SMGs · Modern Warfare 4
WZ.55 Striga in MW4: Unlock Level, Weapon Levels, Camos & How Long to Max
Everything that gates the WZ.55 Striga, straight from Activision's launch data: when it joins Create-a-Class, how many weapon levels sit between you and its Apex Attachment, which camo challenges its class pulls, and a straight answer to how long the grind takes.
Quick facts
- Class
- SMGs
- Unlocks at
- Player Level 18
- Weapon levels
- 60
- Apex Attachment
- WZ.55 Striga Rampage
- Role
- Mobile 9x18 SMG with heavy stopping power
Verified against Activision's launch guide · 2026-10-20
Best WZ.55 Striga loadout
All-round build · updated 2026-11-01
- Muzzle330TC2 Gridlock
- BarrelGW Sender 500
- LaserXRK Clutch-LS
- Rear GripMatuzek 532-L Grip
- Magazine35 Round Mag
When do you unlock the WZ.55 Striga?
The WZ.55 Striga joins Create-a-Class at Player Level 18. Until then it only shows up in Default Loadouts or picked up off the ground. Rank XP, not weapon XP, is what unlocks it.
See every unlock level on the MW4 unlock roadmapWeapon levels and the WZ.55 Striga Rampage
The WZ.55 Striga has 60 weapon levels. Each one unlocks an attachment or a camo milestone; the final level unlocks its Apex Attachment, the WZ.55 Striga Rampage, and opens Weapon Prestige.
Weapon Prestige camos on the WZ.55 Striga
After Max Level you can prestige the weapon. Each step of the Pyroclast chain is earned on this weapon alone:
Pyroclast
Reach Max Level 60, then enter Weapon Prestige 1
Pyroclast Terminus
Reach Weapon Prestige 1 Max Level (60)
Pyroclast Scatter
Reach Weapon Prestige Master Level 150
Pyroclast Cascade
Reach Weapon Prestige Master Level 250
SMGs camo challenges
Completionist camos are earned per weapon. Gold needs all 8 Military and 3 Special camos first; Platinum and Harmonic Break use the SMGs class challenge.
- Gold
- 15 kills in a single match (Multiplayer) · 100 kills in DMZ
- Platinum
- 25× Kills from behind (Multiplayer) · 75× in DMZ
- Harmonic Break
- 50× Hipfire kills
Mode Mastery camos (Mercurial Drift → Orion Reforged) are account-wide chains that open once you hold Divergence. They are not tracked per weapon, so they are not listed here.
Track the WZ.55 Striga in the MW4 camo trackerHow long does it take to max the WZ.55 Striga?
A transparent estimate from the weapon's 60-level ladder. Two columns, because the answer depends almost entirely on how many kills you land per match with the gun.
| How long does it take to max the WZ.55 Striga? | Public matches | Bot lobbies |
|---|---|---|
| To Max Level (60) — Apex unlocked | 40 matches≈ 7.3 h | 10 lobbies≈ 1.7 h |
| To Weapon Prestige 1 Max — Pyroclast Terminus | 80 matches≈ 14.7 h | 20 lobbies≈ 3.3 h |
Assumptions: 1.5 weapon levels per public match (11-minute games) versus 6 per bot lobby (10 minutes, 60–100+ kills on the gun). A Double Weapon XP token halves both columns. Estimates, not measurements — refreshed 2026-10-26.
To max the WZ.55 Striga you need about 10 bot lobbies — the 10 Lobbies package covers it (≈10 lobbies) for $29.99
Get 10 LobbiesWZ.55 Striga FAQ
What level do you unlock the WZ.55 Striga in MW4?
The WZ.55 Striga unlocks at Player Level 18 in Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer, per Activision's launch progression table.
How many weapon levels does the WZ.55 Striga have?
60. Reaching the final level unlocks the Apex Attachment (WZ.55 Striga Rampage) and opens Weapon Prestige for the WZ.55 Striga.
How long does it take to max the WZ.55 Striga?
Roughly 40 public matches (about 7.3 hours) at 1.5 weapon levels per match, or around 10 bot lobbies at 6 levels each. Double Weapon XP halves both.
What are the WZ.55 Striga camo challenges?
Gold needs 15 kills in a single match after all Military and Special camos. Platinum asks for 25× Kills from behind (Multiplayer) · 75× in DMZ and Harmonic Break for 50× Hipfire kills — the SMGs class challenges.