Best AEK-973 Loadouts
AEK-973 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the AEK-973.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Full Auto
Best AEK-973 Loadout for Full Auto
Ease Score
5.1
Attachments
Loadout Description
The Full Auto Mod on the AEK isn't bad. Not meta but a viable option.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Long Range
Best AEK-973 Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
7.9
Attachments
Loadout Description
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 Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Exclusive loadouts only available in the CODMUNITY Mobile App
Resurgence
Mid Range
Hardcore
Hardcore Optimized
AEK-973 Statistics
The statistics of the AEK-973 in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key AEK-973 Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
325 ms
Sprint To Fire
215 ms
Reload Speed
3,000 ms
Bullet Velocity
860 m/s
RPM
367 rpm
Movement
4.7 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.2 m/s
Sprint
6.2 m/s
ADS Movement
3 m/s
Gun Kick
18.1
Horizontal Recoil
21.41
Vertical Recoil
32.04
Magazine Size
30
Hipfire Max
8.25
Hipfire Min
4.25
AEK-973 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the AEK-973.
BO6 Zombies
#3
High Rounds
Contender
Black Ops 6
#5
Versatile
Viable
#5
Versatile
Viable
#5
Conversion Kit
Viable
#5
Conversion Kit
Viable
Warzone
#5
Long Range
Viable
#5
Long Range
Viable
AEK-973 Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the AEK-973 used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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AEK-973 Camos Challenges
The collection of all AEK-973 camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
B06 Weapons
Multiplayer
Zombies
Mastery
Gold Tiger
Get 5 Eliminations while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
King’s Ransom
Get 3 Kills without dying 5 times
Catalyst
Get 5 Kills on Enemies affected by your Stuns, Flash or Shock Charge
Abyss
Get 5 Kills without dying 2 times
Special Camos
Soulfire
Get 3 Kills in a single match 5 times
Moonrise
Get 5 Kills shortly after sprinting
Military Camos
Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
AEK-973 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
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.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 4 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 5 | Optic | ||||
| Level 6 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 7 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 8 | Stock | ||||
| Level 9 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 10 | Optic | ||||
| Level 11 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 12 | Laser | ||||
| Level 13 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 14 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 15 | Optic | ||||
| Level 16 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 17 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 18 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 19 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 20 | Optic | ||||
| Level 21 | Stock | ||||
| Level 22 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 23 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 24 | Laser | ||||
| Level 25 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 26 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 27 | Stock | ||||
| Level 28 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 29 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 30 | Optic | ||||
| Level 31 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 32 | Laser | ||||
| Level 33 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 34 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 35 | Laser | ||||
| Level 36 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 37 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 38 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 39 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 40 | Optic | ||||
| Level 41 | Laser | ||||
| Level 41 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 43 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 44 | Stock | ||||
| Level 45 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 46 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 47 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 48 | Stock | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Fire Mods | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Magazine | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Muzzle |
AEK-973 Alternatives & Related Weapons
All other weapons in the same category and their meta rankings, pick rate and direct link.
Weapon Name | Icon | Category | Meta Status | Pick Rate | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAT 5.56 |  | Marksman Rifle | 1.6% | View  | |
| TR2 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.3% | View | |
| DM-10 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.5% | View | |
| Essex Model 07 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0.7% | View | |
| Tsarkov 7.62 |  | Marksman Rifle | 0% | View |
SWAT 5.56Marksman Rifle
TR2Marksman Rifle
DM-10Marksman Rifle
Essex Model 07Marksman Rifle
Tsarkov 7.62Marksman Rifle
AEK-973 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the AEK-973 Popularity.
Warzone
BO6
Current AEK-973 Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
AEK-973 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the AEK-973.
Is the AEK-973 meta in Warzone?
The AEK-973 is currently ranked as Viable in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 0.1%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best AEK-973 Loadout?
The best AEK-973 Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Volzhskiy Reflex Optic, Compensator Muzzle, Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel, 5.45 Extended Mag I Magazine, Full Auto Mod Fire Mods.
Is the AEK-973 easy to use?
The AEK-973 has a base EaseScore of 5.6/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the AEK-973 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the AEK-973 has an weighted average time to kill of 603ms up to 10m. Then 603ms up to 40m, 817ms up to 80m and 907ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the AEK-973?
The best alternatives to the AEK-973 are SWAT 5.56, TR2, DM-10, Essex Model 07, Tsarkov 7.62.
What is the AEK-973 pick rate?
The current AEK-973 pick rate is 0.1%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warzone meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.