Apex Attachments Change Guns Completely
45sReveals a game-changing mechanic that alters weapon behavior, sparking curiosity and discussion among CoD fans.
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This video from IGN provides a quick breakdown of the new Apex attachment system in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It explains what Apex attachments are, how to unlock them, and offers a practical tip for trying them out during the beta via Gunfight mode.
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Apex Attachments Overview
Apex attachments are a new customization layer that can completely alter how a gun operates, adding new firing modes or effects.
[00:42]
How to Unlock Apex Attachments
Reach level 4 to unlock Create-a-Class, then go to Gunsmith > Progression tab to see unlockable Apex attachments for each weapon.
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Trying Apex Attachments in Gunfight
Gunfight mode on Killblock map offers randomized loadouts, with about 50% of rounds featuring Apex weapons.
[01:32]
Apex Attachment Examples
Examples include a Type 73 with explosive rounds and a Resi2 that becomes pump-action with explosive slugs.
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What level do you need to reach to unlock the Create-a-Class screen?
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What level do you need to reach to unlock the Create-a-Class screen?
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Level 4
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Where do you go to see which Apex attachment is unlockable for a weapon?
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Where do you go to see which Apex attachment is unlockable for a weapon?
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The progression tab in the Gunsmith
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What mode offers randomized loadouts that often include Apex attachments?
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What mode offers randomized loadouts that often include Apex attachments?
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Gunfight mode on the Killblock map
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How can you tell if a gun in Gunfight has an Apex attachment installed?
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How can you tell if a gun in Gunfight has an Apex attachment installed?
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A filled-in diamond at the end of the attachment list
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What percentage of rounds in Gunfight featured an Apex weapon?
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What percentage of rounds in Gunfight featured an Apex weapon?
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About 50%
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Unlocking Apex Attachments
Provides a clear, actionable path to accessing the new system, essential for players wanting to experiment.
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Gunfight as a Testing Ground
Highlights a practical workaround for the beta's leveling constraints, showing how to experience end-game content early.
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Apex Attachment Examples
Concrete examples (Type 73, Resi2) illustrate the transformative power of Apex attachments, making the concept tangible.
01:32Full Transcript
[00:01] weapon tinkering present in most modern Call of Duties, Modern Warfare 4's Apex what's possible for your loadouts in some pretty game-changing ways. Let's break down how it all works. Apex attachments aren't available until you
[00:16] weapon, but they can completely alter how a gun operates. Far from just normal reload speed that you'd expect from the gunsmith or gunny systems, they can add
[00:28] modes for your guns, such as a marksman weapons that will mark enemies after you hit them once. And if you want to be laser controlled rocket to the end of your barrel. If you want to see the end
[00:42] weapon, make sure you hit level four first so you can open the create a class screen. After selecting a weapon, press the shown button to open up the gunsmith and then tab over to the progression
[00:54] screen. Scroll all the way to the end or just press left until it circles around and you'll see which Apex attachment is unlockable for each weapon and what those attachments do. Since you need to level up a weapon all the way to unlock
[01:06] chance you won't get to level all or even any of the ones you want over the course of this beta. Fortunately, if you play Gunfight, which is active right now on the Killblock map, you'll get a randomized loadout, and there's a good
[01:19] that have Apex attachments already installed. If you look at these little diamonds, if the one at the end is filled in, that means there is an Apex attachment on that gun. I'd say about 50% of my rounds came with some type of
[01:32] Apex weapon, including a fully leveled type 73 with explosive rounds, faster ADS, reload, and sprint to fire speed, and a Resi2 that was pump action rather than semi-auto, and came with explosive slugs and increased range and damage.
[01:45] curious about how these all feel, gunfight, which I said is currently on the Killblock map, is probably your best bet. And that's your quick breakdown of the Apex attachment system in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. For more
[01:59] release later this year, keep it right here on IGN.
