AK-74N

Assault Rifle -- 5.45x39mm

Tier

A

RPM

650

Ergonomics

44

Recoil

149

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

Magazine

30 rounds

Meta Status

Meta Weapon