The M16 is an AR and was released with the launch of MW2 on October 28th, 2022. It may also be used in Warzone 2 and weapon progress will carry over into MW3.
M16 Key Takeaways
- The M16 is currently a B-Tier option in the MW3 meta and a B-Tier option in the Warzone 2 meta
- The current best loadout attachments for the M16 in MW3 are: FSS OLE-V Laser, Cronen Mini Dot, FSS Sharkfin 90, 5.56 Armor Piercing, and Sakin ZX Grip
- The current best loadout attachments for the M16 in Warzone 2 are: FTAC Castle Comp, Cronen Mini Pro, FTAC Ripper 56, Corio Precio Factory, and 60 Round Mag
For a meta AR loadout check out the Kastov 762.
Table of Contents
Best M16 Loadout MW3
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic: Cronen Mini Dot
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Ammunition: 5.56 Armor Piercing
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
Best M16 Loadout Warzone
- Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
- ⇕ : +0.46
- ⇔: +0.30
- Barrel: Cronen Mini Pro
- ⇕ :-3.00
- ⇔ : -2.25
- Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
- ⇕ :+0.70
- ⇔ :+0.40
- Stock: Corio Precio Factory
- ⇕ : -2.19
- ⇔ : +1.78
- Magazine: 60 Round Mag
Best M16 Loadout MW2
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic: Cronen Mini Dot
- Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
- Ammunition: 5.56 Armor Piercing
- Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
Loadout tuning was removed from Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.
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Unlocking the M16
To unlock the M16 players first need to unlock the 556 Icarus by leveling up the M4 to level 15.
Players can then level up the 556 Icarus to level 12 to unlock the M16.
M16 Camo Challenges
Players must reach the required weapon level before challenge progress can be made towards unlocking the camo.
M16 Multiplayer Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
| Modern Woodland | Get 50 kills with the M16 | 2 |
| Marsh Digital | Get 10 double kills with the M16 | 6 |
| Dank Forest | Get 30 kills while crouched with the M16 | 11 |
| Intoxicate | Get 20 kills while mounted with the M16 | 15 |
| Gold | Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the M16 | Complete all base camo challenges |
| Platinum | Get 25 longshot kills with the M16 | Complete 8 Gold challenges with ARs |
| Polyatomic | Get 25 headshot kills with the M16 | Complete 51 Platinum camo challenges |
| Orion | N/A | Complete 51 Polyatomic camo challenges |
M16 Zombie Camo Challenges
| Camo | Challenge | Unlock Level |
| Guttural Shriek | In Zombies, Get 250 kills with the M16 | 2 |
| Maggot Digital | In Zombies, Get 100 kills on enemies affected by your tactical with the M16 | 6 |
| Bog | In Zombies, Get 200 Critical kills with the M16 | 11 |
| Putrid Rot | In Zombies, Get 10 kills without reloading 10 times with the M16 | 15 |
| Golden Ivory | In Zombies, Get 100 kills and successfully extract with the M16 in a single deployment | Complete all zombie base camo challenges |
| Spinel Husk | In Zombies, Get 300 kills with the M16 while it’s Pack-A-Punched | Complete 8 Golden Ivory challenges with ARs |
| Arachnida | In Zombies, Get 10 Special or Elite Zombie kills with the M16 | Complete 51 Spinal Husk camo challenges |
| Bioluminescent | N/A | Complete 51 Arachnida camo challenges |
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