Best AK-74 Loadouts
AK-74 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the AK-74.
Warzone
Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 Zombies
Long Range
Best AK-74 Loadout for Long Range
Ease Score
7.5
Attachments
Loadout Description
The AK-74 has strong recoil and has been nerfed too many times. Once a skill rewarding gun, it now is just a difficult one.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Close Range
Best AK-74 Loadout for Close Range
Ease Score
7.1
Attachments
Loadout Description
The AK-74 received a massive nerf and isn't competitive anymore against SMG!
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Sniper Support
Best AK-74 Loadout for Sniper Support
Ease Score
7.1
Attachments
Loadout Description
The AK-74 is dominant at close to mid-range, making it the best sniper support in the game. Kills quicker than any SMG until 43 meters. It's a perfect gun to pair with the HDR.
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
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Hardcore
Hardcore Optimized
Resurgence
Mid Range
Resurgence
Close Range
AK-74 Statistics
The statistics of the AK-74 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
Close Range (5) - 0 ms
Sniper Support (5) - 0 ms
Key AK-74 Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Close Range (5)
Sniper Support (5)
Last Updated:
ADS Speed
270 ms
Sprint To Fire
180 ms
Reload Speed
2,320 ms
Bullet Velocity
850 m/s
RPM
652 rpm
Movement
4.6 m/s
Crouch Movement
2.4 m/s
Sprint
7.2 m/s
ADS Movement
3 m/s
Gun Kick
20.13
Horizontal Recoil
15.58
Vertical Recoil
39.82
Magazine Size
30
Hipfire Max
7.75
Hipfire Min
3.75
AK-74 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the AK-74.
BO6 Zombies
#4
High Rounds
Very Good
Black Ops 6
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
#4
Mobility
Very Good
Warzone
#4
Long Range
Very Good
#5
Close Range
Viable
#6
Sniper Support
Other
AK-74 Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the AK-74 used by your favorite creator and streamers.
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AK-74 Camos Challenges
The collection of all AK-74 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
Sea Foam
Get 2 Kills within 30 seconds 5 times
Spirits
Get 5 Kills while being the Most Wanted Contract Target
Military Camos
Blue Tiger
Get 100 Eliminations
AK-74 Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the AK-74 in Warzone!
Oct 21, 2025
Season 6
Buff
Max Damage increased to 43, up from 39.
Max Damage Range increased to 50.8m, up from 43.2m.
Medium Range shifted to 50.8–70m, up from 43.2–63.5m.
Horizontal Recoil reduced by 8%.
Oct 9, 2025
Season 6
Buff
Recoil reduced by 10%.
Sep 3, 2025
Season 5 Reloaded
Buff
Medium Damage Range 1 increased from 35 to 37 (43.1–63.5m).
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.12x to 1.2x.
Aim Down Sight speed improved from 285ms to 250ms.
Sprint to Fire speed improved from 215ms to 180ms.
Attachments – Recoil Springs
Recoil benefit improved from 8% to 15%.
Aug 6, 2025
Season 5
Buff
Medium Damage Range 1 extended from 43.1m to 63.5m.
Min Damage Range extended from >55.9m to >63.5m.
Bullet Velocity increased from 890m/s to 905m/s.
Flinch inflicted increased by 15%.
May 28, 2025
Season 4
Buff
Bullet velocity increased: 840m/s → 890m/s
CHF Barrel:
▸ Vertical recoil penalty reduced: 50% → 35%
▸ Horizontal recoil penalty reduced: 20% → 10%
Marksman Foregrip:
▸ Gun kick reduction while focused: 15% → 25%
May 7, 2025
Season 3 Reloaded
Nerf
Maximum Damage reduced from 45 to 39
May 1, 2025
Season 3 Reloaded
Nerf
Headshot multiplier reduced from 1.2x to 1.12x.
Lower Torso multiplier reduced from 0.95x to 0.9x.
Sprint to Fire speed slowed from 190ms to 215ms.
Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 270ms to 285ms.
Aim Down Sight move speed reduced from 3.2m/s to 3m/s.
Apr 3, 2025
Season 3
Buff
Max damage increased to 45 (was 36), but range reduced to 43.1m. Medium damage increased to 35 with range shortened to 43.1–55.8m. Min damage up to 31, now starts at >55.8m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.2x. Lower torso and leg multipliers increased to 0.95x. Bullet velocity boosted to 840m/s.
Feb 19, 2025
Season 2 Reloaded
Buff
Medium Damage Range increased to 58.4 - 86.3m, up from 58.4 - 76.2m.
Minimum Damage increased to 29, up from 28.
Minimum Damage Range increased to >86.3m, up from >76.2m.
Jan 27, 2025
Season 2
Buff
Maximum Damage Range increased to 58.4 meters, up from 53.3 meters.
Medium Damage Range increased to 58.4 - 76.2 meters, up from 53.3 - 71 meters.
Minimum Damage Range increased to >76.2 meters, up from >71 meters.
Aim Down Sight Speed improved to 270ms, down from 290ms.
Sprint to Fire Time improved to 190ms, down from 205ms.
Lower Torso Multiplier increased to 0.9x, up from 0.88x.
Dec 10, 2024
Season 1
Buff
Headshot Multiplier: Increased from 1.15 to 1.27.
Dec 5, 2024
Season 1 Reloaded
Buff
Maximum Damage Range: Increased from 0-45.72m to 0-53.34m.
Medium Damage Range: Increased from 45.72-66m to 53.34-71m.
Bullet Velocity: Increased from 760m/s to 830m/s.
Nov 11, 2024
Pre-Season 1
Nerf
Maximum Damage Range increased to 38.1 meters (from 5.7 meters).
Maximum Damage decreased to 27 (from 28).
Medium Damage Range removed.
Minimum Damage Range decreased to 38.1 meters (from 41.9 meters).
Minimum Damage increased to 22 (from 21).
Headshot Multiplier reduced to 1.15x (from 1.3x).
AK-74 Attachments
All the attachments available on the AK-74, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name  | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot  | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 4 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 5 | Optic | ||||
| Level 6 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 7 | Laser | ||||
| Level 8 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 9 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 10 | Stock | ||||
| Level 11 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 12 | Laser | ||||
| Level 13 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 14 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 15 | Optic | ||||
| Level 16 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 17 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 18 | Stock | ||||
| Level 19 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 20 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 21 | Laser | ||||
| Level 22 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 23 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 24 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 25 | Optic | ||||
| Level 26 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 27 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 28 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 29 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 29 | Stock | ||||
| Level 31 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 32 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 33 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 33 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 35 | Optic | ||||
| Level 36 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 36 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 38 | Fire Mods | ||||
| Level 39 | Stock | ||||
| Level 40 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 41 | Laser | ||||
| Level 42 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 43 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 44 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 45 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 46 | Stock | ||||
| Level 47 | Laser | ||||
| Level 48 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Muzzle | ||||
| Armory Unlock | Underbarrel |
AK-74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-56 Amax |  | Assault Rifle | 0.3% | View  | |
| MODEL L |  | Assault Rifle | 0.8% | View | |
| KRIG C |  | Assault Rifle | 5.2% | View | |
| Merrick 556 |  | Assault Rifle | 10.1% | View | |
| KILO 141 |  | Assault Rifle | 6.5% | View | |
| AMES 85 |  | Assault Rifle | 3% | View | |
| XM4 |  | Assault Rifle | 4.6% | View | |
| Cypher 091 |  | Assault Rifle | 2.1% | View | |
| FFAR 1 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.6% | View | |
| AS VAL |  | Assault Rifle | 1.3% | View | |
| GOBLIN MK 2 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.8% | View | |
| ABR A1 |  | Assault Rifle | 0.4% | View | |
| GPR 91 |  | Assault Rifle | 1.1% | View |
CR-56 AmaxAssault Rifle
MODEL LAssault Rifle
KRIG CAssault Rifle
Merrick 556Assault Rifle
KILO 141Assault Rifle
AMES 85Assault Rifle
XM4Assault Rifle
Cypher 091Assault Rifle
FFAR 1Assault Rifle
AS VALAssault Rifle
GOBLIN MK 2Assault Rifle
ABR A1Assault Rifle
GPR 91Assault Rifle
AK-74 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the AK-74 Popularity.
Warzone
BO6
Current AK-74 Pick Rate & Popularity
0.1%
Pick rate evolution
AK-74 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the AK-74.
Is the AK-74 meta in Warzone?
The AK-74 is currently ranked as Very Good in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 1.6%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best AK-74 Loadout?
The best AK-74 Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Volzhskiy Reflex Optic, Compensator Muzzle, Gain-Twist Barrel Barrel, Vertical Foregrip Underbarrel, Extended Mag II Magazine.
Is the AK-74 easy to use?
The AK-74 has a base EaseScore of 6.1/10. 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 AK-74 TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the AK-74 has an weighted average time to kill of 644ms up to 10m. Then 644ms up to 40m, 798ms up to 80m and 859ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the AK-74?
The best alternatives to the AK-74 are CR-56 Amax, MODEL L, KRIG C, Merrick 556, KILO 141.
What is the AK-74 pick rate?
The current AK-74 pick rate is 1.6%. 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.