Escape From Tarkov: The Best AK 74 Builds for Early & Mid Wipe [2023]

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023

Escape From Tarkov Wipe and Update 13 have arrived and once again we ask ourselves which AK build is the best for early and mid-wipe?

Highlights of the guide: I'll tell you my three favorite AK 74 builds in ascending order of progression. I tested all 3 again in 2023 and am still convinced of the performance that these AK builds deliver. Especially players with little money should take a look here. Let me show you:

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Statistics comparison (Ergo & recoil)

The best AK-74 builds for early & mid-wipe

AK-74 standard values

Recoil: 144
Ergonomics: 31

1. Cheap AK-74 Early Wipe Build

Weapons Part	Attachment	Trader / Price
Barrel	Ultimak M1-B	Skier L1 -- 2,500 Rub
Sight	Cobra EKP-8-02	Prapor L1 -- 10,000 Rub

Recoil	84
Ergonomics	47
Total Price	34,800 Rub

2. Mid-Wipe AK-Build

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*Weapons Part*	Attachment	Trader / Price
Barrel	Ultimak M1-B Gas	Skier L1 -- 2,500 Rub
Muzzle	Zenit DTK-1 Compensator	Skier L2 -- 4,500 Rubel
Stock	Gp-25 Recoil Pad	Parpor L2 -- 3,000 Rub
Sight	Cobra EKP-8-02	Prapor L2 -- 10,000 Rub

Recoil	69
Ergonomics	49
Total Price	42,300 Rub

3. Best AK Build for Early- & Mid-Wipe

*Weapon Part*	Attachment	*Trader / Price*
Barrel	Ultimak M1-B Gas	Skier L1 -- 2,500 Rub
Muzzle	Zenit DTK-1 Compensator	Skier L2 -- 4,500 Rub
Hand Guard	AK-100 Hand Guard	Prapor L1 -- 2,000 Rub
Front Grip	Zenit RK-4 Frontgrip	Skier L2 -- 9,000 Rub
Chassis	AKademia Bastion Dust Cover	Skier L2 -- 6,500 Rub
Stock	GP-25 Recoil Pad	Prapor L2 -- 3,000 Rub
Sight	Kobra EKP-8-18	Jaeger L1 -- 14,000 Rub

Recoil	66
Ergonomics	53
Total Price	63,800 Rub

More Gun Builds in EFT:

Here is how you can get a free AK 74 every time

To secure an almost free AK 74, you have to have expanded your hideout a little. To be specific, you will need a workbench. Now all that's left is a VPO, which you can often loot from Scavs. You can optionally buy them at Skier or Fence.

You now have to disassemble this VPO in your workbench to get 2x weapon parts. Then you buy from Prapor:

Wood AK-74 handguard (6P20)
Izhmash AK-74 wooden shoulder rest

So for every VPO that you dismantle, you will get two AK-74 assault rifles. To repeat this, you only need the two parts mentioned above once. But now on to our first AK build for Tarkov 11/12.

Every tip mentioned in this guide has been practically tested by our team to ensure you receive reliable and accurate information.

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Kevin Willing

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