LoadoutAssault Rifle · 6.8 Wrath
Cronen Squall in MW4 DMZ: stats, unlock and Apex Attachment
An open-bolt bullpup in 6.8 Wrath. Activision files it under assault rifles but describes it as a marksman-style rifle: high damage, manageable recoil and long-range accuracy. It is the last rifle unlocked, at player level 55.
How it compares to other assault rifles
- Fire rate: 673 RPM, which is #4 of 8 in its class.
- Magazine: 20 rounds, which is tied for #7 of 8. The reserve holds about 4 more magazines.
- Mag dump: about 1.8s of continuous fire at the listed rate. This is our calculation, and burst or semi-auto weapons take longer in practice.
- Weapon levels: 67 levels to max it out.
| Weapon | Fire rate | Mag | Reserve | Mag dump | Weapon lvls | Unlock (MP lvl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Han 86 | 740 RPM | 30 | 90 | 2.4s | 72 | 4 |
| M4 | 810 RPM | 30 | 90 | 2.2s | 72 | 14 |
| Hyeon Burst | 375 RPM | 30 | 90 | 4.8s | 68 | 21 |
| Patriot XMR | 645 RPM | 25 | 100 | 2.3s | 72 | 27 |
| Kastov 762 | 600 RPM | 30 | 90 | 3s | 68 | 34 |
| Oden | 413 RPM | 20 | 60 | 2.9s | 65 | 39 |
| Axion | 705 RPM | 30 | 90 | 2.6s | 69 | 52 |
| Cronen Squall | 673 RPM | 20 | 80 | 1.8s | 67 | 55 |
Attachment slots
The Cronen Squall has 9 attachment categories. In MW4 you unlock each attachment once, and it then works on every weapon that accepts it.
- Optic
- Muzzle
- Barrel
- Underbarrel
- Magazine
- Rear Grip
- Stock
- Laser
- Ammunition
We are not publishing our own attachment-by-attachment build until we have tested this weapon in the launch version. Until then, the in-game Gunny optimizer in Create-a-Class and the FOB Gunsmith can suggest close-range, balanced and long-range builds from the attachments you own.
Apex Attachment: Cronen Maelstrom
Fires a missile you can steer with an infrared laser while aiming down sights. It can be fired unguided, but loses effectiveness quickly at range.
It blocks the Laser, Underbarrel slot(s). Apex Attachments do not use one of your normal attachment slots, and you unlock this one at weapon level 67.
Getting the Cronen Squall in DMZ
The Cronen Squall unlocks at player level 55.
In DMZ the player level only matters for leveling, because weapon levels and attachment unlocks are shared with Multiplayer. To actually carry a Cronen Squall into Hajin:
- Loot one from enemies, players or military containers. Weapons found in Hajin can have up to 8 attachments.
- Buy it from the Vendor (DMZ level 5) when it is in that day's stock.
- Extract once with the Cronen Squall Weapon Manual. After that you can buy the base weapon at the Gunsmith (DMZ level 10) as often as you like and add up to 5 attachments with DMZ Cash.
Any Cronen Squall you extract with can also be upgraded at the Gunsmith as a one-off copy. You can carry two weapons in and out of a deployment, or more with a Weapon Backpack.
FAQ
What is the Cronen Squall's fire rate in MW4?
Activision lists the Cronen Squall at 673 RPM, which is #4 of 8 assault rifles.
How do you unlock the Cronen Squall?
The Cronen Squall unlocks at player level 55. That is a Multiplayer player level. In DMZ you get the weapon itself by looting it, buying it from the Vendor, or extracting with its Weapon Manual so you can buy it at the Gunsmith.
What is the Cronen Squall's Apex Attachment?
Cronen Maelstrom. Fires a missile you can steer with an infrared laser while aiming down sights. It can be fired unguided, but loses effectiveness quickly at range. It blocks the Laser, Underbarrel slot(s). You unlock it by reaching the weapon's maximum level (67).
See all 33 MW4 weapons or the DMZ starter loadouts.