Best AEK-973 Loadouts, Camos, Statistics & Details

AEK-973

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Weapon Category
Marksman Rifle
Source Game
Black Ops 6
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Best AEK-973 Loadouts

A selection of the best tested and optimized AEK-973 loadouts by our team of experts.

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full auto

Best aek-973 loadout for Long Range
Optic
Volzhskiy Reflex
Muzzle
Compensator
Barrel
Gain-Twist Barrel
Magazine
5.45 Extended Mag I
Fire Mods
Full Auto Mod
The Full Auto Mod on the AEK isn't bad. Not meta but a viable option.
Last Updated12/04/2025
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Long Range

Best aek-973 loadout for Long Range
Optic
Volzhskiy Reflex
Muzzle
Compensator
Barrel
Gain-Twist Barrel
Underbarrel
Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods
Recoil Springs
5 attachment version needs a sacrifice: either you lose the magazine and get more recoil, or lose the foregrip and put on the mag.
Last Updated12/04/2025

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Warzone AEK-973 Statistics

The statistics of the AEK-973 in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.

Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Long Range (5)
981
ttk (0-15m) (ms)
981
ttk (15-40m) (ms)
1,148
ttk (40-80m) (ms)
1,211
ttk (80-100m) (ms)
325
ads speed (ms)
215
sprint to fire (ms)
3,000
reload speed (ms)
860
bullet velocity (m/s)
43
hitscan range (m)
367
rpm (rpm)
6.2
sprint (m/s)
4.7
movement (m/s)
2.2
crouch movement (m/s)
3
ads movement (m/s)
18.1
Gun Kick 
21.41
Horizontal Recoil 
32.04
Vertical Recoil 
30
Magazine Size 
8.25
hipfire max 
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AEK-973 Creator Loadouts

Find the best loadouts for the AEK-973 used by your favorite creator and streamers.

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CODMunity

aek-973 Loadout by CODMunity - Long Range
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Optic
Volzhskiy Reflex
Muzzle
Compensator
Barrel
Gain-Twist Barrel
Underbarrel
Vertical Foregrip
Fire Mods
Recoil Springs
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exe.potatis

aek-973 Loadout by exe.potatis - Close Range
5
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Muzzle
Suppressor
Barrel
Reinforced Barrel
Magazine
Extended Mag I
Stock
Light Stock
Fire Mods
Full Auto Mod
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WhosImmortal

aek-973 Loadout by WhosImmortal - Long Range
4
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Optic
Jason Armory 2x
Muzzle
Suppressor
Barrel
Reinforced Barrel
Magazine
Extended Mag II
Stock
Balanced Stock
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Jo034233

aek-973 Loadout by Jo034233 - Close Range
2
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Optic
Jason Armory 2x
Barrel
Long Barrel
Underbarrel
Vertical Foregrip
Stock
Heavy Stock
Fire Mods
7.62x39mm Overpressured
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User95039607

aek-973 Loadout by User95039607 - Long Range
2
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Muzzle
Ported Compensator
Barrel
Gain-Twist Barrel
Underbarrel
Vertical Foregrip
Magazine
Extended Mag II
Fire Mods
Full Auto Mod
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Rezzking

aek-973 Loadout by Rezzking - Close Range
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Optic
Volzhskiy Reflex
Muzzle
Compensator
Underbarrel
Vertical Foregrip
Magazine
Extended Mag I
Fire Mods
Full Auto Mod
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AEK-973 Camo Challenges

The collection of all AEK-973 camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.

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Gold Tiger
Get 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
Gold Tiger Camo Challenge
King’s Ransom
Get 3 Kills without dying 5 times
King’s Ransom Camo Challenge
Catalyst
Get 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
Catalyst Camo Challenge
Abyss
Get 5 Kills without dying 2 times
Abyss Camo Challenge

Special Camos

Soulfire
Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times
Soulfire Camo Challenge
Moonrise
Get 5 Kills shortly after sprinting
Moonrise Camo Challenge

Military Camos

Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
Blue Tiger Camo Challenge

AEK-973 Warzone Balancing

The recent nerfs & buffs done to the AEK-973 in Warzone!

Aug 6, 2025 - Season 5 - Buff

Full Auto Mod Headshot multiplier increased from 1.25x to 1.38x. Upper Torso and Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.1x.

Jul 1, 2025 - Season 4 Reloaded - Buff

Full Auto Mod: Max Range increased from 36.8m to 43.1m. Medium Rnge increased from 45.7m to 53.3m. Headshot multiplier increased from 1.15x to 1.25x. ADS Speed improved from 325ms to 245ms. ADS Move Speed increased from 3m/s to 3.2m/s. Sprint-to-Fire Speed improved from 215ms to 200ms. View Kick reduced by 15%. Extended Mag increased from 50 to 60 rounds.

May 28, 2025 - Season 4 - Buff

Burst cooldown reduced: 0.325s → 0.29s Marksman Foregrip: ▸ View kick: 10% → 20% ▸ Gun kick: 15% → 25%

May 1, 2025 - Season 3 Reloaded - Buff

Max damage increased to 50 (was 44). Max range increased to 43.1m (was 40.6m). Min damage increased to 43 (was 40). Min range starts >43.1m. Bullet velocity decreased from 900m/s to 860m/s. Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x. Lower torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.9x. Rapid Fire attachment: Max damage increased from 25 to 45. Min damage increased from 20 to 40. Rate of fire bonus increased from 5% to 10%. Damage range penalty reduced from 35% to 25%. Bullet velocity penalty reduced from 20% to 10%.

Apr 3, 2025 - Season 3 - Buff

Max damage increased to 44 (was 40). Min damage increased to 40 (was 35). Headshot multiplier increased to 1.2x. Full Auto Attachment: Max damage increased to 28. Max damage range reduced to 36.8m (was 48.2m). Medium range shortened to 45.7m (was 60.9m). Min damage decreased to 21 (was 22), range starts at >45.7m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.15x. Lower torso and leg multipliers increased to 1x. Slight reduction to view kick.

Feb 19, 2025 - Season 2 Reloaded - Buff

Damage Adjustments: Maximum Damage increased to 26, up from 25. Maximum Damage Range increased to 48.2m, up from 35.5m. Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 48.2 - 60.9m, up from 35.5 - 50.8m. Minimum Damage Range increased to >60.9m, up from >50.8m. Additional Adjustments: 5.45 Extended Mag I capacity increased to 50, up from 45.

Dec 5, 2024 - Season 1 Reloaded - Buff

Bullet Velocity: Increased from 860m/s to 900m/s.

Nov 14, 2024 - Season 1 - Nerf

Sprint to Fire time increased from 205ms to 215ms Tactical Sprint to Fire time increased from 315ms to 325ms Attachment Adjustments Rapid Fire Attachment: Rate of Fire benefit reduced from 10% to 5% Burst Fire Delay increased from 115ms to 295ms Recoil Gun Kick penalty increased from 25% to 50% Vertical Recoil penalty increased from 20% to 50% Horizontal Recoil penalty increased from 25% to 50%

AEK-973 Attachments

All the attachments available on the AEK-973, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.

Long Barrel
Barrel
Level 2
Barrel
Level 2
+35.0% Damage Drop
Vertical Foregrip
Underbarrel
Level 3
Underbarrel
Level 3
-3.0% Gun Kick
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-35.0% Horizontal Recoil
Suppressor
Muzzle
Level 4
Muzzle
Level 4
Kepler Red Dot
Optic
Level 5
Optic
Level 5
7.62x39mm Overpressured
Fire Mods
Level 6
Fire Mods
Level 6
+22.0% Bullet Velocity
Lightweight Foregrip
Underbarrel
Level 7
Underbarrel
Level 7
Heavy Stock
Stock
Level 8
Stock
Level 8
Quickdraw Grip
Rear Grip
Level 9
Rear Grip
Level 9
-25.0% ADS Speed
Dobrych 4x
Optic
Level 10
Optic
Level 10
Launcher - Smoke
Underbarrel
Level 11
Underbarrel
Level 11
Steady Aim Laser
Laser
Level 12
Laser
Level 12
-25.0% Hipfire Max
Fast Mag I
Magazine
Level 13
Magazine
Level 13
-6.0% ADS Speed
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-7.0% Sprint To Fire
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-5.0% Reload Speed
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+5 Magazine Size
Gain-Twist Barrel
Barrel
Level 14
Barrel
Level 14
+35.0% Bullet Velocity
Thermal 6x
Optic
Level 15
Optic
Level 15
Launcher - Standard
Underbarrel
Level 16
Underbarrel
Level 16
Muzzle Brake
Muzzle
Level 17
Muzzle
Level 17
Recoil Springs
Fire Mods
Level 18
Fire Mods
Level 18
-13.0% Gun Kick
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-13.0% Horizontal Recoil
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-13.0% Vertical Recoil
Precision Foregrip
Underbarrel
Level 19
Underbarrel
Level 19
-1.0% Gun Kick
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-15.0% Horizontal Recoil
VMF Variable Scope
Optic
Level 20
Optic
Level 20
Light Stock
Stock
Level 21
Stock
Level 21
+25.0% Movement
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+38.0% Crouch Movement
Assault Grip
Rear Grip
Level 22
Rear Grip
Level 22
-31.0% Sprint To Fire
Marksman Foregrip
Underbarrel
Level 23
Underbarrel
Level 23
Tactical Laser
Laser
Level 24
Laser
Level 24
Extended Mag I
Magazine
Level 25
Magazine
Level 25
+15 Magazine Size
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+19.0% Reload Speed
CHF Barrel
Barrel
Level 26
Barrel
Level 26
+52.0% Gun Kick
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+20.0% Horizontal Recoil
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+55.0% Vertical Recoil
Balanced Stock
Stock
Level 27
Stock
Level 27
+13.0% Movement
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+20.0% Crouch Movement
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+11.0% ADS Movement
Compensator
Muzzle
Level 28
Muzzle
Level 28
-26.0% Gun Kick
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-30.0% Vertical Recoil
7.62x39mm FMJ
Fire Mods
Level 29
Fire Mods
Level 29
K&S Thermal Holo
Optic
Level 30
Optic
Level 30
Commando Grip
Rear Grip
Level 31
Rear Grip
Level 31
-11.0% ADS Speed
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-12.0% Sprint To Fire
Fast Motion Laser
Laser
Level 32
Laser
Level 32
Flip Mag
Magazine
Level 33
Magazine
Level 33
-9.0% ADS Speed
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-12.0% Sprint To Fire
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-24.0% Reload Speed
Ranger Foregrip
Underbarrel
Level 34
Underbarrel
Level 34
+6.0% Sprint
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-1.0% Gun Kick
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-15.0% Horizontal Recoil
Strelok Laser
Laser
Level 35
Laser
Level 35
Ergonomic Grip
Rear Grip
Level 36
Rear Grip
Level 36
-14.0% ADS Speed
Reinforced Barrel
Barrel
Level 37
Barrel
Level 37
+25.0% Bullet Velocity
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+20.0% Damage Drop
Launcher - Drill Charge
Underbarrel
Level 38
Underbarrel
Level 38
Ported Compensator
Muzzle
Level 39
Muzzle
Level 39
-18.0% Gun Kick
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-20.0% Vertical Recoil
PrismaPoint Hybrid
Optic
Level 40
Optic
Level 40
Target Laser
Laser
Level 41
Laser
Level 41
Rapid Fire
Fire Mods
Level 41
Fire Mods
Level 41
+12.0% RPM
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+12.0% Rate of fire
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+12.0% Final Rate of Fire
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-10.0% Bullet Velocity
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+55.0% Gun Kick
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+55.0% Horizontal Recoil
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+55.0% Vertical Recoil
Extended Mag II
Magazine
Level 43
Magazine
Level 43
+30 Magazine Size
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+6.0% ADS Speed
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+9.0% Sprint To Fire
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+28.0% Reload Speed
Combat Stock
Stock
Level 44
Stock
Level 44
+13.0% ADS Movement
Launcher - High Explosive
Underbarrel
Level 45
Underbarrel
Level 45
Short Barrel
Barrel
Level 46
Barrel
Level 46
CQB Grip
Rear Grip
Level 47
Rear Grip
Level 47
-21.0% Sprint To Fire
Infiltrator Stock
Stock
Level 48
Stock
Level 48
+21.0% ADS Movement
Full Auto Mod
Fire Mods
Armory Unlock
Fire Mods
Armory Unlock
-25.0% ADS Speed
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-9.0% Reload Speed
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+144.0% RPM
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-15.0% Gun Kick
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-26.0% Horizontal Recoil
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+144.0% Rate of fire
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+144.0% Final Rate of Fire
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+24.0% Vertical Recoil
5.45 Extended Mag I
Magazine
Armory Unlock
Magazine
Armory Unlock
+30 Magazine Size
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+6.0% ADS Speed
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+9.0% Sprint To Fire
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+28.0% Reload Speed
Monolithic Suppressor
Muzzle
Armory Unlock
Muzzle
Armory Unlock
+20.0% Bullet Velocity
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+10.0% Damage Drop
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+17.0% ADS Speed