The best Black Ops 6 AK-74 loadout and build

The best Black Ops 6 AK-74 loadout and build
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Our best Black Ops 6 AK-74 loadout takes the well-known classic to a higher level. The AK-74 may not be quite as overpowered as the Black Ops 6 XM4, but it’s reliable, fairly easy to handle, versatile, and a particularly solid choice for new players. Thanks to its excellent damage range and accuracy, it’s deserving of a place among the best Black Ops 6 weapons.

That said, the AK-74 suffers from slightly slower and weightier gunplay compared to its peers on our list of the best BO6 assault rifles. Luckily, this can be remedied with the right weapon attachments, Tactical Gear, and Perks. This guide will show you how to get the best AK-74 build in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

 Best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6 

Best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6

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Recommended AK-74 attachments: 

  • Optic: Prismatic Reflex
  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Barrel: Long Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
  • Magazine: Fast Mag II (Fast Mag I at lower levels)
  • Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
  • Stock: Light Stock
  • Laser: Steady Aim Laser

This best AK-74 build for Black Ops 6 focuses on boosting Firepower, Accuracy, Handling and Mobility. The Long Barrel is important for boosting the damage range, while the Vertical Foregrip stabilizes the horizontal recoil. All of this will make the weapon easier to control, and give you more options at range.

The Quickdraw Grip boosts ADS speed, which is the key to making the AK-74 decent at close  mid-range. You’ll be able to snap your sights onto the enemy faster, and thanks to the Light Stock, you can easily transition from hipfire into ADS, without too much bullet spread. Ultimately, the Fast Mag is where you can exercise a bit of personal choice. If you find yourself needing more bullets in each round, swap things out for an Extended Mag. Otherwise the faster reload speed is much welcomed.

Best AK-74 class in Black Ops 6 

Best AK-74 class in Black Ops 6

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  • Secondary: Grekhova
  • Melee: Knife
  • Tactical Gear: Stim Shot
  • Lethal Gear: Semtex
  • Field Upgrade: Spring Mine
  • Perks: Dexterity, Assassin, Double Time
  • Speciality: Enforcer
  • Wildcard: Gunfighter

This best AK-74 loadout is rounded out by the Grekhova pistol. This is a full auto pistol that can be modified to be extremely accurate in hipfire by adding the Weighted Stock. You’ll need to level it up quite a bit before you get access to a good slate of attachments, but aim for the ones listed below: 

  • Muzzle: Compensator
  • Barrel: Long Barrel
  • Magazine: Extended Mag I
  • Rear Grip: Assault Grip
  • Stock: Weighted Stock

Finally, let’s take a look at the Perks, Wildcard, Speciality and gear that make up this build. Firstly, we’ve gone with the Stim Shot. This is primarily due to the fact that the maps in Black Ops 6 are relatively small, and you’ll be taking damage quite often. If you’d rather, go for a Flashbang, which will give you more options when moving into buildings. The Perks to choose are Dexterity, Assassin, and Double Time. This will unlock the Enforcer Speciality, which gives you a small boost in healing rate after a kill. Finally, go for the Gunfighter Wildcard to allow for eight attachments on your primary weapon. 

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