Best MDR Build in Tarkov
Desert Tech MDR 5.56x45 assault rifle · 5.56×45
Lowest recoil MDR build: 58/191 recoil (27% less than stock), ergo 52. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 67 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 79 / 260
Lowest recoil
↓ 27% less recoilErgo
52
Vertical
58
Horizontal
191
- Weight
- 4.53 kg
- Flea price
- ₽226,875
- Part count
- 9
Traders needed
Parts (9)
MDR pistol grip (FDE)Mechanic 3
AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
MDR BLK LBL ALX 20 handguard (Black)Mechanic 4
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 M-LOK foregrip (Black)Mechanic 3
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
MDR 5.56x45 20 inch barrelMechanic 3
AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Strike Industries Oppressor Lite V2 5.56x45 muzzle device
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
Balanced (meta)
↓ 20% less recoilErgo
81
Vertical
63
Horizontal
208
- Weight
- 4.12 kg
- Flea price
- ₽208,194
- Part count
- 9
Traders needed
Parts (9)
MDR pistol grip (Black)Mechanic 4- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
MDR BLK LBL ALX Bipod 16 handguard (Black)Mechanic 4
Daniel Defense Enhanced M-LOK Vertical Foregrip (Coyote Brown)Peacekeeper 4- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
MDR BLK LBL ALX Bipod 16Mechanic 3
MDR 5.56x45 16 inch barrelMechanic 3
AR-15 HK BLITZ 5.56x45 flash hiderMechanic 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
Max ergonomics
Ergo
100
Vertical
79
Horizontal
260
- Weight
- 3.53 kg
- Flea price
- ₽105,715
- Part count
- 7
Traders needed
Parts (7)
- MDR pistol grip (FDE)Mechanic 3
- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
- MDR BLK LBL ALX 20 handguard (Black)Mechanic 4
Magpul M-LOK 4.1 inch railMechanic 1
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregrip (FDE)Mechanic 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
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.
Auto Build with your settings →Same caliber (5.56×45): more builds
FAQ
What is the lowest recoil MDR build in Tarkov?
A 9-part build brings recoil to 58 vertical / 191 horizontal, 27% less than stock. Ergonomics 52, weight 4.53 kg, about ₽226,875 on the flea.
What is the meta MDR build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 81, recoil 63/208. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Skier 2.
What is the highest ergonomics for the MDR?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 100 ergonomics with 79/260 recoil. The stock weapon has 67 ergonomics.