Best AK-74 Build in Tarkov
Kalashnikov AK-74 5.45x39 assault rifle · 5.45×39
Lowest recoil AK-74 build: 53/135 recoil (45% less than stock), ergo 60. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 30 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 96 / 244
Lowest recoil
↓ 45% less recoilErgo
60
Vertical
53
Horizontal
135
- Weight
- 3.99 kg
- Flea price
- ₽305,075
- Part count
- 14
Traders needed
Parts (14)
AKM gas tubeMechanic 1
AK Strike Industries TRAX 1 handguardMechanic 2
Strike Industries TRAX bridge railMechanic 2
AK Strike Industries TRAX 2 handguard extensionMechanic 2
Zenit RK-2 tactical foregripSkier 4
AK-74 thread type JMac Customs RRD-4C multi-caliber muzzle brakeMechanic 3
AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
AK FAB Defense PDC dust coverSkier 4
AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Zenit PT LockSkier 2
AK Zenit PT-1 "Klassika" stockSkier 2
AK GP-25 accessory kit recoil pad
AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
AK CSS knurled charging handle
Balanced (meta)
↓ 37% less recoilErgo
84
Vertical
61
Horizontal
154
- Weight
- 3.74 kg
- Flea price
- ₽209,343
- Part count
- 13
Traders needed
Parts (13)
- AKM gas tubeMechanic 1
- AK Strike Industries TRAX 1 handguardMechanic 2
- Strike Industries TRAX bridge railMechanic 2
- AK Strike Industries TRAX 2 handguard extensionMechanic 2
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregrip (FDE)Mechanic 3
AK-74 SRVV MBR Jet 5.45x39 muzzle brakeMechanic 3
AK Custom Guns CG101 AR-type pistol grip adapterMechanic 3
AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
AK-74M dust coverPrapor 2- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Magpul Zhukov-S stockPeacekeeper 4- AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
Max ergonomics
↓ 26% less recoilErgo
96
Vertical
71
Horizontal
179
- Weight
- 3.23 kg
- Flea price
- ₽249,450
- Part count
- 10
Traders needed
Parts (10)
- AKM gas tubeMechanic 1
AK 5.45 Design Aggressor handguardMechanic 4- Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregrip (FDE)Mechanic 3
AK 7.62x39 Arsenal 4 Piece Flash HiderSkier 3- AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
- AK-74M dust coverPrapor 2
- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Hexagon "Kocherga" stock (Anodized Red)Skier 3- AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
Settings: no optic (red dot/scope), suppressor or flashlight, buyable parts only. Pick your own sight: open the build in the Weapon Builder and attach any optic, or run Auto Build with your own settings.
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FAQ
What is the lowest recoil AK-74 build in Tarkov?
A 14-part build brings recoil to 53 vertical / 135 horizontal, 45% less than stock. Ergonomics 60, weight 3.99 kg, about ₽305,075 on the flea.
What is the meta AK-74 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 84, recoil 61/154. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Prapor 3.
What is the highest ergonomics for the AK-74?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 96 ergonomics with 71/179 recoil. The stock weapon has 30 ergonomics.