Best RPD Build in Tarkov
Degtyarev RPD 7.62x39 machine gun · 7.62×39
Lowest recoil RPD build: 55/257 recoil (49% less than stock), ergo 29. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 45 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 107 / 502
Lowest recoil
↓ 49% less recoilErgo
29
Vertical
55
Horizontal
257
- Weight
- 7.33 kg
- Flea price
- ₽274,940
- Part count
- 12
Traders needed
Parts (12)
RPD 7.62x39 Buben 100-round boxPrapor 3
RPD DS Arms buttstockMechanic 3
SA58 FAB Defense AG-FAL pistol gripSkier 4
AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN2 stock (FDE)Peacekeeper 4
RPD 7.62x39 sawed-off 350mm barrelMechanic 3
AKM 7.62x39 Kiba Arms .308 muzzle device adapterMechanic 3
Lantac BMD Blast Mitigation Device A3 direct thread adapterPeacekeeper 3
AR-10 Lantac Dragon 7.62x51 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Lantac BMD 7.62x51 Blast Mitigation DevicePeacekeeper 3
RPD DS Arms Railed HandguardMechanic 3
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregripMechanic 4
Balanced (meta)
↓ 40% less recoilErgo
63
Vertical
64
Horizontal
302
- Weight
- 6.63 kg
- Flea price
- ₽230,388
- Part count
- 10
Traders needed
Parts (10)
- RPD 7.62x39 Buben 100-round boxPrapor 3
- RPD DS Arms buttstockMechanic 3
- SA58 FAB Defense AG-FAL pistol gripSkier 4
AR-15 TROY M7A1 PDW stock (Black)Mechanic 3- RPD 7.62x39 sawed-off 350mm barrelMechanic 3
- AKM 7.62x39 Kiba Arms .308 muzzle device adapterMechanic 3
- Lantac BMD Blast Mitigation Device A3 direct thread adapterPeacekeeper 3
- AR-10 Lantac Dragon 7.62x51 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
- RPD DS Arms Railed HandguardMechanic 3
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3
Max ergonomics
↓ 25% less recoilErgo
71
Vertical
80
Horizontal
375
- Weight
- 6.58 kg
- Flea price
- ₽185,783
- Part count
- 8
Traders needed
Parts (8)
- RPD 7.62x39 Buben 100-round boxPrapor 3
- RPD DS Arms buttstockMechanic 3
- SA58 FAB Defense AG-FAL pistol gripSkier 4
AR-15 Strike Industries Viper PDW stockMechanic 3- RPD 7.62x39 sawed-off 350mm barrelMechanic 3
RPD barrel thread protectorPrapor 3- RPD DS Arms Railed HandguardMechanic 3
- Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3
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 RPD build in Tarkov?
A 12-part build brings recoil to 55 vertical / 257 horizontal, 49% less than stock. Ergonomics 29, weight 7.33 kg, about ₽274,940 on the flea.
What is the meta RPD build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 63, recoil 64/302. Traders needed: Mechanic 3, Peacekeeper 3, Prapor 3, Skier 4.
What is the highest ergonomics for the RPD?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 71 ergonomics with 80/375 recoil. The stock weapon has 45 ergonomics.