LoadoutSniper Rifle · .50 cal
Signal 50 in MW4 DMZ: stats, unlock and Apex Attachment
A .50 cal anti-materiel rifle with a recoil-reducing reciprocating barrel that keeps follow-up shots stable. At 111 RPM it fires much faster than the other two launch snipers.
How it compares to other sniper rifles
- Fire rate: 111 RPM, which is the highest of 3 in its class.
- Magazine: 7 rounds, which is #2 of 3. The reserve holds about 3 more magazines.
- Mag dump: about 3.8s of continuous fire at the listed rate. This is our calculation, and burst or semi-auto weapons take longer in practice.
- Weapon levels: 74 levels to max it out.
| Weapon | Fire rate | Mag | Reserve | Mag dump | Weapon lvls | Unlock (MP lvl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG-7 Vulcan | 41 RPM | 10 | 20 | 14.6s | 75 | 4 |
| Astaroth .57 | 34 RPM | 3 | 9 | 5.3s | 54 | 25 / 10* |
| Signal 50 | 111 RPM | 7 | 21 | 3.8s | 74 | 50 / 35* |
Attachment slots
The Signal 50 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: Signal Inferno
Loads .50 cal incendiary rounds that deal much more damage to vehicles and Killstreaks.
It blocks the Ammunition slot(s). Apex Attachments do not use one of your normal attachment slots, and you unlock this one at weapon level 74.
Getting the Signal 50 in DMZ
Activision's launch post lists the Signal 50 as unlocking at player level 50 in its unlock table and at level 35 in the weapon's own entry. Check your in-game Progression menu to confirm.
In DMZ the player level only matters for leveling, because weapon levels and attachment unlocks are shared with Multiplayer. To actually carry a Signal 50 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 Signal 50 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 Signal 50 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 Signal 50's fire rate in MW4?
Activision lists the Signal 50 at 111 RPM, which is the highest of 3 sniper rifles.
How do you unlock the Signal 50?
Activision's launch post lists the Signal 50 as unlocking at player level 50 in its unlock table and at level 35 in the weapon's own entry. Check your in-game Progression menu to confirm. 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 Signal 50's Apex Attachment?
Signal Inferno. Loads .50 cal incendiary rounds that deal much more damage to vehicles and Killstreaks. It blocks the Ammunition slot(s). You unlock it by reaching the weapon's maximum level (74).
See all 33 MW4 weapons or the DMZ starter loadouts.