Assault rifle
M4 vs T-21
The M4 kills faster: 225 ms against 240 ms for the T-21, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The T-21 is $2,200 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 5.56x45mm, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | M4 | T-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 28 |
| RPM | 800 (better) | 750 |
| DPS | 373 (better) | 350 |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 225 ms (better) | 240 ms |
| Price | $2,800 | $600 (better) |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 3 | 1 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | M4 | T-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 75 msHP | 2 shots · 80 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 375 msFMJ | 6 shots · 400 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 450 msAP | 7 shots · 480 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 150 msFMJ | 3 shots · 160 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are A tier on our tier list.
The M4 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The T-21 is $2,200 cheaper. Buy the M4 when you can afford to lose it, and the T-21 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the M4 at Assault level 20.
Questions
- Is the M4 better than the T-21?
- Yes, it kills faster in most armor matchups. The T-21 is $2,200 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the M4 or the T-21?
- The T-21, at $600 against $2,800.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The M4: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 7 shots for the T-21.
- Do the M4 and T-21 use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 5.56x45mm.