H4 Blixen is the hardest hitting S.M.G. from Call of Duty: Vanguard’s weapon pool. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to create the best loadout for H4 Blixen in Warzone Season 5 Last Stand Reloaded.
H4 Blixen is a versatile S.M.G. with a slow fire rate and an excellent damage output. Clearing corners in Rebirth Island and dominating mid-range gunfights in the terrains of Caldera will be a breeze using the proper build.
The H4 Blixen is similar to Welgun. However, it has a slower fire rate. It has the fastest time to kill out of all S.M.G.s from Vanguard’s weapon pool. The S.M.G. has been a meta weapon since the launch of the Classified Arms Reloaded update.
Due to its effectiveness in most combat scenarios, the weapon has found itself in a good position in the meta. With the Rebirth Island and Caldera rework, the S.M.G. helped players dominate mid-range and close-range gunfights with excellent efficiency. Consequently, the gun might receive a nerf in the latter portion of season 3 Reloaded. The damage output might get a reduction to keep it up to par with other S.M.G.s in the current weapon pool.
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How to unlock the H4 Blixen in CoD Warzone
The H4 Blixen is a part of Call of Duty: Vanguard’s weapon pool. It is a Sub-Machine gun (S.M.G.), an unlockable weapon available after completing some relatively easy challenges.
In Multiplayer (V.G.):
- Get 3 Slide Kills with an S.M.G. in a single match 15 times.
In Warzone:
- Get 3 Slide Kills with an S.M.G. in a single match 15 times.
The best tip for this challenge would be to use stim in Warzone and push any player revealed nearby. Most importantly, slide canceling in a gunfight will help complete the challenge efficiently. Using S.M.G.s from Vanguard’s weapon pool would be better if using other weapons doesn’t count towards the challenge.
Best H4 Blixen Loadout
- Muzzle: Recoil Booster
- Barrel: 120mm Gawain Short
- Optic: Slate Reflector
- Stock: SA 43 Folding
- Underbarrel: M1941 Handstop
- Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags
- Ammo Type: Lengthened
- Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
- Perk 1: Acrobatic
- Perk 2: Quick
Recoil booster and 120mm Gawain Short barrel combine to reduce the recoil and sway of the H4 Blixen with increased damage range. Slate Reflector is an optic sight that will allow the H4 Blixen to be effective in mid-range gunfights while providing 1x magnification. And Stippled grip provides better-aiming stability and faster aim down sight time.
M1941 Hand Stop is a must for low recoil, and hip-fire builds. It helps in controlling the recoil with ease. Additionally, Lengthened ammo type provides increased bullet velocity while the Quick perk increases mobility, making the player light on their feet when wielding the weapon. Moreover, Acrobatic increases fire speed while sprinting with better hip-fire accuracy.
As for the magazine, the 7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags will do wonders with this gun, increasing the initial ammo capacity. With the fire rate, the weapon runs out of ammo faster while using the standard magazine that comes with the gun. This loadout makes it an aggressive S.M.G. that complements rush and sniper playstyles. H4 Blixen will be viable in mid-range and close-range gunfights.
Best Equipment & Perks for H4 Blixen Loadout
- Secondary: Cooper Carbine (Vanguard) or Kar98k (Modern Warfare)
- Tactical: Stim (Modern Warfare), or Heartbeat Sensor (Modern Warfare)
- Lethal: Throwing knives (Modern Warfare), or Proximity Mine (Modern Warfare)
- Perk – 1: Quick Fix, or E.O.D
- Perk – 2: Overkill
- Perk – 3: Amped, or Combat Scout
Quick Fix is the ideal perk for players constantly engaging in gunfights, enabling health regeneration when an enemy is killed. Opting for E.O.D. is also feasible to take less damage from non-killstreak explosives and fire.
Overkill as the second perk is a must; players can carry an extra primary weapon in the secondary slot. Pairing Cooper Carbine or Kar98k with this S.M.G. will make the loadout more potent, and the secondary will help in handling both long to mid-distance gunfights with ease. Our Cooper Carbine loadout focuses on a long-range assault rifle build.
To swap between the weapons faster, Amped is the go-to. Faster switching between weapons will help in getting an edge over other players. Combat scout briefly highlights the whole team when an enemy player is shot.
As for tactical, stim gives an instant health regeneration upon use. The Heartbeat sensor can help track other players roaming nearby and plan the next gunfight strategy. Throwing knives as lethal can be a backup in a close gunfight; it has a one-shot potential on players with a minimal level of armor. Moreover, after downing a player, immediately throwing a knife will eliminate the player regardless of the range it’s thrown from. Proximity mine can be opted out for throwing knives to watch flank when stationary.
All the latest H4 Blixen Buffs & Nerfs
The H4 Blixen has been nerfed with the season 4 update. It was due to an overpowering presence in the meta. Here’s the list of adjustments made to the weapon:
H4 Blixen (VG)
- Mid Damage decreased to 34, down from 35
- Movement Speed Scaler decreased to 0.9, down from 0.91
- ADS Movement Speed Scaler decreased to 1.45, down from 1.5
- Jönsson 9″ RMK
- Muzzle Velocity now increased by 20%
- Karlsson 17″ Custom
- Muzzle Velocity now decreased by 10%
- Recoil control decreased to -11%, down from -10%
- Magnus 9″ Bust TG
- Muzzle Velocity now increased by 30%
- Bergström 17” F3
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 48%, down from 55%
- 7.62 Gorenko 54 Round Mags
- Headshot Damage Multiplier decreased to 18%, down from 25%
Other Alternatives to the H4 Blixen in the Current Meta
In the current meta, other alternatives to H4 Blixen are MP40 (Vanguard) and PPSh-41 (Vanguard). MP40 is an S.M.G. It is a hip-fire monster and, in the same way, also performs as a mid-range support weapon. PPSh-41 is also a solid choice with a high fire rate, and it has a very low time to kill in close-range gunfights.
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