Best RPK Loadouts

RPK Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the RPK.
Warzone
MW3
Range/Mobility
Best RPK Loadout for Range/Mobility
Ease Score
8.8
Attachments
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Conversion Kit
Best RPK Loadout for Conversion Kit
Ease Score
1.6
Attachments
Last Updated: 12/04/2025
Time To Kill
Exclusive loadouts only available in the CODMUNITY Mobile App
Easy To Use
Long Range
RPK Statistics
The statistics of the RPK in Warzone, including the most used loadouts, attachments, and more.
Warzone
MW3
Time To Kill
TTK (ms)
Distance (m)
Base Weapon - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Long Range (5) - 0 ms
Key RPK Stats
Base Weapon
Long Range (5)
Long Range (5)
Last Updated:
RPK Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the RPK.
MW3
#4
Versatile
Very Good
#5
Versatile
Viable
Warzone
#6
Long Range
Other
#6
Long Range
Other
RPK Creator Loadouts
Find the best loadouts for the RPK used by your favorite creator and streamers.
Most Popular
Recently Added
Popular Last 7 Days
RPK Camos Challenges
The collection of all RPK camo challenges for Warzone, Multiplayer and Zombies.
Prestige Camos
Multiplayer
Zombies
Mastery
One Trick
Earn 150'000 weapon XP.
Obsidian
Earn 200'000 weapon XP.
Mercury
Earn 250'000 weapon XP.
Constellation's End
Earn 300'000 weapon XP.
RPK Nerfs & Buffs - Patch Notes
The recent nerfs & buffs done to the RPK in Warzone!
Nov 14, 2024
Season 1
Buff
Maximum Damage increased from 29 to 31.
Maximum Damage Range increased from 28.19 meters to 50.8.
Minimum Damage increased from 23 to 27.
Lower Torso modifier increased from 1x to 1.1x.
Removed Medium Damage Ranges 1 and 2.
Aug 21, 2024
Season 5 Reloaded
Nerf
JAK Cataclysm Conversion Kit
Increased incoming flinch to 0.68n, up from 0.17n.
Increased hipfire spread minimum to 10deg/s, up from 3.6deg/s.
Increased hipfire spread maximum to 14deg/s, up from 9deg/s.
Increased recoil gun kick to 38.60deg/s, up from 23.16deg/s.
Increased horizontal recoil to 23.29deg/s, up from 18.63deg/s.
Increased vertical recoil to 94.08deg/s, up from 56.45deg/s.
Aug 6, 2024
Season 5
Nerf
JAK Cataclysm Conversion Kit
Max Damage decreased to 75, down from 140.
Near-Mid Damage decreased to 67, down from 130.
Min Damage decreased to 57, down from 120.
Max Damage Range decreased to 33.02 meters, down from 38.1.
Head Modifier decreased to 1.5x, down from 2.1x.
Upper Torso Modifier increased to 1.3x, up from 1.2x.
Lower Torso Modifier increased to 1.2x, up from 1.1x.
Feb 7, 2024
Season 2
Buff
Decreased aim down sight time to 380ms, down from 410ms.
Season 5 Reloaded
Nerf
Close Damage decreased
Close Damage Range increased
Head Damage Multiplier increased
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
Torso Damage Multipliers decreased
Limb Damage Multipliers decreased
Season 5 Reloaded
Nerf
Close-mid damage decreased
Close damage range decreased
Headshot damage multiplier increased
Season 3
Nerf
Close-mid Damage slightly reduced
Season 2 Reloaded
Nerf
Reduced walking speed
Reduced muzzle velocity
Season 2
Nerf
Increased initial bullet vertical recoil
Increased horizontal recoil
Reduced damage ranges
Season 2
Nerf
Small reduction to ADS movement speed
Reduced mid and long-range damage
Reduced damage ranges
Small increase to ADS time
Season 2
Buff
Decreased aim down sight time to 380ms, down from 410ms.
RPK Attachments
All the attachments available on the RPK, the levels to unlock them and their Warzone stats.
Attachment name | Icon | Label | Unlock | Slot | Warzone Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 | Conversion Kit | ||||
| Level 3 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 3 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 5 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 5 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 7 | Optic | ||||
| Level 7 | Optic | ||||
| Level 9 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 9 | Muzzle | ||||
| Level 10 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 10 | Magazine | ||||
| Level 12 | Stock | ||||
| Level 12 | Stock | ||||
| Level 13 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 13 | Ammunition | ||||
| Level 14 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 14 | Underbarrel | ||||
| Level 16 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 16 | Barrel | ||||
| Level 17 | Stock | ||||
| Level 17 | Stock | ||||
| Level 18 | Rear Grip | ||||
| Level 18 | Rear Grip |
RPK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAAL MG | LMG | 0% | View | ||
| Sakin MG38 | LMG | 0.4% | View | ||
| Rapp H | LMG | 0.2% | View | ||
| 556 Icarus | LMG | 0.2% | View | ||
| HCR 56 | LMG | 0.4% | View |
RAAL MGLMG
Sakin MG38LMG
Rapp HLMG
556 IcarusLMG
HCR 56LMG
RPK Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the RPK Popularity.
Warzone
MW3
Current RPK Pick Rate & Popularity
0%
Pick rate evolution
RPK Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the RPK.
Is the RPK meta in Warzone?
The RPK is currently ranked as Other in Warzone. Its current pick rate is 1.6%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best RPK Loadout?
The best RPK Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Casus Brake Muzzle, JAK Glassless Optic Optic, EXO-TAC Stock, Paracord Grip Underbarrel, 7.62x39mm High Grain Ammunition.
Is the RPK easy to use?
The RPK has a base EaseScore of 8.3/10. 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 RPK TTK or Time To Kill in Warzone?
With the Long Range loadout, the RPK has an weighted average time to kill of 800ms up to 10m. Then 801ms up to 40m, 983ms up to 80m and 1095ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the RPK?
The best alternatives to the RPK are RAAL MG, Sakin MG38, Rapp H, 556 Icarus, HCR 56.
What is the RPK pick rate?
The current RPK 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.