AK-74N
Assault Rifle -- 5.45x39mm
Tier
A
PvP Rating
★★★★★
4/5
RPM
650
Ergonomics
44
Recoil
149
Magazine
30 rounds
Caliber
5.45x39mm
Meta Status
Meta
Description
The workhorse of Tarkov. The AK-74N is one of the most moddable and cost-effective assault rifles. With proper attachments it becomes a low-recoil laser with excellent ergonomics.
Strengths
- +Cheap and widely available
- +Excellent modding options
- +Good ammo variety in 5.45
- +Low recoil when fully modded
Weaknesses
- -Mediocre stock performance
- -Requires investment to reach meta level
- -5.45 ammo is less effective than 5.56 and 7.62 at top tier
Pro Tips
- 1Use BT ammo as a budget option -- it penetrates class 4 armor.
- 2The Zenit B-33 dust cover allows mounting optics without losing zero.
- 3Pair with the RK-2 foregrip and PWS CQB muzzle brake for best recoil.
- 4BS and Igolnik ammo turn this into a late-game powerhouse.