevel 55 · Commander
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103 still to unlock

Up next

Level 21 level away
  • DemolitionDefault Loadout
Level 32 levels away
  • SniperDefault Loadout
Level 43 levels away
  • Create a ClassFeature
  • FiNN LMGWeapon
  • FSS Carbon Edge 1095Weapon
  • Han 86Weapon
  • ISO NightshadeWeapon
  • KG-7 VulcanWeapon
  • MAR-9Weapon
  • PILAWeapon
  • Rezi 12Weapon
  • Sang 9mmWeapon
  • Blood RushPerk
  • Combat GridPerk
  • HardlinePerk
  • Lethal ReachPerk
  • OverkillPerk
  • Quick FixPerk
  • Artillery BeaconKillstreak
  • Attack HelicopterKillstreak
  • UAVKillstreak
  • DDOSField Upgrade
  • Portable RadarField Upgrade
  • Flash GrenadeTactical
  • Smoke GrenadeTactical
  • Frag GrenadeLethal
  • Sticky GrenadeLethal

Level-by-level unlocks

  1. 1
    Level 1You are hereStarting rank · Private I
  2. 2
    Level 2
    • DemolitionDefault Loadout
  3. 3
    Level 3
    • SniperDefault Loadout
  4. 4
    Level 4
    • Create a ClassFeature
    • FiNN LMGWeapon · LMG
    • FSS Carbon Edge 1095Weapon · Melee
    • Han 86Weapon · Assault Rifle
    • ISO NightshadeWeapon · SMG
    • KG-7 VulcanWeapon · Sniper Rifle
    • MAR-9Weapon · Marksman Rifle
    • PILAWeapon · Launcher
    • Rezi 12Weapon · Shotgun
    • Sang 9mmWeapon · Pistol
    • Blood RushPerk · P2
    • Combat GridPerk · P3
    • HardlinePerk · P2
    • Lethal ReachPerk · P3
    • OverkillPerk · P1
    • Quick FixPerk · P1
    • Artillery BeaconKillstreak · 6 kills
    • Attack HelicopterKillstreak · 10 kills
    • UAVKillstreak · 4 kills
    • DDOSField Upgrade
    • Portable RadarField Upgrade
    • Flash GrenadeTactical
    • Smoke GrenadeTactical
    • Frag GrenadeLethal
    • Sticky GrenadeLethal
  5. 5
    Level 5
    • VEL 46Weapon · SMG
  6. 6
    Level 6
    • Bomb GliderKillstreak · 4 kills
    • Munitions BoxField Upgrade
  7. 7
    Level 7
    • Krait P68Weapon · Pistol
    • Drill ChargeLethal
  8. 8
    Level 8
    • High AlertPerk · P1
    • SAM Airburst TurretField Upgrade
  9. 9
    Level 9
    • Type 73Weapon · LMG
    • Care PackageKillstreak · 4 kills
  10. 10
    Level 10
    • Snapshot GrenadeTactical
  11. 11
    Level 11
    • Oris 8.6Weapon · Marksman Rifle
    • Riot ShieldField Upgrade
  12. 12
    Level 12
    • Battle HardenedPerk · P3
    • Impact WarheadKillstreak · 4 kills
  13. 13
    Level 13
    • Proximity MineLethal
  14. 14
    Level 14
    • M4Weapon · Assault Rifle
    • Trophy SystemField Upgrade
  15. 15
    Level 15
    • Concussion GrenadeTactical
  16. 16
    Level 16
    • Bomb SquadPerk · P2
    • WheelsonKillstreak · 8 kills
  17. 17
    Level 17
    • Zip GunLethal
  18. 18
    Level 18
    • WZ.55 StrigaWeapon · SMG
  19. 19
    Level 19
    • Seeker DroneField Upgrade
  20. 20
    Level 20
    • Fast HandsPerk · P2
    • CrossfireKillstreak · 6 kills
  21. 21
    Level 21
    • Hyeon BurstWeapon · Assault Rifle
  22. 22
    Level 22
    • Trip WireLethal
  23. 23
    Level 23
    • RPG-8Weapon · Launcher
    • Heartbeat SensorTactical
  24. 24
    Level 24
    • GhostPerk · P1
    • Missile SalvoKillstreak · 8 kills
  25. 25
    Level 25
    • Astaroth .57Weapon · Sniper Rifle
    • Inflatable DecoyField Upgrade
  26. 26
    Level 26
    • Combat DroneKillstreak · 6 kills
    • ThermiteLethal
  27. 27
    Level 27
    • Patriot XMRWeapon · Assault Rifle
  28. 28
    Level 28
    • ScavengerPerk · P3
    • Molotov CocktailLethal
  29. 29
    Level 29
    • Smoke WallField Upgrade
    • Shock StickTactical
  30. 30
    Level 30
    • PPSh-41Weapon · SMG
    • NinjaPerk · P2
  31. 31
    Level 31
    • ResupplyPerk · P1
    • Counter UAVKillstreak · 6 kills
  32. 32
    Level 32
    • WarlordWeapon · Shotgun
    • TrackerPerk · P3
  33. 33
    Level 33
    • Recon DroneField Upgrade
  34. 34
    Level 34
    • Kastov 762Weapon · Assault Rifle
  35. 35
    Level 35
    • DeathstalkerKillstreak · 10 kills
  36. 36
    Level 36
    • Mosin-NagantWeapon · Marksman Rifle
    • Cold-BloodedPerk · P3
  37. 37
    Level 37
    • ClaymoreLethal
  38. 38
    Level 38
    • Railgun SentryKillstreak · 8 kills
  39. 39
    Level 39
    • OdenWeapon · Assault Rifle
  40. 40
    Level 40
    • BirdseyePerk · P2
    • Advanced UAVKillstreak · 10 kills
  41. 41
    Level 41
    • .50 GSWeapon · Pistol
    • Razor Wire TrapField Upgrade
  42. 42
    Level 42
    • Decoy GrenadeTactical
  43. 43
    Level 43
    • JOKRWeapon · Launcher
    • C4Lethal
  44. 44
    Level 44
    • APOC-338Weapon · LMG
  45. 45
    Level 45
    • ArgonautKillstreak · 10 kills
    • Tactical InsertionField Upgrade
  46. 46
    Level 46
    • X-58 NyxWeapon · SMG
  47. 47
    Level 47
    • StimTactical
  48. 48
    Level 48
    • Mojave .357Weapon · Pistol
    • Kill ChainPerk · P1
  49. 49
    Level 49
    • Throwing KnifeLethal
  50. 50
    Level 50
    • Signal 50Weapon · Sniper Rifle
  51. 51
    Level 51
    • GunshipKillstreak · 12 kills
  52. 52
    Level 52
    • AxionWeapon · Assault Rifle
  53. 53
    Level 53
    • Screamer MineTactical
  54. 54
    Level 54
    • PM-40 AnvilWeapon · Launcher
  55. 55
    Level 55
    • Cronen SquallWeapon · Assault Rifle
    • Air LockdownKillstreak · 12 kills

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Prestige: Classic vs Regular, rewards and Prestige Master

At Level 55 you choose a Prestige path, and you choose again at every Prestige. Ten Prestige tiers lead to Prestige Master, which runs to Level 1000.

Classic Prestige

The traditional reset: Level unlocks and Create-a-Class progress start over in exchange for faster XP, a Permanent Unlock Token and Prime cosmetic variants.

  • +20% XP boost
  • 1 Permanent Unlock Token per Prestige
  • Bonus “Prime” cosmetic rewards
  • Keeps all Level unlocks and Create-a-Class progress

Regular Prestige

Restart at Level 1 but keep every weapon, perk, Killstreak and piece of equipment you have unlocked.

  • +20% XP boost
  • 1 Permanent Unlock Token per Prestige
  • Bonus “Prime” cosmetic rewards
  • Keeps all Level unlocks and Create-a-Class progress

Prestige 1 track (Call of Duty, 2003)

The only tier Activision has itemised; every Prestige awards a new reward every ten levels.

  1. InstantSandstormOperator Skin for Army SF Airborne (instant reward)
  2. Level 10Call of Duty (2003)Loading Screen
  3. Level 20Emblem
  4. Level 30Weapon Charm
  5. Level 40Men of ServiceLarge Decal
  6. Level 50The Vet / The Vet PrimeMosin-Nagant Weapon Blueprint (Regular / Classic)

Prestige 1–10 final rewards

Each Prestige is inspired by a different Infinity Ward title. Most rewards are shared; the Level 50 reward comes in a Regular and a Classic (Prime) version.

PrestigeInspired byRewardRegular trackClassic track
1Call of Duty (2003)Mosin-Nagant BlueprintThe VetThe Vet Prime
2Call of Duty 2 (2005)PPSh-41 BlueprintCalm ResolveTrench Fiend
3Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)SAS Operator SkinWatchtowerWatchtower Prime
4Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)Finn BlueprintTerminalTorn Up
5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)Army SF Airborne Operator SkinRazor OneRazor One Prime
6Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013)Axion BlueprintGhosts LegendGhosts Legend Prime
7Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016)Army SF Airborne Operator SkinWarfighterWarfighter Prime
8Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)M4 Blueprint141141 Prime
9Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)Reece Operator SkinSableSable Prime
10Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (2026)Sang 9mm BlueprintBoksuBoksu Prime

Prestige Master (Level 56–1000)

Rewards every five to ten levels up to 99, then every 25 levels to Level 1,000 and the Prestige Legend title.

  • 56ParagonOperator Skin for Park + Orange Level Color (instant reward)
  • 60Best of the BestLoading Screen
  • 65Prestige Master 56Emblem
  • 70PinnacleWeapon Charm
  • 80Containment BreachWeapon Sticker
  • 90Master RenegadeHan 86 Weapon Blueprint
  • 100Navy Level ColorFirst set of legacy Prestige Icons; new Level Colors every 25 levels, legacy icon sets every 100
  • 1000Prestige LegendFinal rewards are classified

Where to spend a Permanent Unlock Token

Classic Prestige grants one token that keeps a single Level unlock forever. Activision recommends perks, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks and equipment over weapons, because any Store or Battle Pass Blueprint already keeps its base weapon unlocked. These are the latest-unlocking candidates:

  • Air LockdownLevel 55
  • Screamer MineLevel 53
  • GunshipLevel 51
  • Throwing KnifeLevel 49
  • Kill ChainLevel 48
  • StimLevel 47
  • ArgonautLevel 45
  • Tactical InsertionLevel 45

Want the levels without the hours?

MW4 account leveling delivers Soldier Rank 1–55 on your account from launch day, priced per level.

See account leveling

MW4 Level Unlocks FAQ

What level unlocks Create-a-Class in MW4?

Level 4. That single level also unlocks the first weapons, six perks, three Killstreaks and the starter Tacticals, Lethals and Field Upgrades — the biggest unlock in the whole 55-level ladder.

How many unlocks are there from Level 1 to 55?

103 in total: 33 weapons, 18 perks, 17 Killstreaks, 9 Tacticals, 11 Lethals, 12 Field Upgrades, two Default Loadouts and the Create-a-Class feature.

What is the difference between Classic and Regular Prestige in MW4?

Classic resets your Level unlocks and Create-a-Class progress for a 20% XP boost, one Permanent Unlock Token and Prime cosmetic rewards. Regular restarts you at Level 1 but keeps everything unlocked. You pick again at every Prestige.

What do you get at Prestige Master in MW4?

After 10 Prestiges you enter Prestige Master at Level 56 and level up to 1000: the Paragon Operator Skin and Orange Level Color immediately, rewards every five to ten levels to 99, then every 25 levels, with legacy Prestige icons every 100 levels.

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